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Henry 6 Part Two: Riot and Reckoning

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

The plays chronicle two ruling families of medieval England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, as they fight each other in a civil war known as the Wars of the Roses. Presented as a two-part event

Dixie’s Tupperware Party

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century.

Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latinx cultural organization in the U.S., brings to life an explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most recognizable and controversial women in Argentinian history.

Beethoven by the Bay

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony's annual all-Beethoven concert featuring violinist Geneva Lewis. Nicolas Ellis leads the orchestra in the indominable Symphony No. 5..

Waterloo: A. Tribute to ABBA

L.A. County Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA, United States

The top ABBA tribute group in the world, audiences will be dazzled by dancing to ABBA’s most iconic hits with “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen” and more.

Don’t Dress for Dinner

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

Playwright Marc Camoletti’s recipe for comedic confusion combines some sexy hanky-panky, mistaken identity, and, of course, dinner in a French country house. Witty dialogue, funny sight gags and a touch of slapstick are just a few ingredients that make Don’t Dress for Dinner simmer into action.

The Old Man and The Moon

Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States

The Old Man who keeps the moon filled with light wakes up one morning to find his wife has gone, lured away by a mysterious melody. In his quest to find her, he encounters colorful characters, gets caught in an apocalyptic storm and is swallowed by a giant fish. Can he find her before the […]

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the Sound of Magic to life, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation, and memories—a century in the making. This newly imagined concert brings together the most memorable song, score, and movie moments.

Clue

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the cult 1985 Paramount movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro […]

Derecho

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, United States

A series of intense storms – a “derecho” – is bearing down on an affluent Virginia neighborhood near D.C., where Eugenia Silva is preparing for a crucial meeting. On the night of the storm, tensions between two sisters reach boiling point as the personal and political collide. World-premiere play by Noelle Viñas.

Jewel & Melissa Etheridge

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Award winning musicians Jewel and Melissa Etheridge are singer-songwriters join together to take the Rady Shell stage with their fan favorite hits.

Musica en la Plaza—Manny Cepeda Orchestra

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

Manny Cepeda, a Puerto Rican composer and arranger, leader of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra has been inducted as a recording artist of his new CD productions “Roots/Raices” and “Padre Querido” featuring his original lyrics and musical arrangements.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

A present-day reimagining of Holmes and Watson: steampunk hipster Shirley Holmes and her spunky new roommate Joan Watson become entangled in a series of cases all related to the same supervillain, who always seems to be one step ahead of them. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego

Michael Feinstein’s Tribute to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

“The Best is Yet to Come” as Michael Feinstein remembers the larger than life personas of Tony Bennett and Ol’ Blue Eyes. LA County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia.

Rhapsody in Blue at 100

Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

George Gershwin composed it all—taking Broadway by storm, selling out concert halls and opera houses and defining an era! In his ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, premiered 100 years ago, he married classical music to the most unique of American art forms, jazz! Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine.

Neil Berg’s History of Rock & Roll

La Mirada Theatre 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, United States

Back by popular demand with an all-new show! From the birth of rock & roll in the 1940’s to the glory years of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, and all the way through the 80’s, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre. 14900 La Mirada Blvd., […]

Clue

Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Based on the cult 1985 classic that inspired a board game this new comedy brings together six mysterious guests for an unforgettable night of murder and blackmail. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.

‘RENT’ in Concert

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

Experience the iconic music of RENT like never before: live with stellar vocalist and the raw powerof the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Sean O'Loughlin.

Blue and Bingo

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Based on the award-winning children’s television series, Bluey and Bingo come to life with new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to […]

The Rocket Man Experience

Ocean Side Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

Tom Cridland has devoted himself to celebrating the artistic legacy of Sir Elton Hercules John and his long-term bandmates, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Ray Cooper, through his live performances of Tom’s Elton Tribute.

Peter Pan

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs. Peter Pan embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning - your entire family will be Hooked!

Norah Jones Visions Tour 2024

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Live Nation presents Norah Jones upon the release of her ninth solo album Visions, a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony will present Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with composer John Williams’ venerated score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor Norman Huynh.

Michael Cavanaugh: Singer Songwriters

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

Michael Cavanaugh returns to the Pasadena Symphony with the easy listening music of Paul Simon, James Taylor and Neil Diamond.

“Rhinestone Cowboy” A Tribute to Glen Campbell

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

Glen Campbell American Pop Country singer Grammy Award-Winning artist of the 1960s and 70s is celebrated by Jeff Ellis an award-winning artist. Performing hits with a full live band and big hits such as “Rhinestone Cowboy”, “ Galveston” and so many more..

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Pacific Symphony 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, United States

Christopher Dragon conducts the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in the musical score of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, live to film. Witness the ultimate battle between father and son set to live music.

Choral Festival

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pacific Chorale’s Choral Festival returns to the Concert Hall, uniting hundreds of singers from throughout and beyond the community in a program featuring a choral favorite, Haydn's Mass in Time of War .

Jason Mraz and The Superband: The Mystical

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Jason Mraz and the Superband return to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, this time backed up by the glorious sounds of the San Diego Symphony, one of only two dates on this tour accompanied by symphony orchestra.

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, United States

Part memoir, part manifesto about the rise of a superstar, inspired by Sasha Velour’s own origin story and the history of Drag.

VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, United States

Created by groundbreaking drag artist Sasha Velour and legendary theatre artist Moisés Kaufman, Velour: A Drag Spectacular is a sweeping, coming-of-age tale that intertwines the radical history of drag and queer expression with personal storytelling. Inspired by Velour's journey from a small-town, genderfluid child to a globally renowned drag superstar, the show unfolds through a […]

Totally ’80s

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Celebrate one of the best decades of music and relive the rock, R&B, and new wave hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Journey, Michael Jackson and more with conductor Stuart Chafetz and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Gipsy King, made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families, is known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop music. Their rendition of “Hotel California” was included in the film The Big Lebowski. Their music has also been featured in shows like Entourage and Disney’s Toy Story 3

John Williams’ Magical Music of Harry Potter

Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

Embark on a magical orchestEmbark on a magical orchestral journey outdoors, under the stars, when Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducts the spellbinding scores that defined the iconic Harry Potter saga, from the awe-inspiring compositions of John Williams to the mystical works of Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat.

Gary Clark Jr.

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance. Throughout 2019, Clark ascended to greater heights. Clark has just completed his fourth and most compelling body of work to date, titled JPEG RAW, out now via Warner Records.

California Dreamin’

L.A. County Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA, United States

Music that shaped a state of mind from the Gold Rush through the ‘60s – from Chet Baker’s West Coast Jazz and the Latin sounds of Carmen Miranda and Santana to the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas and more.

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, United States

Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform a specially created score live to picture that will transport audiences on a cinematic journey through the studio’s first 23 films.   Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.k

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The final classical concert of the summer season features Rafael Payare conducting the San Diego Symphony Orchestra with soloist Blake Pouliot. The concert will end with a pyrotechnic/firework display accompaniment to the 1812 Overture.

The Skin of Our Teeth

A Noise Within 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Thornton Wilder is set in 20th century New Jersey and the Ice Age. It is an ambitious, funny, wildly unruly story of humankind told through the lives of the Antrobus family using humor, history and mythology to highlight humanity’s drive to carry on.

Primary Trust

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, United States

Kenneth, a 36-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping mai tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with transformative and heart-warming results. Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and […]

Cyrano de Bergerac

Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

One of the greatest plays ever written is radically reborn in this critically acclaimed adaptation of a timeless and heartrending love story.

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

Tony Award-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig reimagines Agatha Christie's Orient on the Express. Enter world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, who must navigate a train full of suspects and solve the murder before the killer strikes again.

California Dreamin’

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

Award-winning music from stage and screen with songs from  Oklahoma, Gigi, Wicked  and  Chicago  with composers Henry Mancini, Alan Menken and more.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s passionate Violin Concerto performed by violinist Philippe Quint. Plus, Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful Capriccio Espagnol, hailed by Tchaikovsky as a colossal masterpiece of instrumentation,” a dance from The Nutcracker and Tchaikovsky’s thrilling “1812” overture, complete with a brilliant fireworks finale!

Duel Reality

Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Duel Reality from The 7 Fingers, also known as Les 7 doigts de la main, makes their Center Theatre Group debut, featuring their signature electrifying—and endearing—mix of circus, theatre, illusion, music, and dance.

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, United States

A satirical tribute to the science fiction and B-list horror movies of the 20th century, the show centers around two naïve lovers, Brad and Janet. Stripped of inhibitions – and their clothes – Brad and Janet embark on a wild, unforgettable journey of pleasure and self-discovery.

Jersey Boys

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

Jersey Boys is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes – and behind the music – of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

To the Hands

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pacific Chorale’s chamber choir joins a string quintet to perform Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands, Buxtehude’s Ad Manus, and more in a moving theatrical presentation leveraging music’s power to center the voices of refugees and the unhoused. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. pacificchorale.org

The Importance of Being Earnest

Lamb's Players Theatre 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, United States

Lamb’s Players Theatre produces Oscar Wilde’s brilliant comic masterpiece about two men who assume the identity of a fictional man named Ernest and the journey, the love and the challenges they find themselves in along the way.

Classic Albums Live Performs Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Classical Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, their eleventh studio album released in 1977, note for note, cut for cut. Enjoy live performances of their immortal classics like "The Chain," and “Second Hand News".

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