Adapted from Dav Pilkey's bestselling series, 'Dog Man: The Musical' is a delightful new show chronicling the adventures of Dog Man, a hero with a dog’s head and a policeman's body. Known for his crime-fighting prowess and tendency to chew furniture, Dog Man faces challenges like battling Flippy the cyborg fish and his Beasty Buildings, […]
The Tony Award, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize winning author, John Patrick Shanley, delivers a delightful Irish story about family, love and property boundaries featuring two of the region’s leading theatre couples Robert and Deborah Gilmour Smyth and Brian Mackey and Rachael Van Wormer. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado
Former Dudamel Fellow Gemma New and the LA Phil capture the complexities and sophistications of Mozart’s “Prague” symphony. Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
A regular performer on the global stage, the German virtuoso returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to breathe life into its organ “Hurricane Mama” once again. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
The Tony Award-winning musical makes its San Diego debut with its groundbreaking twist on the Wizard of Oz. The iconic score is packed with soul, gospel, rock and 70’s funk. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego. Tue, Jan 9 7:00 pm Wed, Jan 10 7:00 pm Thu, Jan 11 7:30 pm Fri, […]
Jasmine Bracey directs the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Lynn Nottage’s powerful tale of humor, heartbreak and resiliency—the story about a lonely, talented Black seamstress dreaming of a more fulfilling life. Hour vary, check website. 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach.
Hammer blows fall when Dudamel leads Mahler’s emotionally complex “Tragic” Symphony. Thursday, January 11 at 8 p.m. Friday, January 12 at 11 a.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Broadway stars are coming together to celebrate the life and career of the beloved singer and actress Olivia Newton-John! Thursday, Jan. 117:30 PM Friday, Jan. 127:30 PM Saturday, Jan. 137:30 PM Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Guest conductor Matthew Halls leads the Pacific Symphony and violinist Paul Huang in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a masterpiece of emotion. Concert Timings: January 11, 2024, 8:00 pm January 12, 2024, 8:00 pm January 13, 2024, 8:00 pm Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.
In this heartening true tale, a young Mexican-American, Tomás, the offspring of migrant agricultural laborers, encounters a compassionate librarian. This librarian opens the door to the enchanting universe of literature for him. With her mentorship and the allure of narratives, Tomás uncovers a realm of wisdom, triggering his innate abilities and setting off on a […]
Experience a unique and powerful theater performance with 'Both And (A Play About Laughing While Black)', created and performed by Carolyn Ratteray. This show combines clowning, poetic language, and an impressive solo performance to explore the essence of Black happiness. The story follows Teayanna, who finds herself in a mysterious realm between life and death […]
New York-based jazz pianist and composer, Sean Mason, has performed and toured with jazz legends including Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis and Herlin Riley. Hear him and the members of his quartet for the first time in San Diego. Sunday, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, a non-profit group from New York, brings ancient Chinese culture and traditions to life on stage, showcasing China's history from before communism. Currently, Shen Yun cannot be performed in China. The name 'Shen Yun' translates to 'the beauty of divine beings dancing.' The performance features classical Chinese dance, one of the […]
Art of Elan returns to The Conrad with a performance that features the epic “Death and the Maiden” string quartet by Franz Schubert. A complimentary pre-concert talk with Alex Greenbaum will take place at 6 p.m. in the Wu Tsai Courtyard.
Join acclaimed pianist Althea Waites for 'Momentum: Time and Space', an evening of music featuring the works of Margaret Bonds, renowned for her African American spiritual arrangements and collaborations with Langston Hughes, and other lesser-known but remarkable African American composers. Waites is dedicated to promoting her peers and fostering new musical experiences. Her influential album […]
In January 1994, Cal State University Northridge experienced the worst natural disaster to hit the university campus. What followed next was an extraordinary act of perseverance and a fledgling dance company was born to meet the omement with innovative works that celebrated the human spirit. Existencia, a Soraya commissioned work, reflects how a community resets […]
In her highly acclaimed solo performance, esteemed comedian Kate Berlant delves into the experiences that have shaped her journey to the present. Through her remarkable portrayal of numerous characters in this captivating display, she skillfully undergoes transformations right before the audience, unveiling a long-concealed truth. The show is directed by Bo Burnham.
It’s a bad day at the White House. The President spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, and seven women he relies on the most are left to clean up the mess. Take a raucous romp through the halls of the West Wing.
Michelle Cann makes her Wallis recital debut for a program of works by African American women composers. This world class pianist honors gems of Chicago’s Black Renaissance like Margaret Bonds, the first African American to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
The legendary songbook of great American composer, George Gershwin cones to life by the talented performance of Hershey Felder.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and its music director Vasily Petrenko, who was honored with the Artist of the Year award at the prestigious annual Gramophone Awards, leads audiences on an evocative musical journey through Rimsky-Korsakov's nautical and imaginative Scheherazade. .
Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader Tatiana Eva-Marie was born into a musical family. She has been nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz warbler” for musical influences of jazz and Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Friday, January 19, 2024 • 6 PM & 8:30 PM
A new musical you’ll love at first slice! The Julia Roberts classic 1988 movie is now a delightful new show! Mystic Pizza charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT. Times: Thursdays at 7:30pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm Sundays at 1:30pm & 6:30pm
This five-piece band of conservatory-trained musicians take their joyful jazz across the country like a vaudevillian revival show and they make a stop at the Nimoy. Their mission to sharing their childlike wonder and love for jazz and on jazz education—making music fluence accessible to all with their groundbreaking music education platform, Playbook.
San Diego’s robot band performs live with musical acts that combine robot pantomime, dance, comedy, and music. Costumes and makeup, Welcome!
San Diego Symphony performs three Mozart symphonies under the direction of Rafael Payare. The program will cover three of the composer’s best loved symphonies written across his lifetime.
Presenting Composer Jessica Hunt at the Composers Showcase with George Li on piano and conducted by Kensho Watanabe. January 27 Sunday at 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Joan Didion’s best-selling memoir about the sudden loss of her husband and daughter is brought to life by actress Sandy Campbell in this powerful one-woman show January 27 & 28, at 2 p.m.
This Pulitzer-Prize winning production is told with hilarious wit and genuine compassion as it follows the journey of adult students in Tehran as they prepare for an English proficiency exam in search for opportunity, access or a new calling.
The Takács Quartet, famous for its balanced and unified musical delivery, returns to the Samueli Theater, their second home, alongside the technically astounding pianist Marc-André Hamelin. The egular audience will recall the quartet's dynamic and spirited performances. They have the distinction of being the first string quartet inducted into the Gramophone Hall of Fame and […]
Celebrated trumpeter Herb Alpert who changed the face of music when he founded A&M Records celebrates 50 years of marriage with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lani Hall. They perform together on stage for a timeless program that celebrates their life of making music.
NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington began her career at the age of 10 and has made a mark for her passion for inclusivity and elevating the voices of women, trans and non-binary people in jazz.
Matthew Bourne directs and choreographs a retelling of the ageless tale of forbidden love between two teens who follow their hearts and risk everything to be together. Hours vary, check website for more details.
Ranky Tanky brings a lively "get funky" atmosphere with their warm West African Island rhythms and South Carolina Gullah roots, creating a perfect party setting. Paired with the versatile and unparalleled vocal talents of Fischer, formerly one of the world's leading rock 'n roll backup singers, the duo offers an entertaining night of music. Fischer, […]
It’s a meet cute between two animal lovers living in Dublin: Dan and his dog Chapatti crosses paths with Betty and her nineteen cats. A spark ignites and the heartwarming story of two people re-discovering human companionship. Content advisory – Please note, this production contains discussion of suicide and adult themes.
