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The Program: Mark your calendar for these August SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
A NOISE WITHIN
One Man, Two Guvnors
Aug. 31-Sept. 28. A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce set in 1960s Brighton, England. Francis Henshall is a down-on-his-luck man who finds himself working for two bosses at the same time. Packed with physical comedy, quick wit, and a live skiffle band, this modern take based on Goldoni’s masterpiece Servant of Two Masters is a wildly fun night at the theatre. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. anoisewithin.org
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Best of the 90s Mixtape
Aug. 31. Enjoy many of the decade’s greatest hits – brought to you by conductor Stuart Chafetz, a cast of all-star performers and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra – such as “Livin La Vida Loca,” “Killing Me Softly,” “Getting’ Jiggy Wit It,” “One,” “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and many more! 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Aug. 30. Conductor Stephanie Childress – Principal Guest Conductor of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra – makes her San Diego Symphony debut in the orchestra’s annual favorite, Tchaikovsky Spectacular. Featuring many of the composer’s most celebrated works, , the program also includes Chopin’s romantic Piano Concerto No. 1, delivered by Austrian pianist Kiron Atom Tellian, who is also making his SDSO debut, and culminates in the 1812 Overture, with a pyrotechnic display in the skies above The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and the San Diego Bay. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego theshell.org
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“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Wierder 2025 Tour
Aug. 29. Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Boyz II Men with SDSO
Aug 24. Boyz II Men returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony following the Grammy Award-winning group’s sold-out debut at the venue in 2022. Comprising of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, the group has sold over 60 million albums, and holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time. Conducted by Christopher Dragon and performed with San Diego Bay and Downtown San Diego as the backdrop, this is a Boyz II Men experience custom-made for Southern California. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Jurassic Park in Concert
Aug. 23. Audiences can experience Jurassic Park,,the action-packed adventure that pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Buena Vista Orchestra
Aug. 22. The Buena Vista Orchestra, is led by Cuban trombonist,composer, arranger and musical director Jesus Ramos and features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club. Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
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Barbie the Movie: In Concert
Aug. 22. Dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert! The record-shattering, full-length feature film will be accompanied by a live orchestra, performing both the score and the beloved pop songs from the iconic soundtrack. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
The Heart
Aug. 19-Sept. 21. Follow one precious heart on its life-saving journey from donor to recipient, and meet the people whose lives are impacted along the way. This breathtaking new musical is an enlightening, edge-of-your-seat ride on a powerful wave of emotion. Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org
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Cynthia Erivo
Aug. 17. Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer and producer, Cynthia Erivo is joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra led by Conductor Anthony Parnther. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Smokey Robinson
Aug. 16. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit. This year of 2025 will mark the 50th ANNIVERSARY of his 1975 breakthrough album, A Quiet Storm. His tour “Smokey Legacy Tour” will highlight this 50th anniversary as well as celebrate all of his top hits throughout the decades. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
& Juliet
Aug. 13-Sept. 7. Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — Phantom Island Tour 2025
Aug. 11. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and Sarah Hicks, Conductor & Music Director, in this rare appearance with a full symphony. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego.theshell.org
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Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Aug. 10. Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, are well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs “Djobi Djoba”, “Bamboléo” and the ballad “Un Amor”. Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this band, still made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE OLD GLOBE
Deceived
Aug. 9-31. Bella Manningham’s new husband seems the doting partner, but when she sees the gaslights dim and he claims they have not, she begins to suspect the strange occurrences aren’t just in her head. Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson’s exhilarating new adaptation of the beloved mystery, Gas Light. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org
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The Beach Boys: The Sounds of Summer Tour
Aug. 9. For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Chicago the Musical in Concert
Aug. 8. Chicago’s electrifying tale of greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, and yes, murder, is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history and has now been reimagined for the concert hall! Whether it’s your first experience or you’re a long-time fan, Chicago with the San Diego Symphony will have a special razzle-dazzle for you quite unlike any other. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Miles Davis: Porgy and Bess
Aug. 3. A landmark jazz album, Porgy & Bess features arrangements by Miles Davis and collaborator Gil Evans from George Gershwin’s 1935 opera of the same name. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner
Aug. 2. Adrienne Warren, who earned the Tony Award for her role as Tina Turner in the Broadway smash hit Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, heats up the stage with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Steven Reineke for an electrifying tribute to the one and only Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
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Shaggy
Aug. 1. Mr. Boombastic turns “symphonic” for one night only in San Diego, as Shaggy joins forces with the San Diego Symphony and conductor Steven Reineke at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park! The multi-GRAMMY® award winning artist presents a survey of Jamaican popular music, including his own culture-changing contributions to the tradition, featuring “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” “Mr. Boombastic” and more. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE OLD GLOBE
The Comedy of Errors
Through Aug. 24. Merriment and mayhem come to life in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy. Immediately after arriving in a new town, a young man and his sidekick are mistaken for their own long-lost twins, and everyone’s lives are turned upside down as mistaken identities, confused lovers, and all kinds of shenanigans ensue. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
A Beautiful Noise
Through Aug. 10. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond, A Beautiful Noise is the untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-busting, show stopping, award-winning American icon. With 120 million albums sold, Neil Diamond’s story is made for Broadway. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
NORTH COAST REP
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Through Aug. 10. An emotional examination of the human experience, this piece is filled with laughter, tears, and moments of reflection that make up one woman’s ordinary life. The play explores the passing of time, the evolution of relationships, and the profound changes that occur in a person’s life from one year to the next. Through its characters and storytelling, this charming storyoffers a unique perspective of life’s milestones. Celebrate five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. northcoastrep.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
A Beautiful Noise
Through Aug. 10. A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Photo Credits: & Juliet courtesy of Center Theatre Group. All images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
