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The Program: Mark your calendar for these February SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
CAP AT UCLA
Nico Muhly and Alice Goodman’s The Street
Feb. 29. Composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman performs Muhly’s new work, The Street, which reveals the brutality of man’s wrongful condemnation and suffering as he confronts his friends, strangers, and willing executioners on a street in Jerusalem. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
LA PHILHARMONIC
Leila Josefowicz
Feb. 28. Don’t miss a “violinist extraordinaire” (The Washington Post), MacArthur “genius” Fellow, and passionate new music champion. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Lunar New Year: Chamber Music with the LA Phil
Feb. 27. From string quartets and piano trios to wind quintets or a brass ensemble, chamber music concerts feature members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing in small groups. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Wayne Marshall, Organ Recital
Feb. 25. Wayne Marshall’s recitals have garnered the attention of millions of fans worldwide and online. He showcases his exceptionally varied repertoire in this dynamic program. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Marc-André Hamelin
Feb. 25. Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his technique and musicianship in great works of the 19th, m20th and 21st centuries. He brings his technical prowess to Soka PAC for a program that includes Beethoven’s Hammerklavier and closes with Ravel. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Pines of Rome, Boléro and Bates’ West Coast Premiere
Feb. 24. Grammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham returns to San Diego for the West Coast premiere of Mason Bates’ Violin Concerto. Music Director Rafael Payare leads the evening which includes Respighi’s monumental tone poem Pines of Rome and Ravel’s beloved Boléro. San Diego Civic Theatre, 233 A St., Suite 900, San Diego. sandiegosymphony.org
LOS ANGELES OPERA
Double Feature: Highway 1, USA, and The Dwarf
Feb. 24-March 17. LA Opera presents a double feature of one-act gems about love. The Dwarf is an impossible romance—a one-sided love story by Oscar Wilde brought to life through a romantic score. Highway 1, USA by African American composer William Grant Still follows a hardworking Black couple determined to build a better life, but their sacrifices turn out to be misguided. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO BALLET
The Many Loves of Don Juan
Feb. 24-25. Get swept away to the sounds of Spanish guitars in a rapturous, romantic evening devoted to love and the human condition. Follow the world’s most famous Latin lover through his triumphs and tragedies, as he journeys the world in his search for fulfillment. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. sandiegoballet.org
CAP AT UCLA
Dan and Claudia Zanes
Feb. 24. Grammy-award winning performer Dan Zanes and vocalist Claudia Zane performs a soulful and spirited program that features early rock & roll, Haitian folk songs, and gospel blues mixes. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles.cap.ucla.edu
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Cookers featuring Billy Harper, Eddie Henderson, David Weiss, Donald Harrison, George Cables, Cecil McBee & Billy Hart
Feb. 24. The Cookers bring experience to their six critically acclaimed recordings and this exciting all-star septet conjures the spirit of the 60s with a collection of expansive post-bop originals. Each of the artists bring their own unique sound but together their high level of musicianship commands a fresh sound through improvision and experience. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo.soka.edu
SACRA/PROFANA
The Hope of Loving
Feb. 24. Mary McLeod Bethune and James Baldwin put together a program that is inspired by the work of prominent civil rights and social justice luminaries such as Martin Luther King Jr. The Hope of Loving remind us that the struggle toward equality, compassion and change goes on. Christ United Presbyterian Church, 3025 Fir St., San Diego. sacraprofana.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Mälkki Conducts Brahms
Feb. 23-25. Grammy Award winning pianist Daniil Trifonov leads the journey through Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No. 2. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet
Feb. 23. Newly appointed as the next Artistic Director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance, Ambrose Akinmusire brings an unorthodox approach to sound and composition. He performs at the JAI in honor and celebration of Black History Month. The JAI, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theconrad.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Beethoven & Shostakovich
Feb 22-24. Guest conductor Andrew Litton leads the Pacific Symphony in Beethoven’s best—Piano Concerto No. 3 with one of the most remarkable young pianists today, Alessio Bax. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.pacificsymphony.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Jeremy Jordan
Feb. 22-24. For his Cabaret Series debut, Jeremy will take an exhilarating, decade-spanning journey through Broadway’s greatest hits —performing songs from his signature Broadway roles in Newsies and Waitress and showcasing selections from favorite musicals like West Side Story, Oklahoma!, and Les Misérables. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
CCAE THEATRICALS
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Feb. 17-Mar. 3. Mark Haddon’s internationally best-selling novel about a young exceptionally intelligent young boy who is under suspicion for killing the neighbor’s dog, has been adapted into this Tony Award winning play. It’s a thrilling, Sherlock Holmes style journey through London. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
Jason Mraz Foundation presents – KALEIDOSCOPE.
Feb. 17-18. Jason Mraz Foundation presents a community concert event featuring eight San Diego nonprofit arts organizations. A Step Beyond, Banding Together, Diversionary Theatre, Monarch School, San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, Tap Fever Studios, Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts, and Wheelchair Dancers Organization will join Jason Mraz on stage and perform songs from his catalog to shine a light on tomorrow’s artists and the importance of inclusive arts programming. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
CAP AT UCLA
Poetry Uncut: Part III
Feb. 17. Grammy award-winning artist J. Ivy hosts hip-hop and poetry performances by L.A.’s Def Sound and the poetic and spiritual traditions of New Orleans by Sunni Patterson. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Michael Feinstein in Music for Lovers & Strangers
Feb. 17. Michael Feinstein, Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, comes to the Mark Taper Forum with a world premiere concert that will feature classic love songs, intimate stories, and new musical arrangements of hits from the Great American Songbook. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org
PASADENA SYMPHONY
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Feb. 17. Jessie Montgomery is presented at the annual Composers Showcase with Wynona Wang on piano and conducted by Kyle Dickson. Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena. pasadenasymphony-pops.org | Performances+
CITY BALLET
Peter and the Wolf with Stravinsky Pieces: An All-Family Ballet
Feb. 17. Two ballets in one family-friendly performance, teaching children about music and dance. First, Peter and the Wolf set to Sergei Prokofiev’s 1936 score recounts Peter’s adventures in the family garden and adjacent forest. And then Stravinsky Pieces turns eight sections from Igor Stravinsky’s suites for chamber orchestra. Joan B Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. cityballet.org
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Arod Quartet
Feb. 17. The Arod Quartet, based in Paris, returns to San Diego to be a part of the Revelle Chamber Music Series. The program will feature the string quartets of Haydn, Beethoven, and Debussy. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theconrad.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Latin Fire with Arturo Sandoval
Feb 16-17. This scorching performance brings together the Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval with the full sonic force of a symphony orchestra—delivering a fiery fusion of jazz and Latin music. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. pacificsymphony.org | Performances+
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Clarice & Sergio Assad
Feb. 16. The Assad family has been making music since the 1950s with Seu Jorge, a self-taught mandolinist, and his wife Dona Ica. The passion of music has been passed down to their children who continue in their legacy. The JAI, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla.theconrad.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Schumann Quartet
Feb. 16. The German ensemble, comprised of 3 brothers—Erik, Ken, and Mark Schumann—and violist Veit Hertenstein is one of the best quartets in the world. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
Schubert and Beethoven
Feb. 15-18. Herbert Blomstedt leads symphonies by two legendary contemporaries, Schubert, and Beethoven. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
CAP AT UCLA
Riding the Rollercoaster: An Artist’s Life in Los Angeles
Feb. 15-16. Singer/songwriter India Carney performs for two-nights at the Nimoy alongside some of L.A.’s trailblazing young musicians. A UCLA alum herself, Carney will perform with YoungArts alumni living in Los Angeles and explore the artistic life in Los Angeles. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Renée Fleming, soprano
Feb. 14. Renée Fleming joins SummerFest Music Director, Inon Barnatan for a recital program that is inspired by her 2022 Grammy award-winning album, Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene. It is a classical, romantic, and contemporary program perfect for the spirit of Valentine’s Day. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theconrad.org
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Redwood
Feb. 13-Mar. 31. Broadway icon Idina Menzel makes her La Jolla Playhouse debut in the world premiere of Redwood. Awaken your sense of adventure as Menzel brings to life with an immersive experience of visuals and a soaring score from Kate Diaz. In the presence of the magnificent, towering redwoods, Jesse finds strange and powerful connections, an unexpected sense of community, and a chance at healing. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org | Performances+
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Defiance Against Adversity
Feb 11. Experience the exceptional talent of Orli Shaham on piano, Dennis Kim on violin, and Warren Hagerty on cello as they take audiences on a journey through three centuries of classical music. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.pacificsymphony.org| Performances+
THE WALLIS
Alphabet Rockers
Feb. 11. Alphabet Rockers, an intergenerational group, make music that makes change creates brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip hop. Audiences will explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations, reflections, and get our bodies moving in celebration and joy! Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
The Blue Note 85th Anniversary Celebration Tour
Feb. 10. Blue Note Records celebrates its 85th anniversary with a US tour starring The Blue Note Quintet that features six-time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton, Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, Kendrick Scott, and Matt Brewer. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. theconrad.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Lunar New Year
Feb. 10. Pacific Symphony’s annual festival that honors the Lunar New Year through a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. pacificsymphony.org | Performances+
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Juilliard String Quartet
Feb. 10. The Juilliard String Quartet’s unparalleled artistry continues to inspire audiences around the world. It was first founded in 1946 and continues to bring together four musicians and their commitment and passion for recreating the classics and championing new works. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
THE SORAYA
Eliades Ochoa with Special Guest Harold López-Nussa
Feb. 10. Two Cuban artists come together to represent the best of their generation and culture. Eliades Ochoa, a member of the famed Buena Vista social club teams up with the young and fiery Harold López-Nussa on piano. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
Mardi Gras Mambo featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Cha’s
Feb. 10 Two Louisiana legends are together again to deliver a non-stop Mardi Gras celebration that will everyone on their feet for an evening of Blues, Cajun, New Orleans soul, zydeco and R&B. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
THE OLD GLOBE
The Age of Innocence
Feb. 9-March 10. This Globe-commissioned world premiere, based on Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning classic, is set in 1870s Gilded Age New York City, where high society clashes with love. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER
The Rite of Spring & common ground[s]
Feb. 9-11. How would you dance if you knew you were going to die? Choreographer Pina Bausch asked this of her dancers in 1975 when she created this work. The work examines the sacrifice of a “chosen one” changes the season. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musiccenter.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
Ravel and Adès
Feb. 9-11. Thomas Adès and pianist Kirill Gerstein’s longstanding collaboration reunite for Adès’ Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
THE WALLIS
A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham
Feb. 9-10. The celebrated contemporary dance company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, will present the world premiere performance of Andrea Miller’s latest work, inviting audiences into a space of ritual, practice, and meditation. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
CAP AT UCLA
Martha Redbone’s Roots. Project
Feb. 9. Martha Redbone is an Afro-Indigenous vocalist/composer and educator whose sound is influenced by folk, blues, and gospel—an eclectic sound that reveals and celebrates her life experiences as a Native and Black woman. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Kenny Barron Trio
Feb. 9. Jazz Master and Grammy Award nominee Kenny Barron is joined by Kiyoshi Kitagawa on bass and Savannah Harris on drums for an evening of jazz. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE
Black Cypress Bayou
Feb. 7-Mar. 17. The world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a hilarious, suspenseful play about loyalty, healing, and comeuppance. Set on a summer night in Texas, secrets begin to surface when the richest, meanest man in town is found dead. 10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles. geffenplayhouse.org
THE SORAYA
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Feb. 7. The middle brother of the First Family of Jazz, Delfeayo Marsalis, leads the Uptown Jazz Orchestra from his seat in the trombone section in a performance that brings to life the sounds of his native New Orleans. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
Last Days
Feb. 6. Based on the film Last Days written/directed by Gus Van Sant, this new opera dives into the torment of Kurt Cobain’s final days. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
THE WALLIS
Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows Tour
Feb. 6. Grammy winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae performs at The Wallis for one night only. She will perform songs, including her new single “Peach Velvet Sky”, from Black Rainbows her latest album released in seven years. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
A Conversation with Kristen Hannah
Feb. 5. Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including The Nightingale and Firefly Lane.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
MOXIE THEATRE
Clyde’s
Feb. 4-March 10. This Tony Award nominated play by Lynn Nottage is about a truck stop sandwich shop that offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staff members are given purpose and permission to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. 6663 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. moxietheatre.com
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Balourdet Quartet
Feb. 4. Recipient of the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, The Balourdet Quartet, is not in residence at the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program. Their musical prelude will include Mozart and Beethoven’s String Quartets. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theconrad.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Rach 3
Feb 4. A tour-de-force of the piano, Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto is a work of sheer musical magic, a breathtaking display of virtuosity and emotion that captivates audiences with its beauty and impact. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. pacificsymphony.org | Performances+
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Music for Maui
Feb. 4. Music for Maui is a student-led fundraising event to support wildfire relief efforts on Maui. What first began as a solo project of one local high school singer and musician has grown into a community supported benefit concert that will include performances from local high school students, the Hawaiian musical ensemble Tropical Blue and Polynesian musicians, and dancers from Le Polynesia. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Baroque: Bach + Burton
Feb. 4. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Concertmaster, Margaret Batjer, leads an all-Bach concert featuring bass vocalist Thomas Bauer on the first of two programs on the orchestra’s engaging Baroque Series. Bauer performs Bach’s Ich Habe Genug, a reflection on gratitude and the power of perspective. Other Baroque gems presented include Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 1; Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord; and Concerto for Three Violins. The Huntington, Rothenberg Hall, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. laco.org
OCEANSIDE THEATRE
Culture of Low Riding
Feb. 4. Hosted by Jimmy Figueroa, the North County Lowrider Community shares the history and culture of lowriding in the community in a FREE live panel discussion. Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. oceansidetheatre.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Dino-Light
Feb. 3-4. Dino-Light is a glow-in-the-dark adventure that follows a friendly dinosaur as he leaves him to discover a world full of creatures that light up the darkness. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
CAP AT UCLA
Poetry Uncut: Part II
Feb. 3. Grammy award-winning artist J. Ivy hosts performances by poet/activist Ursula Ricker and Abiodun Oyewole. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Tango Buenos Aires
Feb. 3. The Camarada recreates their 2023 Argentinian tour with a world premiere of a new commission by Andrés Martin as well as the genius of Astor Piazzolla. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theconrad.org
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Parnassus Opera: Donizetti-La Fille du Régiment
Feb. 3. The Parnassus Society presents highlights from Donizetti’s Daughter of the Regiment performed by tenor John Osborn and soprano Lynette Tapia, led by guest conductor Kelly Kuo, and joined by the Parnassus Virtuosi Orchestra. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
THE WALLIS
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: Baroque: Bach + Burton
Feb. 3. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Concertmaster, Margaret Batjer, leads an all-Bach concert featuring bass vocalist Thomas Bauer on the first of two programs on the orchestra’s engaging Baroque Series. Bauer performs Bach’s Ich Habe Genug, a reflection on gratitude and the power of perspective. Other Baroque gems presented include Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 1; Concerto for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord; and Concerto for Three Violins. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
SCRIPPS RANCH THEATRE
Chapatti
Feb. 2-25. 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. 10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, San Diego. scrippsranchtheatre.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
A Century of Film: John Williams Spotlight
Feb. 2-4. John Williams guides a journey though cinematic history and the soundtracks that scored Hollywood’s greatest moments.Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO OPERA
Don Giovanni
Feb. 2-4. Mozart’s Don Giovanni is a tale of seduction and doom that features some of the greatest operatic music ever written. Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text. San Diego Civic Theatre, 233 A St., Suite 900, San Diego. sdopera.org | Performances+
THE SORAYA
Booker T. Jones 60 Years of Green Onions with Special Guest Matthew Whitaker
Feb. 2-3. This double bill program puts the next generation side-by-side with a master Booker T. Jones who changed music with his breakout album. For six decades Booker T. Jones has created a legacy that has made him a presence in pop culture and musicians across all genres. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Feb. 2. The world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company performs for the first time in San Diego. These dancers are pioneers of diversity and acceptance on a mission to bring the pleasure of dance to the widest possible audience. Their technical prowess as they exaggerate the foibles, accidents, and underlying incongruities of dance. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego.theconrad.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Disney’s the Lion King
Feb 1-25. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Kern Plays Rach 3
Feb 1-3. Superstar Olga Kern performs the “Mount Everest” of piano concertos—one of the repertoire’s most powerful, most demanding, and most popular works. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. pacificsymphony.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
Nat Geo Live: Life on Thin Ice
Feb. 1. Through beautiful images, Nat Geo Live takes you on a journey with Indigenous speaker/photographer Kiliii Yüyan to understand native peoples’ relationship to the land and its animals. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
CAP AT UCLA
The Healing Project
Feb. 1. Vocalist and filmmaker Samora Pinderhughes is joined by his friends for a multi-disciplinary project which invites audiences to examine their daily lives and how to make social change. His latest work, The Healing Project, examines the prison industrial complex in the U.S. through his deeply honest lyrics. Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet
Through Feb. 25. 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. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
CYGNET THEATRE
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
Through Feb. 18. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill pays tribute to the life of Billie Holiday—one of the greatest jazz singers of all-time— through her moving songs. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. cygnettheatre.com
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Through Feb. 25. 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. 10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles. geffenplayhouse.org
LAMBS PLAYER THEATRE
Outside Mullingar
Through Feb. 18. 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. lambsplayers.org
THE OLD GLOBE
English
Through Feb. 25. 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. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Kate
Through Feb. 11. In her widely celebrated one-woman show, revered comedian Kate Berlant explores the events of her life that have brought her to this moment. 39 S. El Molina Ave., Pasadena. pasadenaplayhouse.org
LA MIRADA THEATRE
Mystic Pizza
Through Feb. 11. 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. 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. lamiradatheatre.com
NORTH COAST REP
Intimate Apparel
Through Feb. 4. 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. 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach. northcoastrep.org
THE SORAYA
Ranky Tanky with very special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer
Through Feb. 1. Ranky Tanky’s funky vibe combined with Fischer’s vocal talents makes for an evening of stories and song that is reminiscent of lively dance halls and cozy juke joints. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
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