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The Program: Mark your calendar for these July SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
THE OLD GLOBE
Crime and Punishment, A Comedy
July 15-August 13. Dostoyevsky’s masterpiece is reimagined and performed by five talented actors who play over 50 characters. The brilliant comic team of Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen brings a wacky sensibility to 1860s Russia in this world-premiere, Globe-commissioned comedy.
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Stew
July 12-August 6. Mama’s preparing her famous stew, but even as her daughter and granddaughters help, she still feels like time is running out. Soon these three generations of women begin to feel their past and present closing in.
39 S. El Molina Ave., Pasadena. pasadenaplayhouse.org | Performances+
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Is it Thursday Yet?
July 11-August 6. Is It Thursday Yet? invites you into the unique complexities of dancer/choreographer Jenn Freeman’s neurodivergent brain through dance, live music, home video footage and audio narrations. This inventive work celebrates what it means to live a life on the spectrum.
Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org | Performances+
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY
La Havana Madrid
July 15-August 4. Step back to the 1960s as the Mission transforms into La Havana Madrid, Chicago’s legendary nightclub where newly arrived Latino immigrants dine, dance and find community as they seek refuge in a strange new place, discovering their destinies and falling in love.
Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Rd., San Juan Capistrano. lajollaplayhouse.org | Performances+
THE OLD GLOBE
Passengers
Through July 30. Experience a train trip like never before with Montreal-based contemporary physical theatre troupe The 7 Fingers. This innovative show blends acrobatics, theatre, music, and dance in a truly magical performance about strangers in transit.
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Into the Woods
Through July 30. Into the Woods first premiered on Broadway in 1987, winning three Tony Awards including Best Score and Best Book. Broadway stars Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus and Gavin Creel to reprise their roles in this strictly limited engagement.
Ahmanson Theater, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Mariachi Los Camperos with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
July 30. Mariachi Los Camperos – led by Jesus “Chuy” Guzman and considered by many to be among the finest mariachi ensembles in the world – is joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening celebrating the Golden Era of Mariachi music.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Guster with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
July 29. Boston indie-band Guster is joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for one night only. Winsome melodies, soaring hooks and tight, immaculate song-craft are brought to the concert hall with a career-spanning set.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
July 28 Experience the music of some of the United States’ finest young musicians as they end their tour of the country in San Diego at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, joining forces with Sir Andrew Davis – one of the world’s most recognized and acclaimed conductors – and the inimitable violinist Gil Shaham.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Cypress Hill Performs “Black Sunday”
July 24 Hip-hop legends Cypress Hill, alonside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the group’s iconic second studio album, “Black Sunday” which delivered mega hits like “Insane in the Brain”.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
July 11-23. This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.
Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
The Jacksons and the Village People
July 16 Two of the most legendary groups in music history take the stage for one memorable evening at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. You’ll hear the soulful hits of The Jacksons along with iconic songs of Village People.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
DANCE AT THE MUSIC CENTER
Dutch National Ballet: Frida
July 14-July 16. Frida, by Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa—with music by British composer Peter Salem, performed by a live orchestra.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musiccenter.org | Performances+
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Fetch Clay, Make Man
Through July 16. In the days leading up to Cassius Clay’s most anticipated fights, the heavyweight boxing champ forms an unlikely friendship with a Hollywood star. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Tchaikovsky x. Drake
July 14. Tchaikovsky X. Drake is a symphonic synthesis that blends the music of two composer-romanticists separated by almost a century. Twenty-two songs of Drake are woven into Piotr Tchaikovsky’s epic Fifth Symphony, as the lyrics of the former serve to advance the narrative program of the latter.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Charlie Puth Presents the “Charlie Live Experience”
July 9. Grammy and Billboard Music award winner Charlie Puth stops at The Rady Shell to perfom on his ‘One NIght Only’ tour as he shares his latest album and his greatest hits.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
OLD GLOBE
Twelfth Night
Through July 9. One of Shakespeare’s most perfect plays—romance, music, poetry, comedy, swordplay, and more! Shipwrecked and alone, young Viola masquerades as her lost twin brother and becomes the go-between for the lovesick Duke Orsino and the beautiful Countess. until she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle.
Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
How to Train a Dragon in Concert
July 8. How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Apollo 13 in Concert
July 7. Film Concerts Live! Is proud to present Apollo 13 in Concert. Audiences will be able to experience renowned composer James Horner’s entire Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
San Diego’s 4th of July Dance Party: C&C Music Factory with DJ Prince Hakim
July 4. DJ Hakim kicks off the night with dance music from the 80s to the present. He is joined by the 90s hip-hop group C&C Music Factory who is “Gonna Make You Sweat”.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Aretha: A Tribute
July 2 Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw join forces to create a high-energy tribute to the Queen of Soul, performing her greatest hits including “Respect” and “A Natural Woman.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Love All
Through July 2. Love All is the triumphant story of the rise of sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King. The trailblazer for equality faced tough competition on the court and adversity in the world against a backdrop of the massive social changes of the 1960s and ‘70s. Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
The Beach Boys
July 1. For more than half a century The Beach Boys have created music that has become synonymous with the California lifestyle. Who better to bring the sounds of summer to The Rady Shell than the iconic band that made famous hits like “California Girls” and “Good Vibrations.”
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
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