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Balboa Theatre

4533 VAN NUYS BLVD
San Diego, CA 92101

Upcoming Shows

Silent Movie Mondays: The Headless Horseman (1922)

Sep 21

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three opens with The Headless Horseman (1922), a haunting silent classic screening at the historic Balboa Theatre in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. The evening features acclaimed theatre organist Ken Double providing live musical accompaniment. Each...

Silent Movie Mondays: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

Oct 26

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three continues with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), a spine-tingling silent classic setting the tone for an autumn filled with suspense. Organist David Marsh provides live musical accompaniment for the screening. A post-screening talkback with the...

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026

This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life. When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the...

The Carpenters Songbook At Christmas

The Carpenters Songbook At Christmas

Nov 29

Nothing says the holiday season has arrived like hearing the voice of Karen Carpenter singing “Merry Christmas, Darling.” Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as hers. THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: AT CHRISTMAS brings the icon’s extraordinary...

Silent Movie Mondays: Laurel & Hardy Holiday Triple-Feature

Dec 7

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three presents a Laurel & Hardy holiday triple-feature, offering laugh-out-loud comedy from cinema's silent era. Organist Russ Peck provides live musical accompaniment throughout the evening. Each screening begins with a live pre-show performance on...

Love Actually Live In Concert

Love Actually Live In Concert

Dec 20

Fall in love with the holidays all over again at LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT ! As the beloved film plays in its entirety on a full-size screen, a live orchestra performs the soundtrack live, featuring music by Craig Armstrong alongside favorites including Mariah Carey’s “All I Want...

Silent Movie Mondays: The Sheik (1921)

Jan 1, 2027

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three features The Sheik (1921), a sweeping romance from the silent era screening at the historic Balboa Theatre. Organist David Marsh provides live musical accompaniment for the evening. A post-screening talkback with the evening organist and a film...

Silent Movie Mondays: Buster Keaton's The General (1926)

Feb 8, 2027

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three presents Buster Keaton's The General (1926), a thrilling spectacle of grand adventure from the silent era. Organist Brett Valliant provides live musical accompaniment for the screening. A post-screening talkback with the evening organist and a...

Silent Movie Mondays: Grandma's Boy (1922)

May 3, 2027

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three features Harold Lloyd's heartfelt comedy Grandma's Boy (1922), screening at the historic Balboa Theatre in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Organist Russ Peck provides live musical accompaniment for the evening. A post-screening talkback with the...

Silent Movie Mondays: The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

Jun 1, 2027

Silent Movie Mondays Season Three closes with The Thief of Bagdad (1924), a dazzling fantasy epic from the silent era. Organist Ken Double returns to provide live musical accompaniment for the final screening of the season. A post-screening talkback with the evening organist and...

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Review: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Review: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at North Coast Repertory Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 20, 2026

'Good Night, Oscar' is full of comedy, music, celebrity, addiction, mental illness, ambition, and the uncomfortable bargain between an artist and an audience that wants to consume his genius.  This production at North Coast Repertory Theatre handles it all with impressive performances and empathy.…

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 19, 2026

'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Moonlight Stage

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Moonlight Stage

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 18, 2026

 Come From Away is a show about the ripple effect of kindness. You do not have to save the world to make a difference. Fred Rogers famously told us to “look for the helpers.”  Perhaps that is why this particular musical continues to feel so welcome: In a world that can sometimes feel determin…

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

by Michael Quintos · September 15, 2026

Featuring book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by composer Julianne Wick Davis, WILD CHILD is an ambitious, sincerely earnest, and, at times, cleverly innovative new musical about a group of teenagers who are forced to join an outdoor wilderness therapy program where they must grapple with iden…

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cygnet Theatre

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cygnet Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 13, 2026

Cygnet Theatre’s 'Dear Evan Hansen' cast is terrific; the technical elements are beautifully integrated, and the emotions land exactly where they are meant to. You may or may not have some issues with the story, but Cygnet has made a production that gives audiences plenty to feel and discuss on th…

Review: OUR LADY OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER at TuYo Theatre

Review: OUR LADY OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER at TuYo Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 12, 2026

Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center centers these experiences with care and humor, giving audiences a chance to know these migrant girls and what they experienced as children by capturing their fears, friendships, faith, and small moments of joy instead of as statistics or political talking …

Review: MENSA at OnStage Playhouse

Review: MENSA at OnStage Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 10, 2026

There is no magic equation for solving political division, or for fixing a culture that increasingly seems to prefer arguing at one another rather than actually talking. Mensa doesn’t pretend to have that answer, but it does offer a nice opening to start the conversation.…

Past Shows

23 total · showing 11–20

LILY TOMLIN

Feb 23

The legendary and beloved star of stage, screen and television returns to the historic Balboa Theatre! One of America's foremost comediennes, her exceptional talents have been recognized with six Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critic's Circle Award, a...

SUZANNE VEGA

Feb 12

A singer / songwriter of rare poetic genius, SUZANNE VEGA offers profound insight into the basics of human existence which has earned her followers of all ages and walks of life. Growing up in the tough and mixed neighborhoods of New York City in the 60's, she started writing...

MARIACHI MANIA

Jan 27

The Classics 4 Kids Philharmonic celebrates the music, dance, and song of Mexico! World-renowned Mariachi Garibaldi of Southwestern College, under the direction of Jeff Nevin, and traditional folkloric dancers bring this festive concert to life. Mariachi mixes with classical...

103 YEARS of BROADWAY

Jan 20

Neil Berg's widely acclaimed musical revue of Broadway's most celebrated shows, features a dazzling cast of Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band! Listen and enjoy as the performers and show stars recreate some of the greatest moments from the finest Broadway...

A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS

Dec 22

playing Christmas favorites and many of their own popular hits. You won't want to miss out on this fun-filled concert to get you and your family in the holiday spirit!

ICE and SPICE

Dec 15 – Dec 16, 2012

They're pulling out all the stops for their December concert to help melt away the winter doldrums...you won't want to miss one of San Diego's most popular Holiday attractions!

KPRI HOLIDAY SOIREE

Dec 12

MAT KEARNEY didn't set out to write just another collection of songs for Young Love - instead, he penned a pastiche of honest, heartfelt, and hypnotic stories that'll make you move your feet and put a smile on your face. He gives a piece of himself on every tune, while building...

BOB WEIR

Dec 7

With a touring history that has made him on of the most traveled road musicians of all time and a restless music personality that has kept him occupied for over 50 years, BOB WEIR knows a thing or two about staying fresh and living in the moment. Although best known as one of...

The ROMEROS and CONCERTO MÁLAGA

Dec 2

A veritable institution in the world of classical music, The Romeros, also known as "The Royal Family of the Guitar", has dazzled countless audiences and won the raves of reviewers worldwide. With the 1996 passing of Celedonio Romero, founder and creator of The Romeros guitar...

UNDER THE STREETLAMP

Dec 1

Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook. These four magnetic vocalists bring their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown, and old...

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BEGIN AGAIN in San Diego BEGIN AGAIN
The Old Globe (9/06-10/11) PHOTOS
Good Night, Oscar in San Diego Good Night, Oscar
North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/18)
Radio '47: The Dark Attic in San Diego Radio '47: The Dark Attic
Mockingbird Improv (5/08-12/18)
& Juliet in San Diego & Juliet
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts (10/27-11/01)
National Comedy Theatre in San Diego National Comedy Theatre
National Comedy Theatre (5/02-12/28)
September Cinballera Salon - An Evening of Lieder in San Diego September Cinballera Salon - An Evening of Lieder
Villa Montezuma (9/21-9/21)
Ripcord in San Diego Ripcord
The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (10/08-11/01)
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 in San Diego Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026
Balboa Theatre (10/10-10/10)
Staged Reading Festival in San Diego Staged Reading Festival
The Borenemann Theater (10/05-10/10)
Calendar Girls by Tim Firth in San Diego Calendar Girls by Tim Firth
The Lamplighters Community Theatre (8/28-9/20)