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BALBOA THEATRE

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San Diego, CA 92101


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Vintage Valor: Balboa Centennial Salute Pairs THE FLYING FLEET Silent Film Screening and Live Organ Performance


by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2024

Celebrate Balboa Theatre's 100th anniversary with a special screening of the 1929 silent film, THE FLYING FLEET, accompanied by organist Ken Double....

Broadway San Diego Reveals 24-25 Season, Featuring KIMBERLY AKIMBO, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More


by Blair Ingenthron - March 02, 2024

Broadway San Diego has announced their 2024-25 season. See the full lineup here!...

Tony And Emmy Award Winner Mandy Patinkin To Perform In San Diego at Balboa Theatre in June


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2024

Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin will perform in San Diego. Patinkin will headline the 31st Annual JFest with an evening of song at Balboa Theatre. ...

Balboa Theatre's 100th Anniversary To Be Honored With Celebratory Weekend


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2023

Join us for a three-day celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Balboa Theatre, a symbol of San Diego's arts and cultural heritage. Tickets available in January 2024....

Holiday Rock N' Roll Musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Will Play Balboa Theatre, December 11 & 12


by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2023

San Diego Theatres will present the heartwarming holiday musical Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, which is set to play at the historic Balboa Theatre on December 11 & 12, 2023. ...

Review: GRAMMY® GREATS UNITE – LATONIA MOORE AND J'NAI BRIDGES IN CONCERT at Balboa Theatre


by Ron Bierman - November 02, 2023

What did our critic think of GRAMMY® GREATS UNITE – LATONIA MOORE AND J’NAI BRIDGES IN CONCERT at Balboa Theatre?...

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS to Launch Multi-City Tour


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2023

Get ready for the return of 'Million Dollar Quartet Christmas' as it kicks off its multi-city tour, starting in Wilmington, DE on November 17th. Find out all the details and get your tickets now....

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Play ALL THINGS EQUAL Makes San Diego Debut at Balboa Theatre in March 2024


by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2023

Discover the remarkable life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the new play 'All Things Equal' making its San Diego debut at Balboa Theatre in March 2024. Don't miss this intimate and inspiring portrayal of one of America's most important public figures. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here...

San Diego Opera's Season Opens With a Concert With Latonia Moore and J'Nai Bridges


by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2023

San Diego Opera’s 2023-2024 Season opens with the exciting return of soprano Latonia Moore and mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in concert at the Balboa Theatre with the San Diego Symphony....

San Diego Opera's Season Opens October 25 With Latonia Moore And J'Nai Bridges In Concert With The San Diego Symphony


by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2023

San Diego Opera's 2023-2024 Season opens with the exciting return of soprano Latonia Moore and mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in concert at the Balboa Theatre with the San Diego Symphony. Both Latonia and J'Nai performed at San Diego Opera early in their career...

Past Shows

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas


Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated hit musical Million Dollar Quartet, this holiday reimagining once again brings together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis ...

SDGMC Presents
SDGMC Presents
4/22 - 4/23/2023


Join us for a night of uniquely bonkers British fun, as SDGMC goes BritPop. From Elton John to Queen, David Bowie to Sam Smith, queer ...

SDGMC Presents
SDGMC Presents
12/10 - 12/11/2022


It’s San Diego’s Favorite Holiday Tradition! SDGMC opens its 38th season with an exquisite evening of song that is sure to give you the Holiday ...

BÉLA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, AND EDGAR MEYER WITH RAKESH CHAURASIA


The leading virtuosos on their respective instruments, Bla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer move with ease within the spheres of classical, bluegrass, jazz, and ...

Lila Downs Dia De Muertos: AL CHILE


Observe Da de los Muertos early with one of Mexicos greatest singers and cultural ambassadors, GRAMMY Award-winner, Lila Downs, in AL CHILEa fiesta of music, ...

Animaniacs in Concert


KMI Presents/RNR Productions present: ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT! Feat. ROB PAULSON, RANDY ROGEL & CAST Thursday, July 18 7:30p PM Buy tickets to this performance online. ...

Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
10/17

UPRISING: Songs of Change


This fundraising concert, featuring the San Diego Women’s Chorus and special guest legendary songwriter Janis Ian, will benefit SDWC and the Lesbian Health Initiative at ...

Marlon Wayans Scandal-Less Tour


Marlon Wayans brings his Scandal-less Comedy Tour to the Balboa Theatre Sunday, May 1st. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. ...

California Dreamin’
California Dreamin’
4/23 - 4/24/2016


Go west with us this spring as we celebrate songs in the key of CA. A little Disneyland princess here, a bit of Hollywood glam ...

An Evening with Anoushka Shankar


Sitar player & composer ANOUSHKA SHANKAR is one of the leading figures in World Music today. She is deeply rooted in Indian classical music, having ...

An Evening Of Classic Lily Tomlin


One of America’s foremost actresses and comediennes, LILY TOMLIN returns to perform live on stage at the Balboa Theatre. Appearances of her timeless characters from ...

Elvis Costello


Costello’s solo dates over the last several years are lauded by critics and fans, called “unforgettable” and “The best showcase of [Elvis’] talent to date.” ...

RAIN A Tribute to The Beatles


RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the ...

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with IRA GLASS


Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show premiered on Chicago’s public radio station WBEZ in ...

C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce


From the producers of the stage hit, THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS comes the highly anticipated theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ THE GREAT DIVORCE. In this dantesque ...

Tommy Emmanuel


Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues ...

The Irish Rovers


If you’ve been waiting to see The Irish Rovers in concert, wait no more…The Farewell to Rovin’ Tour lands on the stage of San Diego’s ...

RICK STEVES


Guidebook author and travel TV host RICK STEVES is returning to San Diego for a special event just for KPBS supporters. He will present an ...

Abba Mania
Abba Mania
11/21


ABBA MANIA the concert, the Original from London’s West End, takes you back in time by recreating one of the world’s finest pop groups in ...

ALTON BROWN LIVE The Edible Inevitable Tour


With his upcoming tour, Alton Brown brings his brand of quirky humor and culinary-science antics to the stage of the historic Balboa Theatre! In the ...

The Screwtape Letters


A sold-out hit in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., this funny, provocative, and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation directed by Max McLean will ...

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
10/18


Jack Johnson announces fall headline tour dates in support of his sixth studio album, From Here To Now To You, to be released on September ...

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody
10/11 - 10/13/2013


SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess ...

RUSSELL BRAND


In 2004, Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK as the host of Big Brother’s Big Mouth, a Big Brother spin-off. In 2007, he had ...

JOE SATRIANI with Special Guest STEVE MORSE


Performing with other musicians and groups such as Mick Jagger, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, G3, Sammy Hagar and others, SATRIANI was inspired to play guitar ...


Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has an enthusiasm for fresh, brilliant interpretation of the world's most loved classical music and travel internationally to ...


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 ...


A singer / songwriter of rare poetic genius, SUZANNE VEGA offers profound insight into the basics of human existence which has earned her followers of ...


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, ...


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! ...


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 ...

ICE and SPICE
12/15 - 12/16/2012


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 ...


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 ...

BOB WEIR
12/7


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 ...


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 ...


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 ...


ArtPower! fans have been flocking to hear author DAVID SEDARIS' dry wit and spot-on observations for years...and begging for more. SEDARIS returns with fresh writings ...


NATHAN PACHECO gained national attention as the featured performer in two PBS television specials, as well as with Yanni's 100 city concert tour throughout Latin ...

Joe Rogan
11/10


Host of the hugely successful reality show, Fear Factor on NBC, his role as Joe Garelli, resident electrician on the hit NBC comedy News Radio, ...

Linda Eder and Tom Wopat


Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, LINDA EDER's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. Her career soared after ...

An Evening with Howie Mandel


The versatile career of HOWIE MANDEL has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. From his work on the ...

Hair
Hair
10/18 - 10/23/2011


HAIR won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival was a mega-hit on Broadway where it won the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer ...

guyTunes
guyTunes
7/30 - 7/31/2011


on't miss guyTunes, SDGMC-commissioned song and dance concert of the best of the boy bands from the 60s through today! "GuyTunes" features the best of ...

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Sense of Decency in San Diego Sense of Decency
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Level 1: Improv Fundamentals in San Diego Level 1: Improv Fundamentals
Brooks Theater (3/16 - 4/27)
Mrs. Doubtfire in San Diego Mrs. Doubtfire
Civic Theatre- San Diego (6/4 - 6/9)
Música en la Plaza – Jarabe Mexicano in San Diego Música en la Plaza – Jarabe Mexicano
California Center for the Arts, Escondido (4/26 - 4/26)
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The California Center for the Arts (5/31 - 5/31)
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