by ErinMarie Reiter - February 27, 2026
There are few phrases in literature more quietly unhinged than “I would prefer not to.” And in Fiasco Theatre’s ' Bartleby, now playing at The Old Globe through March 22, that polite little sentence lands like a stick of dynamite in an otherwise well-oiled office machine....
by Lucía Serrano - February 26, 2026
The Broadway National Tour of Beetlejuice has landed in San Diego through March 1. The “ghost with the most” is back for a limited run, promising laughs, cringe-worthy humor, and dazzling set and projection design that fully delivers on the spectacle of a Broadway tour....
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 24, 2026
“Somewhere Over the Border,” now playing at Cygnet Theatre through March 15, wraps that hope in music, metaphor, and a road-trip structure in a production that is charming and colorful on its surface, but anchored by performances strong enough to carry its deeper weight....
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 24, 2026
At its best, “The Recipe” at La Jolla Playhouse is as warm and inviting as a kitchen in winter: fragrant with possibility, anchored by love, and anchored even more firmly by two utterly charming leads. At nearly two hours and 45 minutes, however, this ambitious new musical sometimes forgets that...
by Ron Bierman - February 20, 2026
Rossini’s Barber of Seville is a top ten opera in performances. Donors love it for its vocal gymnastics, memorable arias and sparkling melodies. Receptive newcomers like it because of its delightful bubbling overture, the familiar Figaro aria that soon follows, and its simple fast-moving sitcom-li...
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 13, 2026
“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen, now given a taut new version by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed with precision by Barry Edelstein at The Old Globe, stars Katie Holmes in the title role through March 15th....
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 10, 2026
“How to Succeed…” remains a slick, silly, and sharply performed romp—one that knows exactly what kind of absurd world it’s skewering, and does so with a grin....
by Ron Bierman - February 05, 2026
Jaha Ling led the San Diego Symphony’s first performance of Mahler’s seventh symphony in 2014, more than a century after the orchestra was founded. He called it “the most modern of all Mahler symphonies.”
Many critics have made similar judgements, the more conservative among them meant it a...
by ErinMarie Reiter - February 02, 2026
I’ve watched (and loved) enough sci-fi movies to know that any animals kept in a lab eventually come for the humans. Monkeys. Sharks. Dinosaurs. So you can’t blame me for being deeply suspicious of the bees in the lab in 'The Apiary” now playing at New Village Arts through February 22, 2026....
by ErinMarie Reiter - January 30, 2026
“Audition Sides” At Riot Productions understands a specific kind of theatrical purgatory: the audition room, and then raises the stakes even more in this one act....
Past Shows
Public On-Sale 11/7 at 10:00 AMJAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS:GREAT AMERICAN CROONERSSoak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential croonerssuch...
Join us for an evening of powerful, uplifting music as the Voices of Our City Choir presents Celebration of Black Joy, a journey through inspirational songs...
D.K. HARRELL along with Taryn Donath on sale 12/5/2025 at 10am D.K. HarrellGuitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the...
Buy TicketsClick Here to purchase an Intimate Classics Season Package (saves 10-25%)Classical/Jazz fusion master pianist Matt Herskowitz returns for another thrilling experience!Matt Herskowitz—the pianist with one...
A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’...
For over a decade and a half, Eric Hutchinson has been mastering the art of his unique, personal songwriting while exploring diverse musical genres like...
Join us for an opening reception for Lightwall, an interactive installation that explores perception, presence, and the evolving relationship between humans and responsive technologies.Developed by artist Rita...
Open Studio: Farshid BazmandeganSaturday, January 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PMLocation: CH Visual Art Studio (In the Administration building across from the Museum)The...
The Frontmen – Larry Stewart (Restless Heart), Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar), and Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas)THE FRONTMEN – comprised of three former...
New Orleans Songbook – A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Productionsfeaturing Luther S. Allison, Milton Suggs, and Quiana LynellJazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the...
Black ViolinBV20: Then & NowA 20th Anniversary CelebrationGet ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking duo that has...
Don’t miss your chance to experience the San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS playing SEP 13 to OCT 6!Go behind the music and inside...
They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey. But they were made in America.JERSEY BOYS is...
DJ Quik, the Beat Architect, emerged from the streets of Compton, California, leaving an indelible mark on West Coast hip-hop. His debut album, “Quik Is...
You’re six years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to...
KT Tunstall burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope,which spawned the global hits “Black Horse and the Cherry...
Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of “Bordeño-Soul,” which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its...
Cristian Fatu is an award-winning concert violinist and violin teacher based in Orange County. Currently he is teaching violin at the Orange County School for the...
presented by San Diego Music Society, Jean Will Presents and CCAECombining the forces of the Logos Trio (Hansen, Reeves, and Tseng), with violist Gregory Perrin,...
*OPENING NIGHT*BOTTLE SHOCK! The MusicalMusic & Lyrics by CHARLES VINCENT BURWELLBook, Lyrics & Additional Music by JAMES D. SASSERMusical Direction by VADIM FEICHTNERDirected by J....
Buy TicketsThis event is free to attend or there are VIP options for $65. Urban Renewal Project and Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band will be performing....
Chiquis, is a two time Latin GRAMMY winning recording artist (singer and songwriter),businesswoman, author and television celebrity.Chiquis is recording new music following her recent Latin...
Enjoy a free evening of music and dancing in the Lyric Courtyard with San Diego-based Fercho. This tropical, high-energy, dance-provoking Afro-Cuban band, fuses salsa, timba,...
S Wonderful! ‘S Marvelous! On June 24th & 25th, we will celebrate the extraordinary catalogue of songs by George & Ira Gershwin. Featuring tunes like...
Join us to recognize Juneteenth with a day of restoration as we come together to honor the past, embrace the present, and envision a future...
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Things will be rockin’ at Center Cabaret as we present “All You Need Is Love: The Music of The Beatles”. You won’t want to miss...
Classical Academy High School PresentsGuys and Dolls! The Broadway MusicalEscondido, CA - Classical Academy High School presents Guys and Dolls at the California Center for...
In the final days before the completion of his masterpiece, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat is torn between making...
Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim...
CCAE Theatricals’ annual celebration of the sweet sound of Motown combines first class music with outstanding performers and an amazing band featuring the D. Ben-Jamin’...
CCAE Theatricals’ annual celebration of the sweet sound of Motown combines first-class music with outstanding performers and an amazing band featuring the D. Ben-Jamin’ Horns...
Step into the 1920s Golden Age of the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom with the sassy, sultry Aint Misbehavin! One of the most popular...
Join performers Allen Everman, Jake Jeffries, Benny Lipson, and Jack Lipson as they tradeoff performing classic Beatles hits between two grand pianos, backed by their...
WITNESSESConceived by Jordan BeckBook by Robert L. FreedmanMusic by Carmel Dean, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon, Anna K. Jacobs, and Gerald Sternbach Lyrics by Jordan Beck,...
the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story.The New York TimesDont miss this acclaimed Broadway musical about the life-changing thrill of...
Glorious and inspiring (Time Out New York), fun and heartfelt (The New Yorker), ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love...
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies."...
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