Singer

DeAndre Simmons and Laquita Mitchell take star turns as Porgy and Bess, with timeless classics like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is our soloist for Copland’s poignant and delightful Old American Songs, alternating with a chorus of Greenville’s finest singers led by William Burgess.

EPSG:4326

Season Finale: Porgy and Bess

Peace Center

Opera Lecture & Performance

Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory

**Salome at San Diego Opera**

Experience the gripping intensity of Richard Strauss's operatic masterpiece, *Salome*, at the San Diego Civic Theatre. This shocking opera, based on Oscar Wilde’s play, unfolds the biblical story of Princess Salome's dark infatuation with John the Baptist. Set against a backdrop of political and sexual intrigue, Salome's demand for the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter leads to a chilling climax, underscored by Strauss’s revolutionary music.

**Performance Dates & Times:**
- Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm

**Venue:**
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

**Stellar Cast:**
- Marcy Stonikas as Salome (March 21 & 23)
- Kirsten Chambers as Salome (March 22)
- Dennis Petersen as Herod
- Kyle Albertson as Jochanaan
- Nina Warren Smith as Herodias
- Ben Werley as Narraboth

Under the baton of San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor Yves Abel, the San Diego Symphony will bring Strauss’s complex score to life, featuring performances sung in German with English and Spanish subtitles projected above the stage.

**Special Features:**
- Pre-Opera Talk: Starts at 6:40 pm before the Friday and Saturday evening performances and at 1:10 pm before the Sunday matinee, offering insights into the opera’s rich history and music.
- Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back: Engage with the stars and cast after the Saturday and Sunday performances to discover more about what happens on stage and behind the scenes.

**Sponsorship:**
Proudly sponsored by the City of San Diego, this season promises to immerse audiences in the opulent and tumultuous world of Salome.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a tale of desire, power, and doom that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Secure your tickets for *Salome* at the San Diego Opera and be part of an unforgettable operatic experience.

Salome

San Diego Civic Theatre

Marking its world staged premiere, Joseph Summer’s The Tempest brings Shakespeare’s final masterpiece to the operatic stage with vivid imagination and emotional depth. The opera—set to a libretto by the composer’s daughter, Eve Summer—transforms the tale of exile, forgiveness, and renewal into a richly layered musical world. Summer’s tonal yet adventurous score brims with ensemble writing of exceptional beauty, from tender duets to exuberant finales, offering a contemporary voice deeply attuned to Shakespeare’s spirit.

The Tempest

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

San Diego Opera

Teatro Grattacielo

Baritone

DeAndre Simmons

Events

Upcoming events

16 - 18 Jul, 2026

The Tempest · Teatro Grattacielo

Past events

16 - 17 May, 2026

Season Finale: Porgy and Bess · Greenville Symphony

Feb 18, 2026

Opera Lecture & Performance · Palm Springs Opera Guild

Future and recently performed repertoire

First Soldier in Salome by Strauss

San Diego Opera

Alonso in The Tempest by Summer

Teatro Grattacielo

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