Broadway star and acclaimed vocalist David Burnham spreads holiday cheer in this trip down memory lane as he tells heartwarming tales of Christmases past. Performing festive favorites from Broadway, film, and television—including classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “O Holy Night”—Burnham delivers the magic of the season.

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A Broadway Holiday with David Burnham

California State University, Long Beach

Witness spellbinding feats rooted in more than 2,000 years of history! These masters of agility and grace display their artful athleticism, pushing the limits of human ability with their astonishing acts of contortion and control. With a legacy of superb talent and rigorous training, The Peking Acrobats bring the festive spirit and awe-inspiring pageantry of a Chinese carnival to life.

The Peking Acrobats

Set sail on a sea of lush harmonies with Yacht Rock Gold Experience, the ultimate tribute to the music of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, Boz Scaggs, Little River Band, and more. With four lead vocalists and a six-piece rhythm section and horns, Yacht Rock Gold Experience journeys back to a time when music soothed the soul. Special guest Elliot Lurie joins the cruise to deliver his #1 hit “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl).”

Yacht Rock Gold Experience

Featuring Miles Davis alumni and next-generation innovators, this all-star ensemble is led by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer/drummer Vince Wilburn Jr., and features Darryl Jones, Robert Irving III, Mino Cinelu, Antoine Roney, Keyon Harrold, DJ Logic, plus special guest musicians. Experience this powerful homage and remarkable fusion of past and present as these luminaries expand the boundaries of jazz while honoring the innovations of Miles Davis’s electric period.

MEB "Miles Electric Band"

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Our third program features two of my favorite composers, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Richard Strauss.

Tchaikovsky didn’t have an easy life. After his failed—actually, disastrous—marriage and subsequent suicide attempt by drowning in the Moscow River, Tchaikovsky’s patron, Nadezhda von Meck, gave the composer money for a holiday. She told him, “Go away, go away from Russia—go to Switzerland and recover your spirits.” And so, he did. On this trip, Tchaikovsky was accompanied by a friend, the violinist Josef Kotek. When they arrived in Switzerland, they had a lot of time to kill, so together, they read through tons of violin music.

Tchaikovsky & Strauss

Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Experience the one and only Charo, whose vivacious humor, astounding flamenco guitar talent, and sparkling stage presence have delighted audiences worldwide. Twice named “Best Flamenco Guitarist” by Guitar Magazine, Charo delivers a performance brimming with music, dance, and her signature “cuchi cuchi” charm. A true pop culture legend!

Charo

Emmy-winning television star, Tony-winning Broadway legend, and Golden Globe-winning film icon Mandy Patinkin electrifies our stage in an uplifting evening filled with beloved Broadway and classic American tunes—including favorites by Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, and Harry Chapin. A titan of screen and stage (The Princess Bride, Homeland, Sunday in the Park with George), Mandy Patinkin commands a dazzling musical celebration of life through unforgettable songs.

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive

Bold, theatrical, and timelessly relevant, Man of La Mancha is a masterwork of musical theatre that explores the thin line between reality and illusion. Set in the dungeons of the Spanish Inquisition, playwright and tax collector Miguel de Cervantes mounts a passionate defense of his life’s work by transforming his fellow prisoners into the characters from the beloved story of Don Quixote. With its stirring score - including the iconic anthem “The Impossible Dream” - and its powerful message of courage, hope, and unyielding idealism, Man of La Mancha challenges us to see the world not as it is, but as it should be.

Man of La Mancha

Grab your sweetheart and join our superstar vocalists Chester Gregory & Shayna Steele for a romantic evening of classic love songs for the ages! Featuring some of the greatest solos and duets of all time, Endless Love includes classics like Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, What’s Love Got To Do with It, Let’s Get It On, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher, Stand By Me, At Last, When I Fall in Love, Unforgettable & The Best!

Endless Love – A Valentine’s Concert!

Long Beach Convention Center

Our fourth classical concert is very special because we celebrate the return of Pepe Romero to Long Beach Symphony.

Pepe is a living legend who is not only one of the most wonderful musicians I have ever worked with, but also an incredible person who brings an irresistible humanity to the stage and to his music. I think it is that combination of incredible artistry and personality that makes his music-making so unique. I hope you can join us for this singular event. Pepe will perform the guitar concerto of all guitar concertos, the Concierto de Aranjuez by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, a concerto that transports us to Spain. The first movement is infused with dance-like rhythms– but I really think that the crown jewel of this work is the truly magical second movement, the slow movement and its haunting melody for English horn. It is one of the most beautiful melodies ever composed.

Pepe Romero Returns

“Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance” marks the 20th anniversary of Versa-Style Street Dance Company, celebrating the legacy and evolution of Hip Hop and street dance. Debuting on the Carpenter Center's dance stage, this uplifting and energetic performance pays homage to Hip Hop and street dance artists including Rennie Harris, Damita Jo Freeman, and Toni Basil, as well as late legends such as Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Marjory Smarth. With photo and video elements woven into high-energy choreography, the piece honors the roots and future of styles like Hip Hop, house, popping, locking, and more. A moving tribute to both renowned and unsung innovators, the evening promises a powerful celebration of dance culture.

Versa-Style Street Dance Company

For over 30 years, Hotel California has recreated the legendary sound of The Eagles with incredible fidelity. From their exceptional vocal and instrumental affinity to their soaring harmonies, this original tribute band performs The Eagles’ Grammy-winning hits with passion and precision, including “Life In The Fast Lane,” “Take It Easy,” and “Desperado.” Their love for the music has led Hotel California to share the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and more!

Hotel California

Travel back to the heart of the 1960s and 70s California rock scene with a tribute to the legendary artists who defined a generation and continue to inspire countless artists today. This unforgettable concert brings to life the spirit of Laurel Canyon with the timeless music of groundbreaking artists like Buffalo Springfield, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, The Mamas & The Papas, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, and James Taylor.

Sounds of Laurel Canyon: 60s & 70s Rock Legends

Cirque Kalabanté’s Afrique en Cirque shares the beauty, youth, and artistic traditions of African culture in this vibrant and energetic spectacle filled with dazzling, gravity-defying acrobatics. Accompanied by live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora, the incredible artists capture the strength, athleticism, and joys of young Africans. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance inspired by daily life in Guinea!

Cirque Kalabanté

Before Hamilton took the world by storm, Lin-Manuel Miranda used his real life as inspiration and created In the Heights - a vibrant, Tony Award-winning musical that pulses with the rhythm of the streets and the heart of a community. Set in New York City’s Washington Heights, this exhilarating story follows a neighborhood as they dream of escape, of belonging, and of a future full of promise. Through the infectious energy of hip-hop, salsa, merengue, and soul, this musical celebrates the hopes that propel us forward and the ties that bind us together, as one neighborhood strives to hold onto its roots while reaching for something more.

In the Heights

A singular new voice in contemporary jazz, Lucía Gutiérrez Rebolloso fuses traditional American jazz with the warmth of Latin folk, weaving soulful standards together with bolero and son jarocho—folk music from her native Veracruz. Lucía made history as the first Mexican finalist—and eventual winner—of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2022. In this evening with her quartet, Lucía honors her cultural roots while also bringing her luminous voice to new interpretations of favorites, including “What a Difference a Day Makes” and “Blame It On My Youth.”

Lucía

Experience the sounds and energy of The City That Never Sleeps with Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III. Benack hosts an elegant, jazz-inspired journey from Café Carlyle to Broadway, the clubs of midtown, and the Village, highlighting songs and artists that defined Manhattan. Savor a night out to the soundtrack of New York City, including Billy Joel's “New York State of Mind,” Blossom Dearie's ode to “Manhattan,” and Frank Sinatra’s anthem “New York, New York.”

The Magic of Manhattan

Serpentine Fire’s dynamic and fast paced journey through the 70’s and 80’s features greatest hits of Earth, Wind and Fire. Long Beach Symphony Pops concludes the season with uplifting and funky music in this irresistible crowd-pleasing show. “Serpentine Fire” – the music of Earth, Wind & Fire is a first-class performance of this universally known music for audiences of all ages.

Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Party

We begin our final concert of the season with one of Mozart’s best-known and most beloved works: Eine kleine Nachtmusik (or A Little Night Music) and like most of Mozart’s works, it sounds so simple and completely belies the composer’s sophistication. We actually don’t know for sure why Mozart composed this piece. He rarely composed without a specific purpose or commission. And there’s no mention of this work in his letters or those of his contemporaries. All we know is that he finished it when he was 31 years old in Vienna—the same year he wrote his opera Don Giovanni. Maybe it was one of several works written for a friend of his, Gottfried von Jacquin, in Vienna. Jacquin’s sister, Franziska, was a pupil of Mozart, and together, they met as a group at Jacquin’s home for what they called “discussions, games, and merrymaking.” Mozart actually wrote several works for the Jacquin household, and A Little Night Music may well have been one of them. And maybe it’s an example of party music—who knows? In any case, it is great music, lots of fun to play and to listen to.

Magnificent Mozart & Mahler

Go Go Go JOE! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a dazzling celebration of hope, resilience, and the power of dreams. Based on the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and his multicolored coat, this high-energy musical follows Joseph’s journey from betrayal to triumph as his unshakable belief in his dreams leads him to greatness. With an unforgettable score that spans genres from pop to rock to jazz, this vibrant, heartwarming show explores how dreams can change the course of fate, inspire others, and reveal the true potential within us all.

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