As the clock strikes midnight join Ebenezer Scrooge on the journey of a lifetime to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Travel with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future through family firesides, cold winter nights and the promise of a brighter future. A festive feast for the senses, Northern Ballet brings one of the most loved stories of all time to life.

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A Christmas Carol

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Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

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### Event Description: A Christmas Carol at Cygnet Theatre

**Event:** A Christmas Carol

**Dates:** November 29 - December 24, 2024

**Location:** Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110

**Overview:**
Cygnet Theatre's beloved holiday production, "A Christmas Carol," returns for its eighth season. Adapted and directed by Sean Murray, with original music by Billy Thompson and music direction by Patrick Marion, this rendition of Charles Dickens' timeless tale promises a unique and imaginative experience. The production features original music, creative stagecraft, puppetry, and live sound effects, transporting audiences into a Victorian Christmas card setting. This heartwarming story of hope and redemption is a must-see for the entire family during the holiday season.

**Highlights:**
- **Adaptation & Lyrics:** Sean Murray
- **Original Score:** Billy Thompson
- **Directed by:** Sean Murray
- **Music Direction by:** Patrick Marion
- **Features:** Original music, creative stagecraft, puppetry, live sound effects

**Box Office Information:**
- **Phone:** 619-337-1525
- **Email:** boxoffice@cygnettheatre.com
- **In Person:** 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110
- **Hours:** Tuesday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm or until the evening performance begins

**Tickets:**
- Available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 619-337-1525.

**Additional Information:**
For more details on the event, including directions, parking, and dining options near the theatre, please visit the Cygnet Theatre website.

Don't miss out on this enchanting holiday tradition that has been praised as the best "A Christmas Carol" around by SDGLN.com. Secure your tickets now and step into a world of festive magic and timeless storytelling.

Old Town Theatre

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Broadway San Diego's enchanting presentation of "Illusionists Magic of The Holidays." This spectacular event is set to dazzle families and audiences of all ages on December 26th and 27th, 2024, at the prestigious San Diego Civic Theatre, located at 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.

"Illusionists Magic of The Holidays" is not just a show; it's a mind-blowing showcase that brings together the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Having shattered box office records worldwide, The Illusionists present a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop spectacle is packed with thrilling, sophisticated magic that promises unprecedented proportions of awe and wonder.

This event is a part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season, highlighting the commitment to bringing extraordinary theatrical experiences to the heart of San Diego. It's an extra season event that you won't want to miss, offering a perfect opportunity for creating unforgettable holiday memories with the entire family.

Tickets are now on sale, and season tickets for Broadway San Diego's 47th Season are available, providing a chance to experience not just this magical holiday show but an entire season of spectacular performances. Don't miss out on this limited engagement—secure your seats and let "Illusionists Magic of The Holidays" be the highlight of your holiday celebrations.

Illusionists Magic of The Holidays

San Diego Civic Theatre

California-based French conductor Ludovic Morlot celebrates the music of his native land with two masterworks by his great 19th century compatriot Camille Saint-Saëns: the Third Violin Concerto, written for the great Spanish virtuoso Sarasate and brimming with sweet melodies; and the composer’s most famous symphony, known as the Organ Symphony for its sumptuous organ writing which dramatically extends and deepens the colors of the orchestra. It's the ideal music to celebrate the fabulous new sound of our own completely renovated Robert Morton pipe organ in Jacobs Music Center!

Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto and Organ Symphony

Jacobs Music Center

Experience the magic of time travel with "Back to the Future: The Musical," coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre for an electrifying run from January 14 to January 19, 2025. This Broadway sensation, a winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical among other prestigious accolades, brings the iconic film to life on stage. Adapted by the film’s original creators, Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, and directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando, the musical features original music by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, alongside beloved hits from the movie like "The Power of Love" and "Johnny B. Goode."

Join Marty McFly as he's thrust back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean, created by the eccentric Doc Brown. Witness Marty's frantic race to repair history, ensure his own existence, and return to the future, all while the clock ticks down. With a story that captures the heart and imagination, this musical promises to be a groundbreaking addition to musical theatre.

Performances are scheduled at the San Diego Civic Theatre, located at 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, with multiple showtimes across the week to accommodate every schedule. Don't miss this limited engagement that's sure to change musical theatre history forever. Secure your season tickets now for our 47th Season and be part of this unforgettable journey.

Back to the Future: The Musical

What a sumptuous feast of beautiful sounds and ravishing orchestral virtuosity! The celebrated composer Anna Clyne’s Color Field opens the concert with a delicious imagining of what mixing yellow and red would sound like.

Colors and Rhythms: Clyne, Mozart, Beethoven

Your family’s musical exploration starts here! San Diego Symphony musicians share their favorite sing-a-longs, rhymes, dances, and musical games in a series that introduces your youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra.

Symphony Kids: Meet the Brass

Will Butterworth grew up in Devon playing classical music on the cello and improvising on the piano.  He has played on many albums as a side man and released 5 albums as leader, which have achieved great critical acclaim.

will butterworth trio

One of the most compelling conductors of his generation, Daniele Rustioni makes his Symphony debut in conducting this program of Italian-themed works. The evening begins with Berlioz’s rousing Roman Carnival Overture. Ferruccio Busoni was one of the great Italian musicians of the late 19th and early 20th century. As a pianist he was world famous; as a composer he worked in almost every style, from Brahmsian romanticism to the strangest most dreamlike modernism. Making her Symphony debut, violinist Francesca Dego will perform one of her signatures: Busoni’s wonderfully dark and lyrical but dazzlingly virtuosic Violin Concerto. The second half of the program features Tchaikovsky’s symphonic fantasy based on one of the greatest and most tragic love stories ever told, the fatal affair between Francesca da Rimini and her brother-in-law Paolo and their subsequent murder by her enraged husband. It was Italy’s greatest poet Dante who immortalized their tale in his Inferno [Hell], and it was from Dante that Tchaikovsky took the motto which he wrote on the first page of his score:
There is no greater sorrow/Than a happy time remembered in a time of misery.
The concert ends with Respighi’s exuberantly dramatic Roman Festivals depicting scenes from ancient and contemporary Rome, from the gladiators and the harvest festival to celebrating the Epiphany in the Piazza Navona.

Busoni’s Violin Concerto

Experience the magic of Broadway in San Diego with the sensational musical, "Some Like It Hot"! This Tony Award-winning show, acclaimed for its outstanding choreography, costumes, and as the Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album, is set to dazzle audiences at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Join us for a super-sized, all-out song-and-dance spectacular that The New York Times describes as a "glorious, big, high-kicking" experience.

Set against the backdrop of Chicago during the Prohibition era, "Some Like It Hot" tells the thrilling story of two musicians on the run after witnessing a mob hit. Their escape leads them on a cross-country train adventure filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable musical numbers. This show has captivated critics and audiences alike, earning more theater awards than any other show this season and being named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle.

Don't miss your chance to see Kevin Del Aguila, J. Harrison Ghee, and the Original Broadway Company light up the stage in this tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater. 

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

**Event Schedule:**
- Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025, at 7:00 pm
- Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025, at 7:00 pm
- Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, at 7:30 pm
- Friday, Jan 31, 2025, at 8:00 pm
- Saturday, Feb 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
- Sunday, Feb 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm

For more information on Open Caption and ASL performances, please visit our website. Secure your season tickets now to witness this unforgettable Broadway hit during our 47th season. It's a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical journey you won't want to miss!

Some Like It Hot

Rising star Alexander Malofeev (“Truly remarkable” - Boston Classical Review) takes the Jacobs Music Center stage in Prokofiev’s muscular and demanding Piano Concerto No. 3, a work originally written for the composer himself to play as part of his many tours of the USA in the 1920s and 1930s. The program begins with the World Premiere of Los Angeles-born, GRAMMY® Award-winning composer Billy Childs’ Concerto for Orchestra, and ends with Music Director Rafael Payare leading the Symphony in Beethoven’s celebrated Eroica symphony, one of the most influential symphonies in the Western musical canon. Shocking in Beethoven’s own time for the unfamiliar vastness of its dimensions and its huge orchestral sound, this symphony ends with a mighty set of variations based on music from Beethoven’s ballet The Creatures of Prometheus, which celebrate the evolution of human beings from mere unfeeling creatures made of clay to living, breathing human beings, capable of liberty, equality, fraternity and love.

Orchestral Evolution: Childs' Premiere and Beethoven’s Eroica

Experience the profound musical journey of "Legacy: On the Shoulders of Giants," presented by the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus. Under the masterful direction of conductor Sameer Patel, this concert promises to be a celebration of musical heritage and innovation. The performance will take place at the renowned Mandeville Auditorium, a venue known for its exceptional acoustics and intimate atmosphere.

"Legacy: On the Shoulders of Giants" is a tribute to the timeless contributions of past musical legends, whose works have paved the way for contemporary compositions. The program will feature a carefully curated selection of pieces that highlight the enduring influence of these giants on modern music. Audiences can expect a rich tapestry of sound, blending classical masterpieces with contemporary interpretations, all performed with the passion and precision that the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is known for.

This event is not just a concert but a reflection on the enduring power of music to connect generations and inspire future artists. The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, with its commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, invites you to immerse yourself in this unique musical experience.

Legacy: On the Shoulders of Giants

University of California San Diego

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

Wicked

Richard Strauss’ Tod und Verklarung (Death and Transfiguration) is a monumental meditation on the journey of life, beginning in childhood, through the trials and joys of adulthood, and ending in the transfiguration of the spirit. Music Director Rafael Payare conducts the Symphony in Strauss’ powerful tone poem along with William Walton’s beautifully lyrical and nostalgic Viola Concerto, written when the composer was only 27 years old; the concerto was intended for the great soloist Lionel Tertis, who played an 18th century viola of enormous dimensions with a sound of extraordinary richness, almost like a cello. The result is one of the few widely played concertos for this instrument, demanding from the soloist the sweetest melodic playing with the most vigorous and athletic virtuosity. The concert ends with Brahms’ melancholy and hauntingly beautiful Second Symphony. This immortal work was written in one of Brahms’ favorite vacation retreats, in southern Austria on the beautiful lake of the Wörthersee. “Here," said Brahms, “the melodies grow so thick upon the ground that one must take care not to step on them as one walks.” In an equally humorous mood, he wrote to his publisher about his new symphony: “I have never written anything so sad, and the score must be published in mourning clothes.”

Symphonic Journeys: Strauss, Walton, Brahms

Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli Variations, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance to a reimagining of Philip Glass’s iconic Aguas da Amazonia, arranged by Third Coast Percussion. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time. 

Twyla Tharp Dance

Balboa Theatre

Rob Fisher, music director and piano, is joined by vocalists Ross Lekites and Bianca Marroquin to proclaim what "there’s just too little of...love, sweet love." Spend your Valentine's Day evening enjoying some of the world's most beloved love songs.

What the World Needs Now

Beloved American conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas makes his SDSO debut in this special program that opens with his own Street Song for Symphonic Brass, a work reflecting Tilson Thomas’s love for all kinds of popular and street music of the past and especially music connected with his grandparents, the Yiddish theatre stars Boris and Bessie Tomashefsky. Rising star pianist Parker van Ostrand will join Tilson Thomas and the Symphony for Rachmaninoff’s demanding Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, based on Paganini’s most famous and familiar ear-worm, his 24th Caprice for solo violin. The program ends with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, the Russian composer’s first large-scale orchestral work. Conceived and written when the composer was still in his mid-twenties, this symphony makes delightful use of motifs and phrases derived from Russian village-songs; in the last movement, one whole folk-melody, originally a wedding song for dancing, anticipating the coming of Spring and the resurgence of new young life:

MTT’s Street Songs and Winter Daydreams

First up, the evocative, mysterious Tangata. Tango and Ballet come together to create a world of dangerous beauty within the sensual music of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla.

Then, Carnival of the Animals gets a new life, set to a world premiere Latin jazz score by San Diego’s own trumpeter and composer Gilbert Castellanos with the Gilbert Castellanos Quartet.  Join us on this dazzling look at the animal kingdom through the lens of Latin rhythms.

Carnival of the Animals and Tangata

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Edifice & Artifice

Sir Antonio Pappano, Musical America’s 2024 Conductor of the Year, leads a breathtaking program of lyrical might! Winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Artist-in-Residence Yunchan Lim takes the stage to debut his brilliance with the heartfelt and romantic Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2.

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