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the Globe, and the first Shakespeare classic to be performed indoors in a decade. The Bard’s masterpiece – with Billy Campbell heading a crackerjack cast – will play on through March 16. Edelstein describes the production as featuring “an embarassment of riches,” so don’t miss it. The Globe will bring its “re-imagined” production of the period classic “Time and The Conways” to life on March 29. Set in Yorkshire in 1919, the beginning of the play revolves around a birthday celebration for the six Conway siblings – full of hope with the Great War behind them. The next time they meet in this same place, the year is 1937 and the world is a lot darker. Playwright J.B. Priestley bends time and space in this potent family drama, directed by Rebecca Tatchman. This fascinating production will continue through May 4. The La Jolla Playhouse’s world premiere, “The Who & The What,” by Pulitzer PrizeRichard Baird and Jessica John star in North Coast Rep’s production of “The School for Lies,” a winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, is winding comedic take on Moliere's “The Misanthrope,” now through March 16. down for a March 9th closing. The play examines life in a conservative Muslim family in Atlanta, and has been described as both funny Mehta hosting. The Cirque Mechanics will fill 30. “Scripps on Prospect 2014” will illustrate the and ferocious. The Playhouse’s play development Symphony Hall with acrobats, jugglers, and cultural legacy of Ellen and Virginia Scripps until April 6. This is a collaborative effort between initiative (a mixture of workshops and readings) trapeze artists on March 15. On March 21-23, the Jacobs Masterworks the Museum and the La Jolla Historical Society. will pack up on March 2. Series will feature “Mozart, Haydn, and More,” The downtown facility of the Contemporary The San Diego Opera will deliver the dangerous and romantic “A Masked Ball” to a concert led by guest conductor Gilbert Museum is featuring acquisition highlights from local audiences March 8-16. This thrilling opera Varga. Sarah Skuster is guest artist for Mozart’s 2003-13. The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is – inspired by the real-life assassination of King Concerto for Oboe, K. 314. The Scharoun Ensemble, one of Germany’s leading chamber showcasing “Mysteries of the Unseen World,” Gustav III of Sweden – was directed by Lesley Koenig and features music by Verdi. The all-star music organizations, is poised to make its debut an exhibition that demonstrates how cuttingcast is headed by Piotr Beczala as Gustav, Aris with members of the Symphony on March 25. edge technology has given us an amazing look at Argirs as the doomed Count Anckarstrom, and “Peter Nero Plays Gershwin” – with Nero on the the microscopic world. A film of the same name Krassimira Stoyanova as Amelia. The Opera’s podium and the keyboard – is set for March 28- (narrated by Morgan Freeman) will be shown in conjunction with this show. The Fleet recently “Verdi Requiem” is coming to the Civic Theatre 29. J*Company is taking audiences down the unveled the West Coast premiere of “Guitar: on March 20, with an all-star cast and Maestro yellow brick road to revisit “The Wizard of Oz.” The Instrument that Rocked the World.” The Massimo Zanetti conducting. This classic tale – a treat for young and old – will exhibition – which celebrates music from classical San Diego Musical Theatre is headed back to North Park with a home-grown production of continue at the JCC in La Jolla through March to heavy metal – will stay put through April 6. The Oceanside Museum of Art is featuring two the beloved musical, “Cats.” You can take the 16. San Diego Junior Theatre is showcasing “James solo shows – works by San Diego-based sculptors whole family to this dance-packed show March and the Giant Peach,” a classic children’s story Jean Wells and Kenneth Capps. An “Artist 21-April 6 at the Birch. North Coast Repertory Theatre’s “The School by Roald Dahl (adapted for the stage by David Alliance Exhibition” is also on display. The Natural History Museum is focusing for Lies,” a madcap comedy adapted from Wood). The show – performed at the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park through March 16 – is a on the “National Geographic’s Real Pirates Moliere’s “The Misanthrope,” continues its offspritely adventure for kids eight and older. You Exhibition.” This interactive show explores 18th color homage to Moliere through March 16. The can support Junior Theatre at its “Spring Swing” century piracy with more than 200 artifacts Baroque-style production, directed with licketysplit precision, packs the 17th century tale with – a fundraiser that includes dancing and guest recovered from a sunken ship off the coast of contemporary slang, and the results are side- performances – on March 8 at the Casa del Prado. Cape Cod, Mass. The Museum continues to The young thesbians will take on Shakespeare’s feature “Fossil Mysteries,” “Water: A California splittingly funny. The San Diego Symphony’s “Wagner’s The “The Tempest” March 28-April 6 at Roosevelt Story,” and “Skulls.” The San Diego Air and Space Museum Ring Without Words” concert runs through Middle School. The Contemporary Museum of Art is extended its “Ripley’s Believe it Or Not” March 2. “Martina Filjak Plays Brahms” is highlighting works from the bequest of David exhibition, so you can oogle at this bizarre show headed for Symphony Hall March 3, with Filjak on the piano, joined by members of the San Copley. The exhibition includes artworks by until the end of 2014. In fact, the museum has Christo and Jeanne Claude and consists of more recently “re-imagined” the show with updated Diego Symphony. “Beethoven’s Choice: Beauty and the Search than 50 pieces. The Museum will showcase art oddities and additional kid-friendly activities. A for Meaning” is slated for March 13, with Nuvi being considered for acquisition through April
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