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the man-dominated world of 1960s rock and roll. As Ashley noted, the show “explores social issues, the power of the relationship between mothers and daughters, and delves into the iconic and energetic music of the ‘60s.” The show will be ensconced at the Potiker Theatre May 13-June 15. This could turn into another blockbuster! The Old Globe snared “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” – a smash Broadway hit – about three siblings (named after characters from Chekhov). Masha has been traveling around the world and starring in B-movies, but she’s returning to the fold with her boytoy Spike. Now she’s intent on selling the family home. If the story has a familiar ring, it’s not surprising. However, what follows in “Vanya...” is pure farce, and critically-acclaimed playwright Christopher Durang is at the top of his game in the riotous comedy. Jessica Stone directs this little gem – which comes with a l-r: Bryan feldman, rhona gold and g. Bartell star in “old Jews telling Jokes” at the lyceum warning for strong language. The play will leave theatre through may 25 ‘em laughing May 17-June 22. Winding down its run on the Globe’s Main Pianist Krill Gerstein will perform play. May 16-18 is reserved for the 14th Annual Stage is “Time and the Conways,” a powerful Rachmaninoff ’s “Third Piano Concerto” May 16- Student “One Act Festival” at NCR. family drama slated to close on May 4. Barry 18. Also on the program, conducted by Maestro The Lyceum Theatre is playing host to “Old Edelstein will offer an encore performance Ling, are works by Stravinsky and Arensky. Jews Telling Jokes,” a New York hit comedy. That of his “Thinking Shakespeare,” a 90-minute Bravura violinist Vadim Repin will return to laugh-fest is ensconced at the downtown venue exploration of the language of Shakespeare on the Symphony May 23-25 for a program that through May 25. May 3 at 11 a.m. Cygnet Theatre is bringing the R-rated On May 28, the Globe will unwrap “Dog and includes works by Brahms and Weber, as well as the “Violin Concerto No. 2” by Prokofiev. Repin Broadway hit, “The Motherf-er with the Hat” to Pony,” a brand new musical from the awardwill perform Bartok’s “Piano Quintet in C Major, its Old Town Theatre May 15 for a month-long winning talents behind “Jersey Boys” and other hits. The story revolves around a screenwriting Op. 14” as part of the Chamber Music Series on run. This “unromantically romantic comedy” is an amusing examination of acceptance, loyalty, team with an enviable record of smash shows May 20. Dance aficionados can look forward to City and love that promises to send you home to their credit. The question is: “Will romance Ballet’s production of “Swan Lake,” which pondering. Obviously, the play is aimed at ruin their perfect relationship?” “Dog and Pony” – with its witty insights and feet-tapping score inhabits the Spreckels Theatre May 9-11. mature audiences. The Lamb’s will take on Shakespeare’s comic – will reside at the Globe through June 29. The classic white ballet will be danced to a live orchestra. Also on this program is a world delight, “Twelfth Night” May 23-June 29. In Considering its pedigree, “Dog and Pony” might premiere by Elizabeth Wistrich. A champagne honor of the Lamb’s 20th year in Coronado, even trot off to Broadway. on-stage reception will follow the Saturday the troupe will move the action in the Bard’s Continuing on the adjacent White stage masterpiece to the 1930s and set it at the Hotel is “Water By the Spoonful,” a 2012 Pulitzer evening performance. California Ballet will bring “Sleeping Beauty” del Coronado. Sounds like fun. The troupe Prize-winning drama about a wounded soldier to the San Diego Civic Theatre May 17-18. is trying to make history by bringing 100 returning from Iraq and his inability to judge consecutive hours of play and musical reading to the boundaries between the real and the virtual Maxine Mahon staged the full-length ballet. North Coast Repertory Theatre will complete Coronado May 8-12. world. That timely and heartwarming play The Welk will feature Rex Smith in (recommended for mature audiences) will stay on its run of “Mandate Memories,” a brand new work by Lionel Goldstein, on May 4. The play “Confessions of a Teen Idol: A Musical through May 11. The Globe Guilders will hold its annual celebration of couture with Neiman deals with topics as diverse as love affairs, dreams, Autobiography” Wednesday evenings through and the founding of Israel. Coming to the Solana the end of June. The piece abounds with stories Marcus at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel on May 9. The San Diego Symphony will play its last Beach venue on May 28 is “Faded Glory,” and anecdotes as well as rock ‘n’ roll music. Mainly Mozart will celebrate its 26th season few indoor concerts this month before going another world premiere directed by NCR’s own David Ellenstein. May 9 through June 21 with musical events alfresco for Summer Pops. The music plays “Faded Glory” (which tells the tale of a 19th presented in various venues around the county. May 2-4, when Jahja Ling conducts, and the symphony’s own violin virtuoso Jeff Thayer century Congressman and the officer who almost The programs will feature classical and jazz takes the spotlight as guest artist for a program cost the Union a victory in the most pivotal music. J*Company is ready to give “Disney’s Tarzan” titled, “Tchaikovsky’s Third Symphony.” Thayer battle of the Civil War) is based on a real figure will perform Bartok’s “Violin Concerto No. 2.” from American history. It sounds fascinating, its San Diego premiere. “Tarzan” – a rock musical Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” and Ellenstein is convinced it will be “a highlight for all ages – will be ensconced at the JCC in La of our season.” You have until June 22 to see the Jolla May 9-18. Joey Landwehr is directing. A will complete the three-piece program.
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