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Cynthia Erivo (pictured below) with the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell; A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at North Coast Rep; THE ‘70s! — The Golden Age of the Album at Lamb’s Players Theatre; and more.

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Spotlight on The Old Globe at 90

The Old Globe celebrates its 90th anniversary season.

(Pictured: the world premiere of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder in 2013.)

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SYMPHONIC DELIGHTS AMONG THE MANY exciting concerts at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in August, we’re particularly excited about Cynthia Erivo, who joins the San Diego Symphony on Aug. 17; with Anthony Parnther conducting. A Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer and producer, Erivo garnered raves for her recent portrayal of Elphaba in the film adaptation of the smash musical Wicked. Catch film screenings such as Barbie The Movie on Aug. 22, and Jurassic Park on Aug. 23; with the scores of each performed live by the Symphony. Fan favorites Boyz II Men return to The Rady Shell on Aug. 24, joining the Symphony orchestra for a special evening; with Christopher Dragon conducting. theshell.org La Jolla Music Society presents its SummerFest at The Conrad, July 25-Aug. 23, with 20 dynamic performances across four weeks. A highlight: “Transcendence” on Aug. 20, showcasing works by Penderecki and Schubert and featuring the likes of Anthony McGill among myriad talented musicians. theconrad.org

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IF YOU recognize THEATER Andrew Polec in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder— running at North Coast Rep through Aug. 17—you likely have seen Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe. (The grumpy green guy, perhaps?) In A Gentleman’s Guide... (winner of the 2014 Tony Award for “Best Musical”), Polec portrays Monty—a poor but ambitious nobody ho-humming his way through early 1900s London as a clerk. When Monty’s mother passes away, he learns he is ninth in line to become Earl of Highhurst. Mysteriously, his family members begin to die off in morbidly hilarious ways. northcoastrep.org Lamb’s Players Theatre presents THE ‘70s! — The Golden Age of the Album, written by Kerry Meads and Vanda Eggington, running through Sept. 14. Channel your ‘70s music nostalgia via a dazzling ensemble cast performing hits of the era. lambsplayers.org From top: Lauren Weinberg, Andrew Polec and Katy Tang in A Gentleman’s Guide...; THE ‘70s!.

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The Heart of Rock & Roll at The Old Globe in 2018; The Distaff Side in 1937.

THE OLD GLOBE MARKS ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF ENDURING THEATRICAL MAGIC by STEPHANIE SAAD

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MAINSTAY OF Balboa Park, The Old Globe stands as a testament to the enduring power of live theater in San Diego and beyond. Its history, spanning nearly a century, is a story of community spirit, artistic vision and resilience in the face of adversity. From its beginnings as a temporary structure for the California Pacific International Exposition, to its current status as a Tony Award-winning

regional theater, The Old Globe has won audiences and supporters with its compelling storytelling and dedication to theatrical excellence.

“It’s a thrill to be part of an institution that has meant so much to this city for such a long time,” says Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, who started at the Old Globe in 2012. “Not very many American theater companies can boast this longevity. We are at a moment now of real accomplishment and achievement, and it feels exciting to be charting a future for the next 90 years.”

The Old Globe annually produces 15 productions from

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“Ingenious...among the most inspired new musical comedies.”

— THE NEW YORK TIMES

JULY 16-AUG 17 The Tony Award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER, is a comedic musical account of ambition, love, and intricate murder plots. With an imaginative score, this entertaining show follows a charming man’s relentless quest for a life-changing inheritance. Prepare for belly laughs as you revel in the lively tale. This merry musical is sure to lift your spirits.

DIRECTED BY NOELLE MARIOIN Based on a novel by Roy Horniman

A World Premiere Comedy

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SEPT 10-OCT 5 Step into this brilliantly inventive hilarious world premiere. Modern anxiety meets magical possibility when a medical procedure creates an unexpected double dose of identity crisis. From Paul Slade Smith (Angel Next Door, The Outsider, Unnecessary Farce) comes a witty, surreal comedy where two versions of one woman, trapped in a single body, wrestle for control while discovering that finding your best life means embracing both sides of yourself.

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all periods and styles, ranging from Shakespeare to an ongoing emphasis on the development and production of new works—as exemplified by its 90th season lineup of shows. With a current operating budget of approximately $30 million, the Globe is one of San Diego’s largest arts institutions, a leading arts employer, and among the nation’s top-ranked regional theaters. More than 250,000 people annually attend Globe productions and participate in the theater’s arts engagement programs and outreach services.

But the story of The Old Globe begins in 1935, amidst the preparations for the California Pacific International Exposition.

Inspired by the iconic Globe Theatre of London, civic leader and philanthropist Donald Sefton Cameron envisioned a similar structure as a /CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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A program for the 1935 Shakespeare plays, presented

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FROM THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dear friends, This summer we welcome you and your participation in a very special celebration—the 5th Anniversary Season of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

In the summer of 2021, we opened our hearts and this magnificent venue to the community, inspired by a vision of music, nature, and togetherness. What began as a bold idea on the San Diego Bay has become a beloved cultural landmark, where the power of live performance meets the beauty of the outdoors.

Since its inaugural season, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has been the permanent outdoor home of the San Diego Symphony and has hosted world-class artists, beloved symphonic performances, and unforgettable evenings under the stars. It has become more than a venue —it’s a symbol of creativity, resilience, and community spirit.

This summer we reflect on the journey and look ahead to the future, and we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has made this milestone possible: our generous supporters, dedicated staff and volunteers, talented performers, and of course, you—our audience.

Your presence, passion, and applause bring this space to life.

We invite you to celebrate not just a building or a season, but a shared dream that continues to grow. Thank you for being a part of our story. Here’s to the next five years of harmony, joy, and unforgettable memories at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

With gratitude,

Martha A. Gilmer President and Chief Executive Officer

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Cherry Choi Tung Yeung Associate Principal Second Violin

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Nick Grant Principal Associate Concertmaster Emeritus

FLUTE Rose Lombardo Principal

Jing Yan Bowcott Yumi Cho Alicia Engley Kathryn Hatmaker Kenneth Liao

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PERCUSSION Gregory Cohen Principal Eduardo Meneses*

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* Long Term Substitute Musician + Staff Opera Musician The musicians of the San Diego Symphony are members of San Diego County, Local 325, American Federation of Musicians, AFL-CIO.

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Han Xie Zou Yu Francesca Fetten*

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The Beethoven Society is designed to raise consistent, critical funding for artistic, educational and community programs. Members pledge multi-year support and commit to annual gifts of $50,000 and higher, designated for projects ranging from classical and jazz concerts to education and military programs.

The Symphony and its Board of Directors are pleased to thank the following for their leadership and to acknowledge them as Members of The Beethoven Society.

For information about supporting the San Diego Symphony Orchestra through membership in The Beethoven Society, please call Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910.

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SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY BOARDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS David R. Snyder, Esq. Chair of the Board* Harold W. Fuson Jr. Immediate Past Chair* Colette Carson Royston Vice Chair* Una Davis Vice Chair* David Bialis Treasurer* Linda Platt Secretary*

Michele Arthur Tim Barelli Lisa Behun* Steve G. Bjorg Anthony C. Boganey, M.D., FACS Annette Bradbury Benjamin G. Clay Kathleen Davis* Martha G. Dennis, Ph.D. Karin Eastham Phyllis Epstein* Karen Foster Silberman Janet Gorrie

Dr. Nancy Hong* Arlene Inch Jerri-Ann Jacobs Warren O. Kessler, M.D.* Kris Kopensky Deborah Pate Sherron Schuster Marivi Shivers Gloria Stone Frank Vizcarra James Whistler Mitchell R. Woodbury*

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HONORARY LIFETIME DIRECTORS Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs Joan K. Jacobs (1933-2024) Warren O. Kessler, M.D.

Anne Francis Ratner (1911-2011)

Herbert Solomon

Lawrence B. Robinson (d. 2021)

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Robert Caplan, Esq. Martha Gilmer Susan Mallory Jeremy Pearl Gretchen Shaffer Mark Stuart

PAST BOARD CHAIRS 2021-23 Harold W. Fuson Jr. 2018-21 David R. Snyder, Esq. 2015-18 Warren O. Kessler, M.D. 2014-15 Shearn H. Platt 2011-14 Evelyn Olson Lamden 2009-11 Mitchell R. Woodbury 2008-09 Theresa J. Drew 2007-08 Steven R. Penhall 2005-07 Mitchell R. Woodbury 2004-05 Craig A. Schloss, Esq. 2003-04 John R. Queen 2001-03 Harold B. Dokmo Jr. 2000-01 Ben G. Clay 1998-00 Sandra Pay 1995-96 Elsie V. Weston

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The San Diego Symphony is proud to announce that we have met our goal of $125 million for “The Future is Hear” Campaign! This extraordinary campaign supports construction of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, improvements to Jacobs Music Center, and wide-ranging artistic initiatives for San Diego’s communities.

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If you are interested in supporting The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park please email campaign@sandiegosymphony.org for giving and recognition opportunities.

GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS We gratefully acknowledge our Guest Artist Sponsors. Please call (619) 615-3910 to participate!

ANONYMOUS ALAN BENAROYA DAVID BIALIS THE BJORG FAMILY VAIL MEMORIAL FUND, MEREDITH BROWN, TRUSTEE DOROTHEA LAUB

San Diego Symphony is pleased to have Sycuan Casino Resort as the lead sponsor of the Music Connects Community Concerts!

Bird Singers from the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation performing at the opening of a San Diego Symphony Community Concert on stage at Live & Up Close | Sycuan Casino Resort.

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SYMPHONY SUMMER PARTNERS

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra expresses sincere gratitude to the following donors for their generous contributions to the Symphony Summer Partners program. Our Summer Partners are a dedicated group of civicminded music-lovers who are committed to enriching our community through providing free music education and community engagement programs.

The following listing reflects pledges and gifts entered as of May 14, 2025.

$50,000 Les J. Silver and Andrea Rothschild-Silver Brooke and Dan* Koehler

$25,000 Shirley Estes

$15,000 Anonymous Gisele Bonitz The Boros Family Gordon Brodfuehrer Cohn Restaurant Group/ David Cohn Anne and Steve Furgal Georgia Griffiths and Colleen Kendall Linda and Tom Lang Lynn and Sue Miller

Pamela and Stephen Quinn Dr. Vivian Reznik and Dr. Andrew Ries Cathy Robinson Chris and Kris Seeger Gayle and Philip Tauber Tim and Jean Valentine K. Nikki Waters Margarita and Philip Wilkinson Lisa and Michael Witz

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BECOME A SYMPHONY SUMMER PARTNER! Becoming a Summer Partner of the San Diego Symphony affords you a unique opportunity to enhance your concert-going experience and support the inclusive and diverse programming that The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has become known for.

Your support as a Summer Partner is a commitment to the betterment of San Diego and the cultural excellence of our region.

For more information, or to join, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910 or sbroedlow@sandiegosymphony.org.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST SHAGGY

Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York City’s burgeoning dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S. Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm), he inked his first record deal and quickly scored a global crossover smash with “Oh Carolina.”

As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy, has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard 200 (including four in the top 40). He is among the top 3 streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify (along with Bob Marley & Sean Paul).

Following the album, 44/876 (his collaboration with Sting & winner of Best Reggae Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards), Shaggy’s projects include his twelfth studio album Wah Gwaan?!, a 2019 release that amassed over four million streams during its first week on Spotify alone and spent a chunk of that year in the Top 10 on Apple’s iTunes Reggae chart. That project was followed by the release of Hot Shot 2020, commemorating the 20th anniversary of his diamond-selling album, which included re-recorded, modernized versions of the biggest hits and most beloved fan favorites across Shaggy’s catalog.

That year also saw the massive success of his viral hit, “Banana” with fellow Jamaican artist, Conkarah, garnering over 2 billion streams and spawning 50+ million Tik Tok videos with over 5 billion video views for the #bananadrop challenge!

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Shaggy finished out the year with the release of Christmas in the Islands — a quintessential reggae Christmas themed collection that puts a Caribbean twist on traditional Christmas cheer featuring islandinfused holiday songs with guest performances from Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Ne-Yo, Romain Virgo, Ritchie Stephens, Conkarah, Joss Stone & others. The deluxe edition has 4 newly recorded songs including “Amazing Christmas” featuring up-andcoming singer/songwriter/producer, Hannah Brier and a duet with Sting for a reggae version of the classic, “Silent Night.”

At the top of 2021, Shaggy was featured in a Cheetos commercial during Super Bowl LV alongside Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher; the spot was one of the highestrated ads in Superbowl history.

Shaggy’s next collaboration — “Go Down Deh” with fellow reggae icon Sean Paul and the Queen of Dancehall, Spice – dominated the global reggae charts upon release. The iconic Jamaican trio performed their smash hit on a trio of National television shows including Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series (Interview, Go Down Deh Performance & Medley Performance), Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Wendy Williams Show (Interview & Performance). The track, produced by Shaggy, was followed by Spice’s long-awaited debut album, TEN, which Shaggy cowrote and executive produced. The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae album.

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range of contemporary, rare and classic tracks spanning the hip hop, dancehall and reggae genres with insights from Shaggy about the musical history of his Jamaican homeland and its global impact.

Fresh off his Grammy Award nomination for producing and co-writing Spice’s groundbreaking album, Shaggy released a new single, “Mi Nuh Know.” The track interpolates “Wah-Do-Dem,” the infectious tune by fellow Jamaican “singjay” artist, Eek-A-Mouse and is available on all digital platforms with the correlating music video, directed by Jay Will, also out now.

Following his reveal as Space Bunny on Fox’s The Masked Singer, Shaggy released a new, modern version of “Jump in the Line” (Listen HERE). Hailed “The most entertaining contestant on Season 7,” by MSN, “Space Bunny delivered an out-of-this-world performance in his first appearance on the April 20 episode with a cover of the Harry Belafonte classic, “Jump in the Line. And he followed up on April 27 with a silky-smooth cover of “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie.”

Earlier this year, Shaggy was honored by the Third Street Music School Settlement — the nation’s longest running community music school — with the “Distinguished Artist” award. And, on May 28, he received an honorary degree from Brown University and delivered the honorary degree oration at their Undergraduate Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony.

STEVEN REINEKE

Steven Reineke is one of North America’s leading conductors of popular music and is in his second decade as Music Director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Additionally, he is the Principal Pops Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Principal Pops Conductor of the Houston and Toronto Symphony Orchestras.

Reineke is a frequent guest conductor and can be seen on the podium with the Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas and Detroit Symphony Orchestras.

On stage, Mr. Reineke creates and collaborates with a range of leading artists in hip-hop, R & B, Broadway, television, and rock including: Killer Mike, Maxwell, Common, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Ne-Yo, Barry Manilow, Cynthia Erivo, Ben Rector, Cody Fry, Sutton Foster, Amos Lee, Dispatch, Jason Mraz, and Ben Folds, amongst others.

As the creator of hundreds of orchestral arrangements, Reineke’s work is performed worldwide and can be heard on numerous Cincinnati Pops Orchestra recordings. His wind ensemble compositions are published by the C.L. Barnhouse Company and are performed by concert bands perennially. n

Following the Grammy Award for their collaborative album, 44/876, Sting and Shaggy, both managed by Martin/Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, have joined forces again for Com Fly Wid Mi. The album, produced by 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting, features Shaggy singing the Sinatra songbook in a reggae style and just received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. The music video for the first single, “That’s Life,” directed by Jay Will (Sean Paul, Major Lazer, Lee Scratch Perry), offers an intimate, behind-thescenes look at the iconic pair while making the album.

To celebrate the album’s release, Shaggy performed the album in full at a limited access, one night only concert at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. A music video for “Luck Be a Lady” — another track off the album – was captured during this special performance.

The album, Best of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection has been certified gold in the UK. Not only a multi-award-winning songwriter and hitmaker, Shaggy has also long used his platform to strengthen his community and homeland. In 2009, he established the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation and organized the first of many, Shaggy & Friends benefit concerts, which to date have raised millions for the Bustamante Children’s Hospital (the Caribbean’s only English-speaking children’s hospital, located in Kingston). n

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2025 SUMMER SEASON

SIMPLY THE BEST: THE MUSIC OF TINA TURNER WITH ADRIENNE WARREN AND THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Steven Reineke, conductor Adrienne Warren, vocalist San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS ADRIENNE WARREN

Adrienne Warren’s talent as a singer, actress, and dancer has established her as a dynamic triple threat.

Warren is perhaps most well known for her Tony Awardwinning performance as Tina Turner in Broadway’s “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”. Warren originated the role in numerous workshops of the show, working together with Tina Turner herself to embody the titular role. Warren transferred the role to Broadway following the 2018 West End production, for which she earned 2019 Olivier, Evening Standard, and Joe Allen Award nominations.

Warren’s performance in the Broadway run has been heralded as “extraordinary” (The Hollywood Reporter), “electrifying” (Rolling Stone) and “star-making” (The New York Times). In addition to the Tony Award, she also received a Chita Rivera nomination and the Drama Desk, Antonyo, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her iconic performance.

Warren previously earned Tony and Chita Rivera Award nominations for her performance as ‘Gertrude Saunders/ Florence Mills’ in the Broadway production of Shuffle Along opposite Audra McDonald. Warren made her Broadway debut in 2012’s Bring It On: The Musical and previously appeared onstage in The Wiz (Encores! City Center) and Dreamgirls (The Apollo; NAACP Theatre Award nomination).

Warren can currently be seen on Season 2 of the Netflix series The Diplomat and in the films Rustin, with Coleman Domingo, and in The Woman King, with Viola Davis. She starred as ‘Benny’ in Hulu’s Black Cake, based on the best-selling book and as Mamie Till-Mobley, in Women of the Movement, a limited series for ABC. Other television and film credits include Paws & Fury: The Legend of Hank, Helpsters, Quantico, Black Box, Blue Bloods, and Orange is the New Black. Warren’s voice can also be heard as the iconic spokesperson for Maybelline Cosmetics.

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Warren is a co-founder of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC), which unites artists, experts, students, and community leaders to use storytelling and artistry to combat systemic racism. BAC received a special Tony Award in 2021.

Adrienne recently completed a limited run on Broadway of The Last Five Years with Nick Jonas. She is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia. n

She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2017 with the New York Pops and continues to perform around the world. In 2023, she was featured on PBS’s annual “A Capitol Fourth” performing an electrifying tribute to the late Tina Turner.

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2025 SUMMER SEASON

MILES DAVIS: PORGY AND BESS

WITH GILBERT CASTELLANOS AND THE KSDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet and bandleader

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 | 7:30PM The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

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KSDS Jazz Orchestra: Josh Nelson, conductor/piano Derek Cannon, Steve Ebner, James Ford, and Doug Meeuwsen, trumpet Jean-Paul “JP” Balmat, Keith Fiddmont, John Rekevics, and Tripp Sprague, woodwinds RB Anthony, Ryan Beard, and Mike McCoy, horns Kevin Esposito, Jeanne Geiger, Matt Hall, and Ryan Kupsh trombone Wayne Rice, tuba John Murray, bass Kevin Van Den Elzen, drums

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS GILBERT CASTELLANOS

Considered one of the nation’s top-call jazz trumpeters, Gilbert Castellanos is a renowned musician, composer, educator and arranger. Skilled with impressive dexterity and control, his clarity of expression and improvisational fluency moves audiences with a seemingly profound effortlessness and complexly emotive affect.

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Fresno, California, Gilbert’s musical career was preordained; the only son to his eponym father, a touring Cumbia band leader, singer and arranger, Gilbert was strongly influenced by his predecessor’s deep appreciation for classical composers and big band jazz ensembles, broadening young Gilbert’s horizons from an early age.

Gilbert Sr. strongly encouraged Gilbert toward the Jazz genre when at first he showed an interest in trumpet at age 6. By age 11, Gilbert’s intensive training and education provided the context to begin playing professionally, and at age 15 he preformed with mentor and icon Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterrey Jazz Festival.

After completing his formal music education at two of the nation’s most renowned music conservatories, Berklee College of Music in Boston and Cal Arts in Los Angeles, Castellanos quickly gained international acclaim as a member of the celebrated band Black/Note, with whom he recorded three albums: L.A. Underground (Red Records), Jungle Music (Columbia Records) and Nothin’

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But the Swing (Impulse Records). His solo recording career since Black/Note has seen Castellanos thrive as a player, bandleader, composer and arranger on three acclaimed albums: 1999’s self-titled debut release The Gilbert Castellanos Hammond B3 Quartet, followed by 2006’s Underground (Seedling Records) and 2013’s The Federal Jazz Project (Dobie Music). Castellanos is currently in post-production for his next album, Espérame en el Cielo, an homage to both his Mexican heritage and his championing over adversity.

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In 2009, Castellanos was highlighted on internationally acclaimed DownBeat Magazine’s “25 For The Future” list, firmly establishing him as one of the nation’s most inventive Jazz trumpeters. With a proven reputation for improvisation, Gilbert has toured extensively as a former member of the Tom Scott Quintet, the Anthony Wilson Nonet, Charles McPherson Quintet and Willie Jones III Quintet; he remains a recording member of the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, and of course as a headliner under his own name. As a proponent for West Coast Jazz, Gilbert works tirelessly to build San Diego as an internationally recognized hub for Jazz. Partnering with several San Diego institutions, Castellanos has been a dynamic force in establishing a committed fan-base served by a growing number of dedicated venues, all of which defer to his artistic curation.

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Through it all, recording, studio work, touring, curating, performing, Gilbert has maintained his dedication to “keeping Jazz alive” and continues his work promoting and growing the potentials of his creativity, the genre and his peers as a respected Godfather of sorts across the West Coast.

A fierce advocate of formal jazz education, Gilbert held the position of Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music from 2001 to 2013. Thereafter, he served as the Artistic Director of the International Academy of Jazz San Diego from 2014-2016, during which time he began conducting high school workshops and developing a more proactive role in mentorship. During his time visiting Title I schools, he recognized a need for increased accessibility to formal education, noting that many truly gifted students were deprived the

opportunities to further their education due to monetary constraints. Thusly, in 2016 Castellanos founded the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory based in San Diego, California. Using his influence in a burgeoning Jazz community, one he is credited in large with establishing, Gilbert began successfully soliciting donations for and supporting thousands of dollars of scholarship to finance Conservatory Education Equity for economically disadvantaged students of promise. To date, the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory has graduated hundreds of bright musicians of diverse backgrounds with Gilbert serving as personal mentor and advocate for each, often writing college recommendation letters and offering every one of his students “real world” experience each Wednesday evening at ensemble performances through a partnership with San Diego Museum of Art and affiliate venue Panama 66. n

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JOSH NELSON

Pianist, composer and recording artist Josh Nelson maintains an active and creative schedule. He has performed and recorded with some of the most respected names in jazz and beyond, including Natalie Cole, Ivan Lins, Anthony Wilson, George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Walter Smith III, Dayna Stephens, Eddie Daniels, Gaby Moreno, Sinne Eeg, Richard Galliano, Michael Buble, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Greg Hutchinson, John Clayton, John Pizzarelli, and Lewis Nash.

Josh has performed around the world and contributed to numerous recordings, films and television shows.

He made an impressive debut with his first two albums, Anticipation (2004) and Let it Go (2007, Native Language Music), both of which garnered international critical acclaim. Josh’s third album, I Hear a Rhapsody (2009), featured his original compositions, interpretations of standards, and the re-imagining of some popular repertoire. Discoveries (2011), introduced a pairing of classic science fiction film footage with new compositions for a brass and wind ensemble.

International Jazz Piano Competition. Josh toured the world for six beautiful years with the legendary vocalist Natalie Cole. He continues to tour and arrange for artists Kenny Washington, Lorca Hart, Sinne Eeg, Gaby Moreno, Alicia Olatuja, Tom Scott, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Christian Howes.

In June of 2023, Josh toured with vocalist/songwriter Rufus Wainwright at Disney Hall and other west coast venues. In September of 2023, Josh was part of Brazilian legend Ivan Lins’ latest album “My Heart Speaks”. n

Live performances of this music feature a video projection an immersive experience component as well, called The Discovery Project. Exploring Mars (2015) delved into musical themes about the Red Planet, augmented by spectacular NASA/JPL Martian video footage. Dream in the Blue (2016) featured Josh in an intimate duo setting with his longtime collaborator, vocalist Sara Gazarek. The Sky Remains (2017) delved into musical stories and themes originating from his hometown of Los Angeles (this album was featured on NPR’s “Jazz Night in America”).

A trio of live albums followed, The Discovery Project Live in Japan (2020) Live at blue whale | Volume 1 (2021), and LA Stories: Live at Sam First (2023).

Over the years Josh earned many awards, scholarships, and accolades including the Louis Armstrong Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. In 2006, Josh was one of the 12 semi-finalists in the prestigious Thelonious Monk

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HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK OF SOME EXCITING CONCERTS COMING UP SOON: FRENCH FAIRYTALES: RAVEL AND DEBUSSY

FEB 27 & 28, MAR 1, 6, & 7 | 2026

Rafael Payare, conductor Isabel Leonard, mezzo soprano San Diego Symphony Chorus Gerard McBurney, director

Rafael Payare, conductor Leonidas Kavakos, violin Julie Boulianne, soprano Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus

OCT 3 & 5 | 2025

BRAHMS FESTIVAL

DEBUSSY The Joyful Island (L’Isle Joyeuse) DEBUSSY (orch. Caplet) The Toy Box (La Boîte à joujoux) RAVEL The Child and the Spells: A Lyric Fantasy in Two Parts (L’enfant et les sortilèges: Fantaisie lyrique en deux parties)

BRAHMS A German Requiem (Ein deutsches Requiem) Symphony No. 1, 2, 3, & 4 Violin Concerto

JOURNEYS TO CALIFORNIA RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 3

ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA & BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE

APR 10 & 11 | 2026

MAY 22 & 24 | 2026

Robert Spano, conductor Conrad Tao, piano

Rafael Payare, conductor Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano

ADAM SCHOENBERG Cool Cat JOHN ADAMS Century Rolls RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 3

R. STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra BARTÓK Bluebeard’s Castle

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CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT Rob Fisher, conductor Bianca Marroquín, vocalist (as “Roxie”) Amra-Faye Wright, vocalist (as “Velma”) Lewis Cleale, vocalist (as “Billy”) Brenda Braxton, vocalist (as “Mama”) Joseph London, vocalist (as “Mary” & “Amos”) Joseph Thalken, piano Sean McDaniel, drums San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS (Grammy nomination) and Anything Goes (Grammy nomination). Additionally, he remains the music supervisor and arranger for Chicago: The Musical.

In addition to collaborating in concert and recording with such artists as Renée Fleming, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O’Hara, Patti LuPone, Idina Menzel, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and David Hyde Pierce, he conducted the San Francisco Symphony in the Emmy-winning concert production of Sweeney Todd starring LuPone and George Hearn. At the Chicago Lyric Opera, he led the record-breaking production of The Sound of Music.

ROB FISHER

Rob Fisher is an internationally recognized music director, conductor and pianist, and a leading figure in American music and musical theatre. He has been a guest of every major orchestra in the country as conductor or pianist, and has collaborated many times with the San Diego Symphony.

Fisher was founding music director and conductor of the New York City Center Encores! series from its inception in 1994 until 2005. The series earned a 2000 Tony Award, and in 1997, Fisher was given the Lucille Lortel Award. Fisher has made numerous recordings for Encores! including the Grammy Award-winning Chicago cast album. Recently Fisher arranged and conducted Renée Fleming’s Broadway.

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With the New York Philharmonic, he conducted the acclaimed concert versions of Carousel (Emmy Nomination for Best Music Director) and My Fair Lady, both starring Kelli O’Hara, as well as Mr. Keillor at 70.

At Carnegie Hall with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, he led gala performances of Candide, Guys and Dolls, and The Sound of Music.

Fisher was recently represented on Broadway as the score supervisor and arranger for An American in Paris

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Bianca starred as Mary in the first Spanish-speaking production of Disney and Cameron Makintosh’s Mary Poppins in Mexico City. She went back to Broadway to her Chicago family (again playing Roxie Hart) and then returned to wrap up the 4th season of Univision’s Mira Quien Baila. She released her debut album as a singer/ songwriter with El Mundo Era Mio, then returned to TV in Mexico once more as a judge in Televisa’s dance reality show Bailando por un Sueño. People in Español subsequently named Bianca one of the 50 most Beautiful People in their 2015 edition.

BIANCA MARROQUÍN

Bianca Marroquín was born in Monterrey, Mexico, and raised on the border between Matamoros, Mexico and Brownsville, Texas. She started her artistic career in Mexico City in productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Rent, Phantom of the Opera, The Vagina Monologues and Chicago. For her portrayal of Roxie Hart in Chicago, Bianca received five awards from the Mexican Critics Association, including New Revelation and Best Actress. In the summer of 2002 Bianca was invited to cross over from Mexico to Broadway and made her debut with her English version of Roxie Hart; she later kicked off Chicago’s third national tour, for which she received a Helen Hayes Award in Washington DC for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2004.

After touring for two years she officially moved to New York to continue to pursue her career. She then originated the role of Carmen in the revival Broadway hit and Tony Award winner, The Pajama Game, starring Harry Connick, Jr. Bianca can be heard on the special edition of the 10th anniversary of Chicago CD performing a medley version of three of Roxie’s songs in Spanish.

She made her TV debut as Yolanda Rios in One Life to Live. In April of 2008 the Mexican Consulate in New York awarded Bianca for her successful labor as an actress on Broadway. Bianca then premiered her one-woman show in Mexico City: Solo Pido (All I Ask), in honor of her late mother. Regional appearances have included: And the World Goes ‘Round at Barrington Stage Company; Rose Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie at North Shore Music Theatre, for which she won a IRNE award for Best Actress in a musical. Bianca then portrayed the role of Maria Rainer in Mexico City’s hit production of The Sound of Music, marking her official return to the Mexican Stages after six years. In the summer of 2010 she appeared back on Broadway when she joined the Tony Award-winning company of In the Heights in the role of Daniela.

Bianca has just concluded her 4th season as a judge on Univision’s explosively-rated new dance reality show, Mira Quien Baila. Bianca starred in Luis Dellano’s Televisa soap opera Esperanza del Corazon as Angela, and she concluded three seasons of Televisa’s reality competition Pequeños Gigantes as a judge in the dance department.

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After debuting her most recent concert in Mexico City (Bianca Marroqíun en Concierto), she portrayed Anita in Carnegie Hall’s 125th anniversary celebration production of West Side Story. Last summer she received the invitation to portray Cassie in The Muny’s production of A Chorus Line in St. Louis, Missouri under the direction of Dennis Jones. Currently you can see her on FX’s TV miniseries Fosse/Verdon in the role of Chita Rivera. Look for her album of beautiful classic songs in Spanish, Nuestros Tesoros, on digital platforms. n

AMRA-FAYE WRIGHT

Amra-Faye is best known for her long running role (23 years) as Velma Kelly in Chicago the Musical on Broadway, London’s West End, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand and Japan in Japanese.

A South African native, she has performed on the international stage for 30 years, starring in numerous Musical Revues, in multiple languages, and for 2 years as star in the Cabaret du Casino, Monte Carlo.

She has won several Vita Awards, a Fleur du Cap and Naledi Award for her one-woman revues (Drinks on Me, It’s Not Where You Start, Rouge Pulp, Broadway in Brownville) and theatre achievements in South Africa.

She has performed with the Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban philharmonic orchestras.

A frequent guest soloist with Production Companies around the world: some highlights are Sydney Olympics, World Cup Rugby Gala, Spar Int., Bidvest Int.

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Other theater roles include Solange/Follies; Sheila/A Chorus Line; Sandy/Grease; Vi Moore/Footloose; Mrs. Darling/Peter Pan; Mother Superior/Nunsense; Lead Actress/Elvis Las Vegas.

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She has appeared in concert in NYC (Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Centre, the Metropolitan Room, Feinstein’s, the Joyce) London (Pigalle, The Kings Head, The Royal Albert Hall).

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BRENDA BRAXTON

LEWIS CLEALE

Lewis Cleale continues to delight and offend audiences on Broadway as Joseph Smith/ Mission President/ Jesus (original cast) in The Book of Mormon. His other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, Spamalot, Amour, Once Upon a Mattress and Swinging on a Star, for which he received a Drama Desk nomination. He played opposite Tyne Daly in Call Me Madam for New York City Center Encores!, and his Off-Broadway credits include Time and Again at Manhattan Theatre Club, A New Brain at Lincoln Center and The Fantasticks. He has toured nationally as Joe Gillis opposite Petula Clark in Sunset Boulevard and as Lt. Cable with Robert Goulet in South Pacific, and he was Sam in the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia! His TV credits include Elementary and BrainDead and he’s the voice of Cliff the troll in Disney’s Frozen. Lewis has appeared as a soloist with the LA Philharmonic, as well as the symphonies of Dallas, Kansas City, San Diego, Virginia, North Carolina and Stockton. He will be featured as El Gallo in the first complete recording of The Fantasticks starring author Tom Jones as Henry (the old actor), to be released on Jay Records in 2024. In his spare time, Lewis owns and operates Nobletown Fiber Works, an artisan spinning mill in New York’s Hudson Valley. n

Brenda Braxton is a graduate of The High School of Performing Arts and began her professional Broadway career in the hit Broadway show Guys & Dolls starring Robert Guillaume and Ernestine Jackson. But her claim to fame was her performance in Broadway’s musical revue SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ which earned her a Tony Award nomination, the NAACP Theater Award, the city of Chicago’s Jefferson Award and a Grammy for Best Cast Album. She went on to star as Velma Kelly in Broadway’s hit musical CHICAGO opposite BeBe Neuwirth, Rita Wilson and our Honoree this evening, Mr. Wayne Brady and returned to star as Matron Mamma Morton. Other Broadway credits include, Jelly’s Last Jam, Cats, Legs Diamond and the original production of DREAMGIRLS. Her TV credits include Nurse Jackie, SMASH and most recently The Good Fight on Paramount +. Brenda is also the author of The Little Black Book of Backstage Etiquette.n

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Joseph London is elated to join Rob Fisher and the San Diego Symphony for Chicago: The Musical in Concert.

Joseph made his Broadway debut in 2018 as Mary Sunshine in Chicago. He made history a few months later as the first actor to play both Mary Sunshine and Amos Hart in the Broadway production, where he is currently

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the standby to both roles. London was a Guest Artist and trained at Juilliard Opera Center, with degrees in classical voice from Manhattan School of Music and Roosevelt University: CCPA. Joseph has performed regionally and toured North America in Chicago, Cats, Avenue Q, and Sweeney Todd. His operatic credits include Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Mort in Stravinsky’s Le Rossignol, and leading roles in L’incoronazione di Poppea, Agrippina, Dido and Aeneas, and The Rake’s Progress. Joseph also teaches voice and maintains a private studio in New York City. n

Chenoweth, Sally Wilfert, Polly Bergen, Faith Prince, Hugh Panaro, Michael Crawford, Howard McGillin, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, Rodney Gilfry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and many more. He has taught music theatre composition at Yale and is a proud graduate of Northwestern University. n

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JOSEPH THALKEN

Joseph Thalken is an award-winning composer, conductor and pianist whose theater and concert works have been performed internationally. His ballet, Chasing Home, was recently released by Albany Records, played by the Dallas Chamber Symphony and available on all streaming platforms. He is the composer of the musicals Was, Harold & Maude, Fall of ’94, Borrowed Dust and Inventions for Piano, and his concert works encompass chamber, choral, orchestral, wind ensemble and vocal music. He has served as music director and/ or arranger for luminaries of Broadway and classical music, including Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Renée Fleming, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Catherine Malfitano, Elizabeth Futral, B. J. Ward, Kristin

Sean McDaniel was most recently the drummer for Smash on Broadway. He also played Cabaret, Some Like It Hot, Frozen, The Book Of Mormon, Spamalot, Violet, La Cage Aux Folles, and Nine To Five on Broadway. OffBroadway he originated Hamilton. Sean can be seen and heard in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tick, Tick, Boom.

He has played all over the country with American Idol Runner-Up Clay Aiken. Other performances include Sutton Foster, Barry Manilow, Jessica Vosk, Aaron Tveit, Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Dolly Parton, Stephanie Block, Idina Menzel, Tituss Burgess, Stephen Schwartz, Marc Shaiman, Jane Lynch, Fosse/Verdon, Vivo, Annie Live, South Park, Better Nate Than Ever, City Center Encores, New York Pops, Broadway at the White House, and the Tony Awards. Sean earned his BM at University of North Texas and his MFA at New York University. He is endorsed by DW, Evans, Vic Firth, and Sabian. n

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You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow.

At the helm of The Beach Boys is lead Singer & Critically acclaimed lyricist, Mike Love, a founding member whose leadership has steered the band through decades of musical evolution. Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn Campbell, who filled-in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/bass, when he retired from touring. Highly regarded in his field, Johnston brought with him a wealth of experience from working with icons like Elton John and Pink Floyd, The Byrds, cementing his place among rock’s elite.

The current lineup, including musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, and John Wedemeyer, continues to honor and expand upon the band’s iconic Live performance legacy. This dedication is evident in their rigorous touring schedule, with the

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band performing an average of 150 shows a year across a variety of venues worldwide.

In 2012, The Beach Boys marked their 50th anniversary with a reunion tour and the release of “That’s Why God Made the Radio,” which debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts, their highest chart position in 37 years.

This resurgence of interest highlighted the band’s continued relevance and their ability to resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners alike. Their discography includes milestones like the triple platinumcertified Sounds of Summer and “The Warmth of the Sun, which have contributed to a renewed interest in their music. Despite having numerous opportunities to retire at the height of their success, such as after the release of the groundbreaking Pet Sounds masterpiece in 1966, or after Mike Love’s concept album Endless Summer ignited a second generation of Beach Boys fans and stirred a tempest that rocked the music world, or after recording Love’s co-written Golden Globe nominated “Kokomo” in 1988 and seeing it become its best-selling single ever, or after being inducted that same year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Beach Boys have chosen to continue touring and sharing music with the world, a testament to their commitment to their art and fans.

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The Beach Boys celebrated the 50th anniversary of the hit “Good Vibrations” – which is widely considered one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of rock and roll – in 2016 with a 50 Years of Good Vibrations tour, underscoring the song’s status as a rock and roll masterpiece. Mike Love’s memoir, GOOD VIBRATIONS: My Life as a Beach Boy, further cemented their place in music history by becoming a New York Times Best Seller.

Recent years have seen the release of comprehensive box sets like Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971” and Sail On Sailor – 1972, exploring in-depth the band’s transformative periods. These collections, featuring a plethora of previously unreleased tracks, showcase the band’s versatility and profound influence on the music industry.

In 2023, The Beach Boys were celebrated in the CBS tribute special “Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys,” featuring performances by a diverse array of artists including Beck, Brandi Carlile, Michael McDonald, Pentatonix, St. Vincent, Weezer, Norah Jones, John Legend, and Mumford & Sons among others.

Looking ahead, the band is set to debut their official book, The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys, in April 2024 via Gensis Publications. Published in a limited edition of only 500 copies worldwide, the book offers an intimate look at the band’s journey from a Hawthorne garage band to international stardom, enriched with rare photographs and historical documents.

The Beach Boys have been a significant presence at major events, including Live Aid and the Statue of Liberty’s 100th Anniversary Salute, showcasing their unparalleled ability to captivate audiences. Mike Love’s contributions as a songwriter, in collaboration with Brian Wilson, have produced timeless hits like “Surfin’,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and “California Girls,” “Warmth of the

Sun,” “Good Vibrations,” and long list of other titles highlighting his enduring talent.

Continuing to engage his fans with new and innovative projects, in 2020 Love released the single “This Too Shall Pass” featuring John Stamos aimed at offering hope during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2019, he released “12 Sides of Summer,” featuring a mix of original songs, covers, and new versions of Beach Boys hits including “Surfin,” “Surfin’ Safari” and “It’s Ok,” featuring Hanson.

The song marked Love’s second recording with Hanson, after previously collaborating on “Finally it’s Christmas” for Love’s 2018 holiday album, Reason For The Season, which also features vocals from Love’s children: Ambha, Brian, Christian, and Hayleigh Love. In 2017, Love released a special double album entitled Unleash the Love featuring 13 previously unreleased songs and 14 rerecordings of Beach Boys classics to positive acclaim.

Mike Love’s philanthropy extends his influence far beyond the musical stage, demonstrating a deep commitment to giving back to the community. A Grammy® winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Love has been at the forefront of numerous charitable efforts, using his platform to support a wide range of causes. In 1990, he responded to President George H. W. Bush’s call for service by founding StarServe, an initiative aimed at motivating young people towards community service, showcasing his early commitment to philanthropy. His philanthropic efforts were recognized when he and his wife Jacquelyne received the prestigious Points of Light Award, highlighting his significant contributions to volunteer service and impacting lives across the globe. Through the Love Foundation, Mike has supported initiatives focusing on education, health, environmental conservation, and disaster relief, showcasing a legacy of compassion and service alongside his storied musical career. n

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THE FUTURE IS HEAR CAMPAIGN The San Diego Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the following donors who have made a gift of $10,000 or more toward The Future is HEAR campaign, our current $125 million campaign supporting the San Diego Symphony’s construction of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and its wide-ranging artistic and community programs. We are extremely grateful! To make a gift, please call (619) 237-1969.

The following listing reflects pledges or gifts entered as of May 14, 2025.

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loved the music, the bay and San Diego Tucker Sadler Architects Katherine “Kaylan” Thornhill U.S. Bank Jo and Howard* Weiner Cole and Judy Willoughby Richard* and Joanie Zecher $50,000 AND ABOVE Carol Rolf and Steven Adler Bonnie & Krishna Arora and Family David A. and Jill Wien Badger Carolyn and Paul Barber Cindy and Larry Bloch Lisa and David Casey The John D. & Janice W. Cone Family Trust Scotty Dale Kathleen Seely Davis The den Uijl Family Richard and Elisa Jaime In Loving Memory of LV Gary and Karin Eastham In loving memory of Kenrick “Ken” Wirtz* Jose Fimbres Moreno* Karen Wahler and Michael Gay* William and Martha Gilmer Mark Gosselin Family Foundation The Jaime Family Trust Roy, Peggy, Dean, and Denise Lago The Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation Admiral Riley* D. Mixson Tom and Jen Ranglas Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas Marilyn & Michael Rosen, Juniper and Ivy Restaurant Richard Sandstrom and Sandra Timmons Congresswoman Lynn Schenk Kris and Chris Seeger Deborah Heitz and Shaw Wagener Emma and Leo Zuckerman*

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS NICOLAS REYES & GIPSY KINGS

Nicolas Reyes has been the leader and co-founder of the Gipsy Kings for well over 30 years. In the past three decades, they have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was charting for over a year upon its release and their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, was awarded the Grammy for Best World Music Album in 2013.

This iconic legacy began when Nicolas’ father, Jose Reyes, formed a celebrated flamenco duo with Manitas de Plata (which boasted fans as famed as Miles Davis and Pablo Picasso). When the pair parted ways, the elder Reyes became even more popular upon starting his own band, backed by his son, called Los Reyes. In later years, Nicolas headed out on his own and began playing in the town of Arles in the south of France. He traveled throughout the country, busking on the streets of Saint-Tropez, playing wherever he could. Having adopted the perpetual motion of the gypsy lifestyle, his band eventually translated “Los Reyes” and became the Gipsy Kings.

The band’s music went on to fuse with popular culture.

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As active as this remarkable collective remains, they are also confident in the future of their legacy. “Even though it’s been 30 years, we want to keep on making new music because it’s our life. It’s who we are,” says Nicolas Reyes. “But I think there will be a time when we pass down the Gipsy Kings to our sons”.

to endure. Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors—Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War—and reflects the vibrantly eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos. n

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AMBER RUBARTH

“Songs so strong they sound like classics from another era.” - ACOUSTIC GUITAR “You will leave with a crush on her.” - BOSTON GLOBE Amber Rubarth is a singer-songwriter renowned for her raw, soulful voice and poetic songwriting.

Former chainsaw sculptor turned self-taught multiinstrumentalist, she has toured her original music extensively across North America, Europe, Japan, and South Africa, performing at esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall and Glastonbury Festival, and opening

for legendary artists including Emmylou Harris, Richie Havens, and Dr. Ralph Stanley. In 2018 Rubarth made her acting debut starring in the feature film “American Folk,” receiving critical acclaim with the Hollywood Reporter calling it “a heartfelt homage to American folk music,” and Rolling Stone praising the first single as “Enchanting… two wondrous new voices.” Her ninth full length album, Cover Crop, is a meditation on our interconnectivity with nature through 15 reimagined songs, self-produced at her cottage in the woods of the Hudson Valley, New York. n

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KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD - PHANTOM ISLAND TOUR 2025 DJ Crenshaw special guest Sarah Hicks, conductor and music director San Diego Symphony Orchestra San Diego Symphony Corporate Sponsor:

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 | 7:30PM

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS The stats on King Gizzard’s colourful career are stacking up fast: 27 albums, 13 of them charting in the Top 20 in Australia, where they are now arguably the country’s most innovative, important and productive rock band. International critical acclaim. Headline festival appearances. And perhaps most importantly, a fervent worldwide fanbase who share endless memes, mixes, videos, graphics, theories and discussions, all through

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PHANTOM ISLAND

“I just woke up from a dream / I was in a place I’d never been or ever seen” If you feared that 15 years and 26 albums in, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard might be running out of steam, their 27th release, Phantom Island, should put those doubts to rest. This time, the ever-evolving psych-rock voyagers venture into orchestral territory, layering their signature riffs and melodies with strings, horns, and woodwinds.

The spark for Phantom Island came after their 2023 Hollywood Bowl show, where they met members of the LA Philharmonic. “They said, ‘We should back you for a show,’” recalls frontman Stu Mackenzie. That idea stuck.

When they later found themselves with ten tracks that didn’t quite fit the feelgood rock of their 2024 album Flight b741, the orchestral concept resurfaced.

“These songs were harder to finish,” Mackenzie explains.

“They needed more space, more colour.” The band turned to Mackenzie’s friend Chad Kelly – a British conductor and early music expert based in Australia – to create the arrangements. “He plays Mozart on original harpsichords but is also obsessed with microtonal music,” says Mackenzie. Despite the challenge of interpreting Kelly’s unreadable scores and MIDI files, the band put their trust in him to bring the vision to life.

Recording was loose and improvisational. “We didn’t know there would be an orchestra on top when we tracked these songs,” Mackenzie says. Integrating the two

elements took effort, but the final mix – done on the same vintage Tascam 8-track used for Flight b741 – creates the feeling of a live room shared by both band and orchestra.

Musically, Phantom Island builds on the jammy vibe of its predecessor but is more refined and melancholic, blending 70s power-pop and soft rock influences. The collaborative spirit continues, with all six members contributing lyrics and vocals. Lyrically, it’s a more introspective outing. If Flight b741 told wild adventure stories, Phantom Island focuses on the internal lives of its cosmic explorers. Tracks like “Silent Spirit,” “Spacesick,” and “Lonely Cosmos” mix sci-fi storytelling with emotional depth and existential themes. “When I was younger, I just wanted to freak people out,” Mackenzie admits. “Now I want to connect.”

Kelly’s orchestrations elevate the album: “Deadstick” becomes a jazz-rock spectacle, “Lonely Cosmos” floats on elegant strings and woodwinds, and the closing track “Grow Wings And Fly” stands as one of Gizzard’s most triumphant, uplifting songs.

The band plans to tour Phantom Island with an orchestra later this year, performing the album in full and revisiting Gizzard classics with symphonic flair. Still, Mackenzie remains humble: “I feel like an impostor doing this stuff,” he laughs. “But it’s exciting. I’ll just keep pretending I know what I’m doing.” n

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SARAH HICKS

Sarah Hicks’s versatile and vibrant musicianship has secured her place as an in-demand conductor across an array of genres. Her career has seen collaborations with diverse artists, from Hilary Hahn and Dmitiri Hvorostovsky to Jennifer Hudson and The Dirty Projectors, and she has toured with Sting as conductor of his Symphonicities Tour.

Her passion for cross-genre partnerships led to a 2019 album with rap artist Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, with whom she holds a titled position, and is an Emmy winner as both conductor and host for This is Minnesota Orchestra.

Melbourne, Czech National Symphony Orchestras; RTÉ Concert Orchestra; St. Petersburg, Tokyo and Malaysian Philharmonics, and many others.

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A specialist in film music and the film in concert genre, her live concert recordings can be seen on Disney+ and on ABC, and she acts as advisor for and is a frequent collaborator with Disney Concerts across an array of projects.

Her first major feature film credit, “Renfield”, was released in 2023 and her live album with the Danish National Symphony, “The Morricone Duel” has garnered over 200 million view on YouTube.

Her notable conducting collaborations include the Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland Orchestras, and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras; Los Angeles Philharmonic; and Boston Pops.

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ANNUAL GIVING HONOR ROLL

The Musicians, members of the Board of Directors and the Administrative Staff wish to gratefully acknowledge the growing list of friends who give so generously to support the San Diego Symphony. To make a gift, please call (619) 615-3901.

The following listing reflects pledges entered as of May 14, 2025.

San Diego Foundation STRADIVARIUS CIRCLE: $100,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Raffaella and John* Belanich City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture Carol and Richard Hertzberg Joan* and Irwin Jacobs Dorothea Laub The Miller Fund The Conrad Prebys Foundation Jacqueline and Jean-Luc Robert Jennie Werner MAESTRO CIRCLE: $50,000-$99,999 Anonymous (2) Michele and Jules Arthur Terry L. Atkinson Dianne Bashor Alan Benaroya Julia Richardson Brown Foundation John and Janice Cone Kevin and Jan Curtis Una Davis and Jack McGrory DAOU Vineyards Drs. Edward A. and Martha G. Dennis Mr. and Mrs.* Brian K. Devine Daniel J. and Phyllis Epstein Pam and Hal Fuson Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon Arlene Inch The Janecek Family Foundation Karen and Warren Kessler Brooke and Dan* Koehler Monica and Robert Oder Maryanne and Irwin Pfister Linda and Shearn* Platt Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace Price Philanthropies Qualcomm Charitable Foundation Marie G. Raftery and Robert A. Rubenstein, M. D. Elena Romanowsky Penny and Louis Rosso Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston San Diego Foundation Jean and Gary Shekhter Karen and Kit Sickels Karen Foster Silberman and Jeff Silberman, Silberman Family Fund Les J. Silver and Andrea Rothschild-Silver Gayle* and Donald Slate Dave and Phyllis Snyder Gloria and Rodney Stone Jayne and Bill Turpin Vail Memorial Fund, Meredith Brown, Trustee Leslie and Joe Waters Sue and Bill* Weber Kathryn A. and James

E. Whistler Cole and Judy Willoughby Mitchell Woodbury Sarah and Marc Zeitlin GUEST ARTIST CIRCLE: $25,000-$49,999 Anonymous Ross Afsahi & Lindsay and Mitch Surowitz Fund Eloise and Warren* Batts David Bialis The Bjorg Family Diane and Norman Blumenthal Annette and Daniel Bradbury Dee Anne and Michael Canepa Nicole A. and Benjamin G. Clay Karen and Donald Cohn Stephanie and Richard Coutts Ann Davies Kathleen Seely Davis Karin and Gary Eastham Shirley Estes Lisette and Mick Farrell, Farrell Family Foundation Fit Athletic Club East Village Arthur J. Gallagher & Co Kelly Greenleaf and Michael Magerman Lawrence and Suzanne Hess Hervey Family Fund Jerri-Ann and Gary Jacobs San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation Helen and Sig Kupka Dr. William and Evelyn Lamden Carol Ann and George Lattimer Lisa and Gary Levine Sandy and Arthur* Levinson Eileen Mason Anne and Andy McCammon Padres Foundation Deborah Pate and John Forrest Val and Ron Ontell Allison and Robert Price Carol Randolph, Ph. D. and Robert Caplan Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek Sally and Steve Rogers Jeanette Stevens Elizabeth and Joseph* Taft Tarantula Hill Brewing Sandra Timmons and Richard Sandstrom University of San Diego Young Presidents’ Organization San Diego Gold The Zygowicz Family (John*, Judy, and Michelle) CONCERTMASTER CIRCLE: $15,000-$24,999 Anonymous Dr. Anthony Boganey Gisele Bonitz The Boros Family Gordon Brodfuehrer David Cohn Ana de Vedia

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Hon. James Emerson Anne and Steve Furgal Gatorade Jill Gormley and Laurie Lipman Georgia Griffiths and Colleen Kendall Judith Harris* and Robert Singer, M.D. Laurie Sefton Henson Improv Beverages Dimitri and Elaine Jeon JuneShine Jo Ann Kilty Linda and Tom Lang Los Cuernos Carol Lazier and James Merritt Lynn and Sue Miller Marshall Littman, M.D. Rena Minisi and Rich Paul The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation Dave and Jean Perry Jane and Jon Pollock Pamela and Stephen Quinn Dr. Andrew Ries and Dr. Vivian Reznik Cathy and Lawrence* Robinson Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation Chris and Kris Seeger Sylvia Steding and Roger* Thieme Gayle and Philip Tauber R.V. Thomas Family Fund Tim and Jean Valentine K. Nikki Waters Margarita and Philip Wilkinson Lisa and Michael Witz

Richard A. Heyman and Anne E. Daigle Family Foundation Nellie High-Iredale Angela and Cory Homnick The Hong-Patapoutian Family Nancy and Stephen Howard Virginia and Peter Jensen Drs. Theresa and Mark Kotanchek Jeffrey and Claudia Lee Susan and Peter Mallory Larry McDonald and Clare White-McDonald Oliver McGonigle Elizabeth and Edward McIntyre Morrison & Foerster Mostra Coffee Trupti and Pratik Multan Owl’s Brew Dana and Stella Pizzuti Sandy and Greg Rechtsteiner ResMed Foundation Carol Rolf and Steven Adler Harold and Evelyn Schauer Jayne and Brigg Sherman Sidley Austin LLP Sipwell Wine Co. DeAnne Steele and Carlo Barbara Mike Stivers and Alan Dwyer Ingrid M. Van Moppes Jaynine Warner Shirli Weiss Edward and Anna Yeung

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Nicole Acuff Sherry and Kevin Ahern Cheryl and Rand Alexander Bonnie and Krishna Arora Kevin and Michelle Aufmann Rena and Behram Baxter Edgar and Julie Berner Ralph Britton Loyce Bruce Sophie Bryan and Matthew Lueders Donna Bullock and Kenneth Bullock Wendy Burk and Harold Frysh Marilyn Colby Ann DeFields The den Uijl Family Brett Dickinson Jon and Karen Dien Nina and Robert* Doede Karen Dow Susan Dubé Julie and Mitchell Dubick Susanna and Michael Flaster Gertrude B. Fletcher Karen Forbes Leonard and Marcia* Fram Calvin Frantz Marie and Bob Garson Carrie and James Greenstein David and Claire Guggenheim Ivy Hanson

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Pratt Memorial Fund Drs. Radmilla and Igor Prislin Arlene Quaccia and Robin Hughes Jeff and Clare Quinn Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Linda J. & Jeffrey M. Shohet Timothy Snodgrass and Elaine King Steve and Carmen Steinke Jacqueline Thousand and Richard Villa Col. and Mrs. Joseph C. Timmons Norton S. and Barbara Walbridge Fund Thomas P. Ward and Rosemary T. Ward Carolyn and Eric Witt Luann and Brian E. Wright David A. Wood Gary and Amy Yin Herb* and Margaret Zoehrer Claudia and Paul Zimmer CONCERTO CIRCLE: $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous (3) Dede and Michael Alpert Janet Anderson and Victor Van Lint Nicole Anderson Hector and Jennifer Anguiano Allan W. Arendsee Patricia and Brian Armstrong Roberta Baade Mary Barranger Rusti Bartell Lisa Behun David and Jasna Belanich Sondra Berk Ivy and Mark Bernhardson Mary Ann Beyster Virginia and Robert Black Joseph H. Brooks and Douglas Walker Ercil Brown and Linda Silverman Maria Carrera and Corey Fayman Carol Cesena Stan Clayton NancyBell Coe Colwell Family Fund Jeanette and Hal Coons Ann Craig Bob and Kathy Cueva Georgia and Emery Cummins William A. Davidson Mary G. Dawe Maria Deacon and Patrick Davis Anne and Charles Dick Marguerite Jackson Dill and Carol Archibald John E. Don Carlos Gail Donahue Philip L. Dowd Jeffrey D. Esko Max Fenstermacher FICO Walt Charles Fidler Marilyn Field Kenneth Fitzgerald Douglas Flaker and Rikk Valdivia Jean Fort The Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation Nicholas R. Frost, MD Judith Fullerton Nancy and Mike Garrett

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Kenneth F. Gibsen Memorial Fund Linda R. Gooden James and Donna Gordon Sally and Dave Hackel Fred Hafer and Noel Haskins-Hafer Household Ann Marie and William Haney Stephanie and John Hanson Thomas Hawkins Brian Hays Joan and Richard Heller Ann Hesselink and Paul Naour Sarah Hillier and Paul Strand Barbara and Paul Hirshman Erika Horn Lulu Hsu Borden E. Hughes Jeanne Curtis Hurwitz Inuit Joyce Gattas, Ph. D. and Arthur Johnson Dr. Henry J. Judd Dr. James Justeson Dr. Enoch Kariuki Maurice Kawashima Cynthia King Tandy and Gary Kippur – JCF of Southern AZ Martha and Jerry* Krasne Anona Kuehne Rhea and Armin Kuhlman Gautam and Anjali Lalani Colleen and Jeffrey Lambert Philip Larsen Dr. Mary Lawlor Eliza Lee Greg Lemke Pat and Steve Lending Gayle M. Lennard Ronald and Betty Livingston Kiyoe MacDonald Catherine Mackey Daniel and Chris Mahai Sally and Luis Maizel Amy and John Malone Eugene Malone Suzanne S. Manley Arnulfo Manriquez Beverly and Harold Martyn Madonna Christine Maxwell and Jeffrey Omens Julie and James Merkel David McCall and Bill Cross Janet McClure The McKay Family Susan and Douglas McLeod Menard Family Foundation Richard Michaels Martha and Chuck Moffett Bibhu P. Mohanty Dr. Thomas Moore David Morris Drs. Elaine and Douglas Muchmoore Tom and Anne Nagel Shelley Neiman Patricia R. Nelson Don Nicholas Dr. Jon Nowak Cynthia Obadia Frank O’Dea Larry and Linda Okmin Household Thomas O’Neill and Mary Ann Kennedy Barry Parker Sally and Phillip Patton James Pea and Sandra Petersen Cathleen C. Pilkington

Dean and Sharon Popp The Porter Family Jim Price and Joan Sieber Larry and Pamela Stambaugh Carol Prior Matthew and Sue Quinn Barbara Rabiner Janet and Bill Raschke Keith Record Dr. Marilyn Friesen and Dr. Michael Rensink Darci Roger-Tracy Rose Marie and Allan Royster Gloria and Dean Saiki San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Susan and Edward Sanderson Household Dina Feldman-Scarr and Marshal Scarr Thomas Schwartz Judith and Robert Sharp Lari Sheehan Professor Susan Shirk Anne and Ronald Simon Ann Sixtus Sandra Smelik and Larry Manzer Drs. Eleanor J. Smith and John D. Malone Darryl and Rita Solberg Suzy Soo Valerie Stallings Kathryn Starr James Storelli Emily Renee Stroebel Diane Strong John E. Sturla II Melissa Swanson Swinton Family Fund Elliot Tarson Thomas Templeton and Mary Erlenborn William Tong Fred and Erika Torri Jennifer and Stephen Toth Janis Vanderford Kathleen and Louis Victorino Carol and Thomas Warschauer Dr. Jeffrey and Barbara Wasserstrom Margaret Weigand Irene, David* and Diana Weinrieb Ruth Wikberg-Leonardi and Ron Leonardi Joseph and Mary Witztum Karen and Rod Wood Olga and Oscar Worm Barbara A. Yost Britt Zeller Charles Ralph Zellerback SONATA CIRCLE: $500-$999 Anonymous (6) June and Daniel Allen Dr. Robin Allgren Philip Anderson Arleene Antin and Leonard Ozerkis Nancy and James Balderrama Elaine Baldwin and Carl Nelson Dr. Joshua Bardin Joe Baressi Jr. Lori Baxter Elena Bernardi Dr. Leonard and Beverly Bernstein Terri Bignell Jerry and Karen Blakely

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Richard Himmelspach Harold Hoch Anne S. Holder-Erdman Sandra Hoover Thomas Houlihan Ralph Hull Nancy Hylbert Stefan Hyman Robert Jentner Benjamin Johnson Bruce A. Johnson R. Douglas and Jeanette Johnson Thesa Lorna Jolly Julia Katz Wilfred Kearse and Lynne Champagne John and Sue Kim Michael and Patricia Klowden Toby Kramer Paul Krueger Bernard Kulchin and Paula Taylor Mary Kyriopoulos Laura Laslo Elizabeth Leech Drs. Kathleen and William Lennard Claudia Levin Jean Lim and Richard Levine Ronald and Elizabeth Livingstone David Louie Claudia Lowenstein Scott Luttgen Anne Macek Kyong Macek Vonnie Madigan Annie Cruz Magill Richard Manion James R. Mathes Mac McKay Jeanne and Roger McNitt Imozelle and Jim McVeigh Ellen and Hal Meier Maggie and Paul Meyer Dr. Grant Miller Anne and John Minteer Patricia Moises Judith Morgan Ann Morrison Phillip Musser Jan and Mark Newmark Sherryl A. Nicholas Barbara and Donald Dean Niemann James and Jean O’Grady Abraham Ordover Brent Orlesky and Ronald T. Oliver Dr. Robert Padovani Marilyn Palermo Julie Park Kellogg Parsons Paula and John Peeling James and Gale Petrie Edward Phela Laura Pierce Robert Plimpton II Sheila and Ken Poggenburg Terri Pontzious Joseph and Sara Reisman Cindy and Daniel Reynolds Patrick Ritto Steve and Cheryl Rockwood Richard Rojeck Alice Rosenblatt Ronnie and Stuart Rosenwasser Sheryl Rowling Norman and Barbara Rozansky San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary

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Joel Schaller David and Martha Schwartz Dr. Sharron Seal and Larry Seal Lu and Georgina Sham Richard Shaughnessy Dr. Bruce Shirer Martha Shively Hano and Charlotte Siegel David Skinner Linda Small Holland M. Smith II Marilyn and Brian Smith James and Phyllis Speer Gregory Stanton Judy S. Stern Valerie Stewart Helga and Sam Strong Derek Stults Nancy and Michael Sturdivan Melissa Swanson Kay and Cliff Sweet Donald and Linda Swortwood William Tappen Paul and Mary Anne Trause Orlando S. Uribe Paul Van Deusen Allen Voigt VOSA Student Symphony Ticket Fund John Walsh Karen Walter Rex and Kathy Warburton Alexandra and Stephen Waterman J. Susan Watson Cynthia Weiler and E. Blake Moore Edward Underwood Evette and Nathan Weiss Mike and Janet Westling Charles and Annis White Vernon White Mindy Wilcox Mary Michele Wilmer Peter and Terry Yang Naima and Mike Yelda Tanya Young and Michael McManus Maria and Randy Zack Sandra and Peter Zarcades Bart Ziegler MEMORIAL GIFTS In memory of Warren Batts Gary and Mary Coughlan Don Duda Earl Frederick Nancy and Philip Hablutzel Helen and Edward Hintz Lisa and Gerald Lanz Linda Newman Thomas O’Neill and Mary Ann Kennedy Barry Parker Marti and Leo Parrish Diane Root Shelton Family Fund Sharon Sweet Amy and Anthony Volpe Barbara and Lawrence Wilson In memory of John Cochran Sue Lasbury In memory of Jim Dawe Mary Dawe In memory of my husband Roland DeFields Ann DeFields

In memory of Bob Doede: In support of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Marianne Augustine Marilynn and Roger Boesky Drs. Edward A. and Martha G. Dennis Karen Dow Mary and Jon Epsten Susan and Michael Gursky Kenneth Jensen Ms. Catherine Mackey The McKay Family Cynthia Weiler and E. Blake Moore Elspeth and James Myer Iris and Matthew* Strauss

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In honor of Jeff and Marlyse Thayer Terri Bryson

In memory of Ursula Stroebel Emily Renee Strobel

In honor of Leslie and Joseph D. Waters Judith Call

In memory of Kenrick G. Wirtz Tracy Ferguson and Gloria Shepard In memory of Bill Zoeller Brigitte Zoeller HONORARIA GIFTS In recognition of Steve Bjorg’s inspiration Russ and Diena Mann In honor of the retirement of Marcia Bookstein Eileen Wingard In honor of Jan and Kevin Curtis Claudia Levin In honor of Mick Farrell Debra Feinberg In honor of Elaine Galinson’s birthday Anonymous In honor of Martha Gilmer Bart Ziegler In honor of the retirement of Doug Hall Eileen Wingard In honor of JCF Fund Holders who are passionate about the work of the San Diego Symphony Jewish Community Foundation Fund Holders In honor of Warren O. Kessler, MD Gayle M. Lennard In honor of Rabbi Matthew Marko in care of Tifereth Israel Synagogue Laurie M. Gore In honor Maureen Campbell Melville Wendy Reuben In honor of Dr. Dianne Moores Ralph Hull In honor of Dr. Richard Perlman and Marge Katleman Sandra and Mark James Honoring the dedication to the Symphony of my dear friends Linda Platt, Sherron Schuster and Gloria Stone Andrea Oster In honor of Linda Shohet’s birthday Linda and Scott Cole

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BUILDING A SOUND TOMORROW

JACOBS MUSIC CENTER RENOVATION & ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

The San Diego Symphony acknowledges the following donors who have made a gift of $10,000 or more toward the BUILDING A SOUND TOMORROW campaign, which supports the renovation of Jacobs Music Center and the San Diego Symphony Foundation’s endowment fund.

With profound gratitude, we celebrate these generous supporters who have made a commitment to the future of music in our community.

To make a gift, please call (619)237-1969 or email campaign@sandiegosymphony.org.

The following listing reflects pledges or gifts entered as of May 14, 2025. *Deceased

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Joan* and Irwin Jacobs Pamela Hamilton Lester In memory of James A Lester The Miller Fund Price Philanthropies Foundation

Willis J. Larkin Dorothea Laub Marie G. Raftery and Robert A. Rubenstein, MD Lou and Penny Rosso and the Rosso Family Pauline* & Stan* Foster and Karen Foster Silberman & Jeff Silberman Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon Through the Glickman Fund of the S.D. Jewish Community Foundation Haeyoung Kong Tang Katherine “Kaylan” Thornhill Artistic Initiatives Fund Timmstrom Family

Anonymous The James Silberrad Brown Foundation Dr. Paul and Geneviève Jacobs Mitchell R. Woodbury

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Anonymous Michele and Jules Arthur The Bjorg Family Julia R. Brown Karin and Gary Eastham Arlene Inch Debby and Hal Jacobs Karen and Warren Kessler Jerry and Terri Kohl Sandy and Arthur* Levinson Imozelle and Jim McVeigh Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston Donald and Gayle* Slate Colonel (Ret.) Joseph and Mrs Joyce Timmons Kathryn A. and James E. Whistler

Anonymous Eloise and Warren* Batts David Bialis Drs. Edward A. and Martha G. Dennis The Fuson Family Tom and Carolina Gildred Annie and Jeffrey Jacobs The Littman Jonkman Community Engagement and Education Fund Carol and Mike Kearney Susan and Peter Mallory In honor of Martha Gilmer Robert, Monica, and Celeste Oder Debby Parrish and Lori Moore Chris and Kris Seeger Dr. Seuss Foundation In honor of Ted and Audrey Geisel Dave and Phyllis Snyder Sue and Bill* Weber Jo and Howard* Weiner

Lisa and Ben Arnold Carol Rolf and Steven Adler Trupti and Pratik Multani Richard A. Samuelson

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Ben Brand and Shara Williams James and Lynn Caughey Charles and Charyle Chiles Susan and Peter Crotty Peter Czipott and Marisa SorBello Monica Fimbres Gertrude B. Fletcher Jason and Somi Han In memory of Lillian Hauser Wolfgang* and Erika Horn Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace The Rev. Michael Kaehr Sharon Lapid in honor of Gilbert & Miriam Lapid Karen Zurawski Leland Sylvia and Jaime* Liwerant Joan Lewan Trust Jack McGrory Joani Nelson Deborah Pate and John Forrest Joan Salb Trust Diane and Bill Stumph Linda Thomas In honor of John Zygowicz*

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Building a Sound Tomorrow Jacobs Music Center Renovation and Endowment Campaign Under the leadership of Music Director Rafael Payare and Chief Executive Officer Martha Gilmer, the San Diego Symphony has completed a historic renovation of its indoor home. The renovation of The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center complements The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and provides San Diego with two extraordinary venues designed to celebrate music and community. Likewise, in the same way that these venues promise an ever-brighter future, the San Diego Symphony Foundation’s endowment provides long-term financial stability for the organization, ensuring that the power of live music continues to inspire and uplift our community for generations to come.

PLAY A PART IN BUILDING THE SYMPHONY’S FUTURE The San Diego Symphony Foundation manages our Endowment, the cornerstone of our long-term stability and artistic excellence. By contributing to the Endowment, donors play a crucial role in sustaining our orchestra’s ability to present world-class performances, expand our educational outreach, and foster innovation in the arts. We invite you to join us in this enduring legacy by supporting the Endowment, securing the future of music in San Diego, and leaving an indelible mark on our cultural landscape.

NAME A SEAT! The beauty of the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center will be most enjoyed from the reconfigured seating in the hall. We ask you to join this historic campaign by investing in the San Diego Symphony and NAMING A SEAT. The named seats serve as a celebration of all individuals who helped make the renovation possible.

With a gift of $10,000, you can name a seat on the Orchestra level, or with a gift of $25,000, you can name a seat in the Grand Tier.

Your contribution can be pledged and paid over a period of one to five years.

A gift toward the renovated Jacobs Music Center supports the orchestra, elevates the audience experience, and impacts the growing vitality of downtown San Diego. To learn more, send an email to: campaign@sandiegosymphony.org S A N DI EGO SY M PHON Y AUGUST 2 02 5

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The Legacy Society honors the following individuals who have made cash pledges or future commitments from their estates to the San Diego Symphony Foundation and/or the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association to ensure the success of the orchestra for generations to come. The following listing includes commitments as of May 14, 2025 *Deceased $1,000,000 AND ABOVE

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Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation* Nicole A. and Benjamin G. Clay Daniel J. and Phyllis Epstein John Forrest and Deborah Pate Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon Norman Forrester and Bill Griffin Pauline Foster* Pamela Hamilton Lester In Memory of Jim Lester Joan* and Irwin Jacobs Karen and Warren Kessler Willis J. Larkin* Beatrice P. and Charles W. Lynds* Jack McGrory The Miller Fund Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace Penny and Louis Rosso Marie G. Raftery and Robert A. Rubenstein, M. D. Lyn Small and Miguel Ikeda Katherine “Kaylan” Thornhill Sue and Bill* Weber Mitchell R. Woodbury

Anonymous Alfred F. Antonicelli* Rosanne B. and W. Gregory Berton Julia R. Brown Margaret and David* Brown Roberta and Malin Burnham The Carton Charitable Trust* Joan R. Cooper* Bob and Kathy Cueva Elizabeth and Newell A. Eddy* Esther and Bud* Fischer Pam and Hal Fuson Joyce A. Glazer Nancy and Fred Gloyna Muriel Gluck* Judith C. Harris* and Robert Singer, M. D. Susan and Paul Hering Barbara M. Katz Evelyn and William Lamden Inge Lehman* Sandy and Arthur* Levinson

Pamela Mallory Elizabeth R. Mayer* Vance M. McBurney* Imozelle and Jim McVeigh Michael Napoli Shona Pierce* Linda and Shearn* Platt Anne Ratner* Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston Ken Schwartz* Kris and Chris Seeger Karen and Kit Sickels Gayle* and Donald Slate Sheila Sloan* Dave and Phyllis Snyder Pat Stein* James L.* and June A. Swartz Elizabeth and Joseph* Taft Colonel (Ret.) Joseph and Mrs. Joyce Timmons Leslie and Joe Waters

UNDISCLOSED OR UNDER $100,000 Anonymous (3) Leonard Abrahms* Carol Rolf and Steven Adler Pat Baker and Laurence Norquist* William Beamish Stephen and Michele* Beck-von-Peccoz Alan Benaroya Lt. Margaret L Boyce USN* Dennis and Lisa Bradley Gordon Brodfuehrer Joseph H. Brooks and Douglas Walker Donna Bullock Melanie and Russ Chapman Clancy-Jordan Family Catherine Cleary Warrine and Ted Cranston* Elisabeth and Robert* Crouch Anna Curren Peter V. Czipott and Marisa SorBello Caroline S. DeMar Ms. Peggy Ann Dillon* Alice Dyer Trust* Arthur S. Ecker* Jeanne and Morey Feldman* David Finkelstein* Teresa and Merle Fischlowitz* Margaret A. Flickinger Judith and Dr. William Friedel Carol J. Gable* Edward B. Gill Madeline and Milton Goldberg* Helene Grant* Dorothy and Waldo Greiner* David and Claire Guggenheim Judith Harris* and Robert Singer, M.D.

Lulu Hsu Marjory Kaplan Patricia A. Keller* Anne* and Takashi Kiyoizumi Carol Lazier and James Merritt Joan Lewan* Jaime z’’l* and Sylvia Liwerant Gladys Madoff* John and Amy Malone Richard Manion James Marshall, Ph.D. Patricia and Peter Matthews Antoinette Chaix McCabe* Sandra Miner Judith A. Moore Ermen and Fred Moradi* Mona and Sam Morebello Helen and Joseph R. Nelson* Joani Nelson Mariellen Oliver* Elizabeth and Dene Oliver Val and Ron Ontell Steven Penhall Margaret F. Peninger* Pauline Peternella* Robert Plimpton Elizabeth Poltere Sheila Potiker* Jim Price and Joan Sieber Carol Randolph, PH.D. and Robert Caplan Sarah Marsh-Rebelo and John Rebelo Lois Richmond (of blessed memory)* Debra Thomas Richter and Mark Richter Dr. Arno Safier*

Joan and Jack Salb* Richard A. Samuelson* Craig Schloss Todd Schultz Melynnique and Edward* Seabrook Pat Shank Kathleen and Lewis* Shuster Drs. Bella and Alexander* Silverman Stephen M. Silverman Richard Sipan* Nora Jean Smith Linda and Bob Snider Valerie Stallings Richard Stern* Marjorie A. Stettbacher Susan B. Stillings* Joyce and Ted Strauss* Gene Summ Sheryl Sutton Victor van Lint Harriet and Maneck* Wadia Pauline and Ralph Wagner* Betty and Phillip Ward PIF Fund* K. Nikki Waters Mike & Janet Westling James R. Williams and Nancy S. Williams* Martha Jean Winslow* Marga Winston* Edward Witt Carolyn and Eric Witt David A. Wood Zarbock 1990 Trust* LeAnna S. Zevely Dr. and Mrs. Philip Ziring

If you are interested in more information about joining The Legacy Society, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910 or sbroedlow@sandiegosymphony.org.

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SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE Martha A. Gilmer President and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Larsen Director, Executive Office and Board Relations Maritza Aragón Executive Assistant to the President and CEO ARTISTIC Lea Slusher Vice President, Artistic Planning and Rentals Alison Bolton Managing Director, Artistic Planning Theodora Bellinger Director of Artistic Operations Liam McBane Artistic Coordinator and Assistant to the Music Director Maggie de Lorimier Artistic Department Consultant Jeffrey Jordan Director of Rentals

Ashley Smith, Brie Witko Graphic & Production Designers

Diane Littlejohn Venue Operations Manager

Maria Kusior Digital Media Specialist

Devin Burns Event Operations Manager

Savanna Hunter-Reeves Marketing Specialist

Roberto Castro Director of Guest Experience

Noëlle Borrelli-Boudreau Marketing Coordinator

Drew Gomes Director, Event Operations and Security

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Seasonal Artistic Assistants: Kristen Garabedian, Michael Hull, Melyssa Mason, Abigail Meehan, Jennifer Paz, Sade Rains, Evelyn Zuniga

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Diego Plata Orchestra Operations Manager Courtney Cohen Principal Librarian Rachel Fields Librarian Gerard McBurney Creative Consultant FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Ashley Madigan Controller Jeanette Bunch Assistant Controller Whitney Hall Revenue Accountant Veridiana Reeder Staff Accountant Aaron Estevez Accounts Payable Specialist Kimberly Vargas Director of Human Resources Susan Cochran Payroll and Benefits Manager Amanda Gminski Human Resources Manager MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Craig Hall Vice President of Marketing and Communications Cathy Strauss Director of Communications, Content & Digital Strategy

Sheri Broedlow Vice President of Institutional Advancement Jennifer Nicolai Director of Individual Giving & Campaign Ida Sandico-Whitaker Director, Donor Programs and Special Events Bob Morris Major Gifts Officer Theresa Jones Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Relations Maya Steinberg Institutional Advancement Gift Officer Sydney Wilkins Associate Director of Advancement Operations Kirby Lynn Tankersley Associate Director of Special Events Eden Llodrá Donor Services and Stewardship Manager Citli Mejia Advancement Operations & Special Events Manager LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Laura Reynolds Vice President of Impact and Innovation Stephen Salts Director of Learning and Youth Programs Lauren Rausch Social Impact & Leadership Programs Manager VENUE OPERATIONS

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From Neapolitan Pizza by the Bay to Vegan Fine Dining Uptown by SARAH DAOUST ENJOY NEAPOLITAN-INSPIRED Italian fare by the bay thanks to Bianchi Pizza & Pasta—the latest culinary concept by Evans Hotels, now open at Bahia Resort Hotel.

Open for dinner daily, the casually elegant restaurant offers cozy indoor dining, a 45-seat piazza-style patio, private dining for groups, and a marble bar. The menu—crafted by chef Ignazio Tagliavia (who was born and raised in Palermo, Italy)— offers artisanal pizzas wood-fired in a Marra Forni oven; pasta dishes such as spaghetti with clams and

pesto penne; tableside tiramisu and panna cotta for dessert; and Italian cocktails, including spritzes and limoncello. Try the woodoven-baked zucchini starter with spiced ricotta, spinach, white-winelemon sauce and herbed crumbs; and the signature Bianchi pizza with smoked mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, Italian speck, mushrooms and parsley. 998 West Mission Bay Drive, Mission Bay, 858.539.7646, bahiahotel.com/bianchi Chef Eric Bost and restaurateur John Resnick (Jeune et Jolie,

Campfire, Wildland) continue to elevate the Carlsbad dining scene with their latest culinary destination: Lilo, recently awarded San Diego County’s only new Michelin star for 2025. Nestled behind Wildland, it’s a fine-dining urban retreat (sans pretention) with a nature-inspired indoor/outdoor space dreamt up by renowned design firm Bells & Whistles. (Be sure to look up at the tranquil, wave-like wood-paneled ceiling.) Begin and end your immersive dinner experience on the enchanting garden patio, with a

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red onion sauce. Chef Brad Wise (Trust Restaurant Group) dreamt up Raviolo di Carne stuffed with short ribs, along with a veal nduja demi sauce, burrata and crusco pepper.

Claudia Sandoval (season six winner of MasterChef) contributed Tacos Calabrese—a pork belly taco with adobo, pineapple, cilantro, Calabrian red onion and chili peppers, tomatoes and lemon zest. Enea Sintoni (Ambrogrio15) made profiteroles for dessert. 1845 India St., Little Italy, 619.431.5990, civico1845.com Brunch is now served at Dive, Coronado’s only rooftop bar— perched atop new luxury boutique hotel The Bower Coronado. The “Dive Into Brunch” experience comprises breakfast and lunch classics with creative twists. Indulge in such dishes as the Lemon Lox Tartine with smoked salmon; the Dive Melt Slider with American wagyu and habanero jack cheese; Cinnamon Mascarpone French Toast; and the Matcha Berry Bowl. Pair with a Bloody Maria and take in unparalleled views from Point Loma to Mexico. Return later in the day to enjoy cocktails and the “Sunset Snacks & Supper Starts” menu, featuring small plates like Baja fish

tacos, jumbo-lump-crab toast, and the Warm Chocolate Blanket—with chocolate cake, dark chocolate cream, caramel and sea salt—for a sweet finish. 1417 Orange Ave., Coronado, bowercoronado.com Taking over the former California Pizza Kitchen space in Solana Beach, Lana—brought to us by owners Travis LeGrand and Mark Wheadon and acclaimed consulting executive chef David McIntyre—is a casualcool, coastal California-inspired restaurant and bar spanning 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining. Feast on California cuisine with locally sourced ingredients; and wood-fire-roasted dishes like the organic half chicken and castiron-skillet meatballs; plus entrees like California white seabass and the Snake River Farms wagyu beef burger; craft cocktails such as the gin-based Pony Boy; and California wines from small, sustainable producers. (Wheadon is a seasoned sommelier.) Return for brunch and try the Sticky Pork Belly Egg-Fried Rice. 437 S. Hwy. 101, Solana Beach, 858.286.1211, lanasb.com The same team behind South Park’s popular vegan outposts Kindred and Mothership brings us

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firepit and lounge seating. Inside, just 22 seats surround a wide-open kitchen, where Bost and his team execute an elegant, 12-course tasting menu—spanning caviar atop orgeat ice cream, wagyu ribeye and dry-aged squab—all accompanied by optional wine and cocktail pairings. 2571 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad, 442.303.8245, restaurantlilo.com A culinary staple of Little Italy serving up authentic Calabrian cuisine for the last decade, Civico 1845—helmed by brothers: owner and general manager Dario Gallo and executive chef Pietro Gallo—is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a “10 Years of ‘Calabrifornia’ Menu.”

The special menu was created in collaboration with acclaimed local chefs—each of whom have added their own exclusive dish. Chef Travis Swikard (Callie) created tempura zucchini blossoms stuffed with caciocavallo cheese and marinated in Calabrian chili peppers and local honey with fennel pollen. Accursio Lota (Cori) made Pasta Dello Stretto with homemade calamarata, yellowfin tuna, olives, raisins, pine nuts, yellow cherry tomatoes and Calabrian

Caviar atop orgeat ice cream at Lilo; zucchini blossoms at Civico 1845.

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temporary attraction for the exposition. This initial iteration, constructed primarily of wood and plaster, was intended to be a temporary structure—like many other buildings in what is now Balboa Park.

The exposition opened in 1935, and The Old Globe presented abridged versions of Shakespearean plays, drawing enthusiastic crowds. The success of these performances, coupled with the passionate advocacy of individuals like Cameron, led to a pivotal decision: The temporary Globe would become a permanent fixture.

A crucial figure in The Old Globe’s early development was Thomas Wood Stevens, a renowned theater director and educator who served as the Globe’s first artistic director.

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of Shakespearean works— a tradition that continues to this day. The 1937 season marked a significant milestone with the establishment of the San Diego National Shakespeare Festival, a cornerstone of the Globe’s programming.

The decades that followed saw The Old Globe solidify its position as a leading regional theater.

World War II brought challenges, but the theater persevered, offering entertainment and a sense of community during a turbulent time. In the post-war era, the Globe continued to expand its repertoire—incorporating modern dramas alongside its Shakespearean staples.

The leadership of Craig Noel—artistic director, executive director, and then founding director for seven decades, from 1937 until his passing in 2010— is inextricably linked to The Old Globe’s success.

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commitment to fostering local talent were instrumental in shaping the theater into the nationally recognized institution it is today. His legacy continues to inspire the Globe’s artistic endeavors as well as the San Diego theater community at large.

In March 1978, the landmark Old Globe Theatre was destroyed by arson, prompting quick construction of the Festival Stage to produce that summer’s Shakespeare Festival. In 1982, a new 580-seat Old Globe Theatre opened.

After another arson fire destroyed the Festival Stage in 1984, the new 620-seat Lowell Davies Festival Theatre was built in 1985. Remarkable fundraising efforts and community support continued through the years.

The Old Globe Theatre stage was later named the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage. The Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, which incorporates the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, opened in 2009.

Over the years, The Old Globe has achieved many milestones and prestigious accolades. In 1984, it received the Tony Award for “Outstanding Regional Theatre,” a testament to its sustained artistic excellence and contribution to the American theater landscape. The Globe has been a launching pad for

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many actors, directors and designers who have gone on to achieve national and international recognition.

“I knew about The Old Globe’s legacy even when I was still living in New York,” says Edelstein. “I knew it operated at a high level with an amazing history of brilliant work and real commitment to the city of San Diego and this region. I wondered whether there was a way to deepen all of it, deliver even more meaning to members of the community. To develop new work in a systematic way, and continue the historic legacy of generating new material for American theater. I wanted to continue to lure the greatest American and international artists to San Diego to make work, and build on a legacy of achievement already in place, to help carry the theater into the 21st Century in a vivid and exciting way.”

In all, 27 Old Globe productions have gone on to perform on Broadway, including: 1987’s Into the Woods, 1993’s Damn Yankees, 2000’s The Full Monty, 2004’s Dirty

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“All new shows come with the hope of going to Broadway,” says Robert Drake, Senior Producer at The Old Globe since 1999.

(He was also a part-time assistant stage manager in the ‘80s.) “Some are very developed in that aspect; with others, it’s more speculative. But when it works, it’s a blast. Once a show is done here, off it goes to its future—we wish it well and we get invited to Opening Night.

It’s fun to go to Opening Night in New York.”

Edelstein names the creation of the Arts Engagement Department as one of the biggest achievements during his tenure. Now a nationally leading program, The Old Globe’s Arts Engagement Department strengthens the company’s connection with its neighbors—sharing with individuals and families a chance to experience theater in many different ways. Edelstein calls it “a reorientation of the theater’s face toward the many communities of San Diego.”

Today, under the leadership of Edelstein and Managing Director Timothy J. Shields, The Old Globe remains

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dedicated to producing high-quality productions of classic and contemporary plays, nurturing new talent through its educational programs, and serving as a cultural hub.

“The philanthropic community of San Diego has shown it really cherishes this institution,” Edelstein says. “It’s one of the reasons The Old Globe has thrived for nine decades. Time and time again San Diego’s citizens have made investments philanthropically to build the company. No theater could possibly thrive without a community rallying around it, and any sparkling shining things we’re doing are simply reflecting the light that the philanthropists and supporters and audience members of San Diego have shone in our direction.”

Productions comprising The Old Globe’s 90th season include: Noises Off, through Aug. 10; The Comedy of Errors, July 27-Aug. 24; Deceived, Aug. 9-Sept. 7; Huzzah!, Sept. 13-Oct. 19; and SMALL, Sept. 27-Oct. 19.

A 90th anniversary celebration featuring Christopher Jackson of Hamilton fame will take place on Sept. 20 on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage.

For more info on The Old Globe’s 90th season and for show tickets, visit theoldglobe.org

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SIGN IN Link to your performing-arts companies and venues.

THE ESSENTIALS Acts, scenes, synopses, repertory and notes.

THE PLAYERS Bios and background for cast, crew and creators.

CONTRIBUTORS Donors and sponsors who make it all possible—you!

other arts-centric features.

Audiences receive a link and a code word that instantly activate the app; QR codes are posted, too.

Screens go dark when curtains go up and return when house lights come back on.

Updates—such as repertory changes, understudy substitutions and significant new donations —can be made right up to showtime, no inserts necessary.

Other plusses include video and audio streams, translations and expanded biographies.

For those who consider printed programs to be keepsakes, a limited number, as well as commemorative issues for special events, continue to be produced. Collectibles!

Meanwhile, there is less deforestation, consumption of petroleum inks and programs headed for landfills.

For the ecologically minded, the platform gets a standing ovation.

The digital Performances is but one more reason for audience excitement. Activate your link and enjoy the shows. —CALEB WACHS

COURTESY OF THE OLD GLOBE

NO RUSTLING PAGES, no killing trees . . . the digital Performances program platform has proved to be one of the more enduring recent theater innovations.

The touchless platform provides the programs for 20 Southern California performing-arts organizations, from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Ahmanson Theatre to San Diego Opera, where the app made its debut.

Among a variety of features, it provides cast and player bios, donor and season updates, and numerous

WHAT’S ON What’s coming at a glance and ticket information.

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