A NEW YEAR OF FUN!

3Mitch’sPicks

Jimmie Herrod

Mon, January 15, 7pm • $60/45/30

“A voice like a beacon of hope.” (Seattle Times). A frequent collaborator with Pink Martini, you’ve seen Jimmie Herrod on television through America’s Got Talent and PBS, as well as in theaters around the world. Come hear him in a musical setting unlike before, supported by a trio playing a spectrum of songs from early inspirations like The Carpenters and jazz standards, originals and more.

The Maestro and The European Pop Orchestra

Fri & Sat, January 12 & 13, 8pm

Sun, January 14, 3pm

$105/85/65

Welcome to your next McCallum favorite! The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra is a contemporary pop orchestra led by orchestra leader and violin soloist Guido Dieteren. Together with singer and wife Wendy Kokkelkoren, Guido and his orchestra prove that pop and classical blend harmoniously. The pop meets classic music style guarantees a musical total experience full of romance, emotion, passion and energy.

The European Pop Orchestra is a professional and energetic pop orchestra, consisting of a pop band and a classical orchestra in one. This unique combination allows the vibrant orchestra to play almost any musical genre and bridge the gap between pop and classical. With nine Platinum and two Gold records, and over 3 million tickets sold, The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra is the perfect way to start the New Year!

ALL NEW SHOW!

Neil Berg’s Fifty Years of Rock and Roll Part 3

Wed, January 17, 7pm

Thu, January 18, 3pm & 7pm

$80/60/40

Back by popular demand with an all new show. From the birth of rock ‘n roll in the 1940’s to the glory years of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, all the way through 80’s MTV, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre. With a cast of Broadway headliners and rock ‘n roll icons, this star-studded show pays tribute to five decades of legends, from Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to The Who, Aerosmith, Springsteen, Journey, and more.

Fri, January 19, 8pm

Sat, January 20, 2pm & 8pm

Sun, January 21, 2pm & 7:30pm

$145/115/65

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde).

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (Summer of ’69, Heaven), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).

Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of all time. Pretty Woman the film was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990. Now, 30 years later, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is “Big romance and big fun!” (Broadway.com). “Irresistible! A romantic fantasy. A contemporary fairy tale,” says The Hollywood Reporter. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL delivers on all the iconic moments you remember. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?

Presented through the generosity of:

Barbara Arnstein – January 19

Sarah & Jerry Mathews – January 20, 8pm

Peter Hillary Climb Your Own Everest

Mon, January 22, 7pm • $55/45/25

McCallum Theatre kicks off its own new Adventure Series with one of the world’s most celebrated explorers. Peter Hillary’s life is a testament to setting goals and achieving them. His skill, driving ambition, and good judgment have enabled him to summit mountains and survive ferocious storms and avalanches. He is a communicator, a storyteller, and a skilled assessor of what works and what doesn’t in critical situations. With a history of world-class achievements in climbing, he is an inspiring adventurer from one of the great families of mountaineering. Like his father, the late Sir Edmund Hillary, who made the first ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953, Peter has summited Everest and reached the South Pole on skis, forging a new route across Antarctica. In this enthralling presentation, Peter Hillary reveals what it takes to summit the world’s highest mountain, to travel to the ends of the earth, and why K2 earned its nickname, “the savage mountain.”

An Intimate Evening With Kristin Chenoweth

Fri, January 26, 8pm

Sat, January 27, 8pm

$140/100/65

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth takes the lead in a spectacular career that effortlessly spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In her live show, the acclaimed star brings iconic songs from her best-known shows like Wicked, Glee and On the Twentieth Century – as well as popular standards and classics from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond! Ms. Chenoweth promises a very fun evening with new songs and some exciting surprises.

The Peking Acrobats

Sun, January 28, 3pm

$65/45/25 • $60/40/20 Rancho Mirage Residents (with ID)

Since their debut in 1986, the Peking Acrobats have redefined the perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They are masters of agility and grace with their amazing contortion, flexibility and control.

The Four Freshmen

Ann Hampton Calloway

Don Clarke Big Band Allstars

Mon, January 29, 7pm • $75/55/35

Founded in 1948, the Four Freshmen continue to tour worldwide with their unique blend of harmonic jazz arrangements and big band vocal group sounds. The ensemble has “endured for the simple reason that they are top in their class” (CBS).

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of the leading champions of the Great American Songbook, having made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host, producer, and philanthropist. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as “Performer of the Year,” Ann is a born entertainer.

Presented through the generosity of Janet Grove & Carol Greer Gigli

Classic Albums Live

The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers

Tue, January 30, 7pm • $60/40/30

With Classic Albums Live, it’s all about the music – note for note, cut for cut. A group of Canada’s most acclaimed musicians will come together to re-create one of rock’s most celebrated albums, The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers. The album will be played in its entirety, without costumes, impersonations or gimmickry. Just great music.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Wed, January 31, 7pm • $90/65/40

This playful take on classical ballet has garnered rave reviews in such esteemed publications as The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Village Voice. The troupe entrances audiences with its technical mastery, impeccable comic approach, and the astounding fact that men can, indeed, dance en pointe without falling flat on their faces.

The Doo Wop Project

Thu, February 1, 7pm • $65/55/35

The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows, audiences are taken on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of modern musicians like Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5. The stars of Broadway’s hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale bring unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate – and in some cases entirely reimagine – some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history.

Hollywood’s “Music Man”

A Salute to the Music of John Williams

The McCallum Theatre Orchestra

Conducted by Richard Kaufman

Fri & Sat, February 2 & 3, 8pm • $115/95/65

John Williams has become a household name, recognized around the world as today’s greatest living composer of music for motion pictures. John’s music speaks to the heart and soul of the listener, no matter who they are, or where they are. Whether in a movie theater, concert hall, sports stadium, or listening on a home stereo, his music has become a treasured part of life in America.

To hear this music played live by a great symphony orchestra is, without a doubt, the purest way to experience the music of John Williams. The McCallum Theatre Orchestra is made up of many of Hollywood’s finest musicians, several of whom have played on the film scores of John Williams. These world-class artists will bring a unique and exciting musical experience to the audience, playing many of John’s most recognized and best-loved scores from some of the greatest films ever made. Music from Star Wars, E.T., Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Hook, and Jurassic Park will be just a few of the film scores that will make this concert memorable.

The Orchestra will be led by Grammy Award-winning conductor Richard Kaufman, who has a long personal and professional relationship with John Williams.

Buy tickets to single performances in advance of the general public! Join the Friends or President’s Circle today! Contact our Development Department at 760-346-6505 or go to mccallumtheatre.org and click on “Donate Now.”

Selected Shorts

3Mitch’sPicks

Sun, February 4, 3pm • $55/45/25

One of public radio’s most popular programs, Selected Shorts is a live theatrical experience with a simple premise: take great stories by well-known and emerging writers and have them brought to life by terrific actors of stage and screen. Whether featuring stories around a lively theme, the favorite works of a guest author, or a special collaboration, each Selected Shorts event is a unique night of literature in performance. Selected Shorts began in 1985 and has enjoyed sold-out performances throughout its history. Produced by Symphony Space in New York City, Selected Shorts reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners on over 130 stations and streaming services each week.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Sing & Swing Featuring Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III

Mon, February 5, 7pm • $75/55/35

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center, under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture and arts education globally. The Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by Jazz at Lincoln Center. After the success of the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS: Songs We Love tour, this new and highly anticipated touring project from Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS celebrates the Great American Songbook in all of its playful – and sophisticated – glory, brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars. Each armed with prodigious trumpet talent and vocal charm, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III will relive and re-imagine some of the classic partners in jazz and popular song, including Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, and Dean Martin and Peggy Lee. Featuring songs by Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many more, and joined by a who’s who of New York all-stars, this is an unforgettable evening of singin’ and swingin’ with Bria and Benny.