
At the Old Globe Feb. 20-28, The Old Globe presents Joe Drymala’s world premiere musical “Street Lights,” with book by Jon Hartmere and direction by Kristin Henggi. The piece concerns three high school students who refuse to be marginalized by their society. Expect hip-hop, R&B and pop music along with strong language. It’s part of the Globe’s Southeastern San Diego Residency Project, which last year presented the astonishing new musical “Kingdom.” For info and tickets go to www.theoldglobe.org or phone (619) 23-GLOBE. At the Balboa Feb. 18, for one night only, San Diego Theatres presents the fabled Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo in ballet hijinks, 7:30 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. For tickets and info go to www.ticketmaster.com or phone (619) 570-1100. At Copley Symphony Hall Feb. 12-14, renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson plays music of Frédéric Chopin in San Diego Symphony’s Jacobs’ Masterworks Series. The concert includes the composer’s “Andante Spaniato et Grande Polonaise brilliante” and Piano Concerto No. 2. The orchestra plays Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Copley Symphony Hall, Seventh at B St. For tickets and info go to www.sandiegosymphony.com or phone (619) 235-0804. At the Civic Theatre Feb. 20-28, San Diego Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent “Nabucco,” based on the biblical story of Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians. Sylvie Valayre, last season’s Tosca, returns to sing the role of the vengeful Abigaille. The continuing season takes place at San Diego Civic Theatre, Third and B St. Info and tickets at www.sdopera.com or (619) 533-7000. At the Lyceum Feb. 18-March 7, San Diego Repertory Theatre presents “Culture Clash in America,” starring Richard Montoya, Ricardo Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, who dig further into their exploration of cultural anthropology with comedic sketches featuring unforgettable characters of both genders, all played by the same three guys at the Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. For tickets and info go to www.sdrep.org or phone (619) 544-1000.