Resolved: To start the new year off right by putting a little culture in my life. January affords these opportunities: At the Civic Theatre • January begins with the classic musical “West Side Story,” as revisited in 2009 on Broadway. The update, with 10 percent more Spanish, gives rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks more bite. Presented by Broadway/San Diego — a Nederlander Presentation through Sunday, Jan. 8. www.broadwaysd.com • January at the Civic Theatre ends with San Diego Opera’s stunning production of the Chinese fairy tale “Turandot,” with music by Giacomo Puccini and scenic design by renowned artist David Hockney. Plays Jan. 29, Feb. 1, 4 and 6 (matinee). www.sdopera.com or (619) 533-7000. At the Old Globe • The Old Globe presents Arthur Miller’s timeless tragedy, “Death of a Salesman,” staged by Obie Award-winner Pam MacKinnon and starring Jeffrey DeMunn, star of the AMC TV series “The Walking Dead.” Playing Jan. 22-Feb. 27 (opening night Jan. 27) in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, $29-$67. • The Old Globe also presents “Jane Austen’s Emma — A Musical Romantic Comedy,” directed by Jeff Calhoun, Jan. 15-Feb. 27 (opening night Jan. 23), playing in the Old Globe Theatre, $39-$94. Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, www.theoldglobe.org or (619) 23-GLOBE. At Copley Symphony Hall • San Diego Symphony presents acclaimed pianist Lang Lang in a concerto festival comprising Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 (Jan. 14, 8 p.m.), Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor (Jan. 15, 8 p.m.) and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 (Jan. 16, 2 p.m.), Copley Symphony Hall, Seventh and B streets, $20-$96. www.sandiegosymphony.org or (619) 235-0804. At Horton Grand Theatre • Lamb’s Players Theatre’s hit musical revue “MiXtape” plays in extension through Feb. 27. The extremely popular, not-to-be-missed show continues Wednesdays through Sundays at Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., $28-$58. www.lambsplayers.org or (619) 437-6000. At the Balboa Broadway/San Diego — a Nederlander Presentation hosts the hard-hitting Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical “Next to Normal,” starring Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley, playing in the Balboa Theatre Jan. 18-23, 868 Fourth Ave. Tickets start at $20. www.broadwaysd.com or (800) 982-2787.
