November’s culturally-cool pleasures abound as the season changes and the holidays roll in. At Copley Symphony Hall Nov. 12-13: San Diego Symphony Winter Pops presents conductor Marvin Hamlisch and special guests in a program titled “One Singular Sensation,” featuring music from Hamlisch’s award-winning Broadway hit “A Chorus Line,” plus music from his film scores. $20-$85. Nov. 19-20, 8 p.m., Nov. 21, 2 p.m.: Jacobs Masterworks concert presents “Pines of Rome” with music by Rossini, Michael Torke (world premiere of “Cactus,” concerto for harp, violin and orchestra), Smetana and Respighi, conducted by Jahja Ling. $20-$96. www.sandiegosymphony.org or (619) 235-0804. At Horton Grand Through Nov. 21: Lamb’s Players Theatre continues its hit production of Jon Lorenz and Colleen Kollar Smith’s “MiXtape” in extension. Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. $28-$58 www.lambsplayers.org or (619) 437-6000. At the Old Globe Nov. 20-Dec. 26: The Old Globe presents its annual holiday show, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” With book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, the piece was originally conceived and directed by Jack O’Brien. Calendar of performances at http://theoldglobe.org/_pdf/grinch-Cal2010.pdf. Tickets range from $35 to $57 (child) and $54 to $77 depending on date. Tree lighting takes place at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. www.theoldglobe.org or (619) 23-GLOBE. At SD Repertory Theatre Nov. 13-Dec. 12: On the Lyceum Stage, San Diego Repertory Theatre presents the revised 1979 musical “Storyville,” set in 1917 New Orleans. Directed and revised by Broadway star Ken Page, the company of 21 singers and dancers is supported by a live, seven-piece band. For tickets ($30-$53) go to www.sdrep.org or phone (619) 544-1000.
