The Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza<\/b> Aug. 21-29: California Youth Conservatory Theatre presents “The Wiz,” a funky, urban musical take on L. Frank Baum\u2019s “The Wizard of Oz,” including favorite Oz characters, a professional band, adult professionals including “Big Willie-G,” and teen talent. Lyceum Stage, San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. www.sdrep.org, (619) 544-1000 en el balboa<\/b> Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.: Five-time Grammy Award-winner singer\/songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter performs one night only. Her latest album is autobiographical “The Age of Miracles” (2010), $30-$55. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.sandiegotheatres.org, ticketmaster.com or (619) 570-1100 Starlight Bowl<\/b> Aug. 19-Sept. 5, 8 p.m., Thursdays-Sundays: Starlight Musical Theatre presents Jerry Herman\u2019s beloved musical “Hello, Dolly!, bursting with melodies such as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment” and the title song. Starlight is suitable for the entire family with special rates (kids free on Sundays and Thursdays). Starlight Bowl, Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, www.starlighttheatre.org or (619) 232-7827 Embarcadero Marina Park South<\/b> San Diego Summer Pops presents programs every weekend through Labor Day, with August programs featuring \u2014 among others \u2014 Burt Bacharach (Aug. 8), Leann Rimes (Aug. 13-14), Family Movie Night (Aug. 20-21) and Michael Feinstein in “Sinatra Project” (Aug. 27-28), 7:30 p.m. Embarcadero Marina Park, www.sandiegosymphony.com or (619) 235-0804 en el viejo globo<\/b> Through Aug. 22 in the Old Globe Theatre: A Broadway-bound musical, “Robin and the 7 Hoods,” turns the Robin Hood story on its head with action set in Chicago\u2019s swinging \u201960s club scene and songs such as “My Kind of Town,” “Call Me Irresponsible” and “All the Way.” Information: www.theoldglobe.com or (619) 23-GLOBE.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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