By Charlene Baldridge | Downtown News
You know what they say about March: it comes in like a lion. The Lively Arts column this month will cause theater and music lovers to roar.
Civic Theatre
San Diego Opera (SDO) continues its season March 10 – 18 at the Civic Theatre with a Wild West version of Gaetano Donizetti’s comedy classic “Don Pasquale.” As a special attraction, SDO presents renowned diva Renée Fleming appearing in recital at 7 p.m. March 24. Civic Theatre, 202 C St. For more information: sdopera.com or (619) 570-1100.
Raisin’ the roof at Copley Symphony Hall
At 7:30 p.m. on March 15 and 8 p.m. on March 17, classics lovers may hear Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Turkish” concerto played by dazzling 28-year-old, yummy-looking violinist Augustin Hadelich. Mozart is paired with Anton Bruckner’s popular Fourth Symphony (“Romantic”). Jahja Ling conducts the 80-plus member San Diego Symphony at Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. Tickets are $20-$96. For more information: sandiegosymphony.org or (619) 235-0804.
10th Avenue Theatre
Through March 18 at the 10th Avenue Theatre, Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company presents Amlin Gray’s “How I Got That Story,” which reunites dynamite actors Brian Bielawski and Greg Watanabe in a “nightmare comedy” concerning the human impact of war and how it is reported. Seema Sueko directs at 10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave. Tickets range from $22 to $30. For more information: moolelo.net or (619) 342-7395.
Old Globe Theatre
The Old Globe Theatre opens two productions this month: In the Old Globe, Marc Acito and Jeffrey Stock’s world premiere musical titled “A Room with a View,” based on the E.M. Forster novel; and in the White Theatre, Eugene O’Neill’s classic play, “Anna Christie.” Both are located at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. Under 30 years old? Take advantage of the $20 Under 30 ticket program. For more information: oldglobe.org or (619) 234-5023.
