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Best Shows from September 11 - November 11

in San Diego

Hadestown at San Diego Civic Theatre

Hadestown

Cleaning up during the 2018/19 awards season, plucky folk opera Hadestown garnered eight Tony Awards (including the coveted Tony for Best Musical), four Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Drama League Award. This came as no surprise given the production received much acclaim during both its Off-Broadway and Broadway runs, praised for its soaring imagination, vibrant retelling of a classic story, and a sumptuous score that evokes smoky New Orleans jazz and bubbling Americana-tinged folk. Don't miss out when the lauded musical hits the road on this hotly anticipated national tour!

Tootsie at Moonlight Amphitheatre

Tootsie

After wowing critics and audiences on Broadway, Tootsie is heading to you! Adapted from the 1980's film, Tootsie features original music by Tony Award winner David Yazbeck (The Band's Visit) and a book by Tony nominee Robert Horn. This brand-new musical comedy follows one failing actor whose terrible behavior sees him take on a larger-than-life new personality to start afresh...

Kimberly Akimbo at San Diego Civic Theatre

Kimberly Akimbo

This shining musical from Jeanine Tersoi and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire is going on a national tour across North America. Launching in the fall of 2024, this tour gives wider audiences a chance to enjoy the heart and hilarity of this poignant new musical. Mark your calendars, do not miss this hit show!

Jersey Boys at Center Theater

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys is the smash-hit jukebox musical that gives us the true, sometimes gritty, and always spectacularly entertaining story of falsetto idol Franki Valli and The Four Seasons. The blue-collar boys in the shiny Lurex suits strode onto the scene in 1965, wowing the public for 20 years with hits such as "Big Girls Don't Cry","Oh What a Night", and "Walk Like a Man," "Beggin" and many more. But before fame and fortune, comes a difficult, and sometimes not entirely legal, journey to stardom.

Black Violin at Concert Hall

Black Violin

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin are heading out on tour! This outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on the violin. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they come to a stage near you.

Dan and Phil at San Diego Civic Theatre

Dan and Phil

Can we say YouTube Legends? Uk duo Dan and Phil amassed over 17.6 million subscribers since opening their channel in 2009, are leaving their computers behind and returning to stages across the country on 'The Terrible Influence' tour. Following on from 2 very successful previous tours, Dan and Phil return to rant, roast, battle each other, and give their fans a sneak peek into their lives with their funny anecdotes.

Corey Holcomb at House of Blues

Corey Holcomb

Chicago's Corey Holcomb performed his first open mic back in 1992, and he hasn't looked back since. He concentrates most of his comic energy on the age-old battle of the sexes, doling out advice to guys to make sure they're not ensnared by the ladies, and ensure their relationships are kept on the right track.

Cigarettes After Sex at Viejas Arena

Cigarettes After Sex

After just announcing their new upcoming album titled 'X's', Cigarettes After Sex are back on tour in 2024! The band gained interest with their soft pop sound, delicate vocals, and easy-listening music videos. The four-piece have amassed millions of views on YouTube and have garnered fans across the world.

Orville Peck at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Orville Peck

Mysterious country artist Orville Peck is taking his fringed mask on the road this year on a brand-new tour titled 'The Stampede Tour'! The tour will make stops across North America and Canada, kicking off this summer and ending in the fall. Peck's second album, Bronco, following his 2019 debut Pony, is a vibrant country-tinged journey that marks Peck out as more than just a one-trick...Pony. Don't miss your chance to catch him live as he comes to a stage near you!

Sabrina Carpenter at Pechanga Arena

Sabrina Carpenter

Singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter is hitting the road once again in 2024 on the Short N Sweet tour! The tour comes during Carpenter's ruling of the Billboard charts (and everybody's playlists). Her tracks 'Espresso' and 'Please, Please, Please' have been two of the biggest pop hits of the year. There's no slowing her down as she quickly races to stardom, so make sure you catch her when she comes to town!

Franco Escamilla at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Franco Escamilla

Mexican star comedian Franco Escamilla heads out on engagements across the States! The portly, bespectacled funnyman is known for his performing troupe La Diablo Squad, and adds a musical influence into his shows, taking his guitar on stage regularly. Also a huge digital trend-setter, he is also known for his comedy radio shows, which has helped build a massive worldwide fanbase in the process. His sarcastic humor and charm make him one of the regions' most well-liked satirists.

Jay Pharoah at Mic Drop Comedy

Jay Pharoah

Actor, comedian and regular Saturday Night Live contributor Jay Pharoah has performed stand-up in clubs in his native Virginia since the tender age of 15, citing his love of impressions, and more specifically Gilbert Gottfried's portrayal of Iago in Disney's 1991 movie Aladdin. Joining SNL in 2010, his impressions of fellow black actors Jay-Z, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Lil Wayne, and Denzel Washington received critical acclaim, following his rise to Youtube fame for his impression of Barack Obama.

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