thursday, feb. 19
The Addams Family
A new musical comedy that features an original story, based on the TV Series of the infamous Addams family. The story begins with Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, who has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family, a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for their family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend, Lucas, and his parents.
Lyceum Stage Theatre, Westfield Horton Plaza, 79 Broadway Circle in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $24, 619-544-1000, sdrep.org
friday, feb. 20
Don Giovanni
Pompous, lustful and masochistic, Don Giovanni is the ultimate bad boy, but is he more? This intense opera stuns as Giovanni stalks his latest conquest, a beautiful young bride. But he cannot escape his past sins – the daughter of the nobleman who he brutally murdered and a woman he carelessly left at the altar – or the ones who try valiantly to bring him to justice. In a shocking conclusion, we find out that the living are not the only ones who can seek vengeance. This opera contains adult situations.
San Diego Opera at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $45, 619-533-7000, sdopera.com
saturday, feb. 21
You Can’t Take It With You
George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s comic masterpiece set during America’s Great Depression is as fresh, funny and relevant as ever. Packed with memorable characters this classic is a triumph of freedom, love and fireworks.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 4 and 8 p.m., tickets from $32, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
sunday, feb. 22
Talley’s Folly
Talley’s Folly deals with the courtship of the young Sally Talley and her Jewish suitor, Matt Friedman. The scene is the ornate, deserted Victorian boathouse on the Talley place in Lebanon, Missouri; the time 1944. Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, has arrived to plead his love to Sally Talley, the susceptible, but uncertain daughter of the family.
Point Loma Playhouse, 3035 Talbot Street in Point Loma, 7 p.m., general admission $18, 619-225-0044, pointlomaactors.com
monday, feb. 23
What Happens Next
Bonnie, an idealistic but inexperienced acting teacher, finds herself paired with a group of combat veterans as part of a drama therapy program. As she is confronted with the reality of her reluctant new “students,” Bonnie struggles to find a way to build trust and find common ground. Inspired by stories shared by San Diego’s military and Chaldean communities, Naomi Iizuka’s new play explores the complexities of sacrifice and the resilience of those who have served. Part of La Jolla Playhouse’s DNA New Work Series 2015.
Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla, 7:30 p.m., tickets free (reservation required), 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
tuesday, feb. 24
Ruby Duo
Ruby Duo, featuring Ruby and Bob, will perform cool jazz in the bar and lounge area. Their sound is that of classic jazz/blues with a personal touch that makes each song fresh and modern. Songs by Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart and George Gershwin mark their repertoire as well as original compositions.
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 6 p.m., $5 cover, 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
wednesday, feb. 25
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
There is a signature richness and power to the music that Bob Seger has been making for four decades, and his reputation as an artist and songwriter has only grown. His work represents the honest best of what rock ‘n’ roll can be. It’s passionate, unpretentious, uplifting and true to itself and its audience.
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $73, 619-594-0429, as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena
