thursday, aug. 20
The Comedy of Errors
Laughter will ring out under the stars as Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of mistaken identity takes the outdoor stage. A young man and his servant arrive in town, unaware that each of them has a separated-at-birth identical twin already there. This can’t end well – or maybe it can, but not before the unexpected double vision leads to furious wives, confused mistresses, scandalized family members and general mayhem. With three shows on Broadway this year, Tony and Emmy Award nominee Scott Ellis makes his Globe debut directing one of Shakespeare’s most delightful confections.
The Old Globe, Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 8 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
friday, aug. 21
LeAnn Rimes
She rose to the top at age 13 – and has been a star ever since. She’s a country, pop and an international sensation. Making her long-awaited return to the Summer Pops performing “Blue,” “How Do I Live” and more, it’s LeAnn Rimes at her very best!
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, aug. 22
Shania Twain
Shania Twain is one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 75 million albums worldwide. She is also the best-selling female artist in the history of country music, which garnered her honorific titles including the “Queen of Country Pop”. With special guest Gavin DeGraw.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $46, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
sunday, aug. 23
The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade
A truly entertaining show jam-packed with hit after hit from some of the best-loved female vocalists of all-time. Sit back and enjoy your favorites from Rosemary Clooney: “Hey There”, “Come On-a My House”; Patti Page: “Tennessee Waltz”, “Old Cape Cod”; Doris Day: “Que Sera Sera”, “Secret Love”; Connie Francis: “Where The Boys Are”, “Who’s Sorry Now”, and Peggy Lee: “Is That All There Is?” and “Fever” just to mention a few. You’ll enjoy hit after hit, excellent vocals and musicianship, sing-a-longs and a light-hearted trip down memory lane.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 2 and 7 p.m., tickets $40, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
monday, aug. 24
Diana Krall
Multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world renowned singer, Diana Krall, will make a stop at Humphreys on her “Wallflower World Tour”. Krall will perform material from her new album Wallflower released on Verve Records in February. Produced by 16-time Grammy Award-winning producer David Foster, Wallflower finds Krall breaking new ground with her interpretations of some of the greatest pop songs of all time.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $110, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
tuesday. aug. 25
John Reno
For more than two decades, John Reno has been writing and performing his own music in venues throughout the country. A native of New Orleans and a graduate of Loyola University, John has produced several CDs as a lifestyle singer whose music runs the gamut from tropical rock to country folk. Several of John’s original songs are in regular rotation on Sirius XM Radio. John’s show, Jim Croce Tribute is a musical journey through the songs of Jim Croce. John and his accompanist, Brett Gambino, blend acoustic guitars and vocals to capture the essence of Jim Croce.
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 6 p.m., 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
wednesday, aug. 26
West Side Story
A fresh and electric production of America’s Favorite Love Story, from the people who brought you Les Misérables and Fiddler On The Roof. This enduring classic is filled with great songs like “Tonight,” “Somewhere,” “When You’re A Jet,” “America” and “Maria.”
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 7:30 p.m., tickets $58, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
