An Evening of
Classic Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin is in San Diego
for one night only! Her cast of
characters—Ernestine,Edith
Ann, Calumet City housewife
Judith Beasley, Trudy the bag
lady, Crystal the hang-gliding
quadriplegic, Rick the singles
bar cruiser, sixtie’s child Glenna
and 77-year-old blues revivalist
Sister Boogie Woman will make
their way to the stage in this
90-minute show. Lily also holds a
question & answer session at the
end of the night. Be sure to fill out your question card in the theatre lobby before
the show.
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin premieres January 28 at the Historic Balboa Theatre.
For tickets and more information call 619.570.1100.
Lost in Yonkers
The year is 1942. The setting is a two-bedroom apartment over Kurnitz’s
candy store in Yonkers, New York. Two brothers, Arty and Jay, are left in the
care of feuding relatives while their dad attempts to find work to pay off the
The Piano Lesson debt incurred when caring for their dying mother. Together the brothers
August Wilson won his second must make their way through a tangled web of family relationships with-
Pulitzer Prize for this haunting out losing their sense of self or sense of humor. In classic Neil Simon style,
drama. The Piano Lesson, set in character development is the focus and the dialogue is a delicate balance
1936, brings us the story of a of humor and drama. Some critics have dubbed Lost In Yonkers Simon’s best
brother and sister in a war over work. It won the 1991 Drama Desk Award for Best New Play, the Pulitzer
the fate of a family heirloom: Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play.
a one-of-a-kind hand-carved The Old Globe’s production will star Judy Kaye in the role of Grandma
piano. The carvings depict their Kurnitz, best known for work on Broadway in Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life
family history and their rise from of Florence Foster Jenkins, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award.
slavery. It’s a spiritual, funny, The Old Globe is proudly establishing Lost In Yonkers as their first official
moving and beautiful story of show in the new 250-seat arena-style Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre.
family, ambition and tradition. This new, intimate theatre is part of the Globe’s new Conrad Prebys Theatre
And if you are not familiar, get to Center which features an education center, multipurpose hall and a restau-
know Director Delicia Turner-Son- rant with heated outdoor seating.
nenberg’s work. She is sure to lend a wonderfully artistic eye to this production. Lost in Yonkers plays January 23 – February 28 at the Old Globe Theatre.
The Piano Lesson plays January 21 - February 28 at the Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. For tickets and more information call 619.234.5623.
For tickets and more information call 619.337.1525.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Ted Neeley, now 64-years-old, has played the title role in the rock-opera
Jesus Christ Superstar for more than 36 years. His impact, his vocal prowess
and his stirring portrayal of Jesus’ last seven days is remarkable. Neeley is a
like a fine wine that gets better with age. Some critics are saying that this tour
far surpasses the performance he gave in the 1973 film version of the show.
With its timeless story, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice
and additional strong performances from John Twiford (Judas) and Sarah
Hanlon (Mary Magdalene), Jesus Christ Superstar is a sure bet.
Jesus Christ Superstar plays January 15-17 at the San Diego Civic.
For tickets and more information call 619.564.3000.
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