rrtsts && EntertainmentEntertainment AA A SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL Page S22 www.sdbj.com ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT SUPPLEMENT February 11, 2013 San Diego’s Hidden Economic Engine – The Dollars and Cents of Arts, Culture and Entertainment We have been compared to the deferred maintenance on arts facilities Smithsonian. We give Broadway a run and public art. for its money at Tony Award time. We lure top musical talent from the San Theater and Music Diego Symphony’s Jahja Ling to opera’s San Diego excels in performing arts of grand diva Beverly Sills with her farewell every conceivable type. The city’s live performance. And, we create world-class theater, bookended by The Old Globe exhibitions that reach a global audience and La Jolla Playhouse, inspires a and inspire people in cities from Berlin constant stream of world premieres and to Sidney. San Diego has emerged as original productions that have been one of the most dynamic, culturally-rich financial as well as critical successes. regions in the country, supporting a San Diego has sent nearly 40 shows thriving industry of arts, culture and to Broadway. The Old Globe, built in entertainment that has become a source 1935 for the presentation of abridged of jobs, revenue, and opportunities for versions of Shakespeare’s plays as part economic growth. of the California According to Pacific Interna- a recent economic tional Exposition, impact study* boasts a proud the nonprofit arts lineage of shows and culture sector including Dirty generates $579.4 Rotten Scoundrels, million in annual nominated for 11 economic activity Tony Awards in in the City of San 2005, and the 2000 Diego – supporting production of The 17,817 full-time Full Monty which equivalent jobs garnered 10 Tony and generating Award nominations. $61.1million in Founded in 1947 local and state gov- by Gregory Peck, ernment revenues. Dorothy McGuire Those figures and Mel Ferrer, are enhanced by then revived in A scene from “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna” another $341 1983, the La Jolla (To Cross the Face of the Moon). Performances million in event- at the San Diego Opera March 16 at 2:00 p.m. Playhouse’s innova- related spending and 7:00 p.m. Photos by Felix Sanchez/ tive productions by audiences Houston Grand Opera. have included 70 (excluding the cost world premieres, of admission) who also dine in local 40 commissions and 38 American or restaurants, pay for parking, buy gifts West Coast premieres, that have merited and souvenirs, and even pay a babysitter. more than 300 major honors with lucra- tive and successful productions from Cultural Tourism The Who’s Tommy to Jersey Boys. Then there are the visitors who Showcasing San Diego to an come to our city for unique experiences international market, the San Diego from festivals to theater premieres, Symphony is literally taking its show on adding more to local coffers with the road and marking its 102-year an- spending on hotels, transportation and niversary with a tour to China, the first meals in a lucrative segment of the time the orchestra has toured outside travel industry dubbed Cultural Tour- North America. The China concerts ism. The City of San Diego Commission immediately follow the orchestra’s for Arts and Culture and the San Diego first performance in New York’s famed Convention and Visitors Bureau were at Carnegie Hall. Rivaling the symphony’s the forefront of the development of the success is the San Diego Opera, a widely concept in the United States, hosting respected member of the international the first conference for industry leaders opera community. Their North Ameri- in 1998. The commission reports that can Voices Project, instituted in 1993, the arts attracted two million visitors has become a model for opera com- who contributed $170 million to San panies throughout the United States, Diego’s economy in fiscal year 2011. Its adding contemporary American operas statistics also show that out-of-town to complement the traditional repertoire guests who come for arts events stay an each season. Another San Diego main- average of two days longer and spend stay, Mainly Mozart, in its 25th season, more than the average visitor. This fall, produces the largest Spring music the City Council approved a five-year festival in the region, the Mainly Mozart plan dubbed Penny for the Arts, generat- Festival, as well as a winter season, both ing increased funds from TOT (transient hosting sell-out shows using a myriad occupancy taxes) which will more than of San Diego’s eclectic venues from the double the Commission’s budget by restored downtown Balboa Theatre to 2017 to continue their efforts in funding The Scripps Research Institute to The cultural tourism promotions, arts and Crosby Estates in Rancho Santa Fe. arts education programs, special events, Continued on Page S26 February 11, 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT SUPPLEMENT www.sdbj.com Page S23 La Jolla Playhouse Offers Fertile Ground For Artists And New Work Spring is a very fertile time at La Song, directed by Ashley and written by March 20 – 23 in the cabaret-style per- to develop their work, the theater’s Jolla Playhouse. Known for its innova- the creators of the Tony Award-winning formance space in the Potiker Theatre. upcoming season will feature some of tive and adventurous programming, the musical Memphis: Joe DiPietro and The company’s Laughing Matters tour the most anticipated productions in the prestigious theater continues that trend David Bryan, founding member of the features some of the best sketches, songs region. Works will include John Guare’s with a new play development initiative, band Bon Jovi. and improvisations in The Second City’s delightful and insightful adaptation the DNA New Work Series, running On March 9, the Playhouse will host 53-year history. Having launched the of His Girl Friday, which Ashley will through March 3. The series offers its annual star-studded Gala, featuring careers of Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Gilda direct; Rex Pickett’s Sideways, based on audiences the chance to see the birth entertainment by the iconic rock band Radner and Bill Murray – among many his own novel that was adapted into the of a new work while giving playwrights The Flaming Lips, composers of the others – The Second City now presents popular 2011 indie movie; Nina Raine’s and directors the opportunity to develop Playhouse’s acclaimed 2012 world- the next generation of the comedy world’s Olivier Award-winning play, Tribes, a script by providing rehearsal time, premiere musical Yoshimi Battles the best and brightest in an evening of about the ways we communicate; and a space and resources, culminating in a Pink Robots. The Gala raises funds to hilarious sketch comedy. re-imagining of the hit Broadway musi- workshop production or public reading. support the institution’s award-win- Following The Second City, the cal Side Show, written by the creative “As the place to look for what’s ning education initiatives, such as the Playhouse will present Steppin’ Out team behind Dreamgirls and helmed next in American theatre, it’s not only a Performance Outreach Program (POP) with Ben Vereen March 29 - 31. This by The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn major tenet of our mission to cultivate Tour that brings a Playhouse-commis- one-man show highlights Mr. Vereen’s Parts 1 and 2 director Bill Condon. and develop the work of emerging and sioned, world-premiere production unique artistry, combining a tribute These world-class artists choose the established artists, it’s in our DNA,” said to elementary schools throughout to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and a very Playhouse for a reason: they know that Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher San Diego; summer theater programs special homage to Sammy Davis Jr. their work will receive the theater’s one- Ashley. “The Playhouse’s commitment like the Young Performers Workshop; The New York Times dubbed him, “an of-a-kind support on all levels. It’s the to these artists and their work is the and numerous others that reach over old-school song and dance man who reason the Playhouse has been home to lifeblood of our theatre, and it is our 30,000 children each year. The Gala never lets up. He wins you over with his the birth of 24 world-premiere produc- hope that we can create an annual series also helps support the Playhouse’s play sheer energy… and showbiz know-how.” tions that later transferred to Broadway, to shine a spotlight on the development development programs, These are just a winning some 35 Tony Awards. This of the eclectic and diverse theatre that including the DNA New few of the amazing season alone the Playhouse will open its has become a hallmark on our stages.” Work Series, Page To artists taking up resi- acclaimed commissioned musical Hands Upcoming DNA offerings include Stage, and readings and dence at the Playhouse on a Hardbody on Broadway; celebrate a workshop production of Brahman/i: workshops throughout this spring. Because of the 8th year of Jersey Boys on the Great a One-Hijra Stand-Up Comedy, by the season. the relationships built White Way, and witness the launch Aditi Brennan Kapil, plus a series of Later in March, the by Christopher Ashley, of the national tours of Chaplin: The six free readings presented over five Playhouse will bring as well as the theater’s Musical and Peter and the Starcatcher. days. Earlier in the series the Playhouse back the internation- mission to provide Fertile ground, indeed. presented a workshop production of Meg ally-renowned comedy a safe harbor for Miroshnik’s The Tall Girls and a concert troupe The Second City playwrights, directors, Submitted by La Jolla Playhouse reading of a new musical, Chasing the for a return engagement designers and actors

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2 Performances Added! Friday at 5:30 pm Saturday at 2:00 pm LaJollaPlayhouse.org Page S24 www.sdbj.com ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT SUPPLEMENT February 11, 2013 Musical Premiere Continues Old Globe Tradition Former Old Globe Co-Artistic Direc- and Heather Ayers, Rachel Izen, Kevin tor Darko Tresnjak returns to direct A Ligon, Kendal Sparks, Price Waldman and Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder; a Catherine Walker (Ensemble). new musical premiering at The Old Globe. When Monty Navarro, the black sheep of the D’Ysquith family, finds out he is ninth in line to inherit a dukedom, he decides to The To n y Award-winning Old Globe is eliminate the other eight heirs standing in one of the country’s leading professional regional theaters and has stood as San his way – all played by Tony Award winner Diego’s flagship arts institution for more Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife). than 75 years. Under the leadership of Set in England’s elegant Edwardian Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and era, this witty music hall comedy was Managing Director Michael G. Murphy, proclaimed “gorgeous, funny and melodi- The Old Globe produces a year-round ous” by the Hartford Courant. Named one season of 15 productions of classic, of the top 10 “Hottest Tickets of the Year” contemporary and new works on its by The New York Times, A Gentleman’s three Balboa Park stages: the Donald and Guide to Love and Murder explores how Darlene Shiley Stage in the 600-seat Old low we’ll go to make it to the top. Globe Theatre and the 250-seat Sheryl “I know that this beguiling and very and Harvey White Theatre, both part of The Old Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre funny new musical will delight Globe audi- Center, and the 605-seat outdoor Lowell ences,” said Old Globe Artistic Director Lisa O’Hare, Heather Ayers and Chilina Kennedy. Photo by Joan Marcus. Davies Festival Theatre, home of its Barry Edelstein. “The remarkable team of internationally renowned Shakespeare Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak Festival. More than 250,000 people premiere of February House, Manon/San- Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Obie, Helen has crafted a show that is sharp, surprising attend Globe productions annually and and entertaining, and at its helm is the dra, Debbie Does Dallas, The Whore of Hayes and Drama League Awards. His participate in the theater’s education great Darko Tresnjak, an old friend I’m Sheridan Square and La Ronde, for which other Broadway credits include Journey’s and community programs. Numerous delighted to welcome back to the Globe. he received the Best Actor Award at the End, Pygmalion and last season’s world premieres such as The Full Monty, Tresnjak’s partners in crime are the stellar New York International Fringe Festival. Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, and his Off Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, A Catered Affair Ken Barnett and Jefferson Mays, two of Jefferson Mays plays all eight ill-fated Broadway credits include the American and the annual holiday musical, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, have been the most exciting stage actors in America, members of the D’Ysquith clan. Mays’ premiere of Blood and Gifts, Measure for Broadway debut in the one-man show Measure, Quills and Orestes.The cast of A developed at The Old Globe and have whose deft and hilarious performances are gone on to enjoy highly successful runs real tours de force.” I Am My Own Wife earned him the 2004 Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a also features Chilina Kennedy (Phoebe on Broadway and at regional theaters Ken Barnett stars as the charming across the country. and vengeful Monty Navarro. He has Play as well as Lucille Lortel, Drama D’Ysquith), Lisa O’Hare (Sibella Hallward) appeared on Broadway in Wonderful Town directed by Kathleen Marshall and The Green Bird directed by Julie Taymor, and Submitted by The Old Globe his Off Broadway credits include the world

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(619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623) www. eOldGlobe.org February 11, 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT SUPPLEMENT www.sdbj.com Page S25 San Diego Symphony: From New York Internationally-Renowned San Diego City to Shanghai, Beijing and Beyond Opera Off ers World-Class Productions The San educational and Local Community Commitment Diego Symphony center where is about to make the San Diego San Diego place for leading history. The dates Symphony Opera is one of life science and are set. The plans will per- the top ten opera technology are in motion. form at the companies in executives. On On October National the United States February 22, 29, 2013, the San Centre for the and a respected we will host the Diego Symphony Performing member of the 17th annual Life will make its Arts. international Sciences LIVE debut at Carnegie In De- opera commu- – at the Opera Hall, one of the cember 2010, nity. San Diego and on April most prestigious the San Diego Opera produces 26 we will host concert halls in Symphony – San Diego Symphony performances the 14th annual the world. Under California’s of the highest Clifton Forbis will reprise the role of Samson when High-Tech Night the leadership of music director Jahja oldest orchestra – celebrated its centen- artistic quality “Samson and Delilah” opens on February 16, 2013 with @ the Opera. Ling, the San Diego Symphony and world nial. Upon reaching that milestone, we be- featuring Nadia Krasteva as Delilah. Photo by Ken Howard, 2007. At these two renowned pianist, Lang Lang, will join the gan to plan our next move. To set further the world’s fi nest prestigious ranks of all the great musicians who have goals. To reach new heights. To make the opera singers, directors and conductors. events, hundreds of leading executives, graced this landmark New York City stage. city of San Diego proud of its Symphony The 2013 season still offers the grand investors, research scientists and innova- It’ll be a date for the history books. both at home and abroad. opera Samson and Delilah, (opening tors will gather together for an evening of A night to remember. So if you’ve ever wondered, “How do February 16) the world’s fi rst Mariachi exceptional networking and world-class I get to Carnegie Hall?” The answer is as opera Cruzar la Cara de la Luna (To Cross opera – all in support of our company. Next Stop: simple as: Contact the San Diego the Face of the Moon), the extraordinary People’s Republic of China Symphony. Murder in the Cathedral and the colorful Immediately following Carnegie Hall, Join us as we make history. designs of Zandra Rhodes take on Verdi’s the San Diego Symphony will depart for masterpiece Aida. China. Yes, the San Diego Symphony is In 2013, San Diego Opera is dedicat- now ready to take a giant leap forward ing more than $1.5 million to serve For more information on the season, onto the international stage as it em- the greater community through our visit www.sdopera.com. To get involved barks on the China Friendship Tour. First award-winning education and outreach with the life science and high-tech stop: Shanghai, China’s largest city and programs. An estimated 55,000 students industry events, contact Bonnie a global mecca for commerce, culture, will receive a free arts education including Broberg, Associate Director, Corporate fashion, fi nance, media, technology and www.sandiegosymphony.com 60 percent from economically-disadvan- Sponsorships: Bonnie.Broberg@ transportation. Next, it’s onto Yantai, San taged backgrounds with no access to arts sdopera.com or 619-533-7044. Diego’s city sister. And then to Beijing, the education in their schools. Submitted by the San Diego Symphony Submitted by San Diego Opera nation’s capital and political, cultural and San Diego Opera also is a gathering

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