MAY 6
THE CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR STORY
Following its success around the world, this show dedicated to two music legends will hit the Barclay stage. The live production will showcase the lives of Carole King and James Taylor and their immensely influential careers. Listen to hits from each musician, including “Fire and Rain” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” Artists Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews will blend King’s and Taylor’s catalogs of music. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org
MAY 7 THROUGH 9
MOZART, SAY & TCHAIKOVSKY
The Pacific Symphony will be joined by conductor Anna Rakitina and mandolin player Avi Avital. These performances mark the world premiere of Fazil Say’s “Mandolin Concerto,” a perfect match for Avital’s artistry. The night will begin with Mozart’s “Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio,” and will end with Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5.” Each of the three pieces are layered with drama, intensity, and spirit. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
MAY 9
“BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE”
Country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter have influenced the genre for decades, and their work continues to have a lasting impact. This concert experience celebrates their music with artists Charles Evans Jr. and Caitie Grady performing hits such as “I Walk the Line,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” and “Jackson.” Evans Jr. and Grady will capture the musical excellence of the pair while also telling their story. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, ci.brea.ca.us
MAY 9
SWIFT NATION
Enjoy a trip through the many eras of Taylor Swift’s music at this sing-along tribute show. The concert will feature music from across Swift’s 11 studio albums, including her hits “Blank Space,” “Lover,” “The Fate of Ophelia,” and more. Swift Nation is known for its high energy performances with elaborate costumes, a live band, vocalists, and spot-on renditions of Swift’s music. Audience members are encouraged to dance and sing along throughout the performance. Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, 949-274-6247, greatparklive.com
THROUGH MAY 24
“SANCTUARY CITY”
Following the events of 9/11, two teenagers living in Newark, N.J., are faced with navigating their adolescence with the threat of a potential deportation weighing on them. Their bond is tested by the complexities of love and identity. The play was developed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok and offers a look into the lives of undocumented youth and the daily struggles they face. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com
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