This Season's Must-See Outdoor Theater Experiences
April 27, 2021
Performances Gone Wild!
As temperatures rise, theater is heading into the wild with outdoor performances across the USA! From drive-in operas in California to immersive theater taking over New York's Greenwich Village, these experiences provide the thrill of LIVE performance in the fresh air.
San Diego Opera's Barber of Seville
San Diego, CA
Performance Dates: April 25th, 27th, 30th and May 1st, 2021
Honk if you love opera! San Diego Opera presents Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' as a drive-in experience this Spring. Pack a picnic basket, shine up your convertible, and get ready for some serious laughs as you listen to opera's fastest singers in the west!
Addict Insider: The Barber of Seville, or Il barbiere di Siviglia if you want to be fancy about it, is one of the most popular operas worldwide. People LOVE it, and it's no wonder why... the show is filled with some of the funniest moments in all of opera, the most incredible singing, and a #meetcute you have to see to believe! Want a little preview? Click HERE to watch our recent Behind the Curtain with David Pershall who is currently playing 'Figaro' in the performance!
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VOYEUR
New York City, NY
Performances Dates: April 30th - May 29th, 2021
Take a walk with us to New York City's Greenwich Village and you will see that theater is alive and thriving with VOYEUR! The sidewalks, doorways and windows of Greenwich Village become the setting as live accompaniment collides with the city's soundscape. This truly immersive performance is a walking tour that transports you into the bohemian world of 1899 Paris, and it's one of the most unique theater experiences out there!
Addict Insider: Created by Mara Lieberman and the Bated Breath Theatre Company, VOYEUR takes performance outside and transforms the city into a theater of its own! Bated Breath Theater Company was founded with the goal of creating site-specific interactive performances that spark passion between the actors and audience members, and VOYEUR does that without a doubt! Get a sneak peek here.
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Mainly Mozart
San Diego, CA
Performance Dates: June 11th-19th, 2021
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if the best orchestras in the world merged to create one SUPER orchestra? Well, you don't have to wonder anymore! For 30 years the Mainly Mozart Festival's All-Star Orchestra has brought together the largest gathering of Concertmasters and Principal Players in the United States. It's like the musical equivalent of the Avengers and the Justice League, all rolled into one!
Addict insider: In 2020, Mainly Mozart became the first arts organization in the United States to produce a live orchestral concert series in front of live audiences since quarantine and they haven't stopped since! This festival has been one of the champions of freelance artists during the pandemic, and RCA is thrilled to show them some love.
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New Breed Brass Band at the Levitt Pavillion
Arlington, TX
Performance Date: May 8, 2021
Tell them you heard it here first - New Breed Brass Band is changing the world of Jazz! These incredible and innovative young musicians, rooted deeply in the traditions of New Orleans brass culture, are infusing funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop to create the new sound of New Orleans.
Addict Insider: Most of the members of New Breed have been playing music since childhood, and have honed their craft with legends of the New Orleans jazz scene. They are steeped in this musical tradition and have taken it upon themselves to transform it for the next generation. You will not believe your ears when you hear what they've created!
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Tuacahn Amphitheatre Musical Theater Season
Ivins, UT
Performance Dates: May 7- December 22, 2021
The Tuacahn Amphitheatre is presenting its largest musical theatre season in the history of the venue! This stunning space is nestled in the heart of Utah's red rock canyons, with views and performances you will never forget. See the stars sparkle on-stage and in the sky above you while enjoying your favorite Broadway show.
Addict Insider: The Tuacahn Center for the Arts has been producing professional musical theater productions and concerts for over 20 years, all the while training the next generation of Broadway stars at the Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts. They are pioneers in the world of outdoor performance with a truly magical venue that embodies the essence of theater in the wild!
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