Auntie Mame
The musical “Mame” will feature a stellar cast of singers and dancers including star of stage, television and movies, Itati Cantoral in the title role. The presentation has been getting rave reviews in Mexico City. Other performers include Dalilah Ponanco, Maria Filippini, Lorena Valazquez and Victor Noriega.
Teatro Galerias, Friday and Saturday. February 6 and 7, 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 350-800 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The music of Tchaikovsky is featured in four of the next 5 concerts with this being the first focusing on Winter Dreams. Roberto Minczuk of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sao Paulo, Brazil Symphony Orchestra will be the guest director; Geza Hosszu-Legocky will solo on violin.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, February 6, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 8, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Live from the Met
“The Tales of Hoffmann” by Jacques Offenbach sees Vittorio Grigolo and Matthew Polenzani take turns playing the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 7, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Pablo Milanes
Famed singer/songwriter/guitarist was one of the founders of the Cuban nueva trova movement.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 7, 8:30 p.m. 350-1,150 pesos.
Slava’s Snow Show
Stunning show put on by legendary Russian clown Slava Polunin is an indescribable blend of comedy, spectacle and poignantly fantastical images. Great entertainment for both adults and kids.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, February 11, 6 and 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, February 12, 6 and 9:30 p.m. 400-850 pesos.
GetBack Beatlemania
Popular Fab Four tribute band from the United States are back in town for the umpteenth time.
Teatro Diana, Friday, February 13, 9 p.m. 250-450 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
A “Fiesta Mexicana” featuring flautist Elena Duran and guest director Ramón Shade, head of the Camerata de Coahuila, will present music from various Mexican composers.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, February 13, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 15, 12:30 p.m. 150-300 pesos.
Live from the Met
Soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of this intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale, Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta, followed by a psychological thriller, Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle. Interestingly, Netrebko will be appearing live in the same theater, two weeks hence (see item below).
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 14, 11:30 p.m. 100-250 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Renowned Mexican piano master Jorge Federico Osorio will perform recitals from Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Prokofiev, among others.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, February 21, 20:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Anna Netrebko
Russian, considered one of the finest living operatic sopranos, helps the Teatro Diana celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special concert. While ticket prices are high, there may not be another chance for opera lovers in Guadalajara to see such a legendary performer.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 28, 9 p.m. 700-3,000 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Diva Ana Netrebko will celebrate 10 years since the opening of the Teatro Degollado with a special concert featuring director Mario Parisotto, soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Yusif Eyvazov.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, February 28, 20:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Mirabai Ceiba
A new age duo formed of Angelika Baumbach from Mexico and Markus Sieber from Germany. Both sing in various languages, while Baumbach plays the harp and Sieber the guitar. They perform their own compositions, as well as American Indian traditional music.
Teatro Galerias, Saturday, February 28, 7:30 p.m. 250-350 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The second installment of the Tchaikovsky cycle will be presented by director Mario Parisotto. Michael Martin Kofler makes his second appearance in Guadalajara to perform on flaute.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday March 8 at 20:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The third installment of the Tchaikovsky cycle will be presented by director Mario Parisotto. Yevgeny Sudbin will peform on piano.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday March 15 at 20:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Live from the Met
Bel canto superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott. DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king who relentlessly pursues her, their vocal fireworks embellishing the romantic plot in this Met premiere production conducted by Michele Mariotti.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 14, 11.00 p.m. 100-250 pesos
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The fourth installment of the Tchaikovsky cycle will feature soprano Carla Lopez-Speziale, mezzo soprano and Jalisco state choir, led by Sergio Hernández.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, March 20 at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday March 22 at 20:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Santana & guests
Legendary Jalisco-born rock musician Carlos Santana is accompanied by Californian bands Journey and Counting Crows.
Estadio Tres de Marzo, Thursday, March 26.
Entertainment Guide
Teatro Degollado (far end of Plaza de la Liberacion, Guadalajara city center) Tickets available at the theater box office Wed. to Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. or through Ticketmaster at (33) 3818-3800 and www.ticketmaster.com.mx. For more information call (33) 3614-4773.
Teatro Diana (Avenida 16 de Septiembre 710, two blocks from Guadalajara’s Parque Agua Azul) Tickets available at the theater box office Mon. to Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. or from Ticketmaster (see above). For more information call (33) 3614-7072 or visit www.teatrodiana.com.
Estadio OmniLife (Circuito JVC 2800, corner of Avenidas Vallarta and Periferico) Tickets available at the stadium box office Mon. to Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or from Ticketmaster (see above). For more information call (33) 3777-5757.
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3455, across from Plaza del Sol) Tickets available at the theater box office Mon. to Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., from Mr. Ticket (3817-0600 from Guadalajara metro area or 01-800-5000-306 from rest of Mexico) or at all Mr. CD stores in Guadalajara. For more informaton call (33) 3631-0708 or visit www.teatrogalerias.net.