‘Making Merry’ at the Balboa Theatre

San Diego Opera’s Making Merry unleashes the powerhouse San Diego Opera Chorus at the historic Balboa Theatre.

Voices That Dazzle

Picture “White Christmas” reimagined with spine-tingling harmonies, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” with opera-level attitude, and a “Carol of the Bells” that’ll make your heart skip a beat.

Plus, Jason Robert Brown’s “Chanukah Suite” adds some serious seasonal sizzle to the mix.

This dream team of musical masters is led by the incredible Bruce Stasyna. Soprano extraordinaire Alisa Jordheim—who absolutely knocked our socks off as Despina and Gilda—is back to sprinkle her vocal stardust over the evening.

Then there’s Raúl Prieto Ramírez, San Diego’s organ pipes wizard, with Grant Clarkson dropping bass lines and David Whitman bringing the rhythm.

See you there!

The show happens on December 7 and is 85 minutes, with no intermission.

Snag your tickets here.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    December 7, 2024 7:30 pm
  • End Date
    December 7, 2024 8:55 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Address
    Balboa Theatre | 868 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA
  • Tickets
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    December 7, 2024 7:30 pm
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    December 7, 2024 8:55 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Address
    Balboa Theatre | 868 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA
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