Here's a rundown of current and upcoming performing arts events in the city.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Guest director Rodrigo Macias leads the JPO in the closing concert for the Fiestas de Octubre. Raul Juarena plays the bandoneon in this homage to Luis Gullermo Moncayo, with influences of tango and huapango.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 4, 8:30 p.m. 90-170 pesos. Plaza Fundadores (behind the Teatro Degollado) Sunday, November 6, 6 p.m., Free.
Siegfried
Gary Lehman sings the title role and Deborah Voigt’s Brünnhilde is his prize in Wagner’s opera shown live from the New York Met in HD.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m. 80-275 pesos.
Azteca Spirit
35 actors, singers, musicians, acrobats and dancers take part in this multi-media show that melds modern and ancient styles in chronicling the final days of the Aztec Empire.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, November 5, 8:30 p.m. 50-150 pesos.
Marissa
Tapatia singer Marissa launches her third album with a concert to benefit local children’s charities Fundacion Helen Keller, CIRIAC and Albergue Infantil Los Pinos. Paco Padilla and Raúl Rodríguez are her invited guests.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, November 9, 8:30 p.m. 200 pesos.
Aerosmith
Legendary U.S. band. Say no more. Rock on!
Estadio Omnilife, Thursday, November 10. 330-2,376 pesos, through superboletos.com.
Jalisco Philharmonic
Orchestra
Pieces by Beethoven, Villaseñor and Brahms under the baton of Armando Pesqueira, with Carlos Egry on violin.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 11, 8:30 p.m., Sunday November 13, 12:30 p.m. 90-170 pesos.
Noel Schajris
Argentine-born, naturalized Mexican singer formed one half of duo Sin Bandera until their split in 2007.
Teatro Diana, Friday, November 11, 8:30 p.m. 380-580 pesos.
Dora the Explorer
Live musical production of popular kiddies animated TV show.
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Sunday, November 13, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. 180-380 pesos.
Luis Pescetti
Argentine writer and musician in concert.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, November 13, 8:30 p.m. 150-300 pesos.
Lila Downs
Singer with Mexican (Oaxacan) and U.S. roots presents mix of cumbias, boleros and rancheras. Was featured in the movie “Frida” starring Salma Hayek.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, November 17, 9 p.m. 100-600 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Jose Luis Castillo directs works by Elgar, Sibelius and Sanchez Gutierrez. Asaf Kolerstei is the guest chellist.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 18, 8:30 p.m., Sunday November 29, 12:30 p.m. 90-170 pesos.
Satyagraha
Richard Croft once again is Gandhi in Philip Glass’s unforgettable opera, shown live from the New York Met in HD.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 19, 11:55 a.m. 80-275 pesos.
Air Supply
Australian duo famed for the 1970s hit single “Lost in Love” return to Guadalajara, where they have a faithful core of fans.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, November 23, 8:30 p.m. 550-950 pesos.
Black Light Theatre of Prague
Theatrical performance style characterized by the use of black box theatre augmented by black light illusion.
Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445, across from Plaza del Sol), Thursday, November 24, 8 p.m. 180-400 pesos.
Juan Luis Guerra
Hugely successful Dominican Republic singer mixes tropical, merengue, bolero and Afro-pop/Latin fusion to maximum effect. Winner of numerous awards, famed for popular song “Ojalá Que Llueva Café.”
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, November 24, 9 p.m. 300-1,850 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Rodrigo Macias conducts Rasgado’s “Quetzaltepec,” Rachmaninoff’s “Concert for piano and orchestra” and Moncayo’s “Sinfonia.” Alessandro Dolci is the invited pianist.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 25, 8:30 p.m., Sunday November 27, 12:30 p.m. 90-170 pesos.
Peter Gabriel
Legendary British rock star is joined by the 46-member New Blood Orchestra for a concert featuring new symphonic arrangements from his solo catalog.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, November 26, 8:30 p.m. 400-2,400 pesos.
Britney Spears
U.S. pop star brings her “Femme Fatale” tour to the city.
Estadio Tres de Marzo (Patria and Pablo Neruda), Thursday, December 1. 605-2,178 pesos from Ticketmaster.
Rodelinda
Renée Fleming reprises the title role in Stephen Wadsworth’s much-heralded production of Handel’s opera, shown live from the New York Met in HD.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 3, 11:30 a.m. 80-275 pesos.
Dream Theater
U.S. progressive music band on tour to support 11th album titled “A Dramatic Turn of Events.”
Teatro Diana, Friday, December 9, 9 p.m. 380-1,080 pesos.
Faust
With Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, René Pape as the devil, and Marina Poplavskaya as Marguerite, Gounod’s classic retelling of the Faust legend couldn’t be better served. Shown live from the New York Met in HD.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 10, 11:55 a.m. 80-275 pesos.
Morrissey
Often polemic English vocalist, formerly of alternative rock band The Smiths, has forged successful solo career and is regarded as one of the innovators of the indie genre.
Teatro Diana, Monday, December 12. 350-1,250 pesos.
ADDRESSES & HOW TO BUY TICKETS
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.
Auditorio Telmex (Periferico and Parres Arias, Los Belenes, Zapopan) Tickets available at the theater box office Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or from Ticketmaster (see above). For more information call (33) 3636-5200 or visit www.auditoriotelmex.com.
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.
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