Performing Arts Series

Hiroshima

Live Jazz and World Music

April 7th, 2011 7:30pm

Since the late 70’s, Hiroshima has been blending Japanese instruments like the koto and taiko drum with saxophone and keyboard stylings of American jazz to produce a seamless fusion of musical styles and cultures. Hiroshima has performed for hundreds of thousands around the world, while their extensive catalog of albums have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Acclaimed jazz bassist Stanley Clarke says “Hiroshima is one of a kind. Since the very beginning, I've always loved the band.” This year, the group celebrates their 30th anniversary with the Grammy-nominated “Legacy” album and tour.

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$40 Gold Circle
$29 General Public
$22 Senior Citizens (55 and older), Fort Ord Alumni Association, Military with ID
$15 CSUMB Faculty, Staff, Alumni
$15 Student with ID, Young Adult (Ages 13-17)
$10 CSUMB Student, Child (12 and under)

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Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles

Live Mariachi Music

May 4th, 2011 7:30pm

Enriching the mariachi forum as America's first all female mariachi ensemble, Reyna de Los Angeles bring sensitivity, beauty, warmth and an attractive perspective to the realm of Mexico's musical heritage. Their performances are mesmerizing, energetic and irresistible. Come celebrate their dynamic expression which fuels the intensity and power characteristic of the mariachi.

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$33 Gold Circle
$23 General Public
$19 Senior Citizens (55 and older), Fort Ord Alumni Association, Military with ID
$15 CSUMB Faculty, Staff, Alumni
$15 Student with ID, Young Adult (Ages 13-17)
$10 CSUMB Student, Child (12 and under)

Past Performances

The Second City

Sketch Comedy and Improv

March 3rd, 2011 7:30pm

The Second City, the world's premier comedy theatre and school of improvisation, specializes in sketch comedy and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. The Second City has resident companies in Chicago and Toronto and boasts an impressive alumni of comedy giants including John Belushi, Steven Colbert , Tina Fey, Alan Arkin, Steve Correll, and Chris Farley. Celebrate over half a century of laughter with The Second City’s touring ensemble for one night only at the World Theater!

Get Tickets
$40 Gold Circle
$29 General Public
$22 Senior Citizens (55 and older), Fort Ord Alumni Association, Military with ID
$15 CSUMB Faculty, Staff, Alumni
$15 Student with ID, Young Adult (Ages 13-17)
$10 CSUMB Student, Child (12 and under)

 Other Performances

The World Theater and HIPPO104.3FM
present

December People
 

Industrial Strength Holiday Music
Saturday, November 13th, 2010 7:30PM

 

If great groups such as The Who, Boston, U2, ZZ Top, Peter Gabriel, ELP, Led Zeppelin, Sting, and Santana all recorded familiar Christmas songs, what would they sound like? December People.

Celebrate the holidays with The World Theater as we partner with HIPPO FM104.3 to help those in need this holiday season in a canned food drive to benefit the Food Banks of Monterey and San Benito counties and the SPCA. For every five cans of people or pet food you bring to the theater on the night of the performance, you can get a ticket to December People for only $10!

Get Tickets

$20 each, or $10 each with a donation of five cans of food!

Note: Five cans of food must be presented for each $10 ticket discount.