Upcoming performances at Center for Arts

ESCONDIDO — The following performances will be offered at the California Center for the Arts during April. For ticket information pertaining to any performance, call (800) 988-4253.

Tchaikovsky Perm Ballet

Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m.

The Perm Ballet and Orchestra has evolved into one of Russia’s internationally lauded companies. They will perform highlights from Tchaikovsky’s most spectacular ballets: “Sleeping Beauty,” “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.”

Shidara

Sunday, April 6, 7 p.m.

With roots shrouded in the fog of supposition and myth, taiko – often called “rolling thunder” – is Japanese folk drumming. Blending astonishing physical skill and stamina with blinding energy and breakneck speed, Shidara resurrects the deeper ancient spiritual purpose of taiko.

Julio Iglesias

Friday, April 11, 8 p.m.

Iglesias, the most popular recording artist in the world, will sing his uniquely romantic and heartfelt ballads. He has received more than 2,600 Platinum and Gold records in his illustrious career.

Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Mikado”

Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m.

Opera a la Carte is acclaimed as the foremost Gilbert and Sullivan touring repertory company in the country. Set in Japan, the play shows a classic love triangle, forbidden love and human nature when complicated by culture and politics.

Blink!

Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.

An incredible evening of award-winning magic starring critically acclaimed Chipper Lowell, the show includes a cast of world-class magical artists from around the globe.

San Diego Chamber Orchestra

Featuring Gabriela Montero

Sunday, April 20, 2 p.m.

The composing genius of George Gershwin, the astonishing virtuosity of internationally acclaimed pianist Gabriela Montero and the musical brilliance of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra masterfully combine for an electrifying concert.

Performance Slam

Sunday, April 20, 5-7 p.m.

Multi-genre invitational in support of the Center Museum current exhibition “Innocence is Questionable.”

An Evening with Lynda Carter

(With comedian John Byner)

Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m.

Before becoming Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter was a singer who performed in Las Vegas and clubs around the country. She is a crowd-pleasing singer and dancer.

Neil Berg’s

“101 Years of Broadway”

Sunday, April 27, 4 p.m.

Five of the finest Broadway stars perform songs from the past 101 years, including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Cats,” “Jesus Christ: Superstar” and “Jekyll and Hyde.”