Change the conversation. Change the world.

This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.

Summer, 1862. President Abraham Lincoln must find a way to end the Civil War. Enter powerful abolitionist Frederick Douglass. If he can meet Lincoln face to face, he can help the president cement a vision of the future that ends slavery along with the war — all while preserving the Union. Just three meetings took place between the two men — pivotal conversations between two brilliant leaders that shaped the course of history.

This is Elton! Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as featured in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour. 
  
Chosen by the man himself, Rus’ performance pilots a night of greatest hits, gorgeous costumes and fierce piano playing. Currently featured on E!’s ‘Clash of the Cover Bands’, Rus’ portrayal of Elton has been described as “Amazing” by Jimmy Fallon and “Phenomenal” by Queen’s Adam Lambert. 
   
The Rocket Man Show – Starring Rus Anderson is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster.

Grab your headphones and comfy shoes for a site-specific, immersive soundwalk that takes you on an urban odyssey exploring the built environment and natural world around La Jolla Playhouse and UC San Diego.

59 ACRES is a poetic, meditative and innovative work from Los Angeles-based artist Marike Splint offers new ways of seeing and listening as it navigates you through the physical, cultural and geographical landscapes we inhabit, in search of the extraordinary amidst the mundane.

First commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse for the 2024 WOW Festival, 59 ACRES will be available for you to explore and enjoy for free anytime during daylight hours through June 2025.

Our drop-in making activities allow guests to create, problem solve, develop skills, and learn principles of science, engineering, technology, arts, and math in a creative, project based, hands-on setting. Activities are designed to encourage fans of all ages to explore, design, experiment, and build.

Thursday through Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last seating at 2:30p.m. Dates and times are subject to change.