The Guadalajara Reporter

Entertainment Guide - January 17, 2014

After two sold-out shows in last year’s puppet festival, “Emiliano y el Tren al Inframundo”  returns on consecutive weekends to tell the story of an 11-year-old boy who has lost his father but cannot accept it.  In Spanish but recommended for kids.

Teatro Degollado, January 18, 19, 25, 26, 6 p.m. 40-60 pesos.

Musical Tuesdays

Free recital with Eduardo Arambula on flute and Ana Silvia Guerrero on harpsichord.

Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, January 21, 8 p.m. Free (just turn up, no tickets sold)

Cats

Professional staging of famous musical “Cats” by Mexico City promoter Gerardo Quiroz, who waited six years to obtain the rights to the work. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the tome “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot.

Teatro Diana, Thursday, January 23, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; Friday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 300-950 pesos.

Recital

Free piano recitals at this pretty downtown museum  given by Rosa Maria Valdez.

Museo Lopez Portillo (Liceo 177), Tuesday, January 28, 8 p.m. Free

Musical Tuesdays

Free program sees the  Opera Joven de Guadalajara’s own version of Puccini’s “La Boheme.”

Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, January 28, 8 p.m. Free (just turn up, no tickets sold)

Disney live

Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy with friends such as Woody, Jessie y Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story) for a fun experience.

Teatro Diana, Wednesday, January 29, 6 p.m.; Thursday, January 30, 4 & 7 p.m.; Friday, January 31, 4 & 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 1, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, February 2, noon, 3 & 6 p.m. 275-600 pesos.

Live from the Met

The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Dvorak’s “Rusalka.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 8, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.

Franco de Vita

Venezuelan singer/songwriter enjoys big following in Guadalajara.

Auditorio Telmex, Friday, February 7, 9 p.m. 350-1,350 pesos.

Yuri and Lupita D’Alessio

Two of Mexico’s most enduring female vocalists team up for a special concert.

Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, February 8, 9 p.m. 350-1,350 pesos.

Big Time Rush

U.S. boy band that shot to fame in 2009 thanks to television series “Big Time Rush” which premiered in 2009 and ran until July 2013. 

Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 p.m. 350-1,350 pesos.

Fernando Delgadillo

Well-known folk singer in concert, interpreting  favorites such as “Primavera”, “Semanario”, “Serenata.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 15, 9 p.m. 200-500 pesos.

We Will Rock You

Famous musical written by Ben Elton based on 24 songs by British rock band Queen.

Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, February 20, 8:30 p.m.; Friday, February 21, 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 22, 8:30 p.m. 550-1,350 pesos.

Kaiser Chiefs

Concert by popular British indie rock band that formed in 1996.

Teatro Diana, Friday, February 21, 9 p.m. 250-700 pesos.

Live from the Met

The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Borodin’s “Prince Igor.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Relive classic hits from the 60s and 70s with this  band formed in 1995 by former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Stu Cook (bass) and Doug Clifford (drums).

Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, March 12, 9 p.m. 350-1,200 pesos.

Live from the Met

The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Puccini’s “Werther.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.

Live from the Met

The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Puccini’s classic “La Boheme.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.