Ben Folds, Vince Gill to perform at California Center for the Arts, Escondido

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido has a stellar lineup of performers for 2015-16, including Ben Folds and The Time Jumpers with Vince Gill.

The new season will begin in September and will feature a wide variety of performers, ranging from musicians to comedy to dance and more.

Tickets are now on sale at artcenter.org or by calling 1-800-988-4253.

The 2015-16 season begins in September with several shows, including the San Francisco Comedy Competition semi-final round, on Sept. 23. Tickets range from $23 to $40.

Reigning champ Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh will host, and 10 semi-finalists will compete to find out who will advance to the finals.

On Sept. 27, bring the kids to enjoy “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat,” performed live on stage. Tickets range from $12 to $18.

Performed by Childsplay, this show is recommended for grades pre-K through 4th. “The Cat in the Hat” is 45 minutes with an optional 5 to 10 minute post-show discussion following the performance.

Finishing out the month of September is country music legend Vince Gill performing with The Time Jumpers on Sept 29. Tickets range from $35 to $75.

Led by 20-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill, The Time Jumpers are an assemblage of some of Nashville’s most gifted musicians.

In October, enjoy Cheyenne Jackson performing “Music of the Mad Men Era,” on Oct. 17. Tickets range from $25 to $55.

Jackson will perform big and brassy numbers, Bossa Nova, and guitar-and-voice renditions of classics of the 1950s and 60s.

On Oct. 22, Shaping Sound will perform. Tickets range from $30 to $65.

Shaping Sound is a mash-up of dance styles and musical genres, brought to you by a company of contemporary dancers from “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With The Stars.”

In November, enjoy the Neave Trio on Nov. 22. Tickets range from $25 to $30.

The Neave Trio is comprised of violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Toni James.

Celebrate the holidays with “The TEN Tenors: Home for the Holidays” on Dec. 3. Tickets range from $35 to $70.

One of Australia’s most successful touring groups, the TEN Tenors will combine classical compositions and more modern, popular work.

Michelle Cann will kick off the new year with a performance on Jan. 10, 2016. Tickets range from $25 to $30.

Cann is a gifted pianist who has performed both solo and with her sister nationwide as the Cann Sisters Duo. Her repertoire includes interpretations of Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and more.

February will be a busy month at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido with eight shows, including singer-songwriter-pianist Ben Folds performing with the San Diego Symphony on Feb. 5. Tickets range from $40 to $80.

Folds is best known for his work in Ben Folds Five, including songs such as “Brick” and “Underground.”

February will also feature a performance by The Chieftains on Feb. 25. Tickets range from $35 to $75.

This traditional Irish band has been performing together for over 50 years and have received six Grammy awards.

In March, José González performs with yMusic on March 15. Tickets range from $40 to $55.

González and yMusic will perform art rock, contemporary classic, and indie pop-folk music.

In April, Grammy Award-winner Patty Griffin joins forces with Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek and folk artist Anaïs Mitchell in a celebration of American songwriting on April 1. Tickets range from $20 to $45.

Finishing out the 2015-16 year will be classical guitarist Alec Holcomb, performing on May 8. Tickets range from $25 to $30.

To see a full list of performing artists, visit artcenter.org.