Starlight Bowl (San Diego)

[3] The amphitheater sits almost directly under the landing path for San Diego International Airport.

During musical performances the conductor had a set of lights that indicated the noise level from passing planes.

When the noise reached a certain level the conductor signaled everyone to pause, and the musicians and performers froze in place until the plane passed.

[4] The San Diego Civic Light Opera struggled financially in recent years.

[8] In October 2019, a group of thieves broke into the amphitheater and stole items such as signed guitars and computer equipment valued at $28,000.