South Coast Repertory Announces Events from October 2017-January 2018
By: A.A. Cristi Sep. 29, 2017
Here is the performance schedule for South Coast Repertory for the four-month period of October 2017-January 2018.
October 2017
Through Oct. 15 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Curve of Departure
by Rachel Bonds
directed by Mike Donahue
On the night before Cyrus' funeral, the family he left years ago gathers in a hotel room. Linda, his ex-wife. Felix, his grown son. Rudy, Cyrus' ailing father. All steeling themselves for the burial of a man they may have loved but didn't like. And then there's Jackson, Felix's new boyfriend. In the tight confines of the hotel room, it's hard to keep secrets-especially when everyone is at a crossroads in their life. A warm and surprisingly funny family drama.
Dates: Performances run through Oct. 15. Tickets start at $23.
Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9117
Oct. 14-Nov. 11 ? Segerstrom Stage
Gem of the Ocean
directed by Kent Gash
1904. Many former slaves and descendants venturing north find themselves at Aunt Ester's door in Pittsburgh's Hill District. A renowned cleanser of souls claiming to be 285 years old, Ester provides solace, advice and healing. Citizen Barlow, racked with guilt over letting another man take the rap for of his crimes, desperately wants to be pure again. And Aunt Ester may be his only hope. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Fences, comes a mystical story of freedom, justice and redemption.
Dates: Low-priced previews: Oct. 14-19; regular performances: Oct. 21-Nov. 11. Tickets start at $23.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9266
Oct. 27-Nov. 12 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Ella Enchanted: The Musical
by Karen Zacarías
music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine
directed by Casey Stangl
Theatre for Young Audiences
As a baby Ella is given the "gift" of obedience by a misguided fairy, and cannot disobey any order. Now a teenager, the strong-willed Ella must outwit her evil stepmother, escape hungry ogres and hold on to her best friend, all while getting rid of the troublesome curse and finding her own voice. Expect delightful music and plenty of girl power in this wonderfully modern and musical Cinderella story.
Dates: Low-priced previews: Oct. 27-Nov. 3; regular performances: Nov. 4-12. Tickets start at $23.
Show times: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. There are no 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. performances on Saturday, Oct. 28.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9054
November 2017
Through Nov. 11 ? Segerstrom Stage
Gem of the Ocean
directed by Kent Gash
1904. Many former slaves and descendants venturing north find themselves at Aunt Ester's door in Pittsburgh's Hill District. A renowned cleanser of souls claiming to be 285 years old, Ester provides solace, advice and healing. Citizen Barlow, racked with guilt over letting another man take the rap for of his crimes, desperately wants to be pure again. And Aunt Ester may be his only hope. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Fences, comes a mystical story of freedom, justice and redemption.
Dates: Performances run through Nov. 11. Tickets start at $23.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9266
Through Nov. 12 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Ella Enchanted: The Musical
by Karen Zacarías
music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine
directed by Casey Stangl
Theatre for Young Audiences
As a baby Ella is given the "gift" of obedience by a misguided fairy, and cannot disobey any order. Now a teenager, the strong-willed Ella must outwit her evil stepmother, escape hungry ogres and hold on to her best friend, all while getting rid of the troublesome curse and finding her own voice. Expect delightful music and plenty of girl power in this wonderfully modern and musical Cinderella story.
Dates: Performances run through Nov. 12. Tickets start at $23.
Show times: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9054
Nov. 24-Dec. 24 ? Segerstrom Stage
A Christmas Carol
adapted by Jerry Patch
directed by John-David Keller
Nineteenth-century London comes to life when your family joins the SCR family for the holidays. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters-Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come-and, as always, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Dates: Low-priced previews: Nov. 24-30; regular performances: Dec. 1-24. Tickets start at $29.
Show times: Tuesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9435
December 2017
Through Dec. 24 ? Segerstrom Stage
A Christmas Carol
adapted by Jerry Patch
directed by John-David Keller
Nineteenth-century London comes to life when your family joins the SCR family for the holidays. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters-Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come-and, as always, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Dates: Performances run through Dec. 24. Tickets start at $29.
Show times: Tuesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9435
Dec. 3-24 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Sugar Plum Fairy
by Sandra Tsing Log
directed by Bart DeLorenzo
The Madwoman in the Volvo is back-and Scrooge isn't the only one bitter about the holidays! With signature irreverence, NPR superstar Sandra Tsing Loh recounts her own childhood desire for a highly coveted role in the Beverly Rosann School of Dance's production of The Nutcracker. Filled with ambition, rivalry and pre-teen angst, this hilarious tale of life's crushing blows has been praised as "a comic assault on holiday sentiment" (SF Gate).
Dates: Low-priced previews: Dec. 3-7; regular performances: Dec. 9-24.
Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9144
January 2018
Jan. 13-Feb. 10 ? Segerstrom Stage
Shakespeare in Love
based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
music by Paddy Cunneen
directed by Marc Masterson
Young Will Shakespeare is desperate. He has writer's block and owes two demanding producers a new comedy-a half-baked mess titled Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter. Enter his inspiration: Viola. Smart, beautiful and Will's greatest admirer, she will stop at nothing-including breaking the law-to be in his play. As their love blossoms, so does his greatest masterpiece. Mistaken identities, ruthless scheming, and backstage theatrics make this romantic feast "a joyous celebration of theatre" (Daily Telegraph).
Dates: Low-priced previews: Jan. 13-18; regular performances: Jan. 20-Feb. 10. Tickets start at $26.
Showtimes: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There is no evening performance on Sunday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 11.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9302
Jan. 26-Feb. 11 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook
by Allison Gregory
adapted from the book series by Barbara Park
Theatre for Young Audiences
The world's funniest grade-school know-it-all is back! And Junie B. is convinced that someone stole her furry black mittens at recess. So, when Junie B. finds a cool pen on the floor, it's Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers. But why does she keep having those bad dreams? Will she ever get her mittens back? And will she win over the new boy in Room 8?
Dates: Low-priced previews: Jan. 26-Feb. 2; regular performances: Feb. 3-11. Tickets start at $23.
Showtimes: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. There are no 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. performances on Saturday, Jan. 27.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9077
Discounts are available for previews, patrons under the age of 25, full-time students, educators and seniors with valid ID, and groups of 10 or more (at most performances).
SCR also offers rush tickets special ticket bargains, on the day of performance only and subject to availability. Patrons under the age of 25 and full-time students get $10 rush tickets the day of performance, subject to availability. Patrons age 15-to-25 also may sign up for a free MyStage membership to receive $10 tickets to any performance with select dates for A Christmas Carol and excluding Theatre for Young Audiences. Details here: http://www.scr.org/tickets/mystage
ASL Performances: SCR offers American Sign Language-interpreted (ASL) performances for each production. Tickets are $20 for seats near the ASL-interpreter. More information: http://www.scr.org/tickets/ticket-information/special-needs
Ticket Services Office: By phone at (714) 708-5555, online at www.scr.org or in person at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
ABOUT South Coast Repertory: Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory, founded in 1964 by David Emmes and Martin Benson, is led by Artistic Director Marc Masterson and Managing Director Paula Tomei. SCR is widely recognized as one of the leading professional theatres in the United States. While its productions represent a balance of classic and modern theatre, SCR is renowned for its extensive new-play development program, which includes the nation's largest commissioning program for emerging and established writers. One-quarter of SCR's 512 productions have been world premieres. SCR-developed works have garnered two Pulitzer Prizes and eight Pulitzer nominations, several Obie Awards and scores of major new-play awards. Located in Costa Mesa, Calif., SCR is home to the 507-seat Segerstrom Stage, the 336-seat Julianne Argyros Stage and the 94-seat Nicholas Studio. www.scr.org
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