South Coast Repertory Releases Four-Month Calendar, January-April 2018
By: A.A. Cristi Jan. 09, 2018
Here is the performance schedule for South Coast Repertory for the four-month period of January-April 2018.
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.
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 are no matinee performances on Jan. 13 and Jan. 14.
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
directed by Beth Lopes
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.
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. 28.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9077
February 2018
Through 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: Performances run through Feb. 10.
Showtimes: 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=9302
Through 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
directed by Beth Lopes
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: Regular performances run through Feb. 11.
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.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9077
March 2018
March 4-25 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Cambodian Rock Band
by Lauren Yee
music by Dengue Fever
directed by Chay Yew
World Premiere
Part comedy, part mystery, part rock concert, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time, as father and daughter face the music of the past. Neary, a young Cambodian American has found evidence that could finally put away the Khmer Rouge's chief henchman. But her work is far from done. When Dad shows up unannounced-his first return to Cambodia since fleeing 30 years ago-it's clear this isn't just a pleasure trip.
Dates: Low-priced previews: March 4-8; regular performances: March 10-25.
Showtimes: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There are no evening performances on Sunday, March 4 and Sunday, March 25.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9172
March 24-April 21 ? Segerstrom Stage
SHREW!
by Amy Freed
directed by Art Manke
World Premiere
In Shakespeare's battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio wins. But, what if a 16th-century woman had written it? In Amy Freed's clever and wickedly funny spin on the classic, Kate triumphs, too. When her unstoppable force meets his immovable object (or is it the other way around?), the impact is red-hot and, oh, so sexy! From the author of The Beard of Avon comes a love story for our time.
Dates: Low-priced previews: March 24-29; regular performances: March 31-April 21.
Showtimes: Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. There are no matinee performances on March 24 and March 25.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9349
April 2018
Through April 21 ? Segerstrom Stage
SHREW!
by Amy Freed
directed by Art Manke
World Premiere
In Shakespeare's battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio wins. But, what if a 16th-century woman had written it? In Amy Freed's clever and wickedly funny spin on the classic, Kate triumphs, too. When her unstoppable force meets his immovable object (or is it the other way around?), the impact is red-hot and, oh, so sexy! From the author of The Beard of Avon comes a love story for our time.
Dates: Performances run through April 21.
Showtimes: Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9349
April 8-29 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Little Black Shadows
by Kemp Powers
directed by May Adrales
World Premiere
"We is shadows. And shadows is seen, not heard." In pre-Civil war Georgia, Toy and Colis spend long days on the plantation silently serving adolescent twins Mittie and Daniel. But in the dead of night their world comes alive, as they lie beneath their masters' beds whispering stories to each other through a vent in the wall. When Father announces the family is moving to Louisiana, the children face uncertain futures. Do they dare come out of The Shadows? A compelling testament to the power of the human spirit from one of America's most promising playwrights.
Dates: Low-priced previews: April 8-12; regular performances: April 14-29.
Showtimes: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There are no evening performances on Sunday, April 8, and Sunday, April 29.
More Information: (714) 708-5555
Link: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9199
April 20-22
Pacific Playwrights Festival
Seven bold new plays over three days.
Complete information is forthcoming.
ADDITIONAL TICKET INFORMATION
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).
Patrons under the age of 25 and full-time students get $10 Rush Tix 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 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. ASL performances are on the last Saturday matinee of each show. 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.
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