Costa Mesa Theatre Newsroom

Laguna Art Museum has unveiled details of its highly anticipated 43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction benefiting Laguna Art Museum.

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.

The new locally produced PBS SoCal documentary offers a glimpse into the rise of Pacific Symphony from its founding in 1978 to becoming the youngest Tier One Orchestra in the nation under Maestro Carl St.Clair. Learn how to watch.

American Coast Theater Company has announced its 2024 Christmas Cabaret, a festive celebration of holiday cheer and musical magic!

Cirque du Soleil will return to Laguna Hills, California, with its latest show, ECHO, a visually groundbreaking story of connection, intention, and the symbiotic unions between humans and the animal kingdom. Learn more!

A Christmas Carol is now playing at South Coast Repertory Theatre. Performances run through December 24, 2024. Watch an all new video trailer and learn more about the show here!

The Laguna Art Museum has received a $25,000 donation from The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Foundation  in support of the museum's Every Single One campaign.

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County rings in the holiday season with Voctave & Canadian Brass.

 South Coast Repertory has announced the passing of Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 87. Read the full obituary here.

Pacific Symphony and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Joss Stone will present 'Merry Christmas, Love,' a special holiday performance showcasing Stone's soulful voice and songwriting talents. Learn how to purchase tickets.

South Coast Repertory will share with Orange County audiences the 44th production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by Jerry Patch, and directed by Hisa Takakuwa.

Single tickets for three national touring Broadway shows at The Fox PAC will be available starting Friday, 11/22. Don't miss your chance to see these acclaimed productions live on stage.

Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts will present PARFUMERIE, a classic romantic comedy set in a 1930s Budapest perfume shop, exploring themes of love and mistaken identity.

Explore the 2025 Pageant of the Masters as it celebrates California's rich art and museum heritage with 'Gold Coast: Treasures of California,' featuring iconic works and cultural landmarks.

BroadwayWorld talks with Nicholas Hambruch about playing Shrek on tour—including how he got into theater, how he got the part of Shrek (even without knowing the Scottish accent)—and about that time his pants split down the middle live on stage.  

Led by a brilliant performance by Jason Alexander, this lively, emotionally-grounded, classic-leaning staging still somehow manages to feel fresh, reinvigorated, and much more searing than prior iterations.This latest SoCal-area revival of the landmark 1964 musical—here directed by Lonny Price—is, at its most impressive core, one of the most thoughtful, winningly-engaging stage musicals of the year thus far, and is a definite must-not-miss production.

Discover Catalina Museum's December events, including the Holiday Sip & Shop and the Annual LMU Choir Holiday Concert, offering festive activities and performances for the holiday season.

Singer/actress Kim Eberhardt will return to Sierra Madre Playhouse with Holly Dolly Christmas, a special holiday edition of her acclaimed show Love, Dolly.

Grandstand bleacher seats are now available for the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots. Secure your spot to enjoy this festive annual event in Los Angeles.

 South Coast Repertory is showcasing the legacy of Joan Rivers with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers. Check out an all new teaser trailer in the video here!

The Rose Center Theater has announced its upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming and magical Broadway musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved classic.

A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations. South Coast Repertory will showcase her enduring legacy with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.

Cal State's Fullerton's Department of Theatre and Dance will present celebrated Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca's “Blood Wedding.”

Soka Performing Arts Center will welcome back world-renowned piano virtuoso Emanuel Ax for an extraordinary evening of music.

Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.