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Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
9/21 - 10/19/2024


Down-on-his-luck Seymour pines for the beautiful Audrey. When he stumbles across a strange new plant, Seymour may get everything he’s ever wanted.

JOAN
JOAN
10/27 - 11/24/2024


Comedian. Trailblazer. Force of nature. From Greenwich Village nightclubs to “The Tonight Show” to Hollywood’s red carpets, Joan Rivers made and remade her career through ...

J Güero
10/19


J Güero, a Latin electronica project by LA-based Chilean producer Juan Covarrubias, will perform as part of the Jewel City Concert Series on October 19, ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
9/21 - 10/19/2024


At Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, down-on-his-luck Seymour pines for his beautiful co-worker, Audrey, not knowing the feelings are mutual.  When he stumbles across a strange ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Classical Spooktacular


Get into the Halloween spirit with a concert full of excitement and chills! Start with the cinematic excitement of John Williams’ “Devil’s Dance” from the ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Halloween Fandemonium!


Get ready for a spooktacular celebration! Maestro Jake teams up with Leopold, a music-loving puppet friend, to emcee this lively morning concert of Halloween’s greatest ...

Pacific Symphony Sunday Matinee: Fantastic Symphony


Get ready for an exciting journey with Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique !”! This remarkable piece takes you through a composer’s vivid dreams packed with lovesick ...

Joan
Joan
10/27 - 10/24/2024


Join us over several seasons as we celebrate the artists, personalities and opinion leaders who boldly changed our world. Comedian. Trailblazer. Force of nature. From Greenwich ...

Modigliani Quartet & Fabio Bidini


PROGRAM: TURINA: La Oración del torero  ( The Bullfighter’s Prayer ) RAVEL: Quartet BRAHMS: Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 Famous for its energy and ...

Ominous Duck
10/26


Ominous Duck is a post-grunge rock band formed by four teenagers from Los Angeles, channeling their collective passion into music that resonates with their generation's ...

Pacific Symphony Café Ludwig: Dynamic Contrasts


Cost:   Tickets start at $87 Contact:   info@pacificsymphony.org Box Office: (714) 755-5799 Link: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/dynamic-contrasts Experience a memorable night of chamber music with members of ...

Ray Chen & Julio Elizalde


PROGRAM: TARTINI (arr. Kreisler):  Sonata in G minor “Devil’s Trill”   BEETHOVEN:  Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2  J.S. BACH:  Partita ...

John Lloyd Young: Broadway's Jersey Boy


“Young commands one of the best pop voices to come along in decades. When he and the material align, it is a phenomenon that is ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Opening Night with Bernadette Peters


Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary night of musical brilliance! Start with the enchanting voice of the legendary Bernadette Peters, whose exceptional talent, humor, ...

Grease
10/17 - 11/3/2024


Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts presents the classic musical Grease, a nostalgic tribute to 1950s rock 'n' roll that captures the essence of teenage ...

Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Hadestown (Non-Equity)
10/29 - 11/3/2024


Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on ...

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Vivaldi's Four Seasons+


PROGRAM: VIVALDI (arr. Avital):   The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni) TRADITIONAL GONDOLIER SONG:  Si’, la gondola avere’, no crie’  TRADITIONAL GONDOLIER SONG:  “L’occasion delle mie pene”  TRADITIONAL GONDOLIER SONG:  “Cara la ...

Pacific Symphony Presents Gluzman Plays Brahms


Discover the artistry of Vadim Gluzman, one of today’s most celebrated violinists. Known for his dynamic interpretation of 19th-century Romantic repertoire, Gluzman breathes new life ...

A View From The Bridge
A View From The Bridge
10/30 - 11/17/2024


A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE delves into the complexities of family, love, and justice. Set in a tight-knit Italian-American community in 1950s Brooklyn, the play ...

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
11/8 - 11/17/2024


This November, the Rose Center Theater's Rose Kids (ages 6-16) present a fantastical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. This enchanting musical will transport you down ...

CONRAD TAO & FRIENDS RHAPSODY IN BLUE AT 100!


PROGRAM COUNTERPOINT (Selections) TAO: Concerto for Piano and Chamber Ensemble GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue With its opening clarinet glissando, bluesy piano riffs, and syncopated rhythms, Gershwin’s  ...

Pacific Symphony Presents The Nutcracker for Kids!


Get ready for a magical experience as Pacific Symphony and the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School team up to bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ...

THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANADIAN BRASS


PROGRAM: Program to be announced. Put on your holiday socks! An Orange County favorite, Canadian Brass return to the Irvine Barclay Theatre for a concert ...

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
12/6 - 12/15/2024


The Cat in the Hat Based on the book by Dr. Seuss Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally ...

VOCTAVE: THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON


PROGRAM The Spirit of the Season A special evening awaits audiences with a performance by a cappella sensation, Voctave. Known for their harmonies and vocal versatility, ...

Pacific Symphony Pops Holiday Spectacular with Joss Stone


Cozy up for a magical holiday experience! Delight in the enchanting sounds of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Joss Stone, whose captivating voice has mesmerized audiences worldwide ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/30 - 12/24/2024


It’s an Orange County tradition! From the first “Bah humbug” to the final “Wassail,” this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your family’s holiday spirit. Join all ...


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Review: Chance Theater Presents OC Premiere of Dark Comedy GLORIA


by Michael Quintos - October 11, 2024

Offering a sharp and multi-layered commentary on modern workplace culture, unchecked ambition, and the public-stoked commodification of trauma, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' intriguing play GLORIA—a riveting new dark comedy that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—is currently having its OC p...

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS


by Michael Quintos - October 04, 2024

For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully...

Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical


by Michael Quintos - October 02, 2024

As silly and nostalgic as one might expect, the stage musical adaptation of MRS. DOUBTFIRE—based on the beloved 1993 hit film—has finally arrived to say 'hellooooo' to audiences at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, where its national tour stop featuring Tony nominee Rob McClure cont...

Review: La Mirada Theatre Serves Up A Satisfying Slice with WAITRESS


by Michael Quintos - September 26, 2024

Now having its So. California Regional premiere production at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts thru Oct. 13, 2024, this funny, endearing, and ultimately empowering show is easily, hands-down, this critic's favorite iteration of this musical—in no small part thanks to Desi Oakley's return to...

Review: Tony Award Winner Joaquina Kalukango Makes Segerstrom Center Cabaret Debut


by Michael Quintos - September 24, 2024

Blessed with jawdroppingly gorgeous vocals, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango—accompanied by music director Michael Orland—wows in her West Coast solo concert debut at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa to kick off their 2024-2025 Cabaret Series....

Review: A Delightful, Reimagined PETER PAN Musical Flies Into OC's Segerstrom Center


by Michael Quintos - August 14, 2024

Aimed at offering a more progressive framework that tweaks the infamous story, this admirable revised version reflects a purposefully modern approach to the classic story, attempting to balance the original's charm and whimsy with contemporary sensibilities. This brand new national tour continues at...

Review: Hollywood Bowl Celebrates Boublil and Schonberg Musicals


by Michael Quintos - August 06, 2024

Filled with incredible showstoppers, many familiar theatrical staples, and some exquisite singing from an all-star cast of theater vets, this well-curated “greatest hits” concert honoring Boublil and Schonberg was a fitting, glorious celebration of the creative partnership responsible for two of the...

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON


by Michael Quintos - August 02, 2024

Originally created by PigPen Theatre Co., this engaging, creatively quirky play with music requires audiences to concentrate intently to follow the outrageous tale that involves expansive world-building and a seemingly endless cavalcade of eccentric characters. The family-friendly fantasy continues ...

Review: Musical Theatre West Stages Exuberant Production of Disney's NEWSIES


by Michael Quintos - July 25, 2024

Filled with high-energy singing and dancing that explodes out of an inspirational story based on real events, MTW's new production of this Disney stage musical is a guaranteed fun time, thanks to a terrific ensemble, and memorable music from Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. The show continues at the Ca...

Review: Hollywood Bowl Celebrates Henry Mancini with Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, & More


by Michael Quintos - June 25, 2024

For its opening night of its 2024 season, the Hollywood Bowl presented a musical celebration of composer Henry Mancini’s 100th Birthday with a concert featuring the Hollywood Bowl orchestra—under the direction of principal conductor Thomas Wilkins and welcomed special guest artists Michael Bublé, Da...



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