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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 ...

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  ...


The Hollywood Christmas Parade, celebrating its 92nd anniversary, will take place on December 1, 2024, in the streets of Hollywood. Hosted by Dean Cain and ...

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
12/6 - 12/22/2024


From the creators of “Beauty and The Beast” and “The Little Mermaid” experience a beautiful story of redemption guaranteed to warm hearts and bring cheer ...

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 ...

RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH
RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH
12/7 - 12/29/2024


RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH is based on the beloved fairytale, this hair-larious tangled tale undergoes a Holiday Panto makeover. Prepare for a spellbinding journey ...

Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
12/30 - 12/31/2024


Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY ("30 Rock"), composer JEFF RICHMOND ...

Back to the Future: The Musical


Marty McFly is a rock 'n' roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett ...

Jay DeFeo: Trees
9/21 - 1/12/2025


Laguna Art Museum will host Jay DeFeo: Trees from September 21, 2024, to January 12, 2025, showcasing the artist's exploration of trees through her drawings ...

Jason Robert Brown w/ Anika Noni Rose


Experience the pure talent of Jason Robert Brown accompanied by Anika Noni Rose's stunning vocals in the intimate setting of Samueli Theater.

Festival of Arts Presents “Endless Summer” at foaSouth: A Tribute to Southern California Art


This fall, the Festival of Arts proudly presents  Endless Summer , an inspiring exhibit that showcases the beauty and creativity of Southern California through the ...

ITZHAK PERLMAN IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE


Itzhak Perlman, reigning virtuoso of the violin, presents his collection of traditional klezmer music,  In the Fiddler’s House . Released more than 25 years ago, ...

Kerry Butler
Kerry Butler
1/23 - 1/25/2025


Come see the Broadway star live, for a night of music and talent on display in the intimate setting of the Samueli Theater.

The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)


From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched ...

Danish String Quartet


Experience first-hand the Danish String Quartet continues to assert its preeminence among the world’s finest string quartets. The ensemble returns to flaunt their impeccable musicianship ...


Fred Tomaselli: Second Nature showcases the influential works of Southern California native artist Fred Tomaselli. Open from October 6, 2024, to February 2, 2025, the ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
1/21 - 2/2/2025


Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least ...

The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes
1/31 - 2/9/2025


The Marvelous Wonderettes Created by Roger Bean Director/Choreographer: Miguel Cardenas Musical Director: Gabrielle Maldonado   This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield ...

Kodo: Warabe


In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate ...

LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT ONE CAROLINE SHAW & FRIENDS


Program to be announced. The Festival’s opening concert features Caroline Shaw joined by a string quartet and chorus. Caroline Shaw is a musician who moves roles, genres, and ...

LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT TWO CAROLINE SHAW & SŌ PERCUSSION


Program to be announced. Caroline Shaw and S Percussion dissolve the boundaries between classical and pop, drawing inspiration from sources as varied as James Joyce, ...


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Review: Jason Alexander Leads Outstanding FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada Theatre


by Michael Quintos - November 15, 2024

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, a...

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play JOAN


by Michael Quintos - November 11, 2024

Featuring a remarkable, gutsy performance by Tessa Auberjonois as the legendary comedienne, JOAN is an absorbing and hilarious new work that also feels like an on-going work-in-progress. The world premiere production continues performances at South Coast Repertory through November 24, 2024....

Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts


by Michael Quintos - October 24, 2024

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 ...

Review: Musical Theatre West Presents Spirited AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'


by Michael Quintos - October 23, 2024

Structured as a non-stop song-and-dance revue without any dialogue, the Fats Waller tribute musical relies on its spunky live band and its crazy-good, five-person cast to sing a songbook filled with (mostly) joyful and (some) sorrowful jazz tunes. The show continues through Nov. 3, 2024 at the Carpe...

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...



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