COSTA MESA THEATER SHOWS

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...