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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...

Past Shows

The Lion King
9/2 - 9/27/2020


More than 85 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Orange County’s ...

The Band's Visit
8/12 - 8/23/2020


“Worlds collide, and hearts and minds open. It’s ravishing! Unlike any musical I’ve seen.” –Vogue Winner of 10 Tony Awards®! Spend an evening in the ...

Mean Girls
6/16 - 6/28/2020


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 ...

Chicago
4/14 - 4/19/2020


There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier ...

A Bronx Tale
3/10 - 3/22/2020


Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and ...

Escape to Margaritaville
2/4 - 2/9/2020


Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award® ...

Anastasia
11/5 - 11/17/2019


Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Orange County at last! From the Tony Award®-winning ...

Miss Saigon
10/1 - 10/13/2019


Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young ...

The Phantom of the Opera
7/10 - 7/21/2019


Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make a triumphant return to Orange County as part of ...

An American in Paris
An American in Paris
4/25 - 5/7/2017


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning ...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder


Getting away with murder can be so much fun, and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won ...

Beautiful
Beautiful
10/4 - 10/16/2016


Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Tender is the Night


Boris Eifman uses the ballets he creates to explore the depths of the human psyche, offering unforgettable portraits of creativity, torment and genius. For his ...

Annie
Annie
5/13 - 5/24/2015


Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of ANNIE will be a ...

Ballet Nacional De España
Ballet Nacional De España
4/24 - 4/26/2015


Spain’s premier ambassadors of dance make a long-awaited return to Segerstrom Center. Founded in 1978, the Ballet Nacional de España is dedicated to promoting the ...

Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
4/14 - 4/19/2015


One of the finest musical comedies ever written, GUYS AND DOLLS is packed with one unforgettable song after another, including “A Bushel and a Peck,” ...

Nice Work If You Can Get it
Nice Work If You Can Get it
3/17 - 3/22/2015


It’s the Roaring Twenties and a cast of outrageous characters gather in New York to celebrate the wedding of wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter. But things ...

American Ballet Theatre, The Sleeping Beauty


American Ballet Theatre returns to the Center with the world premiere of its new production of The Sleeping Beauty choreographed by ABT Artist In Residence, ...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas


Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three time Tony Award-winning director, ...

Mikhailovsky Ballet, Flames of Paris


For their first visit to Segerstrom Center, the ballet company and orchestra of St. Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky Theatre bring a critically acclaimed new production of the ...

Pippin
Pippin
11/11 - 11/23/2014


PIPPIN is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago… the show the New York Times declared “ASTONISHING. A ...

Johnny Mathis


Since his first two hits, “Wonderful, Wonderful” and “Chances Are” hit the top of the charts in 1956, Johnny Mathis has continued to entertain legions ...

An Evening with Susan Boyle


Susan Boyle came to international attention when she appeared as a contestant on Britain's Got Talent on April 11, 2009, singing ""I Dreamed a Dream"" ...

Yanni
Yanni
9/21


A phenomenal composer and live performer, Yanni has brought hundreds of millions of fans and fellow world citizens together via his live concerts, and more ...

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo


Center Audiences discovered Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in their acclaimed Center debut in 2011 with Cinderella. Now, this exciting company returns with the American premiere ...

Hamburg Ballett
Hamburg Ballett
7/2 - 9/2/2014


Following the tremendous success of The Little Mermaid, the Center is proud to welcome the return of John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballett with the American Premiere ...

Once
Once
8/19 - 8/31/2014


Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their ...

Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
8/5 - 8/16/2014


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

Ghost The Musical
Ghost The Musical
7/22 - 8/3/2014


Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscar®-winning movie Ghost in a brand-new Broadway musical. Ghost The Musical breathes glorious new life into a ...

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev


Natalia Osipova has been hailed by London’s The Independent as “the most sought-after ballerina in the world” while Ivan Vasiliev has been proclaimed as “the ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
6/24 - 7/13/2014


“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
5/13 - 5/25/2014


From the creators of South Park and winner of nine Tony Awards®, The Book of Mormon will play a limited 2-week engagement at Segerstrom Center. ...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
4/8 - 4/13/2014


A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have ...

Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey
3/27 - 3/30/2014


Electrifying. Joyful. Powerful. Gorgeous. There is no end to the list of superlatives one can use to try and describe the incredible dancers of Alvin ...

I Love Lucy Live On Stage
I Love Lucy Live On Stage
3/18 - 3/23/2014


I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! America’s favorite foursome – ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
2/11 - 2/23/2014


“We’re off to see….” The most magical adventure of them all. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation ...

Chicago
Chicago
1/28 - 2/2/2014


A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song ...

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev


Individually, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev are two of the most sought after dancers performing today. Together, they are without rival, even earning the combined ...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast


Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Costa Mesa! Based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping ...

Evita
Evita
12/10 - 12/2/2013


TIM RICE and ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER's Tony Award®-winning musical returns at last! Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums ...

Diana Vishneva: On the Edge
Diana Vishneva: On the Edge
11/6 - 11/10/2013


Diana Vishneva is a true international superstar of ballet. Her passion for an commitment to dance extend far beyond her acclaimed performances with the Mariinsky ...

Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
10/22 - 10/27/2013


This OUTRAGEOUSLY fun show tells the uplifting story of a trio of friends, on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered ...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
9/24 - 9/29/2013


ALL ABOARD for Roundabout Theatre Company’s saucy and splendid production of ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony® Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
8/6 - 8/18/2013


SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total ...

Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project


Michael Feinstein—long a champion of the Great American Songbook—returns to the Center paying tribute to the ultimate interpreter of song, Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. The ...

Stomp
Stomp
10/9 - 10/14/2012


See what all the noise is about! STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion ...

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JOAN in Costa Mesa JOAN
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY (10/27 - 11/24) Tracker
Life of Pi in Costa Mesa Life of Pi
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (6/3 - 6/15)
ITZHAK PERLMAN IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE in Costa Mesa ITZHAK PERLMAN IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (1/21 - 1/21)
Pacific Symphony Presents Gluzman Plays Brahms in Costa Mesa Pacific Symphony Presents Gluzman Plays Brahms
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (11/14 - 11/16)
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat in Costa Mesa Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot (12/6 - 12/15)
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC BRUCH, BERNSTEIN & TCHAIKOVSKY in Costa Mesa ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC BRUCH, BERNSTEIN & TCHAIKOVSKY
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (3/26 - 3/26)
THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANADIAN BRASS in Costa Mesa THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANADIAN BRASS
Irvine Barclay Theatre (12/12 - 12/12)
A View From The Bridge in Costa Mesa A View From The Bridge
Laguna Playhouse (10/30 - 11/17)
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