Amy Brenneman Featured in SCR's World Premiere of GALILEE, 34
South Coast Repertory has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Galilee, 34 by Eleanor Burgess. Directed by Davis McCallum, the story exploring the disciples in the aftermath of the Crucifixion, runs April 21-May 12, 2024 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
Review: Broadway Talents Honor Olivia Newton-John at OC's Segerstrom Center
Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.
Pacific Symphony's Season Opening Celebrates A Return To Live Music
Pacific Symphony's 43rd season begins on Thursday, Sept. 30 with an Opening Night Celebration featuring a grand reception, dinner and entertainment surrounding the first concert of the 2021-22 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series: “Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart.”
Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Opens South Coast Repertory's 55th Season
Southern California audiences will be able to get lost in Jane Austen's elegant, Regency era romantic classic, Sense and Sensibility, next month. The production opens South Coast Repertory's 55th season. British playwright Jessica Swale adapted Austen's story and the show is directed by Casey Stangl on the Segerstrom Stage, Sept. 1-29.
Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Opens South Coast Repertory's 55th Season
Southern California audiences will be able to get lost in Jane Austen's elegant, Regency era romantic classic, Sense and Sensibility, next month. The production opens South Coast Repertory's 55th season. British playwright Jessica Swale adapted Austen's story and the show is directed by Casey Stangl on the Segerstrom Stage, Sept. 1-29.
Pacific Symphony Announces First-Ever Tour to China
Pacific Symphony today announced the details of its first-ever tour to China and first international tour since the Symphony toured European capitals in 2006. The five-city tour launches May 9, 2018 with a concert at the Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, followed by performances in Hefei (capital of Anhui province), Wuxi (Jiangsu province), Chongqing (a major city in southwest China) and Beijing. The final concert takes place at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, colloquially known as The Giant Egg due to its distinctive dome-shaped, titanium and glass architecture. The Symphony's tour will include works by Leonard Bernstein in celebration of his centennial, as well as Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2; Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky (arranged by Ravel); and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3, featuring soloist Pinchas Zukerman. The visit to China follows another important tour this season to New York City for the Orchestra's Carnegie Hall debut on April 21, 2018.
South Coast Repertory Premieres LITTLE BLACK SHADOWS By Kemp Powers
Playwright Kemp Powers knew he'd found something incredible in the personal recollections of former slaves documented by a federal writers project during the Great Depression. Discovering the different voices and views in those first-person histories inspired him to learn more and write Little Black Shadows, which has its world premiere at South Coast Repertory, April 8-29, on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Directed by May Adrales, the show is part of the Pacific Playwrights Festival. Tickets are available now at www.scr.org.
Humor, Romance Abound in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at South Coast Repertory
Romance, mistaken identities, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics served up with a generous dash of comedy are at the heart of Shakespeare in Love, adapted by Lee Hall from the Oscar-winning film written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, with music by Paddy Cunneen. South Coast Repertory Artistic Director Marc Masterson directs the production on the Segerstrom Stage, Jan. 13-Feb. 10. Tickets are now on sale: www.scr.org.
Pacific Symphony Announces First-Ever Tour to China
Pacific Symphony today announced the details of its first-ever tour to China and first international tour since the Symphony toured European capitals in 2006. The five-city tour launches May 9, 2018 with a concert at the Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, followed by performances in Hefei (capital of Anhui province), Wuxi (Jiangsu province), Chongqing (a major city in southwest China) and Beijing. The final concert takes place at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, colloquially known as The Giant Egg due to its distinctive dome-shaped, titanium and glass architecture. The Symphony's tour will include works by Leonard Bernstein in celebration of his centennial, as well as Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2; Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky (arranged by Ravel); and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3, featuring soloist Pinchas Zukerman. The visit to China follows another important tour this season to New York City for the Orchestra's Carnegie Hall debut on April 21, 2018.
Humor, Romance Abound in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at South Coast Repertory
Romance, mistaken identities, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics served up with a generous dash of comedy are at the heart of Shakespeare in Love, adapted by Lee Hall from the Oscar-winning film written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, with music by Paddy Cunneen. South Coast Repertory Artistic Director Marc Masterson directs the production on the Segerstrom Stage, Jan. 13-Feb. 10. Tickets are now on sale: www.scr.org.
Nekter Juice Bar Co-Founder Releases First Children's Book, SNEAKY SPINACH
SANTA ANA, CA - Alexis Schulze, co-founder and chief visionary officer of Nékter Juice Bar, a modern restaurant and lifestyle brand offering guests an array of freshly made, nutrient-rich and affordable juices, smoothies and acai bowls, has debuted her first children's book, called Sneaky Spinach, aimed at encouraging young children and their families to eat healthier and live more active and balanced lives. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit local, regional and national non-profit organizations, causes and programs that benefit children in America.
South Coast Repertory Sails Into New Year With Stunning Adaptation of MOBY DICK
Whether you enjoyed or avoided Moby Dick in high school, Lookingglass Theatre Company's acclaimed stage adaptation will take your breath away. The production, with its bold use of acrobatics and physical daring, ushers in the New Year on South Coast Repertory's Segerstrom Stage, Jan. 20-Feb. 19. Tickets are now available at www.scr.org.
Telenovela-Inspired Comedy DESTINY OF DESIRE at South Coast Repertory
Destiny of Desire has been called "cheekily charming" (MD Theatre Guide) and "ridiculously funny" (Broadway World) for its fresh take on telenovelas, popular the world over. The latest play by Karen Zacarias, directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela on the Segerstrom Stage, is a co-production with Chicago's Goodman Theatre and is a west coast premiere. Tickets are available now at www.scr.org.
Orange County School of the Arts Breaks Ground on $20 Million Instructional Center
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), a nationally recognized arts school that provides bright and talented students with a creative, challenging and nurturing educational environment, today broke ground on a $20 million, 60,000-square-foot Instructional Center. This project will include a dance center, music center and science center, and is expected to be completed in summer 2015.
CHOC Follies XV Presents CHRISTINA AND THE CRYSTAL BALL, 3/29-31
Nearly 100 of Orange County's prominent business, civic and society leaders are bringing their singing and dancing talents to the stage for CHOC Follies XV, "Christina and the Crystal Ball, a Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set," an original musical comedy benefiting CHOC Children's. This year's production, sponsored by XCARET Family Foundation, is a hilarious spoof on the classic fairy tale with a modern online twist. The show will run from Thursday, March 29 through Saturday, March 31 at the Robert B. Moore Theatre in Costa Mesa, Calif.