South Coast Repertory Releases Four-Month Calendar, January-April 2018

Here is the performance schedule for South Coast Repertory for the four-month period of January-April 2018.

January 2018

Jan. 13-Feb. 10 ? Segerstrom Stage

Shakespeare in Love

based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard

adapted for the stage by Lee Hall

music by Paddy Cunneen

directed by Marc Masterson

Young Will Shakespeare is desperate. He has writer's block and owes two demanding producers a new comedy-a half-baked mess titled Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter. Enter his inspiration: Viola. Smart, beautiful and Will's greatest admirer, she will stop at nothing-including breaking the law-to be in his play. As their love blossoms, so does his greatest masterpiece. Mistaken identities, ruthless scheming, and backstage theatrics make this romantic feast "a joyous celebration of theatre" (Daily Telegraph).

Dates: Low-priced previews: Jan. 13-18; regular performances: Jan. 20-Feb. 10.

Showtimes: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There are no matinee performances on Jan. 13 and Jan. 14.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9302

Jan. 26-Feb. 11 ? Julianne Argyros Stage

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook

by Allison Gregory

adapted from the book series by Barbara Park

Theatre for Young Audiences

directed by Beth Lopes

The world's funniest grade-school know-it-all is back! And Junie B. is convinced that someone stole her furry black mittens at recess. So, when Junie B. finds a cool pen on the floor, it's Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers. But why does she keep having those bad dreams? Will she ever get her mittens back? And will she win over the new boy in Room 8?

Dates: Low-priced previews: Jan. 26-Feb. 2; regular performances: Feb. 3-11.

Showtimes: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. There are no 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. performances on Saturday, Jan. 28.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9077

February 2018

Through Feb. 10 ? Segerstrom Stage

Shakespeare in Love

based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard

adapted for the stage by Lee Hall

music by Paddy Cunneen

directed by Marc Masterson

Young Will Shakespeare is desperate. He has writer's block and owes two demanding producers a new comedy-a half-baked mess titled Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter. Enter his inspiration: Viola. Smart, beautiful and Will's greatest admirer, she will stop at nothing-including breaking the law-to be in his play. As their love blossoms, so does his greatest masterpiece. Mistaken identities, ruthless scheming, and backstage theatrics make this romantic feast "a joyous celebration of theatre" (Daily Telegraph).

Dates: Performances run through Feb. 10.

Showtimes: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m..

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9302

Through Feb. 11 ? Julianne Argyros Stage

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook

by Allison Gregory

adapted from the book series by Barbara Park

Theatre for Young Audiences

directed by Beth Lopes

The world's funniest grade-school know-it-all is back! And Junie B. is convinced that someone stole her furry black mittens at recess. So, when Junie B. finds a cool pen on the floor, it's Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers. But why does she keep having those bad dreams? Will she ever get her mittens back? And will she win over the new boy in Room 8?

Dates: Regular performances run through Feb. 11.

Showtimes: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9077

March 2018

March 4-25 ? Julianne Argyros Stage

Cambodian Rock Band

by Lauren Yee

music by Dengue Fever

directed by Chay Yew

World Premiere

Part comedy, part mystery, part rock concert, this thrilling story toggles back and forth in time, as father and daughter face the music of the past. Neary, a young Cambodian American has found evidence that could finally put away the Khmer Rouge's chief henchman. But her work is far from done. When Dad shows up unannounced-his first return to Cambodia since fleeing 30 years ago-it's clear this isn't just a pleasure trip.

Dates: Low-priced previews: March 4-8; regular performances: March 10-25.

Showtimes: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There are no evening performances on Sunday, March 4 and Sunday, March 25.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9172

March 24-April 21 ? Segerstrom Stage

SHREW!

by Amy Freed

directed by Art Manke

World Premiere

In Shakespeare's battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio wins. But, what if a 16th-century woman had written it? In Amy Freed's clever and wickedly funny spin on the classic, Kate triumphs, too. When her unstoppable force meets his immovable object (or is it the other way around?), the impact is red-hot and, oh, so sexy! From the author of The Beard of Avon comes a love story for our time.

Dates: Low-priced previews: March 24-29; regular performances: March 31-April 21.

Showtimes: Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. There are no matinee performances on March 24 and March 25.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9349

April 2018

Through April 21 ? Segerstrom Stage

SHREW!

by Amy Freed

directed by Art Manke

World Premiere

In Shakespeare's battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio wins. But, what if a 16th-century woman had written it? In Amy Freed's clever and wickedly funny spin on the classic, Kate triumphs, too. When her unstoppable force meets his immovable object (or is it the other way around?), the impact is red-hot and, oh, so sexy! From the author of The Beard of Avon comes a love story for our time.

Dates: Performances run through April 21.

Showtimes: Sunday-Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9349

April 8-29 ? Julianne Argyros Stage

Little Black Shadows

by Kemp Powers

directed by May Adrales

World Premiere

"We is shadows. And shadows is seen, not heard." In pre-Civil war Georgia, Toy and Colis spend long days on the plantation silently serving adolescent twins Mittie and Daniel. But in the dead of night their world comes alive, as they lie beneath their masters' beds whispering stories to each other through a vent in the wall. When Father announces the family is moving to Louisiana, the children face uncertain futures. Do they dare come out of The Shadows? A compelling testament to the power of the human spirit from one of America's most promising playwrights.

Dates: Low-priced previews: April 8-12; regular performances: April 14-29.

Showtimes: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There are no evening performances on Sunday, April 8, and Sunday, April 29.

More Information: (714) 708-5555

Link: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=9199

April 20-22

Pacific Playwrights Festival

Seven bold new plays over three days.

Complete information is forthcoming.

ADDITIONAL TICKET INFORMATION

Discounts are available for previews, patrons under the age of 25, full-time students, educators and seniors with valid ID, and groups of 10 or more (at most performances).

Patrons under the age of 25 and full-time students get $10 Rush Tix the day of performance, subject to availability. Patrons age 15-to-25 also may sign up for a free MyStage membership to receive $10 tickets to any performance excluding Theatre for Young Audiences. Details here: http://www.scr.org/tickets/mystage

ASL Performances: SCR offers American Sign Language-interpreted (ASL) performances for each production. ASL performances are on the last Saturday matinee of each show. Tickets are $20 for seats near the ASL-interpreter. More information: http://www.scr.org/tickets/ticket-information/special-needs

Ticket Services Office: By phone at (714) 708-5555, online at www.scr.org or in person at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

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