Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
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Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Pacific Symphony's 2026-27 Classical Series to Open with Mahler's RESURRECTION
Alexander Shelley will lead Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale in Mahler's Symphony No.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.
MYSTIC PIZZA Tour in Rehearsals; Full Cast Revealed
The complete cast has been announced for Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, with all new rehearsal photos also being released.
Esai Morales, Hard Day's Night & More Set for Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters 2026 Finale
The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS in Laguna Beach are nearing the end of their run, with a finale featuring host Esai Morales and a Beatles tribute band.
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
Joshua Bell to Join Alexander Shelley for Pacific Symphony Season Opener
Violinist Joshua Bell will perform Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole as Alexander Shelley opens his inaugural season as Pacific Symphony's Artistic and Music Director at Segerstrom Concert Hall.
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE Sets US Tour Cast, to Open in Wichita in October
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has announced full principal casting for its 2026/2027 US National Tour, which will open October 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.
CLUE Tour to Launch Los Angeles Run In September; Tour Dates Announced
The North American tour of CLUE will open its third season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles September 8-12, 2026, before visiting Memphis, St.
INTO THE WOODS to Open South Coast Repertory's 63rd Season
South Coast Repertory will present a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS on the Segerstrom Stage, directed by Peter Rothstein, marking the musical's 40th anniversary.
CRIERS FOR HIRE to Return at Curtis Theatre With East West Players
Curtis Theatre will present a revised version of the comedy CRIERS FOR HIRE in partnership with East West Players, following a professional funeral crier family in Brea.
Catalina Museum for Art & History to Host End of Summer Party in Avalon
The fundraiser will honor the Hinchliffe Family, the Bombard Family and Fire Chief Michael Alegria, with food from Avalon Smokehouse and entertainment by Upstream.
THE CRUCIBLE to Open at The Curtis Theatre With The Larking House Theatre Co.
Arthur Miller's drama about the Salem witch trials will open in Brea, directed by Lizzy McCabe, in a partnership between The Curtis Theatre and The Larking House Theatre Company.
Esai Morales to Host Pageant of the Masters’ 2026 Season Finale
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters will mark its season finale with a ticketed celebration hosted by Esai Morales, featuring Beatles tribute band HARD DAY'S NIGHT and a special twist on the Pageant performance.
Tony Award Nominee Brody Grant Named Special Guest For MTCA 2027
Brody Grant, who earned a Tony nomination for originating Ponyboy Curtis in THE OUTSIDERS, will serve as special guest artist for Musical Theatre Competitions of America's festival in Anaheim, California.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
The Lido Theater to Expand Live Lineup with Comedy and Music Acts
The Lido Theater in Newport Beach has announced an expanded slate of concerts and comedy shows, including performances by Billy Gardell, Margaret Cho, Al Di Meola and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
CONSTRUCTED IDENTITY Exhibit to Spotlight SoCal Architecture at foaSOUTH
The Festival of Arts' satellite gallery foaSOUTH will present paintings from its Permanent Art Collection depicting Southern California homes, churches and landmarks spanning more than a century.
SWEENEY TODD to Open at The GEM Theatre in Garden Grove
One More Productions will stage Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD at The GEM Theatre, featuring Bryan Fraser and Nicole Cassesso, directed by Damien Lorton.
Vanderbilt University and WE ARE HERE: SONGS FROM THE HOLOCAUST Unveil Multi-Year Partnership
Vanderbilt University will partner with the concert production WE ARE HERE: Songs from the Holocaust, opening the multi-year collaboration at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
STAND IN THE LIGHT Will Come to CASA 0101 Theater
CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights will present the world premiere of a solo show festival featuring 15 plays, 14 actors and seven directors across four rotating programs.
South Coast Repertory Unveils Board Officers and New Trustees for 2026/27 Season
South Coast Repertory announced its Board of Trustees officers for the upcoming season, led by incoming Board President Giulia Newton, along with five new Trustees joining the Orange County theatre.
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR to Close Pacific Symphony SummerFest With Fireworks
Pacific Symphony will close SummerFest with 'Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope' at Great Park Live in Irvine, featuring violinist Randall Goosby, the '1812' Overture, fireworks, and more.
LIDO LEGACY LIVE Benefit Concerts to Feature the Righteous Brothers at Lido Theater
The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley and Bucky Heard will perform at Newport Beach's Lido Theater for LIDO LEGACY LIVE, a charity concert series benefiting the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center.
Spotlight: Cabaret Series at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Experience Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series! Our 2026-27 Cabaret Series provides a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the biggest stars from Broadway, TV, and film.
GENTLE GIANTS Art Installation by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry to Open at Glendale Gas Station
Artist Raphaele Cohen-Bacry's suspended collage installation GENTLE GIANTS, featuring hand-formed paper figures and bird-like forms, will be on display at Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station in Glendale.
GENTLE GIANTS Art Installation by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry to Open at Glendale Gas Station
Raphaele Cohen-Bacry's GENTLE GIANTS, a suspended installation of collaged black paper figures and bird forms, will be on display at Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station in Glendale, CA.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
BACK TO THE FUTURE to Come to Life With Pacific Symphony at Great Park Live
Pacific Symphony will perform Alan Silvestri's score live in sync with BACK TO THE FUTURE at Great Park Live in Irvine, including approximately 20 minutes of new music added by Silvestri for live orchestra presentations.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Squirrel Nut Zippers' CHRISTMAS CARAVAN TOUR to Launch This Holiday Season
The Squirrel Nut Zippers announced the return of their Christmas Caravan Tour, blending New Orleans jazz, vintage swing, and holiday classics across venues nationwide as part of their ongoing 30th anniversary celebration.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
JEKYLL & HYDE Opens at Rose Center Theater
Rose Center Theater's production of JEKYLL & HYDE opened to a full house and standing ovations in Westminster, CA, with Matthew Bartosch leading the cast in the dual role of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde.
Air Supply to Perform With Pacific Symphony And Fireworks At Pacific Symphony’s JULY 4 SPECTACULAR
Air Supply will join Pacific Symphony at Great Park Live in Irvine for a July 4 concert featuring the duo's greatest hits performed with a full orchestra, patriotic favorites, and a fireworks finale marking America's 250th anniversary.
LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, Hershey Felder to Headline South Coast Repertory's SCR Presents Series
South Coast Repertory announced Laura Benanti will perform her one-woman comedy show and Hershey Felder will hold a month-long residency with three productions as part of the theater's 2026-27 SCR Presents Series in Costa Mesa.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater
Rose Center Theater has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of JEKYLL & HYDE, with Matt Bartosch leading as Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Melissa Cook and Kristin Caputo.
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OC of OC: Summer Serenade The Curtis Theatre (6/05-6/05) |
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Gorillaz Oakland Arena (10/28-10/28) |
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OC of OC: American Stories The Curtis Theatre (4/24-4/24) |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Paper Wing Theatre (8/28-9/20) |
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SWEENEY TODD GEM Theatre (8/20-9/27) |
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David Benoit: Resonance and Renewal — World Premiere Soka Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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When We Were Young and Unafraid The Curtis Theatre (6/18-6/27) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) The Grove (10/18-10/18) |
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Criers for Hire The Curtis Theatre (9/20-9/20) PHOTOS |
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A Lesson in Swimming The Curtis Theatre (5/16-5/16) |