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.
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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.
The Lido Theater to Launch Live Entertainment Series in Newport Beach
Newport Beach's restored Art Deco Lido Theater announced a live entertainment series featuring nationally touring comedians and concerts, with performers including David Spade, Billy Gardell, and Margaret Cho on the upcoming schedule.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater
Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA will present JEKYLL & HYDE, Frank Wildhorn's Broadway musical thriller, for a nine-performance run featuring songs including 'This Is the Moment' and 'Confrontation.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
THE RETURN OF ZORRO World Premiere At The Maverick Theater
The Return of Zoro is written by Andrew Pinon and Inspired by “The Curse of Capistrano” by Johnston McCulley.
Pacific Symphony to Present AMERICA AT 250 Concert Conducted By Alexander Shelley
Pacific Symphony will present a multimedia America at 250 program featuring pianist Conrad Tao in Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F and the West Coast premiere of AMERICAN MOSAIC, conducted by Alexander Shelley at Segerstrom Concert Hall.
FREMONT AVE. Opens at South Coast Repertory
All new photos have been released from the Opening Night of Fremont Ave.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Alchemy Theatre
Alchemy Theatre will present Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express at the Virginia De Land Theatre in Yorba Linda, CA, featuring Abel Miramontes as Hercule Poirot.
THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS To Be Presented By Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
PIXAR IN CONCERT, NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS & More Set for Pacific Symphony 2026-27 Season
Pacific Symphony has announced its 2026–27 Family Musical Mornings series in Costa Mesa.
Inside Opening Night of EAT ME at South Coast Repertory
South Coast Repertory's production of 'Eat Me' a play by Talene Monahon, directed by Caitlin Sullivan officially opened recently at the Julianne Argyos Stage.
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Haus of Mayhem: A Drag Tribute House of Blues: Anaheim (9/05-9/05) |
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SWEENEY TODD GEM Theatre (8/20-9/27) |
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Shrek the Musical OBCTheater (9/11-9/20) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Segerstrom Center for the Arts (12/29-1/03) |
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Wild Child The Laguna Playhouse (9/09-10/04) |
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RENT The Laguna Playhouse (4/07-5/02) |
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Pageant of the Masters “The Greatest of All Time” Festival of Arts (7/09-9/04) |
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Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish The Laguna Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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Pokemon Night Out: Marshmello & Alison Wonderland Intuit Dome (10/24-10/24) |
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UB40 Fred Kavli Theatre (10/25-10/25) |