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LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, Hershey Felder to Headline South Coast Repertory's SCR P

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, Hershey Felder to Headline South Coast Repertory's SCR Presents Series

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2026
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.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater

JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2026
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

The Lido Theater to Launch Live Entertainment Series in Newport Beach

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2026
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.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

by Team BWW — May 21, 2026
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater

JEKYLL & HYDE to Open at Rose Center Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2026
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.
Photos: THE RETURN OF ZORRO World Premiere At The Maverick Theater

Photos: THE RETURN OF ZORRO World Premiere At The Maverick Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2026
The Return of Zoro is written by Andrew Pinon and Inspired by “The Curse of Capistrano” by Johnston McCulley.
Photos: FREMONT AVE. Opens at South Coast Repertory

Photos: FREMONT AVE. Opens at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
All new photos have been released from the Opening Night of Fremont Ave.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Alchemy Theatre

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Alchemy Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2026
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.
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere of EAT ME

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere of EAT ME

by Michael Quintos — April 26, 2026
First developed and workshopped at South Coast Repertory’s annual Pacific Playwrights Festival in 2025, celebrated new “it” playwright Talene Monahon’s freshly birthed play EAT ME is currently being presented at OC’s Tony Award-winning regional theater as a fully-formed World Premiere prod
PIXAR IN CONCERT, NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS & More Set for Pacific Symphony 2026-27 Season

PIXAR IN CONCERT, NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS & More Set for Pacific Symphony 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Pacific Symphony has announced its 2026–27 Family Musical Mornings series in Costa Mesa.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of EAT ME at South Coast Repertory

Photos: Inside Opening Night of EAT ME at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2026
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.
Photos: EAT ME At South Coast Repertory

Photos: EAT ME At South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2026
South Coast Repertory's production of 'Eat Me' a play by Talene Monahon, directed by Caitlin Sullivan is in performances at the Julianne Argyos Stage.
INTO THE WOODS, HAMLET, MOTHER RUSSIA & More Set For South Coast Repertory 2026–27

INTO THE WOODS, HAMLET, MOTHER RUSSIA & More Set For South Coast Repertory 2026–27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
South Coast Repertory has announced its expanded 2026–27 season, featuring Into the Woods, Hamlet, and a rotating repertory of Mother Russia and The Importance of Being Earnest.
2026 Brand Associates Dance Series Will Host Four Upcoming Performances

2026 Brand Associates Dance Series Will Host Four Upcoming Performances

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
The Brand Associates Dance Series will present four Southern California dance companies performing site-specific works at Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale.
David Hyde Pearce, Jason Alexander and Lucie Arnaz Star In BETTER LATE At The Plaza T

David Hyde Pearce, Jason Alexander and Lucie Arnaz Star In BETTER LATE At The Plaza Theatre

by David Green — April 14, 2026
The Plaza Theatre is thrilled to announce that Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and director David Hyde Pierce has joined the cast of Better Late, written by Larry Gelbart and directed by Susan Stroman.
Plaza Theatre Adds Tony-Winner John Lloyd Young To 2026-27 Line-Up

Plaza Theatre Adds Tony-Winner John Lloyd Young To 2026-27 Line-Up

by David Green — April 13, 2026
The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with a new slate of performances spanning world-class classical music, iconic pop tributes, theatrical storytelling, and beloved artists.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL Will Be Presented by American Coast Theater Company

THE SPITFIRE GRILL Will Be Presented by American Coast Theater Company

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2026
American Coast Theater Company will present THE SPITFIRE GRILL in Costa Mesa.
THE SPITFIRE GRILL Will Be Presented by American Coast Theater Company in Costa Mesa

THE SPITFIRE GRILL Will Be Presented by American Coast Theater Company in Costa Mesa

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2026
American Coast Theater Company will present THE SPITFIRE GRILL this summer in Costa Mesa.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Will Come to Pittsburg In April And Martinez In May

DRIVING MISS DAISY Will Come to Pittsburg In April And Martinez In May

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2026
Pittsburg Theatre Company will continue its Black Box Series at Steeltown Coffee & Tea with Driving Miss Daisy April 10-19 and then at the Martinez Campbell Theater, May 28-30.
Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket

Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket

by Team BWW — March 23, 2026
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
Photos: CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE at South Coast Rep

Photos: CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE at South Coast Rep

by Joshua Wright — March 3, 2026
South Coast Repertory presents CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE, a bilingual musical by Karen Zacarias and Deborah Wicks La Puma, running February 20–March 8.
Video: Excerpt from Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at South Coast Rep

Video: Excerpt from Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2026
Check out an excerpt from South Coast Repertory's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, running through March 21, with this video.
Video: Excerpt from Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory

Video: Excerpt from Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2026
Check out a sneak peek at Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage, running now through March 21 at South Coast Repertory, with a video clip from the production.
South Coast Repertory Shifts 2025-26 Season with New Hershey Felder Show

South Coast Repertory Shifts 2025-26 Season with New Hershey Felder Show

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2026
South Coast Repertory and HFP LIVE have announced that the world premiere of HERSHEY FELDER IN THE PIANO & ME will replace Hershey Felder, BEETHOVEN in the company’s spring lineup.
South Coast Repertory to Showcase New Talent at 2026 Pacific Playwrights Festival

South Coast Repertory to Showcase New Talent at 2026 Pacific Playwrights Festival

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2026
South Coast Repertory has revealed the lineup for the 28th Pacific Playwrights Festival, anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions.
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Toyota Pavilion at Concord (10/11-10/11)
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Costa Mesa Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (7/11-7/25)
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical in Costa Mesa Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (6/12-6/28)
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts (12/29-1/03)
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts (7/05-7/25)
Pageant of the Masters “The Greatest of All Time” in Costa Mesa Pageant of the Masters “The Greatest of All Time”
Festival of Arts (7/09-9/04)
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Intuit Dome (10/24-10/24)