Candace Bushnell Stars in One-Woman Show at South Coast Repertory
Candace Bushnell, famed 'Sex in the City' creator, will perform her one-woman show at South Coast Repertory on May 30 and 31.
Costa Mesa Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Costa Mesa from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR
Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.
Daniel Sloss Unveils BITTER North American Theater Tour Dates
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents GOD OF CARNAGE
Wildly surprising and deliciously savage, Yasmina Reza's machete-edged 2006 dark comedy GOD OF CARNAGE—here directed by Marco Barricelli and continues performances at OC's South Coast Repertory through March 21, 2026—has to be one of the most ferocious dissections of modern-day performative civi
Laguna Art Museum to Host 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction
Laguna Art Museum has announced the return of its signature fundraising event, the 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction, a vibrant celebration of California art, creativity and community.
Video: GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory
Watch clips from Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at South Coast Repertory.
Photos: First Look at WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at South Coast Repertory
South Coast Repertory is now presenting Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Directed by Lisa Rothe In association with University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School for the Arts Department of Drama, the production runs through March 21, 2026.
Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mi
Video: Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
Watch video clips from South Coast Repertory's Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' The cast features Gabriel Gaston, Kim Martin-Cotten, Elysia Roorbach and Brian Vaughn.
Vanguard University Theatre To Present THESE SHINING LIVES
Vanguard University Theatre Department will present THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich this spring at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater
The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL Floats Into OC's Segerstrom Center
Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over
Photos: GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory
God of Carnage is now playing at South Coast Repertory Theatre, in rep with Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The Theatrical Event runs Jan.
Pacific Symphony Pops To Present Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Burton
Pacific Symphony Pops will present a concert devoted to the film music of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton.
Carl St.Clair to Lead BEETHOVEN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO in His Debut as Pacific Symphony Laureate
Pacific Symphony will welcome back Carl St.
Pacific Symphony to Celebrate Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Scores This Valentine's Day
Pacific Symphony will present a special concert featuring the iconic scores of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, including music from Beetlejuice and Batman, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
One More Productions To Present HAIRSPRAY At The Historic Gem Theatre
One More Productions will present HAIRSPRAY at the Historic GEM Theatre in Garden Grove beginning in February.
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center
If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Verdi Chorus Will Present Master Class with Baritone Malcolm MacKenzie
The Verdi Chorus will continue its 42nd season with a special Master Class led by critically praised dramatic baritone Malcolm MacKenzie with six of the Verdi Chorus' Fox Singers at the First Presbyterian Church.
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory
South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
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TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue Toyota Pavilion at Concord (10/11-10/11) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Segerstrom Center for the Arts (12/29-1/03) |
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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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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn Grove of Anahaim (10/10-10/10) |
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Jagged Little Pill Paper Wing Theatre (7/17-8/09) |
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Pokemon Night Out: Marshmello & Alison Wonderland Intuit Dome (10/24-10/24) |
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Gorillaz Oakland Arena (10/28-10/28) |
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Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope (9/05-9/05) |
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Alison Krauss and Union Station Pacific Amphitheatre (8/29-8/29) |
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Pageant of the Masters “The Greatest of All Time” Festival of Arts (7/09-9/04) |