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Costa Mesa Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Costa Mesa from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Pageant Of The Masters To Present THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME In Limited Summer Celebration
In less than one month, the Pageant of the Masters returns to Laguna Beach’s Festival of Arts with its highly anticipated 2026 production of “The Greatest of All Time.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
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.
Photos: 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.
Review: ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL Enchants at La Mirada Theatre
I'll say this now: this Summer's most beguiling, most enchanting theatrical surprise is perhaps the brand new, gorgeously opulent regional production of ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL, now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through June 20, 2026.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes New Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
You may ask yourself—is seeing a touring stage production of the globally and generationally ubiquitous 1959 musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC still worth experiencing live on stage in 2026? While the stage musical in its current touring form certainly doesn't offer anything revolutionary or new to the s
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.
Review: Defying Gravity - An Evening with Stephen Schwartz Flies to the Irvine Barclay
It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Contest: Win Tickets to THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Monsters at La Jolla Playhouse.
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.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
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
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.
Photos: 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.
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.
Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D.
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.
Photos: 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.
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Marco Antonio Solis Long Beach Amphitheater (10/04-10/04) |
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Back to the Future in Concert Great Park Live (8/01-8/01) |
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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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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) The Grove (10/18-10/18) |
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Music of ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden Great Park Live (8/22-8/22) |
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Alison Krauss and Union Station Pacific Amphitheatre (8/29-8/29) |
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Pokemon Night Out: Marshmello & Alison Wonderland Intuit Dome (10/24-10/24) |
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Jagged Little Pill Paper Wing Theatre (7/17-8/09) |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Paper Wing Theatre (8/28-9/20) |