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Broadway In Riverside Sponsors COME TAKE A SEAT 6/26
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2010
Broadway in Riverside - A Nederlander Presentation is sponsoring an event called 'Come Take a Seat' on June 26th 2010 11 am - 2 pm at the Fox Performing Arts Center in downtown Riverside.
Costa Mesa Playhouse Holds 'Audition Intensive' Workshop With Hilty & Kazee 6/26
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2010
Costa Mesa Playhouse and Broadway Knights are pleased to present an "Audition Intensive" musical theatre workshop conducted by Broadway stars Megan Hilty (Wicked and 9 to 5) and Steve Kazee (Spamalot and 110 in the Shade) on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from Noon to 4 pm at the Costa Mesa Playhouse, 661 Hamilton Street in Costa Mesa.
O.C.'s Theatre Out presents 'ZANNA, DON'T!' 6/25-7/31
by Michael L. Quintos - June 25, 2010
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Orange County Premiere of the musical ZANNA, DON'T! This musical fairy tale follows magical match-maker Zanna as he tries to find love for his friends at Heartsville High. But things go awry at Heartsville High as the drama club tackles the important social issue of heterophobia in their school musical, only to find out there might be heterosexuals living among them. The production plays at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana from June 25 through July 31.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Announces New Tickets Prices In San Bernardino 7/20-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 24, 2010
It's time to kick-up those high heels. The international hit show Menopause The Musical® will be performing at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Bernardino July 20-25, 2010.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Costa Mesa - 6/22
by BWW - June 22, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/22 for Costa Mesa
Orange County Performing Arts Center Offers Musical Theater Camp, 6/22-26
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center is offering local high school students the opportunity to join its brand-new weeklong musical theater summer camp from June 22 to 26 on the Center's campus. Students will be educated in musical theater technique and repertoire by some of the industry's leading professional artists and educators, including Tony®Award-nominated actress Erin Dilly and Danny Gurwin, Broadway star and faculty member of American Musical & Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles.
Tony-Winning 'JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO & ONLY' Closes at the Laguna Playhouse 6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2010
The Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to offer the funny, magical and moving theatrical event, JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY!, starring acclaimed actor, playwright and master ventriloquist Jay Johnson, running for an exclusive two week engagement on June 11 - 20 at The Laguna Playhouse.
NVA's Ninth Season Closes With SUMMER AND SMOKE, Runs 5/27-6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2010
NVA's Ninth Season concludes with Tennessee Williams's American classic SUMMER AND SMOKE, directed by NVA Executive Artistic Director Kristianne Kurner. SUMMER AND SMOKE features Williams's most complex female character in Alma Winemiller, the minister's daughter caught up in a romantic relationship with the hedonistic doctor next door.
O.C.'s New Mysterium Theatre presents 'NUNSENSE' 5/13-6/19
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010
Orange County's newest Black Box Theatre, Mysterium presents NUNSENSE with performances running from May 13-June 19. The original five-woman production of NUNSENSE won four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including best off-Broadway musical, best book and best music. A 1985 London cast recording was made, as well as a 1986 recording with the off-Broadway cast. The show opened on London's West End at the Fortune Theatre in March 1987.
BWW Reviews: NUNSENSE is a Hoot at the O.C.'s Mysterium Theater
by Michael L. Quintos - June 18, 2010
The second longest-running off-Broadway show in history, NUNSENSE is not only a silly, madcap farce, but a truly adorable, heartwarming little gem of a musical. With its final performances playing at the Mysterium Theater in Orange, CA through June 19, NUNSENSE will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt.
3D Theatricals presents HELLO, DOLLY! with Ruth Williamson, 7/9-8/1
by Michael L. Quintos - June 17, 2010
One of Orange County's newest theater companies, 3D Theatricals, will present HELLO, DOLLY! from July 9 through August 1 at the O.C. Pavilion Theatre in the Arts District of downtown Santa Ana. The hit stage and screen musical marks 3D Theatrical's fourth production for 2010. Starring in the iconic role of Dolly Levi will be Broadway vet (and L.A.-area stage favorite) Ruth Williamson (Guys and Dolls).
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Costa Mesa - 6/13
by BWW - June 13, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/13 for Costa Mesa
THE LION KING Play Orange County Performing Arts Center, Runs Thru 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2010
The Orange County return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, June 13.
3D Theatricals' 25TH ANNUAL...SPELLING BEE Closes 6/13
by Michael L. Quintos - June 13, 2010
One of Orange County's newest theater companies, 3D Theatricals, will present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE from May 21 thru June 13 at the O.C. Pavilion Theatre in the Arts district of downtown Santa Ana.
OCPAC's THE LION KING Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2010
Casting has been announced for the Orange County Performing Arts Center engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING. The stage production play on the Segerstrom Hall stage for three weeks from May 26 to June 13. The press opening night is May 28 at 7:30 PM. This engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Las Vegas.
Costa Mesa Playhouse Announces ODD COUPLE, BOOK OF LIZ, et. al. for 2010-2011 Season
by Marivic Tagala - June 11, 2010
The Costa Mesa Playhouse is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 season-a season filled with classic and contemporary comedies, award-winning musicals, and a humor-laced drama.
WORLD OF COLOR Set for June 11 Debut at Disney's California Adventure
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010
Lights, water, music, fire and animation will come together like never before on June 11 when WORLD OF COLOR makes its dazzling debut at the Disney California Adventure theme park in Anaheim, Calif. The show combines nearly 1,200 powerful fountains with heights that range from 30 feet to 200 feet in the air, dazzling colors and a kaleidoscope of audio and visual effects, including both classic and new animation projected on the world's largest projected water screen-a wall of water 380 feet wide by 50 feet high for a projection surface of 19,000 square feet . Presented on Paradise Bay in Disney California Adventure park, WORLD OF COLOR is a major milestone in the multi-year expansion of the park.
The OC's Maverick Theater presents THE PRODUCERS, 6/11-7/31
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010
The Maverick Theater is squeezing one of Broadway's biggest musicals on to their 20' foot stage and letting all the comedy pour into the laps of the audience. THE PRODUCERS opens June 11th and runs through July 31st with performances on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 3:00 p.m. starting June 19th. The Maverick Theater is located in historic Downtown Fullerton, CA.
Laguna Playhouse presents Tony-Winning 'JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO & ONLY' 6/11-6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010
The Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to offer the funny, magical and moving theatrical event, JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY!, starring acclaimed actor, playwright and master ventriloquist Jay Johnson, running for an exclusive two week engagement on June 11 - 20 at The Laguna Playhouse.
O.C.'s Pacific Symphony Presents 4th of July Fireworks & Concert
by Michael Quintos - June 10, 2010
For many, summer in Orange County officially gets underway with the first concert of Pacific Symphony's Summer Festival 2010-FOURTH-OF-JULY CELEBRATION: A JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE-on Sunday, July 4, at 8 p.m., at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, the orchestra's summer home. The Symphony's 23rd season of symphonic music under the stars, begins on a heart-warming and inspirational note, featuring music by Denver. Channeling this American legend with uncanny skill is vocalist Jim Curry. Over the course of three decades, the late singer recorded and released approximately 300 songs, outlasting countless musical trends and garnering numerous music awards and honors.
LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, CATECHISM 3 & RITA RUDNER Play Laguna Playhouse this Summer
by Michael Quintos - June 10, 2010
The summer season opens July 6 and runs through August 29 with the Orange County premiere of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, L.A.'s long-running hit musical. This summer also brings the return of two wildly popular shows. First, everyone's favorite 'Sister' returns with 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: LATE NITE CATECHISM 3, which runs Monday nights from July 12 through August 9. Then, back by popular demand after two sold out performances in May, comedienne Rita Rudner brings her stand-up show to The Laguna Playhouse August 15-16 and 22-23.
O.C.'s Theatre Out presents 'ZANNA, DON'T!' 6/25-7/31
by Michael L. Quintos - June 09, 2010
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents the Orange County Premiere of the musical ZANNA, DON'T! This musical fairy tale follows magical match-maker Zanna as he tries to find love for his friends at Heartsville High. But things go awry at Heartsville High as the drama club tackles the important social issue of heterophobia in their school musical, only to find out there might be heterosexuals living among them. The production plays at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana from June 25 through July 31.
Broadway In Riverside Sponsors COME TAKE A SEAT 6/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 09, 2010
Broadway in Riverside - A Nederlander Presentation is sponsoring an event called 'Come Take a Seat' on June 26th 2010 11 am - 2 pm at the Fox Performing Arts Center in downtown Riverside.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Costa Mesa - 6/06
by BWW - June 06, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/06 for Costa Mesa
SCR Presents BEN AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH 5/21-6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2010
A pair of plucky orphans fall into the clutches of a greedy couple in the final installment of SCR's 2009-2010 Theatre for Young Audiences season. Ben and the Magic Paintbrush, adapted by Bathsheba Doran from a Chinese folk tale, has its world premiere May 21 through June 6 on the Julianne Argyros stage.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Costa Mesa Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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2026 Pageant of the Masters Casting Call in Costa Mesa 2026 Pageant of the Masters Casting Call
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