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STAGE TUBE: OPAC Introduces '10-'11 Broadway Series
by Lauren Wolman - March 19, 2010
Wall-to-wall hits mark the Center's 2010-2011 Broadway and Curtain Call Series as well as a special Bonus Event. The Broadway Series includes Lincoln Center Theater's seven-time Tony®-Award winning South Pacific, The Public Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Hair, an exhilarating new show from Cirque du Soleil, the return of Broadway's biggest blockbuster Wicked, the Orange County debut of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's enchanting Mary Poppins and the compelling new Broadway revival of Leonard Bernstein's powerful West Side Story.
Orange County Performing Arts Center Unveils 2010-2011 Broadway Season
by Michael L. Quintos - March 19, 2010
Wall-to-wall hits mark the Center's 2010-2011 Broadway and Curtain Call Series as well as a special Bonus Event. The Broadway Series includes Lincoln Center Theater's seven-time Tony®-Award winning South Pacific, The Public Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Hair, an exhilarating new show from Cirque du Soleil, the return of Broadway's biggest blockbuster Wicked, the Orange County debut of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's enchanting Mary Poppins and the compelling new Broadway revival of Leonard Bernstein's powerful West Side Story. The Curtain Call Series brings Disney's Beauty and the Beast; the Center premieres of Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more; plus Dolly Parton's hilarious 9 to 5: The Musical. And as a Bonus Event, the Center welcomes back Mamma Mia!, the global sensation featuring the music of ABBA.
O.C.'s Pacific Symphony presents GERSHWIN & ALL THAT JAZZ, 3/18-3/20
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2010
It's right off the spool-when Pacific Symphony dissasembles the traditional concert format to deliver an energetic and mesmerizing third 'Music Unwound' performance: 'Gershwin and All That Jazz.' Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, this special concert features French Canadian pianist Lefevre and one of America's leading bass singers, Kevin Deas, performing a slate of American music to reveal the profound influence of jazz on composers throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Rather than following a traditional format, this concert is being presented in a provocative new way, featuring a 'collage' of music-short vignettes performed in a fluid stream-without the interruption of any breaks other than two intermissions. 'Gershwin and All That Jazz' takes place Thursday-Saturday, March 18-20, at 8 p.m., in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
BWW REVIEWS: World Premiere 'IN A GARDEN' blooms at SCR (ends 03/28)
by Michael L. Quintos - March 17, 2010
relationship between the Western World and the Arab World has always been a tumultuous one. In Howard Korder's Edgerton Award-winning world premiere play IN A GARDEN (now performing at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa until March 28) two disparate individuals, each a member of those previously mentioned respective cultures, attempt to make a connection through art, modern popular movies, and the beauty of architecture-all the while achingly aware of their cultural differences. Highlighted by the extraordinary yin-and-yang performances by both of its male leads, IN A GARDEN is a consuming character study of two men dealing with hindered artistic sensibilities.
Musical Theatre West Presents THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, 4/17-5/2
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2010
You're invited to the 1958 prom as MUSICAL THEATRE WEST ushers in spring with the Roger Bean smash Off-Broadway musical hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes. The Marvelous Wonderettes previews on Friday, April 16 and opens Saturday, April 17 with performances through May 2 at the beautiful Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
CAN YOU BE MORE PACIFIC? Set for Laguna Playhouse, 3/16-4/11
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2010
Get ready for an outrageous evening of laughter when internationally acclaimed sketch-comedy troupe, The Second City, comes to Orange County March 16 - April 11, 2010, with the World Premiere of Can You Be More Pacific?, a custom-crafted production for The Laguna Playhouse that lampoons Laguna Beach and Orange County.
Orange County's PACIFIC SYMPHONY Pops Honor John Williams Thru 3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2010
PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.
South Coast Rep Announces Their Upcoming Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 12, 2010
One of the finest theatres in America, Tony Award-winning SCR offers unique live theatre experiences on two state-of-the-art stages. The twelve-play season includes world premieres by America's hottest playwrights, new versions of great classics, and three plays for the entire family.
Orange County's PACIFIC SYMPHONY Pops Honor John Williams, 3/11-3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2010
PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.
OCPAC Presents RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles, 3/23 - 3/28
by Michael Quintos - March 11, 2010
The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, makes its debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center March 23 - 28 in Segerstrom Hall.
Orange County's PACIFIC SYMPHONY Pops Honor John Williams, 3/11-3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2010
PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.
THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS Set for Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2010
ENTER THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS AT THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE MARCH 9 - 11 AND EXPLORE THE REALITY OF TEENAGE BULLYING.
O.C.'s Pacific Symphony presents GERSHWIN & ALL THAT JAZZ, 3/18-3/20
by Michael L. Quintos - March 09, 2010
It's right off the spool-when Pacific Symphony dissasembles the traditional concert format to deliver an energetic and mesmerizing third 'Music Unwound' performance: 'Gershwin and All That Jazz.' Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, this special concert features French Canadian pianist Lefevre and one of America's leading bass singers, Kevin Deas, performing a slate of American music to reveal the profound influence of jazz on composers throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Rather than following a traditional format, this concert is being presented in a provocative new way, featuring a 'collage' of music-short vignettes performed in a fluid stream-without the interruption of any breaks other than two intermissions. 'Gershwin and All That Jazz' takes place Thursday-Saturday, March 18-20, at 8 p.m., in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS Set for Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2010
ENTER THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS AT THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE MARCH 9 - 11 AND EXPLORE THE REALITY OF TEENAGE BULLYING.
Laguna Playhouse Presents Hershey Felder in BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM, 5/11-5/23
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Hershey Felder in Beethoven, As I Knew Him - Music by Ludwig van Beethoven. From May 11 to 23, 2010.
CAN YOU BE MORE PACIFIC? Set for Laguna Playhouse, 3/16-4/11
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Get ready for an outrageous evening of laughter when internationally acclaimed sketch-comedy troupe, The Second City, comes to Orange County March 16 - April 11, 2010, with the World Premiere of Can You Be More Pacific?, a custom-crafted production for The Laguna Playhouse that lampoons Laguna Beach and Orange County.
Cain's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE to Receive Staged Reading at South Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Bill Cain's How to Write a New Book for the Bible: A Play for an Older Actress will have a staged reading March 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of South Coast Repertory's NewSCRipts series. (Please note that the date has changed since the series was first announced.) Bible is the 111th play to receive a staged reading in SCR's venerable play reading program.
Howard Korder's IN A GARDEN Comes to South Coast Rep, 3/7-3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
An American architect gets a mysterious assignment from a Middle Eastern dignitary in the latest play from Howard Korder, which will have its world premiere March 7-28 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
Chance Theater's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes 3/7
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
The Chance Theater is pleased to kick off its 2010 season with Stephen Sondheim's fascinating musical Merrily We Roll Along February 4 - March 7.
SCR Presents JESUS HATES ME Plays Final Show 3/7
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
South Coast Repertory will present the Chance Theater's remounting of its popular production Jesus Hates Me in SCR's Nicholas Studio Feb. 26-28 and March 5-7, 2010.
SCR Presents THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE by Julia Cho, 3/26-4/25
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2010
The Language Archive, Julia Cho's new romantic comedy about love and miscommunication, has its world premiere at South Coast Repertory March 26 through April 25.
SCR Announces 13th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival Lineup, 4/23-4/25
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2010
South Coast Repertory's 13th annual Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF) will shine the spotlight on seven new plays written by America's finest writers, including five who will be familiar to SCR audiences and two who are making their SCR debuts. This year's festival, which takes place April 23-25, will feature fully-produced world premieres by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Julia Cho and staged readings of brand-new works by Amy Freed, Itamar Moses, Bathsheba Doran, Sofia Alvarez and David West Read.
Orange County's PACIFIC SYMPHONY Pops Honor John Williams, 3/11-3/13
by Michael Quintos - March 04, 2010
PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.
O.C.'s Chance Theater Receives $17K in Grant Funding
by Michael Quintos - March 01, 2010
Orange County, CA's multiple Ovation Awards-winning Chance Theater receives grants totaling $17,000 from The James Irvine California Arts Initiative, The Elizabeth George Foundation, and Bank of America.
O.C.'s Maverick Theater presents RENT, 2/26 - 4/17
by Michael L. Quintos - February 28, 2010
RENT, Jonathan Larson's revolutionary rock opera and one of the longest running shows on Broadway hits the non-equity stage for the first time in Orange County. The Maverick is the first storefront theatre to tackle this popular production and has spared no expense to pull it off. If you happened to have seen the final tour of the Broadway production last year, then you owe yourself the experience of RENT in an intimate small theater; the way author intended it.

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