One More Productions Presents 'Back on Stage 4' Benefit @ Gem Theater, 2/12 - 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
One More Productions will present its 4th annual benefit show, 'Back on Stage 4: Hearts for the Arts' when 35 past performers bring to life the music of Broadway in a special musical review. Performances will be February 12th, 13th and 14th at The GEM Theater in Garden Grove.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
One More Productions will present its 4th annual benefit show, 'Back on Stage 4: Hearts for the Arts' when 35 past performers bring to life the music of Broadway in a special musical review. Performances will be February 12th, 13th and 14th at The GEM Theater in Garden Grove.
O.C.'s Pacific Symphony Presents CHRIS BOTTI in Concert, 2/11-2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, celebrates 'Valentine's Day with Chris Botti,' featuring the trumpet sensation on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, celebrates 'Valentine's Day with Chris Botti,' featuring the trumpet sensation on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
The Grove Theatre Presents DOUBLE GRANDE 2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 11, 2010
National recording artists Deborah Johnson & Wayland Pickard will dazzle you with a show that will knock your socks off!
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 11, 2010
National recording artists Deborah Johnson & Wayland Pickard will dazzle you with a show that will knock your socks off!
OCPAC Welcomes Tony Winner Faith Prince to Cabaret Series, 4/8-4/11
by Michael Quintos - February 11, 2010
Tony® Award winner Faith Prince returns to the Center to close the 2009-10 Cabaret Series April 8 - 11 in Samueli Theater. Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since she swept the theater awards, winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in the critically-acclaimed revival of Guys and Dolls. In 2008, she was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Catered Affair. This is Prince's second visit to the Center, following her debut here in February 2008. She replaces Paulo Szot who is unable to appear due to his extended run in South Pacific at Lincoln Center.
by Michael Quintos - February 11, 2010
Tony® Award winner Faith Prince returns to the Center to close the 2009-10 Cabaret Series April 8 - 11 in Samueli Theater. Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since she swept the theater awards, winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in the critically-acclaimed revival of Guys and Dolls. In 2008, she was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Catered Affair. This is Prince's second visit to the Center, following her debut here in February 2008. She replaces Paulo Szot who is unable to appear due to his extended run in South Pacific at Lincoln Center.
Review: Going Backwards in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Ends 3/7)
by Michael L. Quintos - February 11, 2010
Met with some of Sondheim's harshest criticisms (a rarity within his top-notch career full of well-received hits), MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG-his musical play told in reverse-is quite a challenging piece to take in. As Chance Theater's current production (performing through March 7 in Anaheim Hills), theater co-founder and director Oanh Nguyen certainly lived up to his theater's name and took a respectable chance on mounting a musical that may not be everyone's cup of tea. Though the source material seems like it Merrily Trudges Along, Chance Theater's production is buoyed by a collective creative enthusiasm that's wonderfully palpable and exuberantly infectious all throughout the show's performance.
by Michael L. Quintos - February 11, 2010
Met with some of Sondheim's harshest criticisms (a rarity within his top-notch career full of well-received hits), MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG-his musical play told in reverse-is quite a challenging piece to take in. As Chance Theater's current production (performing through March 7 in Anaheim Hills), theater co-founder and director Oanh Nguyen certainly lived up to his theater's name and took a respectable chance on mounting a musical that may not be everyone's cup of tea. Though the source material seems like it Merrily Trudges Along, Chance Theater's production is buoyed by a collective creative enthusiasm that's wonderfully palpable and exuberantly infectious all throughout the show's performance.
O.C.'s Pacific Symphony Presents CHRIS BOTTI in Concert, 2/11-2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2010
Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, celebrates 'Valentine's Day with Chris Botti,' featuring the trumpet sensation on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2010
Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, celebrates 'Valentine's Day with Chris Botti,' featuring the trumpet sensation on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
STAGE TUBE: 'The Music of Andew Lloyd Webber' at OCPAC Sneak Peak
by Jessica Lewis - February 10, 2010
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a grand concert showcasing the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer's biggest and most memorable hits, makes its way to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week-only engagement February 16 - 21 in Segerstrom Hall. The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber features a full onstage symphony orchestra and a cast of Broadway headliners who will recreate the countless extraordinary moments and thrills composed by one of the most acclaimed composers of our time. It will be an evening to relive memories from such legendary musicals as Cats, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and more.
by Jessica Lewis - February 10, 2010
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a grand concert showcasing the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer's biggest and most memorable hits, makes its way to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a special one-week-only engagement February 16 - 21 in Segerstrom Hall. The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber features a full onstage symphony orchestra and a cast of Broadway headliners who will recreate the countless extraordinary moments and thrills composed by one of the most acclaimed composers of our time. It will be an evening to relive memories from such legendary musicals as Cats, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and more.
Musical Theatre West's SWEENEY TODD Runs Through 2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2010
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd opened January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 10, 2010
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd opened January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
Howard Korder's IN A GARDEN Comes to South Coast Rep, 3/7-3/28
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 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.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 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.
Review: Solid Cast Elevates SCR's FENCES Revival (Ends 2/21)
by Michael L. Quintos - February 09, 2010
August Wilson's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning FENCES, currently playing at South Coast Repertory through February 21, certainly has the pedigree of a respected, celebrated play-and it shows. In this hard-working, admirable revival directed by Seret Scott, Wilson's character study of a broken, flawed man and the people that envelope him, is fiercely grounded with raw, irrational emotions, which force the kind of remarkable, impassioned performances that only a cast this seasoned can deliver effortlessly-most notably Robinson, Jennings and Bates.
by Michael L. Quintos - February 09, 2010
August Wilson's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning FENCES, currently playing at South Coast Repertory through February 21, certainly has the pedigree of a respected, celebrated play-and it shows. In this hard-working, admirable revival directed by Seret Scott, Wilson's character study of a broken, flawed man and the people that envelope him, is fiercely grounded with raw, irrational emotions, which force the kind of remarkable, impassioned performances that only a cast this seasoned can deliver effortlessly-most notably Robinson, Jennings and Bates.
MARY POPPINS Takes Flight in Orange County 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center and producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced today that the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will begin performances at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 14, 2011 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, July 31, 2011. Opening night is set for Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 09, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center and producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher announced today that the award-winning musical MARY POPPINS will begin performances at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 14, 2011 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, July 31, 2011. Opening night is set for Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.
HAIRSPRAY Dances its Way to Orange County Performing Arts Center, 4/6-4/11
by Samantha Jacobsen - February 08, 2010
It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center April 6 - 11 in Segerstrom Hall. This fantastically fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, enjoyed an incredible six-year run on Broadway. The 2007 West End production of HAIRSPRAY was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards and nabbed four, including the top category Best New Musical, and also won Best New Musical in all of Britain's other top awards programs, including the Evening Standard, Critic's Circle and Whatsonstage Awards
by Samantha Jacobsen - February 08, 2010
It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center April 6 - 11 in Segerstrom Hall. This fantastically fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, enjoyed an incredible six-year run on Broadway. The 2007 West End production of HAIRSPRAY was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards and nabbed four, including the top category Best New Musical, and also won Best New Musical in all of Britain's other top awards programs, including the Evening Standard, Critic's Circle and Whatsonstage Awards
Tickets For THE LION KING At The Center Go On Sale 2/7/2010
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2010
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Orange County Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2010
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Orange County Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
Final Performance for Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre's A Murder Mystery Fundraiser 2/6
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
The Final Performance for Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre's A Murder Mystery Fundraiser will be held on February 6, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
The Final Performance for Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre's A Murder Mystery Fundraiser will be held on February 6, 2010.
MURDER ON THE HIGH C'S Comes To The Rose Center 2/5
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
Prepare your sea legs and prime your sleuthing skills as murder, mayhem and comedy cruise into Westminster when the Rose Center Theater presents Murder on the High C's, a side-splitting musical whodunit that runs for three weekends, February 5 - 21.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
Prepare your sea legs and prime your sleuthing skills as murder, mayhem and comedy cruise into Westminster when the Rose Center Theater presents Murder on the High C's, a side-splitting musical whodunit that runs for three weekends, February 5 - 21.
Neil Simon's JAKE'S WOMEN Comes to The Costa Mesa Playhouse, 2/5-2/28
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
On February 5, the Costa Mesa Playhouse's 44th season continues with Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winner Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical examination of dysfunctional relationships between the sexes, JAKE'S WOMEN.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
On February 5, the Costa Mesa Playhouse's 44th season continues with Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winner Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical examination of dysfunctional relationships between the sexes, JAKE'S WOMEN.
Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre Hosts A Murder Mystery Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
It's 1940 and the Hollywood broadcasting studio of KPUT is buzzing. The 'Buck Tinney Hour' is due to be broadcast tonight, but there's a problem-a deadly serious problem. Don't touch that dial and Stay Tuned for Murder!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2010
It's 1940 and the Hollywood broadcasting studio of KPUT is buzzing. The 'Buck Tinney Hour' is due to be broadcast tonight, but there's a problem-a deadly serious problem. Don't touch that dial and Stay Tuned for Murder!
South Coast Rep Announces Search for Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010
Forty-six years after founding South Coast Repertory, David Emmes and Martin Benson have decided it is time to begin the search for their successor. They have greenlighted a detailed leadership transition plan that is set to culminate later in the year with the naming of a new Artistic Director to join the leadership team.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010
Forty-six years after founding South Coast Repertory, David Emmes and Martin Benson have decided it is time to begin the search for their successor. They have greenlighted a detailed leadership transition plan that is set to culminate later in the year with the naming of a new Artistic Director to join the leadership team.
One More Productions Presents 'Back on Stage 4' Benefit @ Gem Theater, 2/12 - 2/14
by Jessica Lewis - February 04, 2010
One More Productions will present its 4th annual benefit show, 'Back on Stage 4: Hearts for the Arts' when 35 past performers bring to life the music of Broadway in a special musical review. Performances will be February 12th, 13th and 14th at The GEM Theater in Garden Grove.
by Jessica Lewis - February 04, 2010
One More Productions will present its 4th annual benefit show, 'Back on Stage 4: Hearts for the Arts' when 35 past performers bring to life the music of Broadway in a special musical review. Performances will be February 12th, 13th and 14th at The GEM Theater in Garden Grove.
Pacific Symphony's 10th American Composers Festival Honors 'The Greatest Generation' 2/4 - 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010
This year's festival serves as a tribute to American veterans of the armed forces: 'The Greatest Generation,' 'The River,' and 'Into the Streets.'
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010
This year's festival serves as a tribute to American veterans of the armed forces: 'The Greatest Generation,' 'The River,' and 'Into the Streets.'
Chance Theater Presents MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG 2/4-3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 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.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 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.
Pacific Symphony's 10th American Composers Festival Honors 'The Greatest Generation' 2/4 - 2/9
by Michael L. Quintos - February 02, 2010
This year's festival serves as a tribute to American veterans of the armed forces: 'The Greatest Generation,' 'The River,' and 'Into the Streets.'
by Michael L. Quintos - February 02, 2010
This year's festival serves as a tribute to American veterans of the armed forces: 'The Greatest Generation,' 'The River,' and 'Into the Streets.'
REVIEW: Musical Theatre West's SWEENEY TODD is Bloody Good (Ends 2/14)
by Michael L. Quintos - February 01, 2010
Musical Theatre West's incredible production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET transports you instantly to London, circa early 1846. This is no sunny fairy tale-life is bleak, poverty is rampant, corruption is the rule, and a devoted family man can progressively turn into a vengeful murderer and not even blink with the slightest of guilt. Thanks to top-notch production values (sometimes a lovely surprise with regional theater productions) and an impressive cast performing what is arguably Sondheim's most defining career-spanning masterpiece, this is one of Musical Theatre West's most spectacular musical offerings in the past few years.
by Michael L. Quintos - February 01, 2010
Musical Theatre West's incredible production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET transports you instantly to London, circa early 1846. This is no sunny fairy tale-life is bleak, poverty is rampant, corruption is the rule, and a devoted family man can progressively turn into a vengeful murderer and not even blink with the slightest of guilt. Thanks to top-notch production values (sometimes a lovely surprise with regional theater productions) and an impressive cast performing what is arguably Sondheim's most defining career-spanning masterpiece, this is one of Musical Theatre West's most spectacular musical offerings in the past few years.
Final Performance of Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA In Orange County, 1/31
by Michael L. Quintos - January 31, 2010
KOOZA, the critically acclaimed Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) touring production from Cirque du Soleil, is now raised in Irvine. KOOZA will run through January 31 at Orange County Great Park. The show performs until January 31. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful melange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 31, 2010
KOOZA, the critically acclaimed Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) touring production from Cirque du Soleil, is now raised in Irvine. KOOZA will run through January 31 at Orange County Great Park. The show performs until January 31. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful melange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.
Laguna Playhouse Announces Calendar of Events Thru May 2010
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2010
The Laguna Playhouse announces its calendar listings for events and shows through May, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2010
The Laguna Playhouse announces its calendar listings for events and shows through May, 2010.
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