The Wayward Artist Performs AVENUE Q in July
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
The Wayward Artist is thrilled to announce performance dates for the Tony-award winning musical Avenue Q with lyrics and music by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez and book by Jeff Whitty. With all performances at the Grand Central Art Center Theatre in downtown Santa Ana, Avenue Q will open on July 14th and run for 12 performances, closing on July 30th.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
The Wayward Artist is thrilled to announce performance dates for the Tony-award winning musical Avenue Q with lyrics and music by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez and book by Jeff Whitty. With all performances at the Grand Central Art Center Theatre in downtown Santa Ana, Avenue Q will open on July 14th and run for 12 performances, closing on July 30th.
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Segerstrom Center For the Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Carla R. Stewart as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Zurin Villanueva (The Lion King, Mean Girls, Shuffle Along, The Book of Mormon) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Carla R. Stewart as Gran Georgeanna and Lael Van Keuren as Rhonda.
Veronica Swift and Kings Return Come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents jazz vocalist Veronica Swift with special guest Kings Return on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 7 pm and 9 pm in the Samueli Theatre as part of its 2022-23 Jazz series.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents jazz vocalist Veronica Swift with special guest Kings Return on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 7 pm and 9 pm in the Samueli Theatre as part of its 2022-23 Jazz series.
Soka University of America Hosts Summer at Soka
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Soka University of America and Soka Performing Arts Center are thrilled to announce an exciting and immersive series of summer events: Summer at Soka. Created with the aim of bringing the community together, these outdoor gatherings will take place on the university’s Campus Green.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Soka University of America and Soka Performing Arts Center are thrilled to announce an exciting and immersive series of summer events: Summer at Soka. Created with the aim of bringing the community together, these outdoor gatherings will take place on the university’s Campus Green.
Movie Mondays Return this Summer at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites you to enjoy some free family fun this summer with the return of Movie Mondays on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites you to enjoy some free family fun this summer with the return of Movie Mondays on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.
Peninsula International Dance Festival Will Return in July
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural world dance and music festival, the Peninsula International Dance Festival 2023 has announced plans to return with an all-new, two-day festival July 15 and 16, with guest artists from 21 Bay Area companies featuring over 200 dancers and musicians.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural world dance and music festival, the Peninsula International Dance Festival 2023 has announced plans to return with an all-new, two-day festival July 15 and 16, with guest artists from 21 Bay Area companies featuring over 200 dancers and musicians.
One More Productions Presents ALL SHOOK UP
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
ALL SHOOK UP! is showing from June 1st through July 9th at Garden Grove's historic GEM THEATRE presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2023
ALL SHOOK UP! is showing from June 1st through July 9th at Garden Grove's historic GEM THEATRE presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts to Present AN EVENING WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell for one night only on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell for one night only on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 8 pm.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Names Susan Brooker Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Susan Brooker has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, effective August 1, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Susan Brooker has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, effective August 1, 2023.
Cast Announced For MARY POPPINS At Orange County's Rose Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Are you ready to embark on a journey filled with wonder and enchantment? Look no further than Orange County's Rose Center Theater, where the beloved Broadway classic, Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, will come alive on stage.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
Are you ready to embark on a journey filled with wonder and enchantment? Look no further than Orange County's Rose Center Theater, where the beloved Broadway classic, Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, will come alive on stage.
Photos: Long Beach Opera's THE FEAST Premieres With Genre-Defying Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Feast, a world premiere reinvention of a baroque banquet envisioned by Long Beach Opera and inspired by G. F. Handel’s opera Alessandro, received its world premiere with performances May 20 and 21, 2023. See photos from inside the event.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Feast, a world premiere reinvention of a baroque banquet envisioned by Long Beach Opera and inspired by G. F. Handel’s opera Alessandro, received its world premiere with performances May 20 and 21, 2023. See photos from inside the event.
Moonlight Stage Productions Continues its 42nd Season with THE WEDDING SINGER
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The 42nd season of Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre continues with The Wedding Singer from June 7-24 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The 42nd season of Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre continues with The Wedding Singer from June 7-24 at 8 p.m.
South Coast Repertory 60th Season Including QUIXOTE NUEVO, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, And More
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
South Coast Repertory announced its 60th season, with a lineup that ranges from an American classic to contemporary works, with two world premieres—including one musical—and a special offering featuring pianist and actor Hershey Felder.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
South Coast Repertory announced its 60th season, with a lineup that ranges from an American classic to contemporary works, with two world premieres—including one musical—and a special offering featuring pianist and actor Hershey Felder.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals Dance, Headliner and In Conversation Series for the 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts willpresent an exceptional lineup of breathtaking dance performances, captivating headliner shows, and engaging in conversation series that will leave audiences inspired and mesmerized. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts willpresent an exceptional lineup of breathtaking dance performances, captivating headliner shows, and engaging in conversation series that will leave audiences inspired and mesmerized. Learn more about the lineup here!
American Coast Theater Company Announces Its Summer 2023 Production: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
ACTC presents its production of Around the World in 80 Days adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as they travel over seven continents in one of the greatest adventures of all time!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
ACTC presents its production of Around the World in 80 Days adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as they travel over seven continents in one of the greatest adventures of all time!
American Coast Theater Company Announces Its Summer 2023 Production: FOREVER PLAID
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
ACTC begins the Summer 2023 season with its production of the musical comedy Forever Plaid written by Stuart Ross and arranged by James Raitt. This musical is made for anyone who enjoys the pop hits of the 1950s barbershop and boy-band quartet era!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
ACTC begins the Summer 2023 season with its production of the musical comedy Forever Plaid written by Stuart Ross and arranged by James Raitt. This musical is made for anyone who enjoys the pop hits of the 1950s barbershop and boy-band quartet era!
York School Presents The Amateur Premiere Of ALICE BY HEART This Spring
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
York will be producing the West Coast premiere of a new musical called Alice by Heart. From the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice's madcap Adventures in Wonderland.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
York will be producing the West Coast premiere of a new musical called Alice by Heart. From the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice's madcap Adventures in Wonderland.
Disney's Practically Perfect Musical MARY POPPINS Flies In To Orange County
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Rose Center Theater has announced its upcoming production of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, running from June 30th to July 16th. The musical features original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with a book by Julian Fellowes. New songs and additional music and lyrics are by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Rose Center Theater has announced its upcoming production of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, running from June 30th to July 16th. The musical features original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with a book by Julian Fellowes. New songs and additional music and lyrics are by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles.
United Ukrainian Ballet Performs Ratmansky's GISELLE At Segerstrom Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Following historic performances at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center and the London Coliseum, The United Ukrainian Ballet will make its West Coast debut June 29 – July 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, performing Alexei Ratmansky's Giselle.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Following historic performances at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center and the London Coliseum, The United Ukrainian Ballet will make its West Coast debut June 29 – July 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, performing Alexei Ratmansky's Giselle.
Long Beach Opera Presents THE FEAST This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
THE FEAST is a world premiere reinvention of a baroque banquet inspired by G. F. Handel’s opera Alessandro, featuring wide-ranging operatic and orchestral works from Handel’s repertoire in an evening-length experience that merges opera, dance, theater, and cuisine.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
THE FEAST is a world premiere reinvention of a baroque banquet inspired by G. F. Handel’s opera Alessandro, featuring wide-ranging operatic and orchestral works from Handel’s repertoire in an evening-length experience that merges opera, dance, theater, and cuisine.
SIX Is Coming To Segerstrom Center For The Arts Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
The electrifying Tony-Winning new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-Winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will play two weeks in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from June 13 to 25 with tickets available now!
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
The electrifying Tony-Winning new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-Winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will play two weeks in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from June 13 to 25 with tickets available now!
United Ukrainian Ballet Makes West Coast Debut At Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
Following historic performances at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center and the London Coliseum, The United Ukrainian Ballet will make its West Coast debut June 29 – July 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, performing Alexei Ratmansky's Giselle.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
Following historic performances at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center and the London Coliseum, The United Ukrainian Ballet will make its West Coast debut June 29 – July 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, performing Alexei Ratmansky's Giselle.
'Spring Dance Theatre' Breaks Boundaries Through Movement This Month at CSUF
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
CSUF's award-winning dancers and choreographers close the season in “Spring Dance Theatre,” featuring dynamic performances by CSUF faculty and students that are designed to challenge and engage. “Spring Dance Theatre” opens May 4 in Cal State Fullerton's Little Theatre and also features works by guest artists Jamila Glass, Michael Nickerson-Rossi, and Danah Bella.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
CSUF's award-winning dancers and choreographers close the season in “Spring Dance Theatre,” featuring dynamic performances by CSUF faculty and students that are designed to challenge and engage. “Spring Dance Theatre” opens May 4 in Cal State Fullerton's Little Theatre and also features works by guest artists Jamila Glass, Michael Nickerson-Rossi, and Danah Bella.
The 25th Anniversary Tour of CHICAGO Comes to Segerstrom Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN, and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN, and after 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Best of the Best: Exclusive Prices from £48 for FROZEN THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
Best of the Best: Exclusive Prices from £48 for Frozen The Musical Set the magic free with Disney’s spectacular Frozen. The award-winning musical brings to life a world of sumptuous beauty, humour and iconic music in a jaw-dropping production to melt hearts of all ages.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
Best of the Best: Exclusive Prices from £48 for Frozen The Musical Set the magic free with Disney’s spectacular Frozen. The award-winning musical brings to life a world of sumptuous beauty, humour and iconic music in a jaw-dropping production to melt hearts of all ages.
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The Phantom of the Opera
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Doodle POP
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (3/14 - 3/15) | |
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Sylvia
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (4/9 - 4/12) | |
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Hare and Tortoise
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (2/21 - 2/22) | |
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SIX
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (3/10 - 3/15) | |
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Songs for Creative Revolution (DECEMBER 14th, 2025)
Sebastopol Center For the Arts (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (12/11 - 12/21) | |
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