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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals 2026-27 Broadway Season - THE GREAT GATSBY and

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Reveals 2026-27 Broadway Season - THE GREAT GATSBY and More

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2026
As Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the Center has revealed its 2026–2027 Broadway season.
Interview: Amanda Robles Talks Vocals, Comedy, and Touring with SPAMALOT

Interview: Amanda Robles Talks Vocals, Comedy, and Touring with SPAMALOT

by Melissa Heckscher — February 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with Connecticut native Amanda Robles, who plays The Lady of the Lake in the North American Tour of Spamalot.

South Coast Repertory to Stage CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE This February

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2026
South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences and Families will present CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE, a bilingual and hip-hop infused adaptation of the classic story, from February 20 to March 8.
Candace Bushnell Stars in One-Woman Show at South Coast Repertory

Candace Bushnell Stars in One-Woman Show at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2026
Candace Bushnell, famed 'Sex in the City' creator, will perform her one-woman show at South Coast Repertory on May 30 and 31.
CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR

CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2026
Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.
Laguna Art Museum to Host 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction

Laguna Art Museum to Host 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Laguna Art Museum has announced the return of its signature fundraising event, the 44th Annual California Cool Art Auction, a vibrant celebration of California art, creativity and community.
Video: GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory

Video: GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory

by Joshua Wright — February 6, 2026
Watch clips from Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage at South Coast Repertory.
Photos: First Look at WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at South Coast Repertory

Photos: First Look at WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
South Coast Repertory is now presenting Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Directed by Lisa Rothe In association with University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School for the Arts Department of Drama, the production runs through March 21, 2026.
Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre

Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre

by Michael Quintos — February 5, 2026
In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mi
Video: Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Video: Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
Watch video clips from South Coast Repertory's Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' The cast features Gabriel Gaston, Kim Martin-Cotten, Elysia Roorbach and Brian Vaughn.
Vanguard University Theatre To Present THESE SHINING LIVES

Vanguard University Theatre To Present THESE SHINING LIVES

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2026
Vanguard University Theatre Department will present THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich this spring at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater

Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2026
The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL Floats Into OC's Segerstrom Center

Review: THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL Floats Into OC's Segerstrom Center

by Michael Quintos — January 29, 2026
Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over
Photos: GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory

Photos: GOD OF CARNAGE at South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2026
God of Carnage is now playing at South Coast Repertory Theatre, in rep with Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The Theatrical Event runs Jan.
Pacific Symphony Pops To Present Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Burton

Pacific Symphony Pops To Present Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Burton

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
Pacific Symphony Pops will present a concert devoted to the film music of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton.
Carl St.Clair to Lead BEETHOVEN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO in His Debut as Pacific Symphony La

Carl St.Clair to Lead BEETHOVEN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO in His Debut as Pacific Symphony Laureate

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
Pacific Symphony will welcome back Carl St.
Pacific Symphony to Celebrate Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Scores This Valentine's D

Pacific Symphony to Celebrate Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Scores This Valentine's Day

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2026
Pacific Symphony will present a special concert featuring the iconic scores of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, including music from Beetlejuice and Batman, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
One More Productions To Present HAIRSPRAY At The Historic Gem Theatre

One More Productions To Present HAIRSPRAY At The Historic Gem Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
One More Productions will present HAIRSPRAY at the Historic GEM Theatre in Garden Grove beginning in February.
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center

Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center

by Michael Quintos — January 18, 2026
If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention.
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory

GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2026
South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Alexander Shelley to Bring Stravinsky's FIREBIRD To Life With Full-Length Animated Vi

Alexander Shelley to Bring Stravinsky's FIREBIRD To Life With Full-Length Animated Visuals

by BWW News Desk — December 18, 2025
Pacific Symphony will present a program centered on Stravinsky’s The Firebird, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley.
Acclaimed Playwright Amy Freed To Write New Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL For South

Acclaimed Playwright Amy Freed To Write New Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL For South Coast Repertory

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2025
South Coast Repertory will commission award-winning playwright Amy Freed to write a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with Artistic Director David Ivers set to direct.
South Coast Repertory And UC Irvine Will Launch THE NEXT STAGE, A Pilot Program For E

South Coast Repertory And UC Irvine Will Launch THE NEXT STAGE, A Pilot Program For Emerging Artists

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2025
South Coast Repertory and UC Irvine will launch THE NEXT STAGE, a pilot program integrating UCI drama students into SCR’s professional productions.

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Pokemon Night Out: Marshmello & Alison Wonderland in Costa Mesa Pokemon Night Out: Marshmello & Alison Wonderland
Intuit Dome (10/24-10/24)
The Book of Will in Costa Mesa The Book of Will
Curtis Theatre (6/12-6/21)
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical in Costa Mesa Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (6/12-6/28)
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue in Costa Mesa TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
Toyota Pavilion at Concord (10/11-10/11)
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In in Costa Mesa C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Irvine Barclay Theatre (7/09-7/10)
Marco Antonio Solis in Costa Mesa Marco Antonio Solis
Long Beach Amphitheater (10/04-10/04)
Hershey Felder: The Piano & Me in Costa Mesa Hershey Felder: The Piano & Me
South Coast Repertory (6/10-6/21)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in Costa Mesa The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (12/29-1/03)
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors in Costa Mesa Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Paper Wing Theatre (8/28-9/20)
Alison Krauss and Union Station in Costa Mesa Alison Krauss and Union Station
Pacific Amphitheatre (8/29-8/29)