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Casting Announced for A BRONX TALE at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts and NETworks Presentations has announced full casting for the 2019-2020 North American Tour of A BRONX TALE, the new musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater. The show will play Segerstrom Hall March 10 - 22, 2020.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces Spring Lineup of Dance Programming
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2020
Exploring the breadth and depth of American dance, Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a diverse lineup of programming this Spring. It all begins with the World Premiere of American Ballet Theatre's new work from ABT Artist-in-Residence Alexei Ratmansky titled Of Love and Rage.
HB APA To Present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This March
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2020
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HB APA) will present six showings of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from March 13-15 and 20-22 in the Historic Huntington Beach Union High School District Auditorium. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $16 for students and seniors at hbapa.org/see.
Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel and More to Perform in BROADWAY LEGENDS: AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO HAL PRINCE
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present Broadway Legends: An All-Star Tribute to Hal Prince, a one-night-only exclusive engagement celebrating the legacy of the late producer and director Harold Prince and the acclaimed shows and music that he shaped into many of the greatest hits in Broadway history.
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced today, Mardi Gras is heading to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza in a festive evening of FREE New Orleans-style revelry.
Mo Willems' DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS Continues Family Series at Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts and The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour present Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical March 21 and 22 in Samueli Theater. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning 'Pigeon' picture books, along with longtime collaborator and Disney Jr.'s Muppet Babies executive producer Tom Warburton, and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, the composer behind Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!, this innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers comes fresh from its world premiere in Washington, DC.
John Glenn HS Drama To Celebrate Student's Personal Experiences With Life, Love And Loss On Valentine's Day 2020
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2020
Just Us: Our Original Stories of Life, Love and Loss will take place on the John Glenn HS Stage in Norwalk, CA on Friday February 14, 2020 at 7pm. This show is a collection of student created artwork, dances, musical compositions, poetry, songs, monologues and scenes. From bullying to finding love, from near death experiences to rejection, this show has it all. This show forces the audience to question the existential philosophy, who am I? What experiences have shaped my point of view on life at time?
Soka Performing Arts Center to Present Pianist Beatrice Rana
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
Soka Performing Arts Center presents Silver medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Gramophone's 2017 Young Artist of the Year, Italian pianist Beatrice Rana on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8pm. The evening's program: BACH: Concerto Italiano BWV 971: SCHUMANN: Sonata No. 3, Op. 14 (1836 version); ALBENIZ: Iberia Book 3; STRAVINSKY: 3 Movements from Petrushka. This performance is sponsored by Sam Ersan.
BEEP Continues 2019-2020 Family Series at Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2019-2020 Family Series continues with Beep on March 14 and 15 in Samueli Theater. From Australia's renowned Windmill Theatre Company comes a slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and learning to mix it up a little featuring Beep: 'the most endearing robot of them all' (The Adelaide Review). With Windmill's trademark design, gentle storytelling, music and puppetry, Beep tells the story of what happens when someone new comes to town.
Soka Performing Arts Center Presents Alexi Kenney and Renana Gutman
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
Violinist Alexi Kenney and pianist Renana Gutman come to Soka Performing Arts Center Friday, February 21, 2020.
Segerstrom Center's Chamber Series Will Continue with Vienna Piano Trio
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announcd the return of the internationally acclaimed Vienna Piano Trio on February 29, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Celebrated for its finesse, exuberance, tonal allure, and irresistible panache, the Vienna Piano Trio has been regarded as one of the world's leading chamber ensembles. The renowned trio performs a program of Haydn, Ravel and Mendelssohn. Members include David McCarroll, violin; Clemens Hagen, cello; and Stefan Mendl, piano.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces World Premiere Of American Ballet Theatre's OF LOVE AND RAGE
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly presents the World Premiere of American Ballet Theatre's Of Love and Rage, a new work choreographed by ABT Artist-in-Residence and MacArthur Genius Alexei Ratmansky. Sets and costumes are by award-winning designer Jean-Marc Puissant, with lighting by designer Duane Schuler. Inspired from the first century Greek novel, Callirhoe, the libretto for Of Love and Rage was adapted by actor, director, screenwriter and Molière Award winner Guillaume Gallienne. The ballet is set to music by Aram Khachaturian with arrangements by Philip Feeney and performed live by Pacific Symphony. There will be five performances: March 5 a?" 8, 2020 in Segerstrom Hall. The ballet will have its New York Premiere during ABT's 2020 Metropolitan Opera House season June 2 a?" 6.
Jessica Vosk Will Join Orange County School of the Arts for PERFORMING WITH THE PROS
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2020
Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Musical Theatre Conservatory welcomes Broadway actress and recording artist Jessica Vosk to be the artist-in-residence for this year's 'Performing with the Pros' event, taking place Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. During the three-week residency, Vosk has been involved in the casting, directing and designing of the show along with Creator and Director Karen Rymar.
The Theatre Guild of Laguna Woods Village Will Present a Staged Reading Of a New Play With Music
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
The Theatre Guild of Laguna Woods Village, founded in 1966 and whose home theatre is one of the largest performing arts venues in Orange County, the 823-seat Laguna Woods Village Performing Arts Center, will be presenting a staged reading on February 20 of an abridged version of 'Big Al, Freddie, & Barry.'
Segerstrom Center Announces Kandace Springs To Headline Jazz Series In February
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2020
Singer, songwriter and pianist Kandace Springs debuts an intimate evening of jazz, soul, and pop at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on February 22, 2020 in Samueli Theater at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. With her smoky voice and sultry stage presence, the Nashville-based artist was dubbed by the Wall Street Journal as a a?oesuave songstress.a??
Doric String Quartet Makes Segerstrom Center Debut Joined By Marc Andre-Hamelin
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2019a?"2020 Chamber Music Series continues with Doric String Quartet on February 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in Samueli Theater.
Casting Announced for National Tour of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Coming to the Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
Casting has been announced for the North American tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 4 - 9, 2020 in Segerstrom Hall. The musical will star Chris Clark as Tully, Sarah Hinrichsen as Rachel, Shelly Lynn Walsh as Tammy, Peter Michael Jordan as Brick, Rachel Lyn Fobbs as Marley, Patrick Cogan as J.D. and Matthew James Sherrod as Jamal/Ted.
Steampunk Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of OCSA's Creative Writing Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2020
The Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Creative Writing Conservatory commemorates its 20th anniversary with a?oe20/20/20: Legends of Steampunk,a?? a month-long festival dedicated to the special vision of James P. Blaylock and Tim Powers. Recognized as fathers of the steampunk genre in literature, Blaylock and Powers also left a mark as the founders of the Creative Writing Conservatory at OCSA. Aligning with OCSA's 20th anniversary at its campus in Santa Ana, the festival features 20 collaborative events involving students from across 13 conservatories including acting, classical voice, dance, musical theatre, production and design, and digital media.
Soka Performing Arts Center to Present Pianist Yefim Bronfman
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2020
Soka Performing Arts Center presents internationally-acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman in a solo piano recital on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 3pm. 'Listening to Bronfman play... is like being in a crowded room when suddenly a profound conversationalist begins to speak and everyone just steps back to listen with rapt attention.' (Chicago Sun Times). What more needs to be said about this titan of the piano whose playing exhibits all the elements - humor, playfulness, roguishness, nobility, and passion - of Beethoven's sonatas. The all-Beethoven program includes: Piano Sonata No.5 in C minor, Op. 10, No.1; Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2; Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3; Piano Sonata No.23 in F minor, Op.57, Appassionata
Segerstrom Center's Family Series Continues With THE JOSHUA SHOW: Episode 2
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2019 - 2020 Family Series continues with The Joshua Show: Episode 2 February 1 and 2 in Samueli Theater. Award-winning puppeteer and Ambassador of Joy Joshua Holden uses singing, tap dancing and a cast of zany puppets to thrill audiences of all ages in a whimsical production about friendship and the value of being yourself. Said The New York Times, 'Mr. Holden has dedicated his shows to lightening the mood of all in the theater, puppets and humans alike.'
The National Tour of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Is Coming to the Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Plan your escape to the new musical about the choices we make - and the people we become - once we've had a change in latitude. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that tickets are on sale for Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE playing Segerstrom Hall February 4 - 9, 2020.
Soka Performing Arts Center Presents Piano Viruoso Murray Perahia
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
Soka Performing Arts Center presents internationally-acclaimed pianist Murray Perahia in a solo piano recital on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 8pm. Program: TBD. With his performances described as revelatory, Perahia has remained a consistent and dominating presence in the classical world for over four decades, procuring his place amongst the greats with meticulous technique and scrupulous musicianship. The virtuoso pianist is widely known for his affinity for the Classical and early Romantic repertoire, including Mozart and Bach.
Tony Winner Lillias White to Headline Cabaret Series at Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
Tony® and Emmy Award winner Lillias White returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Cabaret Series with an autobiographical show filled with musical highlights from her life and career January 23 - 25, 2020 in Samueli Theater. With her powerhouse voice and exuberant stage presence, White has won accolades for her show-stopping performances on the Broadway stage, on television and in films. The New York Times declared, 'Lillias White is a singer who makes the most challenging vocal feats look almost easy.'
Broadway And TV Star Ruby Lewis Teams Up With Hey Mister! For Holiday Show
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
Television and Broadway star Ruby Lewis is bringing holiday cheer to Orange County this Monday night, December 9th at Campus JAX with OC's favorite Hey Mister! Band. This one night only event will feature Ruby's soulful vocals along with Hey Misters! harmonies which have moved and mesmerized across the country. Joined by a 7-piece vocal band, the evening is guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the season. Tickets still available at www.campusjax.com/entertainment.
Segerstrom Center Announces Line-Up Of Free Holiday Events On The Julianne And George Argyros Plaza
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2019
Bundle up, head for Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and enjoy the line-up of FREE performances and events this holiday season on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. While American Ballet Theatre transforms the stage of Segerstrom Hall into the magical wonderland of The Nutcracker, live outdoor performances sprinkled throughout the month showcase some of the best and brightest local musical talent. The Holidays Around the World festival will bring you home for the holidays, as the Center turns the Plaza into an international celebration December 14 and 15. All are invited to experience beloved cultures and traditions while enjoying a winter wonderland filled with delightful performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, train rides, and even a special snowfall!

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