Catalina Museum Announces The 38th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
The Catalina Museum for Art & History will present the 38th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase, one of the longest-running celebrations of silent film in the world. This year's event spans two days, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, 2025, offering rare screenings, live music and expert commentary in two iconic Avalon venues.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
The Catalina Museum for Art & History will present the 38th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase, one of the longest-running celebrations of silent film in the world. This year's event spans two days, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, 2025, offering rare screenings, live music and expert commentary in two iconic Avalon venues.
FREMONT AVE. By Reggie D. White To Have World Premiere a South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
South Coast Repertory has announced two of the country's most prestigious regional theatres are coming to together to produce the world premiere of Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
South Coast Repertory has announced two of the country's most prestigious regional theatres are coming to together to produce the world premiere of Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White.
World Premiere of THE STAIRCASE Comes to South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!
Review: Musical Theatre West Ventures Back INTO THE WOODS in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - April 03, 2025
For Musical Theatre West's new, winning large-scale production—now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through April 13, 2025—director Kari Hayter and a company of terrific performers have revived the musical in an expected, true-to-the-classic staging, bursting with the color and aura of a storybook fairy tale come-to-life. While, sure, nothing necessarily new is presented in MTW's vibe, this lively, genuinely spirited presentation reminds old and new fans exactly why the show—for many theatergoers—continues to be a beloved show decades after it first conjured itself on stage.
by Michael Quintos - April 03, 2025
For Musical Theatre West's new, winning large-scale production—now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through April 13, 2025—director Kari Hayter and a company of terrific performers have revived the musical in an expected, true-to-the-classic staging, bursting with the color and aura of a storybook fairy tale come-to-life. While, sure, nothing necessarily new is presented in MTW's vibe, this lively, genuinely spirited presentation reminds old and new fans exactly why the show—for many theatergoers—continues to be a beloved show decades after it first conjured itself on stage.
Sierra Madre Playhouse Showcases Celebrated Clarinetist Joshua Rubin on WAVES IN BLOOM
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Joshua Rubin, a master of both modern and historical clarinets, collaborates with several of his esteemed musical colleagues on “Waves in Bloom,” a concert exploring the fascinating intersection between classical composition and electronic innovation.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Joshua Rubin, a master of both modern and historical clarinets, collaborates with several of his esteemed musical colleagues on “Waves in Bloom,” a concert exploring the fascinating intersection between classical composition and electronic innovation.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Pageant Of The Masters Expands Access To The Arts Through Masters At Giving Program
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach invites the community to help make the arts more accessible through its Masters at Giving program. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach invites the community to help make the arts more accessible through its Masters at Giving program. Learn more here!
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH to be Presented at Vanguard University
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Vanguard University's Theatre Arts Department has revealed the upcoming production of Journey to the Center of the Earth, a thrilling adventure based on Jules Verne's classic novel. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Vanguard University's Theatre Arts Department has revealed the upcoming production of Journey to the Center of the Earth, a thrilling adventure based on Jules Verne's classic novel. Learn more!
THE SECRET GARDEN Comes to Golden West College
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
The Golden West College Theater Arts Department, under the direction of Martie Ramm, will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
The Golden West College Theater Arts Department, under the direction of Martie Ramm, will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden.
Laguna Art Museum Expands Free Admission To All Visitors Ages 19 And Under
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Laguna Art Museum has announced a significant expansion in youth accessibility, admission is now free for all visitors ages 19 and under. New support given by attendees to the 43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction Paddle Raise t extends this benefit to remove financial barriers for teens and young adults.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Laguna Art Museum has announced a significant expansion in youth accessibility, admission is now free for all visitors ages 19 and under. New support given by attendees to the 43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction Paddle Raise t extends this benefit to remove financial barriers for teens and young adults.
Review: RENT In Concert is a Symphonic Triumph at OC’s Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - March 21, 2025
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from experiencing RENT - IN CONCERT—a symphony orchestra-backed concert version of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical which recently played to a full-capacity crowd for a one-night-only performance on March 15, 2025 at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa—is that this Tony and Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1996 show truly deserves to always have a full symphony orchestra playing its memorable score. Aided by a talented ensemble led by Coby Getzug, Abigail Barlow, and Frankie Rodriguez, this beautifully-presented music showcase proved to be an entertaining evening.
by Michael Quintos - March 21, 2025
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from experiencing RENT - IN CONCERT—a symphony orchestra-backed concert version of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical which recently played to a full-capacity crowd for a one-night-only performance on March 15, 2025 at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa—is that this Tony and Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1996 show truly deserves to always have a full symphony orchestra playing its memorable score. Aided by a talented ensemble led by Coby Getzug, Abigail Barlow, and Frankie Rodriguez, this beautifully-presented music showcase proved to be an entertaining evening.
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.
Review: Tony Award Winner Sutton Foster Returns to the OC at Irvine Barclay
by Michael Quintos - March 03, 2025
Fresh off her final set of performances in the L.A. transfer of the new Broadway revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, the two-time Tony Award winning stage and screen star recently returned to Orange County, CA for a one-night-only sold out concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre accompanied by music director Michael Rafter. Foster dazzled the audience with selections that ranged from traditional showtunes to classic pop hits and even a lullaby or two inspired by her daughter Emily.
by Michael Quintos - March 03, 2025
Fresh off her final set of performances in the L.A. transfer of the new Broadway revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, the two-time Tony Award winning stage and screen star recently returned to Orange County, CA for a one-night-only sold out concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre accompanied by music director Michael Rafter. Foster dazzled the audience with selections that ranged from traditional showtunes to classic pop hits and even a lullaby or two inspired by her daughter Emily.
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Announces Nominees For The 17th Annual Art Star Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2025
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance will present the 17th Annual Art Star Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the artists, organizations, and patrons who shape Laguna Beach's vibrant arts community.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2025
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance will present the 17th Annual Art Star Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the artists, organizations, and patrons who shape Laguna Beach's vibrant arts community.
Lineup Set For 27th Pacific Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
South Coast Repertory has announced the lineup for the 27th Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF), anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2025
South Coast Repertory has announced the lineup for the 27th Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF), anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions. Learn more here!
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Comes to Soka Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Passion, romance and tragedy come to Soka Performing Arts Center on March 1 with the staging of Giacomo Puccini’s most famous opera, Madama Butterfly.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Passion, romance and tragedy come to Soka Performing Arts Center on March 1 with the staging of Giacomo Puccini’s most famous opera, Madama Butterfly.
THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY Begins This Month at South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
South Coast Repertory celebrates the joy of reading with a hilarious musical almost good enough to eat in The Incredible Book Eating Boy. The Incredible Book Eating Boy runs Feb. 28-March 16 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
South Coast Repertory celebrates the joy of reading with a hilarious musical almost good enough to eat in The Incredible Book Eating Boy. The Incredible Book Eating Boy runs Feb. 28-March 16 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
FOOTLOOSE Will Be Performed as Part of Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
New York-based distribution company Cinema Guild has announced the North American theatrical release of You Burn Me (Tú me abrasas), the latest work from Matías Piñeiro.Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department will present Footloose written by Dean Pitchford, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and music by Tom Snow.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
New York-based distribution company Cinema Guild has announced the North American theatrical release of You Burn Me (Tú me abrasas), the latest work from Matías Piñeiro.Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department will present Footloose written by Dean Pitchford, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and music by Tom Snow.
MUJERES ON THE VERGE (WOMEN ON THE VERGE) to Kick Off CASA 0101 Theater's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
The 25th Anniversary Season of CASA 0101 Theater will kick off with the World Premiere of MUJERES ON THE VERGE (WOMEN ON THE VERGE), Four One-Act Plays in celebration of Women's “HER”story Month. Learn more.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2025
The 25th Anniversary Season of CASA 0101 Theater will kick off with the World Premiere of MUJERES ON THE VERGE (WOMEN ON THE VERGE), Four One-Act Plays in celebration of Women's “HER”story Month. Learn more.
Pacific Symphony And Music Director Carl St. Clair To Perform CARMINA BURANA AND BACH
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2025
'O Fortuna!', one of the most popular and exhilarating choral movements in the Western canon becomes the finale to Pacific Symphony's upcoming concert exploring the power, complexity, and beauty of music and the human voice.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2025
'O Fortuna!', one of the most popular and exhilarating choral movements in the Western canon becomes the finale to Pacific Symphony's upcoming concert exploring the power, complexity, and beauty of music and the human voice.
Abigail Barlow, Frankie Rodriguez & More to Lead RENT in Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2025
Measure your life in love with the iconic music of RENT in Concert. Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present this new symphonic experience of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2025
Measure your life in love with the iconic music of RENT in Concert. Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present this new symphonic experience of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL to be Presented by Edison High School
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2025
Edison High School Theater will present its upcoming production of 'Footloose the Musical,' a high-energy and heartwarming story about the power of music and dance. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2025
Edison High School Theater will present its upcoming production of 'Footloose the Musical,' a high-energy and heartwarming story about the power of music and dance. Learn more!
Hershey Felder Will Bring RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to South Coast Repertory
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
South Coast Repertory and HFP LIVE will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar.
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
South Coast Repertory and HFP LIVE will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar.
Israel Philharmonic to Embark on Five-City US Tour in Florida and California
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
The Israel Philharmonic will return to the United States for a five-city tour, March 19–26, 2025, conducted by Music Director Lahav Shani. See the tour dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
The Israel Philharmonic will return to the United States for a five-city tour, March 19–26, 2025, conducted by Music Director Lahav Shani. See the tour dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
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