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Segerstrom Center Presents GUYS AND DOLLS, Now thru 4/19
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
Bustling with gamblers, gangsters and sassy showgirls, GUYS AND DOLLS plays in Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from tonight, April 14 - 19, 2015. The musical celebrates Broadway's golden era with a score by the legendary Frank Loesser and a masterfully witty book and lyrics by Joe Swerling and comedy legend Abe Burrows. GUYS AND DOLLS is based on the glorious Damon Runyon comic book world of 1940s Times Square New York City.
GUYS AND DOLLS to Bring Lobby Games to Segerstrom Center, 4/14-19
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
All ticket holders attending GUYS AND DOLLS at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from April 14 - 19, 2015 are invited to partake in complimentary lobby activities one hour before all performances.
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Coming to Segerstrom Center, 7/15
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Following a sold-out winter tour and the 10th Anniversary Season of ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars, Dancing with the Stars: Live! is back on the road giving fans the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in their hometowns, visiting more than 40 cities across America. Hosted by Dancing with the Stars All-Stars champion Melissa Rycroft, the Perfect Ten Tour is bringing a one-of- a-kind touring production to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
Theatre Movement Bazaar's BIG SHOT to Run 4/22-5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Pull up a seat, grab some pasta and reconnect with the definitive crime family in Theatre Movement Bazaar's BIG SHOT: a.k.a this is not The Godfather, directed and choreographed by Tina Kronis, with text by Richard Alger. This world premiere production kicks off the 2015 Studio SCR series, performing in the Nicholas Studio April 22-May 3. BIG SHOT also is presented as part of the Pacific Playwrights Festival.
LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC to Run 4/15-5/10 at Rubicon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Rubicon Theatre Company has just announced the director and cast for LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC, Arlene Hutton's funny, touching portrait of two young people whose lives become entwined after a chance meeting on a train.
2015 Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series Begins 4/12 at Arthur Newman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
The popular Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series 6th season begins Sunday, April 12, 2015 at a special time for the first two shows only, at 6 pm due to a time conflict. All remaining shows for the season, which runs Sundays through October 25th, will be at the normal 2 PM matinee time with all shows at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.
The New York Times 'Look West' Series Comes to Segerstrom Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
Look West is a new event series that brings game-changing innovators in the arts, media and technology on stage for engaging discussions with The New York Times journalists before live, local audiences in states throughout the Western U.S. The New York Times' Look West series is presented by Bank of the West.
Broadway in Riverside at Fox Performing Arts Center Sets 2015-16 Season: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, 'LUCY' & More
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
The Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, Calif., will again welcome six prominent national touring productions as part of the Broadway in Riverside 2015-16 season lineup. Season subscriptions will be available beginning this Friday, April 3 at Noon. Current subscribers may renew their subscriptions now. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale at a later date to be announced. For ticket information, visit the Fox Performing Arts Center box office, call the Fox Performing Arts Center Broadway hotline at 951-335-3469 or send an email to FoxBroadway@LiveNation.com. For more information visit riversidelive.com.
Photo Flash: IAMA Theatre Company Presents A DOG'S HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2015
The Ovation Award-winning IAMA THEATRE COMPANY presents the World Premiere of A DOG'S HOUSE, written by Micah Schraft and directed by Trip Cullman. A DOG'S HOUSE opened on Saturday, March 28 and run through Sunday, April 26 at the Elephant Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. (one block west of Vine) in Hollywood. Check out pictures from the show below!
The Theatre @ Boston Court to Present MY BARKING DOG
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
The Theatre @ Boston Court presents My Barking Dog, by Eric Coble, directed by Michael Michetti. Opening night is Saturday, April 25, 2015 on the Main Stage at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 North Mentor Avenue.
Studio SCR 2015 Series to Feature BIG SHOT & More
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Organized crime, a revolutionary music critic and clowns find themselves side by side in South Coast Repertory's 2015 Studio SCR series. In its fifth year, Studio SCR offers Orange County audiences diverse productions and companies in the 94-seat Nicholas Studio.
MOTOWN Coming to Segerstrom Center, 6/16-28
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts and producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are proud to announce that single tickets for the Orange County engagement of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL are on sale now. Single tickets start at $29 and may be purchased online at SCFTA.org, the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, June 27, 2015 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
SCR's Junior Players Present MYTH ADVENTURES: FIVE GREEK CLASSICS, Now thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2015
Myth Adventures: Five Greek Classics, adapted by Eric Coble, directed by Mercy Vasquez, will be presented by South Coast Repertory's Junior Players today, March 21-22 and 28-29 in the Nicholas Studio.
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS Set for Segerstrom Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2015
Segerstrom Center's Family Series continues with the third and final installment of The Intergalactic Nemesis with the Orange County premiere of Twin Infinity - An Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel this weekend, March 21 & 22 in Samueli Theater. The sequel to the hit shows The Intergalactic Nemesis and Robot Planet Rising follows the adventures of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her fiance? Ben Wilcott in this period story set in 1942 as they fight against a secret society of spies that spans the globe. No previous Intergalactic experience is necessary.
The New York Times 'Look West' Series Comes to Segerstrom Center, 4/1
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2015
Look West is a new event series that brings game-changing innovators in the arts, media and technology on stage for engaging discussions with The New York Times journalists before live, local audiences in states throughout the Western U.S. The New York Times' Look West series is presented by Bank of the West.
Emerson String Quartet, Lea Salonga, Ramsey Lewis and More Set for Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2015-16 Music Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015
Since its very first season, music has been a central component of Segerstrom Center for the Arts' annual series. To help celebrate its 30th season, Segerstrom Center is pleased to announce the lineups for its three core music offerings, along with a few new twists.
UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama to Present BOEING-BOEING
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015
UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama presents Marc Camoletti's classic farce Boeing-Boeing.
S'Wonderful Activities Celebrate NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Segerstrom Center, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites all patrons attending NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT to arrive one hour before show time to enjoy several free lobby activities from tonight, March 17 - 22, 2015.
Photo Flash: First Look- Circle X Theatre Co's TREVOR
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2015
Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of TREVOR, written by Nick Jones (Writer/Co-Producer 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show!
STAGE RAW Announces First Ever Nominations, April 13 at LA Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
STAGE RAW is pleased to announce the FIRST ANNUAL STAGE RAW LOS ANGELES THEATER AWARDS, championing the best work of 2014 in L.A.'s now embattled theaters of up to 99-seats. (STAGE RAW is using the same jury that was assembled through 2014 for the now dearly departed LA WEEKLY Theater Awards.) Check out the full list of nominees below!
S'Wonderful Activities to Celebrate NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Segerstrom Center, 3/17-22
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites all patrons attending NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT to arrive one hour before show time to enjoy several free lobby activities from March 17 - 22, 2015.
Rubicon Theatre's JACK LEMMON RETURNS Returns Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
On the heels of successful runs at the Royal George in Chicago, and at Laguna Playhouse and The Broad in Southern California, JACK LEMMON RETURNS makes its way to California's Central Coast for a limited engagement March 11 through March 29 at Ventura's Rubicon Theatre. This enchanting play-with-music is both a revealing portrait of legendary actor Jack Lemmon (Mister Roberts, Some Like it Hot, Days of Wine and Roses, The Odd Couple), and an in-depth, personal look at his relationship with his only son, actor and musician Chris Lemmon (Duets, That's Life, Lena's Holiday, etc.). The production is adapted and directed by impresario Hershey Felder, whose gifts for melding music and story have been celebrated through productions of George Gershwin Alone, Maestro Bernstein and The Pianist of Willesden Lane.
42ND STREET, CINDERELLA, NEWSIES, SOUND OF MUSIC, CABARET and More Set for Segerstrom Center's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is rolling out plans for its 30th Season, beginning with the 2015 - 2016 Broadway line-up. It will be a year of extraordinary artists, blockbuster shows and world renowned companies: great dance and Broadway hits, jazz, cabaret and classical music, family entertainment plus many special guests and events.
CTSA Presents THE ELECTRA PROJECT, Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) Drama Department presents THE ELECTRA PROJECT, tonight, March 7 - 15, 2015. The production, which is the fifth installment in the department's LOVE, LUST & GREED season, is written and directed by Mihai Maniutiu Distinguished Professor of Drama, native of Romania and Artistic and Executive Director of the National Theatre in Cluj, Romania. The production reimagines the classical Electra story in a new way, incorporating Romanian folk music (performed by renowned guest artists Ioan Pop and Iza Group, from the Maramures region of Romania) to drive and synergize the dramatic action.
SCR's Junior Players to Present MYTH ADVENTURES: FIVE GREEK CLASSICS, 3/21-29
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Myth Adventures: Five Greek Classics, adapted by Eric Coble, directed by Mercy Vasquez, will be presented by South Coast Repertory's Junior Players March 21-22 and 28-29 in the Nicholas Studio. Tickets are available now at www.scr.org.

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