John Maeda Speaks as Part of Arts Orange County's 5th Annual 'Creative Edge' Lecture Today
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
John Maeda, author of the best-selling book Redesigning Leadership, will be the featured speaker at the fifth annual Creative Edge Lecture today, March 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, presented by Arts Orange County, Fourth District PTA, Orange County Department of Education and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The title sponsors of the event are The Boeing Company and Phil & Mary Lyons.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
John Maeda, author of the best-selling book Redesigning Leadership, will be the featured speaker at the fifth annual Creative Edge Lecture today, March 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, presented by Arts Orange County, Fourth District PTA, Orange County Department of Education and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The title sponsors of the event are The Boeing Company and Phil & Mary Lyons.
JERSEY BOYS Returns to Segerstom Center, 6/24-7/13; Tickets On Sale 4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes back JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, playing in Orange County from June 24 - July 13, 2014. Single tickets, which start at $29.75, will go on sale Sunday, April 13 at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets will be available online at SCFTA.org, at 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, July 5 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes back JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, playing in Orange County from June 24 - July 13, 2014. Single tickets, which start at $29.75, will go on sale Sunday, April 13 at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets will be available online at SCFTA.org, at 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, July 5 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
Theatre Out to Present Terrence McNally's CORPUS CHRISTI, 4/25-5/17
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, today was pleased to announce the cast and creative team for their upcoming revival of Terrence McNally's Corpus Christi. Award-winning director, Tito Ortiz will direct the diverse cast of 13. Corpus Christi will run April 25 - May 17 at Theatre Out. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheatreOut.com or at the Box Office, as available.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2014
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, today was pleased to announce the cast and creative team for their upcoming revival of Terrence McNally's Corpus Christi. Award-winning director, Tito Ortiz will direct the diverse cast of 13. Corpus Christi will run April 25 - May 17 at Theatre Out. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheatreOut.com or at the Box Office, as available.
Staged Readings of New Santa Ana Play THE LONG ROAD TODAY Set for SCR's Dialogue/Dialogos Project, 4/2-30
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2014
Members of the Santa Ana community-and others-are invited to attend one or more staged readings of a new community-inspired play by Jose Cruz Gonzalez. The play-in-development is part of Dialogue/Dialogos, a creative partnership between South Coast Repertory (SCR) and Latino Health Access (LHA).
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2014
Members of the Santa Ana community-and others-are invited to attend one or more staged readings of a new community-inspired play by Jose Cruz Gonzalez. The play-in-development is part of Dialogue/Dialogos, a creative partnership between South Coast Repertory (SCR) and Latino Health Access (LHA).
La Mirada Theatre Presents FLOYD COLLINS, 3/27-4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is thrilled to present a remarkable musical about dreamers and hope, FLOYD COLLINS, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, book and additional lyrics by Tina Landau, musical direction by David O and directed by Richard Israel. FLOYD COLLINS will preview on Thursday, March 27 & March 28 (with a press opening on Saturday, March 29) and runs through Sunday, April 13, 2014, live "ONSTAGE" at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is thrilled to present a remarkable musical about dreamers and hope, FLOYD COLLINS, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, book and additional lyrics by Tina Landau, musical direction by David O and directed by Richard Israel. FLOYD COLLINS will preview on Thursday, March 27 & March 28 (with a press opening on Saturday, March 29) and runs through Sunday, April 13, 2014, live "ONSTAGE" at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
Patti LuPone Ventures to FAR AWAY PLACES for Segerstrom Center Cabaret Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
Award-winning musical theater superstar, Patti LuPone, who has portrayed some of Broadway's most memorable roles, returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a special one-night-only performance of her latest concert, Far Away Places tonight, March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
Award-winning musical theater superstar, Patti LuPone, who has portrayed some of Broadway's most memorable roles, returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a special one-night-only performance of her latest concert, Far Away Places tonight, March 22 at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
South Coast Repertory to Premiere FIVE MILE LAKE, 4/13-5/4
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
In small towns there are those who stay and those who go. With the return of a sibling, the daily routine of life is shaken up in South Coast Repertory's world premiere of Five Mile Lake by Rachel Bonds. Bonds' new drama is one of three full productions for the 2014 Pacific Playwrights Festival. The show runs April 13-May 4, on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Daniella Topol directs. Tickets are available online: www.scr.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
In small towns there are those who stay and those who go. With the return of a sibling, the daily routine of life is shaken up in South Coast Repertory's world premiere of Five Mile Lake by Rachel Bonds. Bonds' new drama is one of three full productions for the 2014 Pacific Playwrights Festival. The show runs April 13-May 4, on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Daniella Topol directs. Tickets are available online: www.scr.org.
STAGE TUBE: Stars of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Appear on KCAL-TV
by Stage Tube - March 20, 2014
The stars of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE appeared on KCAL-TV yesterday to promote the show's Segerstrom Center engagement. Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta talked about the show and you can check out their interview below!
by Stage Tube - March 20, 2014
The stars of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE appeared on KCAL-TV yesterday to promote the show's Segerstrom Center engagement. Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta talked about the show and you can check out their interview below!
Shirley MacLaine Reschedules Segerstrom Center Show for 9/20
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
Segerstrom Center has announced that Shirley MacLaine, originally announced for Friday, September 19, will now appear on Saturday, September 20, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
Segerstrom Center has announced that Shirley MacLaine, originally announced for Friday, September 19, will now appear on Saturday, September 20, 2014.
National Tour of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Opens Tonight at Segerstrom Center
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the national tour of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history, today, March 18 - 23 in Segerstrom Hall.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the national tour of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history, today, March 18 - 23 in Segerstrom Hall.
Lightwire Theater to Bring THE UGLY DUCKLING & THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE to the Segerstrom, 5/17-18
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2014
Following their recent breakout success on America's Got Talent, receiving great accolades from the judges and audiences, Lightwire Theater brings its unique method of storytelling to light at Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 17 at 1:00pm and May 18 at 1:00pm and 3:30pm in Samueli Theater. The timeless tales of Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling and Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare meet modern day cutting-edge technology as a dark stage illuminates, bringing these beloved characters to life with the use of electroluminescent wire. Audiences will marvel at the stunning imagery, compelling choreography and stirring music.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2014
Following their recent breakout success on America's Got Talent, receiving great accolades from the judges and audiences, Lightwire Theater brings its unique method of storytelling to light at Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 17 at 1:00pm and May 18 at 1:00pm and 3:30pm in Samueli Theater. The timeless tales of Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling and Aesop's fable The Tortoise and the Hare meet modern day cutting-edge technology as a dark stage illuminates, bringing these beloved characters to life with the use of electroluminescent wire. Audiences will marvel at the stunning imagery, compelling choreography and stirring music.
Pacific Chorale to Present THE RADIO HOUR, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
The internationally-acclaimed Pacific Chorale in Orange County, CA will be presenting a new work created by American opera composer Jake Heggie, and the versatilelibrettist Gene Scheer entitled 'THE RADIO HOUR'. The choral opera will be conducted by Pacific Chorale's Artistic Director, John Alexander, and stage-directed by James R. Taulli.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
The internationally-acclaimed Pacific Chorale in Orange County, CA will be presenting a new work created by American opera composer Jake Heggie, and the versatilelibrettist Gene Scheer entitled 'THE RADIO HOUR'. The choral opera will be conducted by Pacific Chorale's Artistic Director, John Alexander, and stage-directed by James R. Taulli.
SCR to Present REST as Part of Pacific Playwrights Festival, 3/28-4/27
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2014
What happens when an elderly patient with dementia goes missing in a northern Idaho blizzard, leaving his wife and others behind to face the unknown? The story is Rest, a heartbreakingly funny and tender play commissioned by South Coast Repertory from Samuel D. Hunter. SCR Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson directs the world premiere of Rest, March 28-April 27, on the Segerstrom Stage. The show is a cornerstone production of SCR's Pacific Playwrights Festival. Tickets are available online: www.scr.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2014
What happens when an elderly patient with dementia goes missing in a northern Idaho blizzard, leaving his wife and others behind to face the unknown? The story is Rest, a heartbreakingly funny and tender play commissioned by South Coast Repertory from Samuel D. Hunter. SCR Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson directs the world premiere of Rest, March 28-April 27, on the Segerstrom Stage. The show is a cornerstone production of SCR's Pacific Playwrights Festival. Tickets are available online: www.scr.org.
Festival Ballet Theatre Presents GISELLE, 3/22-23
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014
Festival Ballet Theatre presents Giselle at Irvine Barclay Theatre March 22 and 23, featuring Guest Artists from American Ballet Theatre Gillian Murphy and Cory Stearns.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014
Festival Ballet Theatre presents Giselle at Irvine Barclay Theatre March 22 and 23, featuring Guest Artists from American Ballet Theatre Gillian Murphy and Cory Stearns.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces Cast of MAMMA MIA!, 4/8-13
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the dynamic cast of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returning to Segerstrom Hall in Orange County from April 8 - 13, 2014. The National Tour of MAMMA MIA! is led by Georgia Kate Haege as Donna Sheridan, the independent single mother whose carefree past catches up with her on the eve of her daughter's wedding. Bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan is played by Chelsea Williams; her fiance Sky is played by Chris Stevens.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the dynamic cast of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returning to Segerstrom Hall in Orange County from April 8 - 13, 2014. The National Tour of MAMMA MIA! is led by Georgia Kate Haege as Donna Sheridan, the independent single mother whose carefree past catches up with her on the eve of her daughter's wedding. Bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan is played by Chelsea Williams; her fiance Sky is played by Chris Stevens.
Cabrillo Music Theatre to Host DORIS AND ME Fundraiser, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2014
Cabrillo Music Theatre announces the next in a series of fundraising and entertainment events in the recently renovated Founders' Room of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. DORIS AND ME, a tribute to Doris Day in celebration her 90th birthday, will take place on Sunday, March 30th, at 7:00PM. The Founders Room is located in the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2014
Cabrillo Music Theatre announces the next in a series of fundraising and entertainment events in the recently renovated Founders' Room of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. DORIS AND ME, a tribute to Doris Day in celebration her 90th birthday, will take place on Sunday, March 30th, at 7:00PM. The Founders Room is located in the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
MenAlive to Pay Tribute to The Beatles this Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2014
MenAlive pays tribute to The Beatles' timeless songbook in The Beatles at the beautiful Irvine Barclay Theater. The 120-man chorus will perform songs ranging all across the Beatle universe, from the frenetically energetic I Want to Hold Your Hand to the poignant Eleanor Rigby to tender ballads such as I Will.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2014
MenAlive pays tribute to The Beatles' timeless songbook in The Beatles at the beautiful Irvine Barclay Theater. The 120-man chorus will perform songs ranging all across the Beatle universe, from the frenetically energetic I Want to Hold Your Hand to the poignant Eleanor Rigby to tender ballads such as I Will.
REUNION, LIQUIDATION PLAY and More Set for South Coast Rep's Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
South Coast Repertory has announced an exciting lineup of shows from March to June. Check out the full linup below!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
South Coast Repertory has announced an exciting lineup of shows from March to June. Check out the full linup below!
Celtic Woman Returns to Segerstrom Center with New Album, 4/1-2
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
Global music sensation Celtic Woman returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on April 1 & 2, 2014 with its newest show, The Emerald Tour, in support of the simultaneous new album and DVD releases, both titled EMERALD: MUSICAL GEMS.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
Global music sensation Celtic Woman returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on April 1 & 2, 2014 with its newest show, The Emerald Tour, in support of the simultaneous new album and DVD releases, both titled EMERALD: MUSICAL GEMS.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces 2014-2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces its 2014 - 2015 Season, a year of extraordinary artists in captivating performances that will give audiences one unforgettable experience after another. There will be great dance and Broadway hits, jazz, cabaret and classical music plus many special guests and events throughout the season. Audiences can expect to welcome back many of their favorites and enjoy new artists who will be seen at the Center for the very first time.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces its 2014 - 2015 Season, a year of extraordinary artists in captivating performances that will give audiences one unforgettable experience after another. There will be great dance and Broadway hits, jazz, cabaret and classical music plus many special guests and events throughout the season. Audiences can expect to welcome back many of their favorites and enjoy new artists who will be seen at the Center for the very first time.
REST, ZEALOT, MR. WOLF and More Set for South Coast Rep's 2014 Pacific Playwrights Festival, 4/25-27
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2014
Experience something(s) new: Three world premiere productions and four new play readings during South Coast Repertory's 2014 Pacific Playwrights Festival, April 25-27.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2014
Experience something(s) new: Three world premiere productions and four new play readings during South Coast Repertory's 2014 Pacific Playwrights Festival, April 25-27.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON at Segerstrom Center On Sale 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
The producers of the national tour of the THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced today that single tickets will go on sale Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 10 a.m. PST for the Orange County engagement from May 13 - 25, 2014. Single tickets, which start at $34.75, will be available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 15 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, May 24 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
The producers of the national tour of the THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced today that single tickets will go on sale Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 10 a.m. PST for the Orange County engagement from May 13 - 25, 2014. Single tickets, which start at $34.75, will be available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 15 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, May 24 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
SCR to Continue 50th Season Celebration with Open House, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
As South Coast Repertory's 50th Season celebration continues, look at its past, get a preview of its future and take a peek behind the scenes to see how the magic of theatre happens during a special Open House.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
As South Coast Repertory's 50th Season celebration continues, look at its past, get a preview of its future and take a peek behind the scenes to see how the magic of theatre happens during a special Open House.
SCR's Junior Players to Present JACK AND THE GIANT BEANSTALK, Begin. 4/22
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Jack and the Giant Beanstalk by Linda Daugherty, directed by Mercy Vasquez, will be presented by South Coast Repertory's Junior Players April 22-23 and April 29-30 in the Nicholas Studio. Tickets are $10 and available online at www.scr.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Jack and the Giant Beanstalk by Linda Daugherty, directed by Mercy Vasquez, will be presented by South Coast Repertory's Junior Players April 22-23 and April 29-30 in the Nicholas Studio. Tickets are $10 and available online at www.scr.org.
BWW Reviews: Tricky New WIZARD OF OZ Storms Into the OC
by Michael L. Quintos - February 18, 2014
During my first taste of the show last fall, I was certainly wowed by its technical wizardry and its talented cast, but was sadly underwhelmed by how much of the original film's stirring, emotional magic and innocent fantasy had been stripped away in favor of easy, high-camp laughs, dazzling onstage visual effects, and head-scratching staging choices. I think perhaps a small part of me had hoped that a few alterations have been enacted into the tour now that it has arrived an hour south in Costa Mesa months since that L.A. premiere. Alas, no.... the very same show (except for a cast change or two) is now playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County through February 23.
by Michael L. Quintos - February 18, 2014
During my first taste of the show last fall, I was certainly wowed by its technical wizardry and its talented cast, but was sadly underwhelmed by how much of the original film's stirring, emotional magic and innocent fantasy had been stripped away in favor of easy, high-camp laughs, dazzling onstage visual effects, and head-scratching staging choices. I think perhaps a small part of me had hoped that a few alterations have been enacted into the tour now that it has arrived an hour south in Costa Mesa months since that L.A. premiere. Alas, no.... the very same show (except for a cast change or two) is now playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County through February 23.
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