Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer, namely the body of Hercule Poirot’s newest client! Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie’s most intricate whodunits. Of course, there are the host of usual - and - unusual suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody myriad characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation. You won’t want to miss a thrilling moment of this brand-new comic mystery.
As with each passing season, 2018 proved to be another exceptional year for theater not only in Souther California in general but also in Orange County---my home base. This year, the OC finally welcomed the debut of what has become this century's most awarded and most renowned stage musical ever about the Founding Father etched regally on the 10 dollar bill. Meanwhile, So. Cal. enjoyed a powerful surge of new stage works that explored Asian-American experiences, a positive step forward in the presentation of diverse voices we seldom hear from on the stage. A pair of touring musicals---both opening in the O.C. in early 2019---made such an impact in their Los Angeles engagements for me personally that I had to include them in my list, even though I have not 'officially' reviewed the productions for print. With that said, here is my 'Best of 2018' from Orange County and adjacent locales nearby---a mixture of outstanding shows and brilliant performances that made a lasting, memorable imprint in my theatergoing experience this year.
Murder On The Links (5/31/23-6/18/23)
Laguna Playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.
Staged (1/25/23-2/12/23)
Love Among The Ruins (10/26/22-11/13/22)
Kim's Convenience (9/21/22-10/9/22)
Saturday Night Fever (6/29/22-7/17/22)
A Chorus Line (5/26/22-6/12/22)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! (4/20/22-5/8/22)
Folk Legacy Trio (1/1/22-1/2/22)
Rita Rudner's Happy Vaccinated New Years Eve! (12/31/21-12/31/21)
SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM (12/20/21-12/21/21)
Merry Christmas, Darling! Carpenters' Christmas (12/13/21-12/15/21)
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Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS
Rose Center Theater (6/30 - 7/16) | |
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ACTC's Around the World in 80 days
Vanguard University Lyceum Theatre (6/23 - 7/9) | |
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Forever Plaid
Vanguard University Lyceum Theatre (5/26 - 6/18) | |
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“Art Colony: In the Company of Artists”
Irvine Bowl (7/7 - 9/1) | |
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Forever Plaid
Vanguard University Lyceum Theatre (5/26 - 6/18) | |
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Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Festival of Arts (7/5 - 9/1) | |
Green Planet & IMG World Dubai Show
Breathing Storytellers (5/8 - 6/15) | ||
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