Review: SPAMALOT Revives A New Quest at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - February 20, 2026
Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clack...
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA Journeys Back to Musical Theatre West
by Michael Quintos - February 17, 2026
Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production of the 1965 Tony Award winner boasts haunting visuals and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three dist...
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents GOD OF CARNAGE
by Michael Quintos - February 10, 2026
Wildly surprising and deliciously savage, Yasmina Reza's machete-edged 2006 dark comedy GOD OF CARNAGE—here directed by Marco Barricelli and continues performances at OC's South Coast Repertory through March 21, 2026—has to be one of the most ferocious dissections of modern-day performative civi...
Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - February 05, 2026
In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mi...
Review: THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL Floats Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - January 29, 2026
Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over...
Review: New Revival of THE WIZ Lands at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - January 18, 2026
If the longevity of a Broadway classic is judged by its ability to reflect both its historical significance and its present existence in popular culture, this new revival of THE WIZ is somehow caught somewhere between reverence and reinvention....
Past Shows
Southern Nights: Country & Blues Music Series at Festival of Arts
Jul 11 – Aug 29, 2025
Fridays at 5:30pmGet ready for warm summer nights filled with the sounds of country and blues! Featuring talented musicians and a relaxed summer setting, it’s...
Soulful Sundays at Festival of Arts
Jul 6 – Aug 24, 2025
Soulful Sundays, a music series dedicated to rich melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and the power of emotion through song.From bluesy ballads to gospel grooves, each performance...
Teen and Adult Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Jul 5 – Aug 24, 2025
Fridays – Sundays at 3pmJuly 5 – August 24, 2025 Let your creativity run wild this summer in Laguna Beach! Discover your inner artist at the Festival...
Tribute Saturdays at Festival of Arts
Jul 5 – Aug 16, 2025
The Festival of Arts’ brings to the stage some of Southern California’s most well-known tribute bands. Talented performers pay homage to music legends as they...
Concerts on the Green at Festival of Arts
Jul 5 – Aug 9, 2025
Select Saturdays at 1pmSit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of award-winning musicians as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts Concerts...
Pageant of the Masters Announces Second Open Casting Call
Mar 13
Get ready to strike a pose! The Pageant of the Masters is back with another chance to step into the limelight. Mark your calendars for Thursday,...
Open Casting Call For 2025 Pageant of the Masters
Jan 10 – Jan 12, 2025
The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach will host its annual Open Casting Call for volunteers from January 10 to 12, 2025. This opportunity...
Pageant of the Masters
Jan 10 – Jan 12, 2025
The Pageant of the Masters returns to the Festival of Arts with its annual Open Casting Call from January 10 to January 12, 2025. This...
Reflections on the Masters: A Pageant of the Masters Retrospective
Jun 25 – Sep 16, 2024
The Festival of Arts invites the public to its latest offsite exhibit at foaSouth, "Reflections on the Masters: A Pageant of the Masters Retrospective.” This...
À La Mode: The Art of Fashion
Jul 6 – Aug 30, 2024
À La Mode: The Art of Fashion is a captivating theatrical experience at the Pageant of the Masters, where fine art seamlessly merges with fashion....
Pageant of the Masters 2024 Production - “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion”
Dec 4 – Aug 30, 2024
Make the summer a stylish affair with tickets to the 2024 Pageant of the Masters, “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion.” The 2024 Pageant...
Summer Art Workshops at Festival of Arts
Jul 3 – Aug 30, 2024
The Festival’s Art Center, presented by Bank of America, provides a spacious area perfectly suited for visitors to create their own art with the help...
Tremendous Tributes Music Series at Festival of Arts
Jul 12 – Aug 30, 2024
The Festival of Arts brings to the stage some of Southern California’s most well-known tribute bands. Talented performers pay homage to music legends as they...
Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate at Festival of Arts
Jul 11 – Aug 29, 2024
Chocolate, wine, and all that jazz sweetens up the Festival of Arts this summer! On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine...
Americana Music Series at Festival of Arts
Jul 8 – Aug 26, 2024
Kick off your week at the Festival of Arts with a salute to Americana! This series features some of Southern California’s most talented in the...
Adult and Teen Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Jul 5 – Aug 25, 2024
Let your creativity run wild this summer in Laguna Beach! Discover your inner artist at the Festival of Art’s Adult and Teen Art Classes, presented...
Wow... That Girl Can Sing! Music Series at Festival of Arts
Jul 7 – Aug 25, 2024
Sunday nights at the Festival of Arts are for the birds- the song birds that is! Extraordinary singers from all over Southern California take the...
Youth Arts Classes at Festival of Arts
Jul 5 – Aug 25, 2024
Bring out that creative spark in your young artist at the Youth Art Classes this summer at the Festival of Arts. Kids will enjoy art...
Art & Fashion Affair at the Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters
Aug 24
Experience the glamour and excitement of a Met Gala-inspired extravaganza at the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters! This night features fine art,...
Paint and Sip Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Jul 12 – Aug 23, 2024
Uncork your creativity this summer at the Festival of Arts! Enjoy a fun painting workshop, while surrounded by beautiful art. Learn easy step-by-step processes, as...
Prints and Pinots Art Classes at Festival of Arts
Jul 11 – Aug 22, 2024
Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind print! Using a variety of colorful handmade papers and hand cut relief blocks, students will learn the basics of monoprint and...
Festival Runway Fashion Show at Festival of Arts
Aug 18
The Festival Runway Fashion Show is a not-to-be missed event! This event features Festival of Arts exhibitors who step out of their artistic medium and...
Concerts on the Green at Festival of Arts
Jul 6 – Aug 17, 2024
Award-winning musicians perform live at the Festival of Arts Saturday afternoons at the Festival of Arts. Groove to the sounds of these living legends in...
Pacific Opera Project’s “The Mikado” at Festival of Arts
Aug 17
Called "about the most fun one can have in a Los Angeles theater right now" (Maestro Arts & Reviews), Pacific Opera Project's “The Mikado” updates...
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Aug 15
The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show features a collection of exceptional artwork from notable artists, including Bruce Burr, Susan Hoehn, and David Milton, who...
Spotlight on the Music of Hope Blue Piano at Festival of Arts
Jul 13 – Aug 10, 2024
This summer, the Festival of Arts is partnering with City of Hope Orange County to introduce the new music series Spotlight on the Music of...
Family Art Day at Festival of Arts
Jul 14
Join the Festival of Arts for a wild good time as Family Art Day returns on Sunday, July 14 with a fun new animal-twist! The...
Ephemeral Monuments: A Stillman Sawyer Retrospective
Jan 10 – Mar 31, 2024
The Festival of Arts proudly presents its latest exhibition at foaSOUTH, Ephemeral Monuments: A Stillman Sawyer Retrospective. This captivating showcase delves into the intricate relationship...
Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call for Volunteers
Jan 5 – Jan 7, 2024
The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, CA, is hosting an Open Casting Call from January 5 to 7, 2024, in search of volunteers...
Pageant of the Monsters “Maze of the Minotaur”
Oct 27 – Oct 31, 2023
Returning after 5 years, the Pageant of the Masters' creative team of artists and technicians have reunited to conjure up the acclaimed Halloween Haunted House...
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
Jul 5 – Sep 1, 2023
Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, the Festival of Arts is a highly acclaimed juried fine art show features the work of over 100 award-winning...
Festival of Arts Presents the Americana Music Series
Jul 7 – Sep 1, 2023
Kick off your weekend at the Festival of Arts with a salute to Americana! This series features some of Southern California’s most talented in the...
Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate
Jul 13 – Aug 31, 2023
Chocolate, wine, and all that jazz sweetens up the Festival of Arts this summer! On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine...
Festival of Arts Presents Tremendous Tributes Music Series
Jul 9 – Aug 27, 2023
The Festival of Arts’ brings to the stage some of Southern California’s most well-known tribute bands. Talented performers pay homage to music legends as they...
A Night of Magic Gala at the Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters
Aug 26
2023 A NIGHT OF MAGIC GALASpecial Performance by SERGIO MENDESGuest Host – PAULA ABDULSaturday, August 26, 2023A Spectacular Saturday Night Not to be Missed!Join us...
Festival of Arts Presents Concerts on the Green
Jul 8 – Aug 19, 2023
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of award-winning musicians as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts Concerts on the Green...
Wow… Can They Sing! Music Series
Jul 8 – Aug 19, 2023
Saturday nights at the Festival of Arts are for the birds- the song birds that is! Extraordinary singers from all over Southern California take the...
Pageant of the Masters “Wonderful World”
Jul 7 – Sep 2, 2022
The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each evening during the summer season, classic and...
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