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Review: PORGY AND BESS Raises the Roof at the Metropolitan


by Richard Sasanow - December 07, 2025

When I read that the Met, in the program notes for James Robinson’s production of PORGY AND BESS, called it “a supremely American operatic masterpiece” I couldn’t help but think of Stephen Sondheim’s answer (perhaps apocryphal) when he was asked whether SWEENEY TODD was an opera or a musical: “If it...

Review: Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music


by Scott Serio - December 07, 2025

Philadelphia Ballet's Holiday Staple The Nutcracker Returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Through New Year's Eve....

Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE-A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - December 07, 2025

I think this format might have worked better for me if it was associated with an original story with no source of comparison. Throughout the show, I continued to think about what was missing, rather than fully enjoying the experience for what it was....

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at The Music Hall by the Ogunquit Playhouse


by Dan Marois - December 07, 2025

It is a clear sign of the December holidays when the Oqunquit Playhouse brings its theatrical magic to The Music Hall in Portsmouth. In their 11th year of collaboration, the season is blessed with a festive production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical....

Review: DISNEY'S THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL at Benaroya Hall


by Erica Miner - December 07, 2025

Bravo to the Seattle Symphony for offering these holiday feasts for all the senses as much-welcomed gifts of love and cheer....

Review: DISNEY'S THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL at Benaroya Hall


by Erica Miner - December 07, 2025

Bravo to the Seattle Symphony for offering these holiday feasts for all the senses as much-welcomed gifts of love and cheer....

Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Lyric Opera Of Chicago


by Tina St. Angelo - December 07, 2025

There are 2 artistic performances in Chicago when you know its Christmastime. One is the Goodman’s A Christmas Carol and the other is the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Lyric....

Review: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Live Theatre Workshop


by Zach Wetzel - December 07, 2025

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel with music by Robert Reale and book/lyrics by Willie Reale, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is like a warm cookie. ...

Review: THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY at The Kennedy Center


by Laurie Sara Oliver - December 07, 2025

The Improvised Shakespeare Company has kicked off their 8th annual tour at the Kennedy Center, running through December 23. Stop by any night, or on all of them, to see a unique performance by theatrical elites. ...

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage


by Becky Winter - December 07, 2025

This production is directed by Chris Gibson and stars Rachel Landon. Who’s Holiday was written by Matthew Lombardo and follows Cindy Lou Who after the events of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. ...

Past Shows

ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC BRUCH, BERNSTEIN & TCHAIKOVSKY


Lahav Shani leads a musical program of prayer, passion, and remembrance. The evening features IPO’s principal cellist Haran Meltzer performing Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and principal flutist Guy Eshed performing ...

VIENNA PHILHARMONIC FROM THE NEW WORLD


Audiences are in for a treat when the Vienna Philharmonic performs concert number two! Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the exuberant Symphony No. 4 by Schubert. Dvoák’s ...

VIENNA PHILHARMONIC & YEFIM BRONFMAN BEETHOVEN & R. STRAUSS


Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Vienna Philharmonic and three-time Grammy Award-winner Yefim Bronfman in Beethoven’s gorgeously composed and beloved third piano concerto. Plus, a thrilling performance of ...

LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MAHLER'S TITAN SYMPHONY


Sir Antonio Pappano, Musical America's 2024 Conductor of the Year, leads a breathtaking program of lyrical might! Winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano ...

Kodo: Warabe


In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate ...

ITZHAK PERLMAN IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE


Itzhak Perlman, reigning virtuoso of the violin, presents his collection of traditional klezmer music,  In the Fiddler’s House . Released more than 25 years ago, ...

VOCTAVE: THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON


PROGRAM The Spirit of the Season A special evening awaits audiences with a performance by a cappella sensation, Voctave. Known for their harmonies and vocal versatility, ...

CONRAD TAO & FRIENDS RHAPSODY IN BLUE AT 100!


PROGRAM COUNTERPOINT (Selections) TAO: Concerto for Piano and Chamber Ensemble GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue With its opening clarinet glissando, bluesy piano riffs, and syncopated rhythms, Gershwin’s  ...

Ray Chen & Julio Elizalde


PROGRAM: TARTINI (arr. Kreisler):  Sonata in G minor “Devil’s Trill”   BEETHOVEN:  Violin Sonata No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2  J.S. BACH:  Partita ...

London Philharmonic Orchestra Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich


PROGRAM: Tania LEÓN:  Raíces (Origins)  SHOSTAKOVICH:  Violin Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op. 77 TCHAIKOVSKY:  Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Pre-concert lecture at ...

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH HAOCHEN ZHANG


PROGRAM: BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, "Emperor" DVOÁK: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World" Pre-concert lecture ...

ALEXANDER MALOFEEV, PIANO


Friday, October 27, 2023, 8pm FEATURED PERFORMERS: Alexander Malofeev,  piano PROGRAM: HANDEL:  Suite in B-flat major, HWV 434 PURCELL:  Ground in C minor, ZD 221 ...

PABLO SÁINZ-VILLEGAS & ISABEL LEONARD


FEATURED PERFORMERS Pablo Sáinz-Villegas,  guitar Isabel Leonard,  mezzo-soprano PROGRAM BIZET:  Près des remparts de Séville from Carmen MOZART:  Voi che sapete from Le nozze di ...

Videos


SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Costa Mesa SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (3/10 - 3/15)
Norbert Leo Butz in Costa Mesa Norbert Leo Butz
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (2/26 - 2/28)
God of Carnage in Costa Mesa God of Carnage
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY (1/23 - 3/21)
Stella Cole in Costa Mesa Stella Cole
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (1/15 - 1/17)
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in Costa Mesa Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY (1/24 - 3/21)
Tony Yazbeck in Costa Mesa Tony Yazbeck
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (12/11 - 12/13)
Doodle POP in Costa Mesa Doodle POP
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (3/14 - 3/15)
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