Upcoming Shows
An Enchanted Evening with The Three Mexican Tenors brings together Pacific Symphony, Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, and his father, tenor Jorge Lopez-Yañez, alongside tenors...
Pacific Symphony, led by Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley, presents a multimedia concert program celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The program opens with the...
It’s time to believe in magic again. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an...
Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences...
A Symphony Spooktacular featuring Leopold the Leopard kicks off Pacific Symphony's Family Musical Mornings series at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on October...
The Nutcracker for Kids is a narrated adaptation of Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet, presented by Pacific Symphony as part of its Family Musical Mornings series at...
Pacific Symphony performs the music of Oscar and Grammy-winning composers from beloved Pixar films as part of the Family Musical Mornings series at the Renée...
The Little Prince: Opera for Kids! brings Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved story to life as an operatic adventure performed by Pacific Symphony. Audience members join...
Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask...
by Michael Quintos - April 26, 2026
First developed and workshopped at South Coast Repertory’s annual Pacific Playwrights Festival in 2025, celebrated new “it” playwright Talene Monahon’s freshly birthed play EAT ME is currently being presented at OC’s Tony Award-winning regional theater as a fully-formed World Premiere prod...
by Michael Quintos - April 15, 2026
Now having its Southern California regional production, MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL continues performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 3, 2026. Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this fun, high-energy, youthfully-targeted new iteration of the 2018 stage adaptation o...
by Michael Quintos - April 13, 2026
Bursting with contagious rhythm, irrepressible heart, and an abiding sense of community pride, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 2008 original Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS remains one of the most vibrant and emotionally resonant contemporary musicals to emerge from the early 21st century. F...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party...until that is,...
A story of love, loss, and new beginnings. Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely...
A mythical soap opera full of desire, deception and forbidden romance. Sylvia is a captivating ballet combining the elegance of classical ballet with elements of folklore...
A mischievous duo starts to doodle... and ends up creating a whole imaginative world! They invite us along on their sea adventure with a tiny...
“The show rocks. Party along with this celebration of her-story times SIX!” -Chicago Tribune “Broadway's high-energy history remix reigns supreme!” -Entertainment Weekly
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their...
Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable. Hare is ready to race, but Tortoise has many things to do before...
“Pure Glee! Spamalot is deliriously funny!” -The Wall Street Journal “The funniest musical on Broadway!” -The Washington Post
In 2005, Spamalot won the Tony Award for best musical comedy. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," this...
“The Notebook is everything. Run, don’t walk!” — Hoda Kotb, Today “Romantic, life-affirming, and ingeniously adapted.” — USA Today
Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race...
Celebrating its 10th season at Segerstrom Center, SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Created by one of today’s...
Get transported to a mid-century holiday lounge where the martinis are chilled, the horns are smooth, and the Christmas cheer has style. Tony DeSare, with...
Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing...
A timeless masterwork that transcends three centuries, Handel’s Messiah is an event of joy, reflection and renewal. Thrill to the blazing trumpets, thundering timpani, and...
Dive into a night of elegance and emotion with Cassandra Miller’s serene Swim, Ravel’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in G Major featuring Alexandra Dariescu—hailed as one...
Celebrate the holiday season with a beloved classic designed especially for young audiences! The Nutcracker for Kids is a narrated adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet,...
“The surprise delight of the season” -Variety “More hilarious than any show since The Book of Mormon.” -New York Stage Review
Experience a night of rhythmic passion and orchestral storytelling. Bizet’s Suite No. 1 from Carmen ignites with fiery Spanish melodies and drama. Montero’s Latin Concerto...
It's not easy being the Pigeon - you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make...
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony reimagines Dolly Parton’s most treasured works with cinematic sweep and personal depth. Her instantly recognizable voice is woven...
“The jukebox musical to end all jukebox musicals - it’s hard to imagine how it can be topped.” -Time Out New York
Experience a vibrant journey through timeless myth. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights with lush melodies and dazzling orchestration....
Fantasia in Concert, featuring highlights from two of Disney’s most extraordinary and groundbreaking animated feature films Fantasia (1940) and its sequel Fantasia 2000, is not...
"Some Like It Hot sizzles! This is a glorious, toe-tapping, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.” –Deadline
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp!
An electrifying tale of life, love, and identity.Based on the world's most famous work of horror fiction, Mary Shelley's 19th-century novel-turned-pop culture classic, Liam Scarlett's...
“Genuine goosebumps! Stage, Screen & Everything In Between is hit after hit, from Sondheim to Simple Minds and back again.” – BroadwayWorld
A rustic romance of betrayal, revenge and forgiveness. Widely considered one of the greatest ballets of all time, and one of the greatest romantic works in...
The Broadway Divas of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts are back!
Get ready for a fantastic Latin pop celebration! Enjoy an evening filled with the hottest hits from the '90s and '00s. Experience the passionate melodies...
Experience Verdi like never before in this extraordinary requiem. With Music Director Carl St.Clair offering his expert commentary, you’ll explore the emotional depth of this work. St.Clair’s...
Prepare for a powerful evening of music with Verdi’s Requiem, a piece that blends the drama of opera with the depth of sacred music. This...
Prepare for a memorable evening of music! Begin with the calming sounds of Gregorian Chant, creating a sense of tranquility and timelessness. Next, experience the...
Troupe Vertigo offers an evening of mesmerizing artistry, where remarkable cirque acrobatics, graceful classical dance, and timeless Broadway tunes create a spectacular symphonic experience. Watch...
Join us for an afternoon of captivating chamber music with members of Pacific Symphony at Samueli Theater. Experience the beauty of Reena Esmail's The Light...
Experience an evening of exceptional music with Brazilian conductor Eduardo Strausser. Known for his programming and powerful presence on the podium, Strausser has been described...
Join the extraordinary Ben Folds for an unforgettable evening of genre-blending brilliance with Pacific Symphony. Known for his musical wizardry, Folds combines pop anthems with...
Explore the mythic world of Wagner’s first opera from the acclaimed Ring Cycle, Das Rheingold, a work that influenced Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings...
Celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, with Pacific Symphony in a vibrant concert that unites cultures through the power of music. Nowruz, a cherished festival...
Returning by popular demand, Pink Martini joins Pacific Symphony to deliver a musical cocktail of sophistication and vibrancy. Their unmistakable blend of melodies is always...
Join us for a special evening as Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez present Voice and the Violin. This dynamic husband-and-wife duo explores a diverse repertoire,...
Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring Lunar New Year! We are celebrating the Year of the Snake with a performance that is sure...
Forget the hiking boots and set off on a thrilling musical journey with Strauss’ Alpine Symphony as your guide! Explore musical landscapes, weather dramatic storms,...
It’s going to be a fun-filled night featuring the music of Aretha Franklin. GRAMMY-nominated singer and PBS star, Sheléa will perform classics like “Chain of...
Pacific Chorale, celebrated for both its artistic excellence and impactful community outreach, presents its 16th Annual Choral Festival, culminating in a free performance of Haydn’s...
One of the strangest coincidences of modern musical theatre is the fact that its two foremost composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Stephen Sondheim, share a...
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller in his...
“With a voice possessing power and an instinct informed by emotion, Jessica was a thrill-a-minute concert diva – inspiring gasps, sighs, and shouts of appreciations...
Pacific Chorale’s family-friendly extravaganza “Tis the Season!” – considered one of Orange County’s favorite holiday traditions – will fill the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert...
Pacific Chorale’s family-friendly extravaganza “Tis the Season!” – considered one of Orange County’s favorite holiday traditions – will fill the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert...
This Center favorite is back by popular demand! Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Chris Mann returns to Segerstrom Center for three hilarious vocal performances. In...
This theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history (The New York Times)Hamilton is the story of America then, told by...
Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, film, and television, on recordings and in concert.One of...
Featuring:Robert Istad, conductorPacific Chorale's Festival ChoruswithJung-A Lee, organDavid Clemensen, pianoRebecca Hasquet, sopranoJared Daniel Jones, baritonePacific Chorales Choral Festival returns to the Concert Hall after a...
It takes you to a place you never want to leave! - NewsweekBroadways COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!This...
Call it musical comedy heaven (Rolling Stone). Call it the most uproarious new musical in years! (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it TOOTSIE! This laugh-out-loud love...
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), led by Music Director Jaime Martn, wraps the season with the LACO-commissioned world premiere ofFloodplainby Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid,LACO's...
ONE OF THE MOST RAVISHING MUSICALS YOU WILL EVER BE SEDUCED BY. The New York TimesThe critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical The Bands Visit is...
Since his Broadway debut as a newsboy in the 1989 revival of Gypsy, quintessential song-and-dance man Tony Yazbeck has continued to land coveted roles and...
SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN.Back by popular demand. Variety calls WICKED "a cultural phenomenon, and it continues to break box office records across...
One of Broadways most sought-after performers, Caissie Levy has starred in iconic productions on Broadway and Londons West End. She After 2 years of a...
You know Laura Benanti from her roles on Broadway, TV and film. Her first starring role on Broadway was as Maria in The Sound of...
Megan Hilty's star is rising. Currently cast as Ivy Lynn in NBC's musical drama Smash, Megan was also recently seen as Lorelei Lee, the diamond-loving...
From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking...
The Washington Post describes pianist Stephen Hough as “a virtuoso who begins where others leave off.” In this performance, he joins the Taiwan Philharmonic in...
Ralph Vaughan Williams’ moonlit serenade from The Merchant of Venice provides a radiant introduction to a selection of music invoking rivers, seas and starry nights,...
After a sold-out Orange County performance in 2011, Gramophone magazine’s 2011 Artist of the Year Gustavo Dudamel returns with Los Angeles Philharmonic for its annual...
Grammy Award winner Paul Jacobs returns to Orange County with a delightful program including works by Boulanger, Durufle, Guilmant, Messiaen and Vierne. Projected images allow...
Since 1977, Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg has been exploring the depths of the human psyche through dance. Fueled by the artistic vision of choreographer-philosopher...
The one-and-only Barbara Cook returns to the Center for a milestone event celebrating the 85th birthday of this American treasure. In addition to performances from...
The Orange County Classic Jazz Festival is pleased to present “A Concert of Twin Pianos” featuring Louis Mazetier from Paris and Jeff Barnhart from Mystic,...
STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20 ROUSE: Flute Concerto HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler (Symphony) STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28...
Organist Dennis James provides a chilling soundtrack to the classic 1925 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney, Sr. See this extraordinary...
England’s treasured BBC Concert Orchestra makes a rare journey across the Atlantic with a repertoire featuring works by central figures of 20th century British classical...
Acclaimed for his exceptional talent, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman is one of the preeminent musicians of our generation. Honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award,...
Recommended for Mature Audiences “Half man, half astral-funk muppet” – New York Magazine Hilarious, brilliant, unpredictable – comedian/musician Reggie Watts has played mind-blowing sets at...
Tony® and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga burst onto the international theater scene as the title character in the blockbuster Miss Saigon. This star-making turn...
Come to the Christmas Cabaret with Liza Minnelli!! Kick off your Holidays in style, with Liza Minnelli and MenAlive, the 130-member Orange County Gay Men’s...
Videos
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UB40 Fred Kavli Theatre (10/25-10/25) |
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Murder on the Orient Express Virginia De Land Theatre (Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center) (5/08-5/17) PHOTOS |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Segerstrom Center for the Arts (7/05-7/25) |
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In Irvine Barclay Theatre (7/09-7/10) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Segerstrom Center for the Arts (8/12-8/30) |
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Hershey Felder: The Piano & Me South Coast Repertory (6/10-6/21) |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Segerstrom Center for the Arts (7/11-7/25) |
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The Sound of Music Segerstrom Center for the Arts (6/02-6/14) |
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Gorillaz Oakland Arena (10/28-10/28) |
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The Book of Will Curtis Theatre (6/12-6/21) |
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