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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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