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Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical


by Michael Quintos - April 23, 2024

Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and som...

Review: Wildly Over-the-top BEETLEJUICE - THE MUSICAL Spooks Laughs at OC's Segerstrom Center


by Michael Quintos - April 22, 2024

Adapted from the 1988 Tim Burton cult classic, BEETLEJUICE - THE MUSICAL is an over-the-top, chaotic, and wildly unhinged reimagining that amps up the kooky-ness of its source material a thousand-fold. Mostly funny and entertaining despite its tonal shifts and forced outlandishness, the show elicits...

Review: Musical Theatre West Brings MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Back to Life in Long Beach


by Michael Quintos - April 19, 2024

More like one elongated impromptu jam session than a typical musical, Musical Theatre West's new production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET doesn't involve a complex storyline, but instead focuses on imagining what it must have been like to be in the room where music history happened. The resulting concer...

Review: All-Star Cast Shines in A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY Celebrating Sondheim and Lloyd Webber


by Michael Quintos - April 10, 2024

A talented collection of Broadway vets led by Tony winner Betty Buckley gathered together for a one-night-only concert 'A BROADWAY BIRTHDAY: SONDHEIM, LLOYD WEBBER, AND FRIENDS' at Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 28, 2024 to celebrate the legacy—and coincidental same birthdate—of musical theater ro...

Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center


by Michael Quintos - March 23, 2024

An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behin...

Review: Grammy Nominee Jane Monheit Makes OC Return at Irvine Barclay


by Michael Quintos - March 19, 2024

Returning to Orange County, CA for a one-night-only concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, Monheit stunned the audience with her incredible talents, offering fresh live performances of superb tunes—including many from the Broadway stage—that are slated for her upcoming new studio album releasing thi...

Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach


by Michael Quintos - February 13, 2024

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, ser...

Review: Bold Staging of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Rocks Chance Theater


by Michael Quintos - February 09, 2024

Featuring a humorous yet surprisingly poignant original story from John Cameron Mitchell and piercing, high-octane tunes from composer Stephen Trask, the gloriously ribald glam-rock musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is currently flipping its wigs out in a brand new extremely engaging production at t...

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center


by Michael Quintos - February 06, 2024

Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine w...

Review: Broadway's Jessica Vosk Honors the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon at OC's Segerstrom Center


by Michael Quintos - January 30, 2024

A spectacular one-night-only concert at OC's Segerstrom Center starring one of Broadway's most acclaimed stars, Jessica Vosk's 'California Dreamin'' is a rousing, informative tribute to the incredible singer/songwriters that populated the Laurel Canyon artists community in Los Angeles that included ...

Past Shows

The Lion King
9/2 - 9/27/2020


More than 85 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Orange County’s ...

The Band's Visit
8/12 - 8/23/2020


“Worlds collide, and hearts and minds open. It’s ravishing! Unlike any musical I’ve seen.” –Vogue Winner of 10 Tony Awards®! Spend an evening in the ...

Mean Girls
6/16 - 6/28/2020


Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond ...

Chicago
4/14 - 4/19/2020


There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier ...

A Bronx Tale
3/10 - 3/22/2020


Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and ...

Escape to Margaritaville
2/4 - 2/9/2020


Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award® ...

Anastasia
11/5 - 11/17/2019


Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Orange County at last! From the Tony Award®-winning ...

Miss Saigon
10/1 - 10/13/2019


Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young ...

The Phantom of the Opera
7/10 - 7/21/2019


Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will make a triumphant return to Orange County as part of ...

An American in Paris
An American in Paris
4/25 - 5/7/2017


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning ...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder


Getting away with murder can be so much fun, and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won ...

Beautiful
Beautiful
10/4 - 10/16/2016


Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the ...

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Tender is the Night


Boris Eifman uses the ballets he creates to explore the depths of the human psyche, offering unforgettable portraits of creativity, torment and genius. For his ...

Annie
Annie
5/13 - 5/24/2015


Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of ANNIE will be a ...

Ballet Nacional De España
Ballet Nacional De España
4/24 - 4/26/2015


Spain’s premier ambassadors of dance make a long-awaited return to Segerstrom Center. Founded in 1978, the Ballet Nacional de España is dedicated to promoting the ...

Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
4/14 - 4/19/2015


One of the finest musical comedies ever written, GUYS AND DOLLS is packed with one unforgettable song after another, including “A Bushel and a Peck,” ...

Nice Work If You Can Get it
Nice Work If You Can Get it
3/17 - 3/22/2015


It’s the Roaring Twenties and a cast of outrageous characters gather in New York to celebrate the wedding of wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter. But things ...

American Ballet Theatre, The Sleeping Beauty


American Ballet Theatre returns to the Center with the world premiere of its new production of The Sleeping Beauty choreographed by ABT Artist In Residence, ...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas


Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three time Tony Award-winning director, ...

Mikhailovsky Ballet, Flames of Paris


For their first visit to Segerstrom Center, the ballet company and orchestra of St. Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky Theatre bring a critically acclaimed new production of the ...

Pippin
Pippin
11/11 - 11/23/2014


PIPPIN is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago… the show the New York Times declared “ASTONISHING. A ...

Johnny Mathis


Since his first two hits, “Wonderful, Wonderful” and “Chances Are” hit the top of the charts in 1956, Johnny Mathis has continued to entertain legions ...

An Evening with Susan Boyle


Susan Boyle came to international attention when she appeared as a contestant on Britain's Got Talent on April 11, 2009, singing ""I Dreamed a Dream"" ...

Yanni
Yanni
9/21


A phenomenal composer and live performer, Yanni has brought hundreds of millions of fans and fellow world citizens together via his live concerts, and more ...

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo


Center Audiences discovered Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in their acclaimed Center debut in 2011 with Cinderella. Now, this exciting company returns with the American premiere ...

Hamburg Ballett
Hamburg Ballett
7/2 - 9/2/2014


Following the tremendous success of The Little Mermaid, the Center is proud to welcome the return of John Neumeier’s Hamburg Ballett with the American Premiere ...

Once
Once
8/19 - 8/31/2014


Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their ...

Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
8/5 - 8/16/2014


Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE ...

Ghost The Musical
Ghost The Musical
7/22 - 8/3/2014


Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscar®-winning movie Ghost in a brand-new Broadway musical. Ghost The Musical breathes glorious new life into a ...

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev


Natalia Osipova has been hailed by London’s The Independent as “the most sought-after ballerina in the world” while Ivan Vasiliev has been proclaimed as “the ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
6/24 - 7/13/2014


“TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
5/13 - 5/25/2014


From the creators of South Park and winner of nine Tony Awards®, The Book of Mormon will play a limited 2-week engagement at Segerstrom Center. ...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
4/8 - 4/13/2014


A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have ...

Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey
3/27 - 3/30/2014


Electrifying. Joyful. Powerful. Gorgeous. There is no end to the list of superlatives one can use to try and describe the incredible dancers of Alvin ...

I Love Lucy Live On Stage
I Love Lucy Live On Stage
3/18 - 3/23/2014


I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! America’s favorite foursome – ...

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
2/11 - 2/23/2014


“We’re off to see….” The most magical adventure of them all. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation ...

Chicago
Chicago
1/28 - 2/2/2014


A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song ...

Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev


Individually, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev are two of the most sought after dancers performing today. Together, they are without rival, even earning the combined ...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast


Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Costa Mesa! Based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping ...

Evita
Evita
12/10 - 12/2/2013


TIM RICE and ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER's Tony Award®-winning musical returns at last! Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums ...

Diana Vishneva: On the Edge
Diana Vishneva: On the Edge
11/6 - 11/10/2013


Diana Vishneva is a true international superstar of ballet. Her passion for an commitment to dance extend far beyond her acclaimed performances with the Mariinsky ...

Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
10/22 - 10/27/2013


This OUTRAGEOUSLY fun show tells the uplifting story of a trio of friends, on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered ...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
9/24 - 9/29/2013


ALL ABOARD for Roundabout Theatre Company’s saucy and splendid production of ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony® Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
8/6 - 8/18/2013


SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total ...

Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project


Michael Feinstein—long a champion of the Great American Songbook—returns to the Center paying tribute to the ultimate interpreter of song, Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. The ...

Stomp
Stomp
10/9 - 10/14/2012


See what all the noise is about! STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion ...

Videos


Peter Pan in Costa Mesa Peter Pan
Segerstrom Hall (8/6 - 8/18)
Funny Girl in Costa Mesa Funny Girl
Segerstrom Hall (5/28 - 6/9)
Pageant of the Masters 2024 Production - “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion” in Costa Mesa Pageant of the Masters 2024 Production - “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion”
Festival of Arts (12/4 - 8/30)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Costa Mesa Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Rose Center Theater (6/28 - 7/14)
Clue in Costa Mesa Clue
Segerstrom Hall (7/23 - 7/28)
Student Pianists in Recital in Costa Mesa Student Pianists in Recital
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall (5/5 - 5/5)
Beetlejuice in Costa Mesa Beetlejuice
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (4/16 - 4/28)
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