This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of world-class theatre to local Orange County students. Your support helps more than 9,000 students each year experience the magic of live performance through South Coast Repertory’s Theatre for Young Audiences, Theatre Access, and MyStage programs—providing free or deeply discounted tickets to SCR’s productions. Your gift will open the door for students of all ages to enjoy an incredible range of shows—from beloved classics and musicals to exciting new world premieres. A donation of $25, $50, $75, or any amount, makes a lasting impact and helps nurture the next generation of theatre lovers and artists.
Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory, founded in 1964, is led by Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel. SCR is widely recognized as one of the leading professional theatres in the United States. While its productions represent a balance of classic and modern plays and musicals, SCR is renowned for its extensive new-play development program—The Lab@SCR—which includes one of the nation’s largest commissioning programs for emerging, mid-career and established writers. Of SCR’s more than 550 productions, one-quarter have been world premieres. SCR-developed works have garnered two Pulitzer Prizes and eight Pulitzer nominations, several Obie Awards and scores of major new-play awards. SCR’s education programs foster the next generation of artists and audiences through a variety of ticketing and learning opportunities, including the award-winning Theatre Conservatory, which offers year-round acting and playwriting classes for kids, teens and adults. Located in Costa Mesa, Calif., SCR is home to the 507-seat Segerstrom Stage, the 336-seat Julianne Argyros Stage and the 94-seat Nicholas Studio. www.scr.org
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A Christmas Carol - November 29, 2025 to December 28, 2025 South Coast Repertory celebrates its 45th annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, returning to the Segerstrom Stage from November 29 to December 28. Richard Doyle reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge, joined by Louis Lotorto as Bob Cratchit and Michael Manuel as the Spirit of Marle ... |
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Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale - February 20, 2026 to March 8, 2026 Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale brings a vibrant twist to the classic story, transforming it into a bilingual musical infused with salsa and hip-hop rhythms. Directed by Sara Guerrero, the production follows a special version of Cinderella, known as Cenicienta, who navigates challenges with Rosa, a s ... |
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God of Carnage - January 23, 2026 to March 21, 2026 In gentrified Brooklyn, a playground fight between 11-year-old boys brings four parents together to resolve their sons’ conflict. At first, diplomacy rules. But as each parent reveals their demands, the living room peace summit spirals into a riotous free-for-all of opposing parenting styles, ... |
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Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - January 24, 2026 to March 21, 2026 The New York Times described this American classic as “wry and electric!” In Edward Albee’s landmark drama, George and Martha invite a young couple to their home for a nightcap. As the clock ticks into the wee hours, Nick and Honey find themselves submerged in a cocktail of c ... |
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - January 24, 2026 to March 21, 2026 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? brings Edward Albee's landmark drama to life, exploring the complexities of marriage through the evening of George and Martha, who invite a younger couple into their home. As tensions rise, the night unfolds in a blend of sharp wit and harrowing honesty, reflecting de ... |
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - January 24, 2026 to March 21, 2026 Edward Albee's classic drama invites audiences into the tumultuous world of George and Martha, a married couple who engage in a fierce psychological battle during a late-night visit from a younger couple. Set against a backdrop of sharp wit and deep-seated resentments, the play explores themes of ma ... |
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Fremont Ave. - April 25, 2026 to May 23, 2026 Fremont Ave., a world premiere by Reggie D. White, will run from April 25 to May 23, 2026, at South Coast Repertory. The play explores the lives of three Black men over three decades, intertwined with the woman who holds them together as they navigate love and personal challenges. Directed by Lili-A ... |
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Hershey Felder, BEETHOVEN - June 10, 2026 to June 21, 2026 Hershey Felder returns to the South Coast Repertory with a compelling portrayal of Ludwig van Beethoven, seen through the eyes of Dr. Gerhard von Breuning, who grew up alongside the composer. The production features many of Beethoven's iconic works, including the Moonlight Sonata and selections from ... |