Laguna Playhouse – SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT

Coming back to Laguna Playhouse for the holidays is SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT! Broadway and TV stars perform in this interactive musical fairy tale with comedy, magic and pop music sure to delight children of all ages! Previews begin on Wednesday, December 7th and performances will open on Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm and continue to run until Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Laguna Playhouse. www.lagunaplayhouse.com Ticket prices range from $30 – $70 and can be purchased online or by calling the box office. PERFORMANCES: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 11:30am; 3:30pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 11:30am & 3:30pm. Additional performances on Tuesday, … READ MORE >>

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Show Review

Most recently, we attended a media preview of Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales in Long Beach at the Terrace Theater. With our little princesses-in-training in tow, we were in for a magical afternoon with Disney Princesses and their Prince. The Evil Queen transforms herself to set out to destroy Snow White to be once again “the fairest in the land”. Snow White is awoken by True Love’s First Kiss. Beauty and the Beast is a “Tale as Old as Time” as Belle accepts the Beast for who he is, and they fall in love. For more information or to find tickets near you, please visit their website at www.disneylive.com.

Segerstrom Center - Mariinsky Ballet's Raymonda - Photo by Valentin Baranovsky

Segerstrom Center: Mariinsky Ballet’s RAYMONDA

Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet, one of the world’s most important and historically rich dance companies, opens the Segerstrom’s 30th Season with RAYMONDA. Performing with the Mariinsky Orchestra, this will be the company’s eighth visit to the Center and the first time this masterpiece from the Golden Age of Russian classical ballet.  RAYMONDA has been called the “last grand ballet” of the 19th century. The choreography by Marius Petipa to Alexander Glazunov’s atmospheric and dramatic score is filled with dazzling solos and beautiful duets. The ballet is set in medieval Hungary and tells the story of a beautiful young noblewoman who is conflicted by her love for her betrothed, the crusader knight Jean de … READ MORE >>

Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge Themed Menu featuring THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

My husband and I attended a performance of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA when they were performing at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. At the time, Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge offered theme menus in collaboration with the featured theater performances. It had been a while since my husband and I had a date night since the kids so having dinner with a theater performance was a real treat. We were about to enjoy a delicious dinner and a night of beautiful singing.     Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge I’m not sure if they do it anymore, but if you ever want to make your theater night extra special, check Leatherby’s for their featured … READ MORE >>

Segerstrom Center: LUGOLA’s AWESOME Broadway LEGO Displays

Now at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through August! If you come to performances at Segerstrom Hall, you’ll be able to check out the AWESOME Broadway-inspired LEGO art created by members of LUGOLA (LEGO Users Group of Los Angeles). The team of designers was led by Paul Lee of Placentia (Pippin), with a team comprised of John Cooper of San Diego (Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical), Mariann Asanuma of Escondido (Kinky Boots), James Banks of Long Beach (Dirty Dancing), Eric Tetangco of La Habra (Nice Work If You Can Get It), Peter Aoun of Azusa (Guys and Dolls), Guy Himber of Sherman Oaks (Annie the Musical) and … READ MORE >>