Theatre

Segerstrom Center: HELLO, DOLLY! Jan 22-27

HELLO, DOLLY! starring Broadway legend and Tony Award Winner Betty Buckley, is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on January 22 – 27, 2019, as part of its National tour.  The musical winner of four Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical and Best Actress is finally here.  Follow widow, Dolly Gallagher Levi (played by Betty Buckley), a determined and strong-willed matchmaker as she travels to Yonkers, New York in search of a wife for her client, the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, played by Lewis J. Stadlen.  Will Dolly be successful in finding the perfect match, or will she find love again herself? You will not want … READ MORE >>

American Ballet Theatre “Harlequinade”

Post written by Carolina Cordova who attended as media. All opinions are our own. This past Thursday night my mom and I attended the premiere of American Ballet Theatre “Harlequinade”. It was a super special occasion because we were both celebrating our birthdays! Every time American Ballet Theatre comes and visit Costa Mesa, they bring so much excitement to all the SoCal dance aficionados.The Segerstrom Center for the Arts always does an amazing job by creating activities for the audience before the ballet starts. This time they had different activities for children and we even got the opportunity to meet and greet two dancers of the corps de ballet! They … READ MORE >>

Laguna Playhouse – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE Dec 5-30

Directed by Tony-nominated Sheldon Epps, and choreographed by “La La Land’s” Mandy Moore, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE is sure to delight children of all ages! This modern version of the classic fairytale brings all the magic of the traditional British family Holiday Panto to American audiences. In this interactive experience, the audience is encouraged to CHEER for Belle, BOO for Gus and sing along with popular songs such as the Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive,” The Chainsmokers & Coldplay’s “Something Just Like This,” and Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose.” Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, Executive Director Ellen Richard and Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) are thrilled … READ MORE >>

Segerstrom Center Family Series Review – SHADOW PLAY

Post written by Lisa Chinn. Lisa attended a media preview of this performance. All opinions are our own.  Did you know that Segerstrom Center of the Arts has a Family Series? It is a great way to share the love of theater with your children! On November 17, 2018, my family and I attended the family-friendly showing of “Shadow Play” presented at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The show follows Flash and his playful shadow through adventures to the moon and back.  The video production was clever and the performer’s interaction with the audience did a great job in capturing the attention of both kids and adults. While the performance on the … READ MORE >>

Segerstrom Center: WAITRESS Musical (11/13 – 11/25)

Tony Award Nominated, WAITRESS, comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts November 13 – 25, 2018.  This Broadway musical that Entertainment Weekly calls “…a little slice of heaven” is inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 motion picture and features music and lyrics written by Grammy Award nominee Sara Bereilles (Brave, Love Song). WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker.  Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must … READ MORE >>

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