THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Returns to Orange County 7/10-7/21!

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA returns to Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts July 10 – 21, 2019 with newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design. This new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52 making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America! “Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in … READ MORE >>

CATS The Musical Comes to Orange County April 9 – 14!

Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, CATS is one of the biggest hits in musical theater history! Don’t miss performances in Orange County when they come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts April 9th through April 14th as part of a North American Tour. This is the first tour of the first-ever Broadway revival of the iconic musical. This new production of CATS is licensed by The Really Useful Group and produced by The Shubert Organization, The Nederlander Organization, The Really Useful Group and Cameron Mackintosh, along with Roy Furman, John Gore, Grove Entertainment, Stella La Rue, Burnt Umber Productions, … READ MORE >>

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 >>

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 >>