Tag: Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Segerstrom Center
ELF THE MUSICAL tells the hilarious tale of Buddy the Elf. As a young orphan, he crawls into Santa’s bag and ends up in the North Pole. Buddy is raised as an elf, never suspecting, in spite of his enormous size, that he is actually a human. Once his failure at toy-making force him to…
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MAMMA MIA Returns to Segerstrom Center November 22-27! (Farewell Tour)
MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa November 22-27, 2016. I saw it when they were here last time and loved it especially when they sang all-time-favorites like “Dancing Queen”, “S.O.S.” and “Take a Chance on Me”. MAMMA MIA!…
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Mermaid Theatre’s GOODNIGHT MOON Review
This is a post written by Lisa Chinn. As a parent of four young children, I am familiar with the need for a good bedtime routine to get their child to go to sleep. Since the kids were 2, one of our favorite books to read at bedtime was GOODNIGHT MOON, a 1942 picture book…
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Family Series and Sensory-Friendly Shows at Segerstrom Center
Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa is doing it again with another enchanted series of shows in 2016-2017 for the entire family to enjoy including sensory-friendly shows. The Center’s Family Series will soon kick off with Walking the Tightrope performed by Los Angeles based 24th Street Theatre on October 15 & 16 and…
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Show Review: SHANGHAI NIGHTS by Shanghai Acrobats of the Peoples Republic of China
This is a post written by Ryan Doan. Everyone has been to the circus. So what’s so unique about SHANGHAI NIGHTS? It blends a story-telling experience with traditional costume design and feats of acrobatics. The show did a great job incorporating traditional acrobatic sets into the story-line. For displays of strengths and skill, two stand…
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REVIEW: Tour de Force III Dance Spectacular at Segerstrom Center #SCFTA
Segerstrom Center for the Arts kicked off their 30th Anniversary Celebration with the Tour de Force III Dance Spectacular. This program featured performances by the world’s most celebrated dancers and choreographers. It consisted of four repertories, showcasing artistic styles of ballet. Both of my daughters study ballet. Right around the time I learned about this performance, my daughter…
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Segerstrom Center: 2016-2017 International Dance Series Schedule + Ticket Giveaway #LetsPlayOC
One of the things I absolutely love to do is see a theatrical performance whether it be a Broadway Musical or see a ballet. It is a real treat for me. In Orange County, Segerstrom Center for the Arts has it all! They also have a Cabaret Series, a Chamber Music Series, a Family Series,…
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Segerstrom Center: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Review by Kyla #scfta
Post written by Kyla Armstrong. Kyla attended a media preview. Segerstrom Hall is definitely alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC! This beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical did not disappoint and I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the backstory and climate in which The Sound of Music takes place with my daughter. It was so fun to…
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SOUND OF MUSIC Musical Coming to Segerstrom Center July 19-31st! #SCFTA
Segerstrom Center for the Arts July 19 thru 31st! Featuring music from Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse, this new production is directed by Jack O’Brien and choreographed by Daniel Mefford. It is starring Kerstin Anderson as Maria Rainer, who won the coveted role from hundreds who…
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REVIEW: Disney’s NEWSIES Musical at Segerstrom Center #newsiesontour #scfta
Disclosure: We attended as media. Get your Papes! Disney’s Newsies is spreading the headlines in Orange County! I loved it! Disney released the movie Newsies in 1992 and since then I have been a huge fan. I was beyond excited and so grateful for the opportunity to cover this for my dear friend, Mary. It was…