Warabe blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with Kodo—forever children of the drum at heart.
Husband-and-wife duo Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez present Voice and the Violin, exploring repertoire from classical art song and opera to musical theater and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers. They join Pacific Symphony and Music Director Carl St.Clair for a special evening during this celebratory season.
A mystery awaits Pacific Symphony with a audience favorite group that returns by popular demand. This ensemble from Portland, Oregon mixes it up with a cocktail of classical zest, Latin heat, and jazz-tinted pop in a polyglot’s dream of seven languages. They’ll be celebrating 30 years of musical escapades this season.
The world-renowned Takács Quartet enters its 50th season and returns to Samueli Theater with a beautiful program that will include Haydn, Britten and Schubert.
Annie, the beloved story about an orphan girl, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
Hershey Felder's newest musical play will feature him in the role of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Tsar Nicholas II.
Claybourne Elder (The Gilded Age, HBO) takes the Samueli Theater stage for a hilarious and heartfelt evening that is part stand-up and part cabaret. Enjoy his favorite music ranging from the Great American Songbook to Whitney Houston and everything in between.
The Grammy Award-winning Pacific Chorale takes centerstage for Carmina Burana, the most frequently performed choral work of the 21st century.
A delightfully funny family musical about a boy who loves books but doesn’t like reading them. One day he tries nibbling on a page and soon finds himself chomping his way through the school library, getting smarter with each bite.
The Calidore String Quartet, comprised of four millennial musicians, is recognized as one of the world’s foremost interpreters of a vast chamber music repertory. They take the Samueli Theater stage with the world premiere of String Quartet No. 3 by Han Lash commissioned by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting for the Segerstrom Chamber Series.
Lahav Shani leads a musical program of prayer, passion, and remembrance. The evening features IPO’s principal cellist Haran Meltzer performing Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and principal flutist Guy Eshed performing Bernstein’s Ḥalil.
Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra makes its Orange County debut. Experience two works by father-daughter composers, Avril and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Aaron Azunda Akugbo performing Haydn's grand Trumpet Concerto.
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music. During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen developed "Live From Emmet's Place," a series of weekly performances by his trio and special guests live-streamed from his NYC apartment that recall the Harlem rent parties of yesteryear. These concerts, which have […]
Take your seat for an irreverently funny celebration through the cosmos! Since Greg’s terminal diagnosis, he’s felt a deep connection to the Earth—and to save himself, he’ll need to save the planet. Viv desperately wants to savor every last minute with her husband. Meanwhile M, our emcee, searches desperately to find meaning in the chaos […]
Cheyenne Jackson presents Signs of Life, autobiographical in nature and deeply comical and moving. This cabaret by versatile and celebrated, Grammy-nominated performer will have audiences laughing.
Step into the mythical work of Wagner’s first opera in the iconic Ring Cycle whose story influenced Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and whose music inspired John Williams’ iconic soundtrack to Star Wars. .
For more than fifty years, Jordi Savali has rescued musical gems from the obscurity of neglect and oblivion and given them back for all to enjoy. A tireless researcher, Jordi Savall has devoted his career to reviving and interpreting the vast repertoire of early music. With his legendary ensemble Hespèrion XXI, Savall has assembled a […]
Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact […]
Join the incomparable Ben Folds for a night of genre-bending music with Pacific Symphony that’s anything but ordinary. Dubbed a musical wizard, Folds blends pop anthems with symphonic genius, showing why he’s the cool uncle of the music world. Fresh from his Emmy nod and always ready to drop knowledge, whether on his podcast or […]
Troupe Vertigo enchants with an evening of breathtaking artistry, where cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and the best of Broadway melodies blend into an unforgettable symphonic spectacle. Witness as reality bends and expectations twist, with Los Angeles’s own Troupe Vertigo redefining the boundaries of performance through their dizzying dramatic fusion of Circus-Dance-Theater.
Grammy-award winning jazz singer, Diana Krall, has a musical style that has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA
Journey with Carl St. Clair and the Pacific Symphony through the timeless serenity of Gregorian chant and Bach’s Sinfonia. The evening culminates with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7.
It's the fictitious story of a very famous writer / director / star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion. Along the way, this sharp and lovable genius not only takes aim at Broadway's current mega-hit, but manages to make hysterical mince-meat out of many classic and new Broadway shows.
The timeless beauty of Mozart's Requiem, elevated to new heights with a captivating world premiere commission by Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence, Viet Cuong.
Gustavo Gimeno leads the LA Philharmonic in Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony which opens with a fate motif in the woodwinds and low strings, making its way through the orchestra only to be interrupted by a rich and tender horn solo.
Verdi’s Requiem is rich with emotional contrasts and unforgettable arias, like the “Libera me” for soprano, that showcases Verdi’s lyrical genius. Carl St. Clair leads the Pacific Symphony with Pacific Chorale’s artistic director Robert Istad to bring the monumental work to life.
A night of passion with the greatest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s Latin pop Enrique Iglesias, the Miami Sound Machine vibes of Gloria Estefan, the guitar-god grooves of Santana, the unbridled energy of Ricky Martin, and more. This one-of-a-kind program is curated and led by Principal Pops Conductor and Latin music expert Enrico Lopez-Yañez. […]
The Buena Vista Orchestra, is led by Cuban trombonist,composer, arranger and musical director Jesus Ramos and features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club.
Concertgoers can expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern- day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists.
A hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
A cast of New York’s top vocalists will be performing the super hits of Cher, Madonna, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, The Pointer Sisters and more.
This Tony Award-nominated musical will have you rocking down memory lane with more than 20 chart-topping hits by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
Classic Albums Live takes the greatest classic rock albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut.
The collaboration of John Clayton, a master of the bass, and the innovative ETHEL Quartet, weaves together the rich, resonant tones of Clayton's bass with the quartet's dynamic string arrangements, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.
Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS, on stage with Los Angeles-based food critic for The New York Times, Tejal Rao. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook, her development and selection of the recipes, and the culinary rituals she shares with close friends.
Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed Stage, Screen & Everything In Between tour to Segerstrom Center for one night only!
San Francisco Ballet, led by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, is a world-leading ballet company and a trailblazing commissioner, collaborator, and presenter in dance. They perform the world's most famous work of horror fiction, Mary Shelley's 19th-century novel-turned-pop culture classic.
Discover the effortless cool of Branford Marsalis, a true titan of jazz. With a career spanning decades, Marsalis's fluid, melodic, and soulful expression have captivated audiences worldwide.
A night of elegance and emotion with Cassandra Miller’s serene Swim, Ravel’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in G Major featuring Alexandra Dariescu–hailed as one of the most inspiring pianists of her generation–and the timeless romance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake conducted by Tianyi Liu.
The hit Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical, Some Like It Hot, is a fast-paced comedy that follows two musicians who take up new identities and go on the run after witnessing a mob hit.
Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming draws inspiration from the vivid imagery of nature's beauty and the urgent need to protect our planet in Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene. This program seamlessly blends timeless classical works with modern compositions, reflecting our evolving relationship with the environment.
A vibrant musical journey to Italy with Schubert’s sparkling Overture in the Italian Style and Mendelssohn’s beloved Italian Symphony...
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original stars of RENT, celebrate 30 years of friendship and history together in an unforgettable night of music, stories and fun.
The Pacific Symphony, led by Alexander Shelley is joined by guitar virtuoso Pablo Sainz-Villegas for a night of radiant music that celebrates nature, culture and the magic of storytelling.
Scenes from each of the two iconic films Fantasia and its sequel Fantasia 2000 will be projected in high definition on a large screen above the orchestra as they perform classical selections including Dukas’ Sorcerer's Apprentice, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite.
A vibrant journey through timeless myth. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade weaves the magical tales of One Thousand and One Nights with lush melodies an dazzling orchestration.
Led by the dynamic Santtu-Matias Rouvali, acclaimed pianist Vikingur Olaffson joins the world-class Philharmonia Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance with Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 5.
Legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Boz Scaggs, a former bandmate of Steve Miller in the early days of the Steve Miller Band.
Poulenc’s radiant Gloria alongside the world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s captivating new work. With brilliant brass, soaring soprano lines, this powerful program blends tradition and innovation in a night of musical splendor.
