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Midori & Festival Strings Lucerne

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Violin virtuoso Midori performs Schumann's romantic Violin Concerto with Switzerland's Festival Strings Lucerne in this concert also featuring music by Beethoven, Dubugnon and Honegger.

Disney’s Frozen – Segerstrom Center

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The […]

The Little Foxes – South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive, PO Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Alabama, 1900. Ben and Oscar Hubbard stand to earn millions by funding an industrialized cotton mill. But first they’ll need their calculating sister, Regina, to secure the seed money from […]

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Songs We Love

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

“Songs We Love” explores the first 50 years of jazz song and highlights the highly influential years of jazz history: the 1920s–1950s. Three guest vocalists join this all-star group to […]

Appropriate – South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive, PO Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Arkansas, present day. The estranged members of the Lafayette family gather at their late father’s crumbling plantation to prepare for the estate sale. But decades of resentment have a way […]

Romeo & Juliet – Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, United States

Theirs was a love forbidden, and a love immortal. Experience Prokofiev’s intoxicating, impassioned “Romeo and Juliet,” as Carl St.Clair leads you through the greatest moments from Prokofiev’s sensuous ballet.  (Here’s […]

Fran Lebowitz – Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her views on current events and the media – as well as pet […]

Patti LuPone Don’t Monkey with Broadway

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Spend an evening with a true Broadway legend as three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone returns to Segerstrom Center with her acclaimed one-woman show. In Don’t Monkey with Broadway, LuPone […]

Valentine’s Day with The Righteous Brothers – Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, United States

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers topped the charts for four decades. Now, Bill Medley joins forces with one of the most versatile vocalists in America, […]

California Connections – Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, United States

California has been blessed with an abundance of great composers. The film industry has magnetized many European emigres to resettle in the Golden State. Composers Miklós Rósza (Hungary) and Alexandre […]

O.C. Lantern Festival 2023 – South Coast Cultural Center

Pacific Symphony 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, United States

Free Family event! Bring the entire family of this year's Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 […]

Quartetto Di Cremona – Samueli Theatre

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

After 20 years of performing together, Quartetto di Cremona has won several prestigious awards including the ICMA Award in 2018 and the ECHO Klassik. This Italian quartet has performed across […]

The Great Outdoors – Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, United States

Experience the sweeping sounds of the great outdoors brought to life in the concert hall when Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra joins forces with Pacific Symphony for this side-by-side performance. ARTISTS: […]

Tchaikovsky’s Fourth – Pacific Symphony

ARTISTS: Carl St.Clair, Conductor Pacific Symphony PROGRAM Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 Doors open at 2 p.m. There is no preview talk for this performance. His life in constant turmoil, Tchaikovsky […]

Mean Girls at Segerstrom Center

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist […]

Kristin Chenoweth

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Tony winner. Emmy winner. Star of the original production of Wicked. Kristin Chenoweth joins Pacific Symphony for this spectacular concert of classic songs of love and empowerment. Entertainment Weekly […]

Tao Plays Mozart

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Experience pianist Conrad Tao’s phenomenal artistry in Mozart’s eloquent Piano Concerto No. 24. Not yet 30, the Detroit Free Pressproclaims Tao “owns a place among the world’s virtuosos.” Guest […]

Broadway The Calla-Way!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

This spring, these award-winning sisters are bringing their joint cabaret show to the Center for an evening of delightful music. As a dynamic duo of incredible talent, both Ann and […]

Walt Disney Animation Studios: A Decade in Concert

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Celebrating iconic musical moments from favorite films released over the last decade, this melodic journey explores Disney Animation’s latest stories through unforgettable film clips and scores performed live by a […]

Camerata RCO

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Formed by members of Amsterdam's famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), Camerata RCO most notably performs chamber music in multiple formations from duet to small chamber orchestra. Their special focus […]

Concerto Köln with Jeanine De Bique

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pre-concert lecture by Classical California KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen at 7pm Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique appears with renowned period instrument orchestra Concerto Köln in a program celebrating female protagonists. Juxtaposing […]

Daniel Hope with Zurich Chamber Orchestra

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

FEATURED PERFORMERS Daniel Hope, violin Zurich Chamber Orchestra PROGRAM Aaron COPLAND:"Hoe-Down" from Rodeo Duke ELLINGTON:"Come Sunday" from Black, Brown, and Beige Florence PRICE: Adoration Kurt WEILL: American Song Suite Samuel BARBER: Adagio for Strings, Op. […]

The Cookers

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Experienced Jazz veterans The Cookers are touring with their newest album, “Look Out!” With each member having four decades of experience in the jazz world, this powerhouse group brings […]

Nowruz: Iranian New Year at Segerstrom Center

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Pacific Symphony in collaboration with Farhang Foundation welcomes Grammy-nominated musician and composer Kayhan Kalhor to the stage for our annual Nowruz celebration. Kalhor is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso on […]

Nowruz Concert: Unity for Freedom

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Pacific Symphony in collaboration with Farhang Foundation welcomes Grammy-nominated musician and composer Kayhan Kalhor to the stage for our annual Nowruz celebration. Kalhor is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso on […]

Camerata RCO

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Overview Formed by members of Amsterdam's famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), Camerata RCO most notably performs chamber music in multiple formations from duet to small chamber orchestra. Their special focus […]

ABT Like Water for Chocolate

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Nothing could be sweeter than the U.S. Premiere of Like Water for Chocolate for American Ballet Theatre’s Spring engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This full-length ballet created by […]

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello and Kathryn Stott, Piano

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

One of the most vibrant musical partnerships before the public today, classical music superstar Yo-Yo Ma and his longtime collaborator pianist Kathryn Stott make a special Orange County appearance together.

Dorrance Dance

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Michelle Dorrance is “the most exciting and original choreographer in tap today" (The New York Times). Dorrance Dance is the award-winning tap dance company founded in 2011 by Artistic Director […]

Gloria Gaynor—The Queen of Disco

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Once and forever, Gloria Gaynor remains the reigning queen of disco! 45 years beyond her anthem “I Will Survive,” and she has, and is stronger than ever. Hear the two-time […]

Emerson String Quartet

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

After 47 years of performing as a group, Emerson String Quartet launches their farewell tour to commemorate their music and time spent together as an internationally acclaimed ensemble. Our audiences […]

Hairspray

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

You Can’t Stop the Beat! Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her […]

Verdi’s Rigoletto

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

A lecherous Duke, who lives to take his pleasure. His twisted court jester, who lives to take his revenge. Carl St.Clair conducts this season’s semi-staged opera production: Verdi’s Rigoletto, the […]

Jason Robert Brown

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Special Guest Mykal Kilgore You know and love this contemporary composer, director, orchestrator, and lyricist, and we’re thrilled to welcome Jason Robert Brown to Samueli Theater for his Segerstrom Center […]

Dream House Quartet

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

The extraordinary celebrity of the pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque... immersing themselves in an increasingly youthful repertoire. —The Guardian Formed in 2018, Dream House Quartet fuses decades of musical mastery […]

Coleman ’72

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Jenn, Michelle and Joey look back at the summer of 1972, when their Korean American family piled into the Buick for an All-American road trip—spontaneously orchestrated by their father. From […]

avaaz

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Meet Roya, our fabulous hostess, as she welcomes you into her home to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. She’s preparing a feast, but the main attraction is Roya sharing […]

LA Phil with Leila Josefowicz

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz plays Thomas Adès’ "Concentric Paths" Violin Concerto, and one of the most sought-after young conductors, Elim Chan, leads the LA Phil in Tchaikovsky's popular Fifth Symphony as […]

Tales From Italy

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Inspired by the charm and beauty of Italy, each work on this program reveals a different perspective on the “Bel Paese” (“beautiful county”). Stravinsky and Musgrave both provide expressive, poetic […]

The Music of The Rolling Stones

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

May 5-6. Since their first live production of classic rock music with orchestra in 1995, Windborne Productions, Inc. have gone on to create several memorable tribute shows. The Music of […]

The Concert—A Tribute to ABBA

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

May 6. Dance and sing to iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Starts […]

The Roaring ‘20s

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

May 11-13. A three-part celebration starting with the music that defined the Roaring Twenties.  First, listen to music of the era in the concert hall, such as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody […]

LA Dance Project—Romeo and Juliet

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

May 12-14. The LA Dance Project, founded by Benjamin Millepied, works to inspire, create, educate and change perspectives through the accessible and transformative power of dance in Los Angeles and […]

Rhapsody in Blue

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

May 14. The joy of George Gershwin will fill the concert hall as Carl St. Clair explores those fascinating rhythms, including Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and other […]

Chicago

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

May 16-21. There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, […]

Haydn + Price

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pacific Chorale proudly presents Price’s rediscovered Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight, alongside Joseph Haydn’s stirring and majestic Nelson Mass. Starts at 5 p.m.

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

ANGELICA SCHUYLER IN THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST OF HAMILTON Renée Elise Goldsberry graced The Good Wife and One Life to Live on television. Broadway cheered her in Rent, The Color Purple and Hamilton, and gave her a Tony […]

Experience Free Concerts and Movies with OC Parks

OC Parks 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA, United States

The much-awaited OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series is back, presented by the County of Orange and OC Parks. Embrace the enchantment of summer evenings at […]

Six

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century […]

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