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Nat Geo Live: Rise of T. Rex

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

How did T. rex become the iconic apex predator of North America 66 million years ago? Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno explores how a global climate crisis during the Cretaceous changed the course of evolution for this prehistoric tyrant and its ancestors.

Philadelphia Orchestra with Nathalie Stutzman and Haochen Zhang

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

The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra makes its triumphant return to Orange County for the first time in 17 years, led by the second woman in history to lead a major American orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann, and joined by pianist Haochen Zhang, recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant.

Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group

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

Musician Lyle Lovett performs his greatest hits backed by a full symphony orchestra. For two-nights this soulful singer will be joined by the Pacific Symphony, led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez

Chicken & Biscuits

217 North Coast Highway Oceanside, 217 North Coast Highway,, Oceanside, CA, United States

Chicken & Biscuits reveals the rivalry between sisters Baneatta and Beverly when they come together to bury their father. Baneatta’s pastor husband tries to mediate the family drama while officiating the funeral, but when a shocking family secret is revealed during the ceremony, the siblings are faced with a truth that could either heal or […]

MJ The Musical

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

The music. The moves. The icon. MJ  goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.

Āhuti: Nrityagram & Chitrasena

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and Chitrasena Dance Company collaborate to create a contemporary fusion of Odissi classical dance from India and traditional Kandyan dance from Sri Lanka.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

For 65 years, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has showcased the work of diverse choreographers and they return to The Music Center to launch a multi-year residency.

San Francisco Symphony with Esa-Pekka Salonen and Lisa Batiashvili

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

Grammy Award-winning music director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the San Francisco Symphony in an all-Sibelius program, including his most famous tone poem, Finlandia. Violinist Lisa Batiashvili joins the Symphony to perform Sibelius' Violin Concerto.

John Adams’ City Noir

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Adams conducts his homage to “the peculiar ambience and mood of L.A. noir films” and a world premiere by Timo Andres.

Next Steps

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Belles-Lettres showcases Justin Peck’s exceptional choreographic talent as he weaves together a tapestry of emotions and stories. Frank Bridge Variations embodies the sensual style Hans van Manen is known for, and Melissa Barak brings another world premiere to the stage with a work set to music by American film and tv composer Kris Bowers of […]

¡Damas!

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

In celebration of International Women’s Month, cumbia pop star Estevie will take the stage alongside pop-ups from local womxn-owned businesses, fierce photo ops, and tasty bites and drink specials from George’s Café and local food trucks.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

The all-male choral group from South Africa have become internationally famous, winning multiple Grammys and the designation by the late President Nelson Mandela as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World” sing their traditional music style of isicathamiya.

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