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Ignite Dance: 35 Years of Movement in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

January 14, 2026

Ignite Dance marks 35 years of extraordinary performances at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. The program features seven distinguished ensembles with deep ties to Orange County and a legacy of performances on the Barclay stage.Performances feature classical ballet, Chinese dance, Bharatanatyam, modern, and contemporary works. Audiences will experience the power, precision, and creativity that have defined the region’s dance community for more than three decades.Participating companies include Arpana Dance Company, Backhausdance, Chinese Dance Company of Southern California, Festival Ballet Theatre, National Choreographers Initiative, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Dance,…

THE NOTEBOOK Musical Set for Segerstrom Hall in 2026

By Greer Wylder

January 08, 2026

Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, have announced that THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play Segerstrom Hall from Jan. 27 to Feb. 8, 2026. The production is part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season and brings the beloved love story to Costa Mesa audiences.“THE NOTEBOOK is ultimately a celebration of life, love, and the power of memory,” said producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch. “Audiences first fell in love with this timeless story as a novel, then as an iconic film, and now…

Tales of Wonder and Imagination: Alexander Shelley Leads Pacific Symphony in ‘Scheherazade’

By Greer Wylder

October 15, 2025

Music has the power to transport listeners to another world, and that is exactly the vision Alexander Shelley brings to his first concerts as artistic and music director designate of Pacific Symphony. Taking place October 16–19 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the program celebrates evocative storytelling and orchestral mastery from both classic and contemporary composers.The centerpiece of the evening is Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” a dazzling musical tapestry inspired by the tales of “One Thousand and One Nights.” The piece showcases individual musicians throughout, from the opening notes evoking the sea to the vivid sounds of an Arabian marketplace.…

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

October 05, 2025

Musco Center for the Arts presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.Watch the beloved 1977 film that started it all on the big screen while a live symphony orchestra of professional and student musicians from The Chapman Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score in sync with the movie.Relive the story that introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. Join Luke on a daring mission to rescue Leia and help the Rebel Alliance in its battle against the Empire.This multimedia presentation combines film and live music for a…

Musco Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet

By Greer Wylder

October 02, 2025

Experience the artistry of Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Musco Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.Founded by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions has reshaped the world of contemporary ballet with its singular style, rooted in the Alvin Ailey tradition and performed by 16 exceptional dancers. Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” by The Guardian, Complexions continues to inspire audiences worldwide.The evening opens with highlights from Retro-Suite, a collection of short works celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary, and concludes with LOVE ROCKS, set to the music…