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Spring Has Sprung on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2022

Spring is here and so are upcoming free events on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center. This spring will feature a variety of fun and familiar favorites, and brand new events including Tuesday Night Dance: K-pop (April 12, 19 & 26), Garden Party on the Plaza (April 23), Tuesday Night Dance: Bollywood (May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31), and Plaza Prom (May 28). Every Tuesday in April and May they’ll bring back fan-favorite Tuesday Night Dance on the plaza. Tuesday Night Dance is fun, upbeat, and designed for all ages and abilities—all are welcome, no dance experience…

Segerstrom Center presents Ballet Folklórico de Mexico

By Greer Wylder

March 28, 2022

Segerstrom Center presents Ballet Folklórico de Mexico founded by Amalia Hernández on Wednesday, March 30 at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are on sale at scfta.org. Ballet Folklórico de México brings together the festive music, swirling dance, and vibrant costumes of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. The company, composed of 76 talented folk dancers, has developed choreography for 40 ballets and makes its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues. For over 6 decades, this acclaimed company has thrilled audiences all over the…

10-Time Tony Award Winning Best Musical The Band’s Visit at Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

March 25, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents THE BAND’S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony® and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek. It will play at Segerstrom Hall now through April 3, 2022.The Band's Visit is one of four musicals in Broadway history to win the unofficial "Big Six" Tony Awards®, which include Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, and Best Direction of a Musical.THE BAND’S VISIT tells a joyful, offbeat story of a band of musicians who arrive in a town way off the beaten path. Under the spell of the desert sky,…

Chazz Palminteri A Bronx Tale

By Greer Wylder

March 14, 2022

When you saw the movie or musical version of A Bronx Tale, did you know that someone wrote it about their own life? Or that it started as a one-man play?Chazz Palminteri himself is bringing the play that started it all to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on April 2 at 8 p.m.Chazz Palminteri’s legendary writing in A Bronx Tale catapulted the story of his childhood onto the big screen, detailing the tough area of the Bronx he grew up in and his involvement with the Mafia. After its leader took him under his wing, Palminteri grew more deeply…

Celebrate Lunar New Year at The District at Tustin Legacy

By Greer Wylder

February 04, 2022

The District at Tustin Legacy will be ushering in the Year of the Tiger from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 5 with lucky red envelope giveaways, kids' crafts, lion dancing, culinary delights and festive photo backdrops. The center will be handing out lucky red envelopes filled with $2 bills to the first 500 guests, while supplies last. Lunar New Year festivities will be held at the AMC Tustin 14 courtyard. Participating restaurants and shops will be offering Lunar New Year specials, from traditional hotpot dishes such as Poon Choi at the critically-acclaimed J.Zhou to themed cocktail specials at Stowaway Tiki and red…