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The Nutcracker Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

November 12, 2025

Festival Ballet Theatre presents its beloved holiday production of The Nutcracker at the Irvine Barclay Theatre from December 6 through 24, 2025. This family favorite enchants audiences of all ages with breathtaking sets, dazzling costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, bringing the magic of the season to life.Under the direction and choreography of Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, this full-length traditional production features Festival Ballet Theatre’s professional dancers, exceptional young performers from across Southern California, and world-renowned guest artists.Guest ArtistsDec. 6 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 1 p.m.Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia, New York City BalletDec. 13 at 1 and…

Shucked Musical Comedy Heads to Segerstrom Center November 11–23

By Greer Wylder

November 08, 2025

Get ready to laugh. Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious,” performing in Segerstrom Hall from November 11 to 23, 2025.Shucked features a sharp book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, and a score of memorable, radio-ready songs by Grammy Award winners and Nashville hitmakers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. The production is directed with warmth and joyful energy by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien.What happens when a slightly neurotic New York comedy writer teams up with two Nashville music stars? A bold and irreverent farm-to-fable…

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Fall and Holiday Season Lineup

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2025

Irvine Barclay Theatre is ushering in its 35th season with an eclectic mix of world-class music, thought-provoking conversations, family programming and treasured holiday traditions. Known for its intimate setting and exceptional acoustics, the Barclay continues its legacy of presenting internationally renowned artists and culturally significant performances that appeal to audiences of all ages.Upcoming Performances include:Tangle News: Live! A Gathering of the Tangle CommunityOct. 24, 2025, 8 p.m.A live deep dive into today’s most urgent conversations, featuring Tangle Media founder Isaac Saul with Kmele Foster, Alex Thompson and Ana Kasparian. The evening blends political analysis, debate and audience Q&A. Tickets are…

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…

San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein Comes to Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

September 25, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein for five performances only, Oct. 2 to 5, 2025. The production is choreographer Liam Scarlett’s acclaimed interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.Set to an original score by Lowell Liebermann, the work is performed live by the Pacific Symphony under the direction of conductor Martin West. Scarlett’s version of the gothic tale blends choreography, music, pyrotechnics, and dramatic storytelling.The ballet follows Victor Frankenstein’s ambitious plan to create life, unleashing consequences that test the limits of humanity. Scarlett transports audiences to early 19th-century Geneva, with scenes ranging from eerie laboratories to…