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Festival Ballet Theatre Presents The Sleeping Beauty at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2025

Festival Ballet Theatre’s full-length production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre April 12–13, 2025, with performances the entire family will enjoy.The timeless fairytale features internationally acclaimed guest artists Liudmila Konovalova of Wiener Staatsballett and Vsevolod Maievskyi of English National Ballet in the lead roles.Audiences will be enchanted by the beloved storybook characters brought to life on stage—Princess Aurora, Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Big Bad Wolf—in this heartwarming celebration of good triumphing over evil.Set to the glorious score of Peter Tchaikovsky and staged by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla after Marius Petipa’s original choreography,…

Lights, Camera, Brunch! Broadway Divas Return to Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

March 25, 2025

The queens are back. Segerstrom Center’s own Broadway Divas are rolling out the red carpet for a brand-new, Hollywood-themed Drag Brunch at Samueli Theater on Sunday, March 30.Hosted by the dazzling Miss Clair Voyance, this star-studded show features Leeko Rae, April Showers, Mama St. Merman, Big Dee, Dolly Levi and more. Expect iconic film references, legendary lip-syncs, nonstop laughs and over-the-top looks inspired by Wicked, Barbie, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and beyond.Tickets start at $39.55 and include a complimentary glass of champagne (21+) and a post-show meet-and-greet with the queens.Doors open at 11 a.m. for all guests. The show begins at…

The Musicians of Bremen Live! Premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2025

On February 8, 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will host the world premiere of The Musicians of Bremen Live!, a vibrant new family production inspired by Grimm’s Fairy Tale. This co-production between Segerstrom Center and Cahoots NI, the acclaimed Northern Irish theater company known for creating captivating productions for children and families, brings a fresh take on a timeless story.Set in the American Southwest, The Musicians of Bremen Live! follows four animals on an epic journey across the desert as they pursue their dream of becoming a famous musical band. The story celebrates imagination, adventure, and the power of…

Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

January 31, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents two performances on February 15 and 16 celebrating the 60th anniversary of Twyla Tharp, one of the greatest choreographers of our time. Twyla Tharp’s ability to merge music and movement into works of startling originality and beauty has cemented her legacy, and this program reaffirms her place as one of the great artists of our era.The performances feature two remarkable pieces:Twyla Tharp is the first and only choreographer to take on Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, a composition known for its complexity and wit. Each section of the score—distinct in mood and texture—is met with Tharp’s…

Pacific Symphony Rings in the Year of the Snake with a Spectacular Lunar New Year Celebration

By Greer Wylder

January 29, 2025

Pacific Symphony’s annual Lunar New Year concert, a beloved tradition and a consistently sold-out event, returns on Saturday, February 1, at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This grand celebration honors the rich traditions of Asian cultures with dynamic dance performances, captivating vocals, and a stunning fusion of Eastern and Western instrumentation. Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, the concert unites over 200 community performers alongside world-class guest artists for an unforgettable night of music and culture.This year’s program features Bei Bei Monter, a renowned guzheng musician, performing alongside young talents from the Lotus Bud Guzheng Academy.…