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Romeo and Juliet Les Ballets de Monte Carlo at Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the dazzling Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo making its long-awaited return to the Center with Romeo and Juliet from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17.Considered by many to be the iconic ballet of renowned choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot, Romeo and Juliet has been performed more than 250 times around the world, usually greeted with rousing standing ovations -- and has been added to the repertoire of seven major dance companies.Maillot’s Romeo and Juliet is a ballet that harmoniously unites classical ballet and contemporary dance to create a truly cinematic style of modern theater. With the quality, youthful energy, and…

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…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Tony Yazbeck

By Greer Wylder

March 02, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Tony Yazbeck on March 24, 25, and 26, at the Samueli Theatre. Broadway triple threat Tony Yazbeck brings his signature style to the Segerstrom Center offering up a little song, a little dance, and a whole lot of joy. Come enjoy an intimate evening of musical favorites that will be sure to entertain and transport you to a different time.Since his Broadway debut as a newsboy in the 1989 revival of Gypsy, quintessential song-and-dance man Tony Yazbeck has continued to land coveted roles and garner critical acclaim—including a Tony Award® nomination for the leading role in On…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces 2022 Spring Dance Programming

By Greer Wylder

January 31, 2022

Exploring the breadth and depth of dance, Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its exciting Spring dance programming. American Ballet Theatre will present a mixed repertory program performed March 16–1. Dancing with the Stars Live Tour 2022, the longest-running tour to date will be dancing on March 17. Highlighting Mexico’s diverse folkloric dance styles and rich, colorful culture, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amália Hernandez performs on March 30, 2022. Wrapping up the Spring dance season, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo performing Coppél.I.A. on April 15-17, 2022. American Ballet Theatre and Les Ballets de Monte Carlo are performed in Segerstrom Hall;…