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UCI Opera and Symphony Present Puccini’s Suor Angelica at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

May 06, 2025

Experience the emotional power of Puccini’s Suor Angelica as UCI Opera and UCI Symphony bring a modern, staged production to the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, May 10, at 8 p.m.Set in a 17th-century Tuscan convent, Suor Angelica tells the heartbreaking story of Sister Angelica, a noble-born nun who has spent seven years behind convent walls after bearing an illegitimate child. When her steely aunt finally arrives with devastating news, the opera builds to one of Puccini’s most shattering revelations—culminating in a transcendent finale of tragedy and redemption. Through Puccini’s luminous score, this one-act masterpiece delivers a stirring tale of maternal love,…

Spring Fun in Full Bloom at 2ND & PCH

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2025

2ND & PCH in Long Beach invites the community to enjoy a fun-filled month of events this April. The premier waterfront destination is hosting everything from seasonal family activities and lively cultural celebrations to shopping events and social dance nights—offering something for all ages to enjoy.Bunnyville Photos return on select days throughout the month. Families can take Easter-themed photos with the Easter Bunny, perfect for capturing springtime memories. Bunnyville will also offer a Silent Bunny session on Sunday, April 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., designed for guests who prefer a sensory-friendly environment. Photo packages will be available for purchase.Families…

Pacific Symphony Premieres Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” in St.Clair’s Final Season

By Greer Wylder

April 06, 2025

Under Music Director Carl St.Clair—one of today’s leading Wagner interpreters—Pacific Symphony presents Richard Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” for the first time. These landmark performances (April 10, 13, and 15) mark a historic moment in St.Clair’s farewell season after 35 years of artistic leadership.The first opera in Wagner’s epic “Ring” Cycle, “Das Rheingold” will be semi-staged with an orchestra, world-class singers, video elements, costumes, and props. Sung in German with English supertitles, the opera’s story—an inspiration for The Lord of the Rings—unfolds in a mythic world of gods, Rhinemaidens, and a stolen ring of immense power.St.Clair previously conducted the full “Ring” Cycle…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Celebrates Broadway’s Legendary 50th Season

By Greer Wylder

April 04, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents A Fabulous 50th: Broadway’s Most Legendary Season! on Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This special event features Broadway stars Tony Yazbeck, Eden Espinosa, Klea Blackhurst, Carole J. Bufford, and Jason Graae performing music from the groundbreaking 1975 Broadway season. Tickets are available at SCFTA.org.The 1975 Broadway season introduced two American masterpieces: A Chorus Line and Chicago. Michael Bennett’s A Chorus Line—with music by Marvin Hamlisch—became a cultural phenomenon, winning nine Tony Awards and running for 6,137 performances. Meanwhile, Chicago, featuring music by John Kander and…

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,…