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Two Nights of Unforgettable Jazz with the John Pizzarelli Quartet

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2024

Get ready for a memorable evening as Grammy Award winner John Pizzarelli and his trio returns for their 11th spectacular appearance at the Sunset Jazz Series at Bistango Restaurant in Irvine on August 20 and 21.The Boston Globe praises Pizzarelli's vocals and guitar playing for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." A celebrated bandleader and solo artist, Pizzarelli has recorded with artists such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, and Buddy DeFranco. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Conan, David Letterman, and other popular shows. Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of…

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Experience the Magic: Mrs. Doubtfire Takes the Stage at Segerstrom Center This Fall!

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience—tickets for the highly anticipated engagement of Mrs. Doubtfire at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, running from September 24 to October 6, 2024, are now on sale!The beloved Scottish nanny is making her way to Costa Mesa! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway role in this internationally acclaimed musical, praised by critics as “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and a “feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire brings to life the humorous and heartfelt story of…

The 17th Annual SeaChange Summer Party

By Greer Wylder

August 10, 2024

Oceana, the world's largest advocacy organization dedicated to ocean conservation, is hosting its 17th annual SeaChange Summer Party on Saturday, August 17th. The event will feature award-winning actor, advocate, and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson as the Master of Ceremonies and will honor SeaChange co-founder and Chair Emerita Valarie Van Cleave. Musical guest singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb will perform hits including “Stay (I Missed You),” celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party has raised nearly $20 million to support the organization's crucial work in ensuring a healthy ocean for future generations. Over the past 20 years, Oceana has successfully addressed…

Peter Pan’s Reimagined National Tour Flies Into Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents an all-new production of the beloved musical Peter Pan, now on national tour, flying into Segerstrom Hall for a premiere engagement from Tuesday, August 6 - Sunday, August 18, 2024. Tickets and information are available at scfta.org.The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children embark on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical, full of excitement and adventure, features iconic and timeless songs including…

15th Annual Gala of the Stars Presented by OC’s Festival Ballet Theatre

By Greer Wylder

July 31, 2024

Experience an unforgettable evening at the 15th annual “Gala of the Stars” on August 7, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This exceptional event features an impressive lineup of world-renowned ballet artists from internationally acclaimed ballet companies, performing alongside talented young ballet protégés.Schedule:6:00 p.m. - Inspired Young Protégés’ Performance (Optional)7:00 p.m. - 15th Annual Gala of the Stars - One-act performance by world-renowned ballet starsCelebrate the 36th anniversary of Orange County’s premier resident ballet company with a spectacular gala performance. Established ballet artists and promising young protégés, coached by the Artistic Director of the…