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Known as the “City of the Arts,” the city of Costa Mesa is home to the Theater & Arts District of Orange County. This well-planned cultural arts district located directly off the I-405 freeway contains exquisite performance halls, fine dining, and luxury shopping at South Coast Plaza. The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, and Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory provide the community with a year-round showcase of professional music, opera, dance, theatre, musical theatre, and other special attractions for audiences of all ages to enjoy.

The Concert Hall is home to the Orange County Philharmonic Society and Orange County’s highly acclaimed Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Broadway productions, internationally known performers, and stellar ballet and modern dance companies appear here frequently. Directly across the street from The Center and the concert hall, South Coast Repertory is on the cutting edge of creative drama, and is one of America’s leading resident theaters for the development and production of new plays.

Costa Mesa is also home to the unique “California Scenario” sculpture garden created by Isamu Noguchi, and a stunning variety of indoor and outdoor contemporary sculptures and other art works by prominent artists, including Henry Moore and Richard Serra, whose newest piece, “The Connector,” is erected adjacent to the Concert Hall.

Photo: The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall by RMA Photography Inc.

Young Frankenstein

Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Segerstrom Hall

September 7-September 19, 2010

The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE and it's headed your way! You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, as all of your favorite moments from the classic film are brought to side-splitting life along with brand new show stopping numbers for the stage. ...More

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	Tell-a-friend 11th Annual Orange County Arts Awards Presented by Arts Orange County at Samueli Theater September 22, 2010 Arts Orange County will honor legendary artists and community visionaries with the Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award and arts organizations and artists with achievement awards ...More
	Tell-a-friend Tchaikovsky's First Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall September 23-September 25, 2010 Conducted by Giancaro and featuring Jon Kimura Parker, pianist, the Symphony presents a program including Opening Work TBD, Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, and Brahms: Symphony ...More
	Tell-a-friend Festival of Children Presented by Festival of Children Foundation at South Coast Plaza September 4-September 26, 2010 The Festival of Children Foundation is bringing numerous free events to South Coast Plaza's Carousel Court and Jewel Court as part of September's Festival of ...More
	Tell-a-friend Emerson String Quartet Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Orange County Performing Arts Center October 1, 2010 The season starts off with this always-inspiring ensemble ( www.emersonquartet.com ). The Center is delighted to welcome the nine-time Grammy? winners back to the Center to open a ...More
	Tell-a-friend Orange County Children's Book Festival Presented by Orange County Children's Book Festival at Orange Coast College October 3, 2010 This is the largest children's Book Festival in the country, featuring over 100 authors and illustrators, storytellers along with entertainment, animal stage and petting zoo, kids ...More
	Tell-a-friend Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall October 3, 2010 The exotic rhythms and brilliant colors of traditional Filipino dance and dress will thrill Orange County audiences as the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company returns after ...More
	Tell-a-friend Megan Mullally & Supreme Music Program Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Samueli Theater October 7-October 10, 2010 Back by popular demand! Megan Mullally earned two Emmys and a legion of adoring fans with her run on the hit NBC TV show Will and Grace. As ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage September 10-October 10, 2010 SCR and GBS?a relationship that has wowed theatre audiences with stellar productions and endless awards. Now the fun begins anew, and Shaw is at his mischievous best, turning his sharp wit to the relationship between parents and children. While the elders argue ideas and morals, the younger generation longs for action, adventure, love and independence. Especially Hypatia, who is tired of all the talk and ready for something to happen. Finally it does! Directed by Martin Benson	South Coast Repertory	09/10/10- 10/10/10	Costa Mesa
The Big Squeeze-2nd Annual O.C. Accordion Festival The Big Squeeze-2nd Annual O.C. Accordion Festival Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center October 10, 2010 “The Big Squeeze"-the 2nd Annual Orange County Accordion Festival returns to the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa on Sunday, October 10, 2010. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in conjunction with all of the swap meet activities at the O.C. Fair & Event Center. Main stage acts will include three Southern California based bands. Four other stages of accordion music will squeeze out a variety of music genres. Accordionists from the...	Orange County Market Place	10/10/10	Costa Mesa
Pictures at an Exhibition Pictures at an Exhibition Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall October 14-October 16, 2010 Conducted by Carl St. Clair and featuring Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pianist, the Symphony presents a program including Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf (featuring the 2008 Academy Award-winning film), and Ravel: Piano Concerto.	Pacific Symphony	10/14/10- 10/16/10	Costa Mesa
In the Next Room or the vibrator play In the Next Room or the vibrator play Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage September 26-October 17, 2010 Broadway's latest mega-hit is set in the Victorian era, just before its corseted women shed their inhibitions. A new electric invention has been introduced to the medical world. Dr. Givings, one of its early champions, marvels at the effect it has on patients suffering from "female hysteria," while in the adjoining room, his own wife yearns for another kind of intimacy. This funny, tender and illuminating play has generated a buzz of excitement from East Coast to West. Directed by Casey...	South Coast Repertory	09/26/10- 10/17/10	Costa Mesa
Road to the Battle of the Blues Harps Road to the Battle of the Blues Harps Presented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center September 25-October 23, 2010 Cash awards totaling $2,500 and the opportunity to perform the opening act at the 22nd Annual Battles of the Blues Harps, Southern California's longest running blues harmonica event featuring top acts from around the country, will be up for grabs in a new competition. Open to all unsigned harmonica based blues bands as well as duos and soloists who perform Chicago, West Coast Jump, Delta or Texas style blues. A maximum of 16 bands will be selected to perform a 30 minute set on one...	Orange County Market Place	09/25/10- 10/23/10	Costa Mesa
Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Segerstrom Hall October 12-October 24, 2010 This stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater won seven honors including Best Musical Revival and Best Director for Bartlett Sher. The breathtaking new production features a cast of 34 and a full orchestra of 26 members - the largest orchestra of any touring Broadway production. The beloved score's songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair," "This Nearly Was Mine" and "There is Nothin' Like a...	Orange County Performing Arts Center	10/12/10- 10/24/10	Costa Mesa
Dresden Staatskapelle Orchestra Dresden Staatskapelle Orchestra Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall October 27, 2010 Dresden Staatskapelle Orchestra will perform at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	10/27/10	Costa Mesa
Symphony Pops: The Three Phantoms Symphony Pops: The Three Phantoms Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall October 28-October 30, 2010 Just in time for Halloween?the season gets off to ghoul-orious start with the Symphony's official opening festivities taking place with an over-the-top celebration of Kaufman's 20th anniversary and the first concert of the Pops season. The excitement begins with the maestro leading "The Three Phantoms," with a memorable evening of Broadway magic that combines the cachet of "The Phantom of the Opera" with the three extraordinary performers who have played that title role: Craig Schulman, Kevin...	Pacific Symphony	10/28/10- 10/30/10	Costa Mesa
2nd Annual Fall Concert Series at the O.C. Market Place 2nd Annual Fall Concert Series at the O.C. Market Place Presented by Orange County Market Place at OC Fair and Event Center September 26-October 30, 2010 Five FREE concerts are part of the Second Annual Fall Concert Series at the Orange County Market Place. The line up includes Reggae band Common Sense on Sunday, Sept. 26; Journey Tribute band Don’t Stop Believin’ on Sunday, October 3; The 2nd Annual O.C. Accordion Festival (The Big Squeeze) on Sunday, October 10 featuring Slugger O’Toole (11 a.m.), Conjunto Los Pochos (12:45 p.m.) and Lisa Haley and the Zydekats (2:30 p.m.) headlining and three stages of other accordion...	Orange County Market Place	09/26/10- 10/30/10	Costa Mesa
Kremerata Baltica Kremerata Baltica Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 1, 2010 The Grammy Award-winning chamber orchestra Kremerata Baltica, founded in 1997 by leader and violin soloist Gidon Kremer, returns to Orange County performing Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131, and works by P?rt, Serksnyte, Nyman, Pelecis and Auerbach.	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	11/01/10	Costa Mesa
Venice Baroque Orchestra Venice Baroque Orchestra Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 4, 2010 On a world premiere tour entitled "The Seasons Project," the Venice Baroque Orchestra performs Vivaldi: Le Quattro Staggioni (The Four Seasons) and a new piece composed by Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 2 (The American Four Seasons) with orchestra leader and Grammy-nominated violin soloist Robert McDuffie, for whom the piece was written.	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	11/04/10	Costa Mesa
Idina Menzel Idina Menzel Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Segerstrom Hall November 7, 2010 Wicked’s Tony®-winning Elphaba Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel performs together with a full symphony orchestra for one night only in Segerstrom Hall. With a diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from Wicked and Rent) as well as songs from her album I Stand, Idina Menzel demonstrates why she is one of the great vocal performers of our time. Catch her this spring on the popular FOX television series Glee.	Orange County Performing Arts Center	11/07/10	Costa Mesa
The Mystic Song The Mystic Song Presented by Pacific Chorale at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 7, 2010 Artistic Director John Alexander conducts Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony in music by Holst, Poulenc and Schmitt that expresses the mystic spirit. With organist Kimo Smith and soprano Nina Warren. Program: Gustav Holst: Two Psalms Gustav Holst: The Hymn of Jesus, Op. 37 Francis Poulenc: Litanies à la Vierge Noire Florent Schmitt: Psalm 47, Op. 38	Pacific Chorale	11/07/10	Costa Mesa
Mutter-Bashmet-Harrell Trio Mutter-Bashmet-Harrell Trio Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 10, 2010 The Mutter-Bashmet-Harrell Trio, comprised of the top classical soloists in the world - the acclaimed violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, the pre-eminent viola player Yuri Bashmet, and cello virtuoso Lynn Harrell - will delight audiences for an all-Beethoven program. Lynn Harrell was the principal artist during last year's Laguna Beach Music Festival.	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	11/10/10	Costa Mesa
Szymanowski Quartet Szymanowski Quartet Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Orange County Performing Arts Center November 11, 2010 This superb quartet ( www.szymanowski-quartet.com) has deservedly received rapturous receptions from critics and audiences wherever it performs. This will be its debut here.	Orange County Performing Arts Center	11/11/10	Costa Mesa
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Presented by Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse at Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse October 15-November 15, 2010 Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Directed by David Anthony Blair This delightful, charming, Tony Award-winning musical celebrates the triumph of doing the best you can, as six nerdy teenagers, in the midst of adolescent angst, discover themselves while struggling to win the spelling championship of a lifetime.	Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse	10/15/10- 11/15/10	Costa Mesa
Mozart and Beethoven Mozart and Beethoven Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 18-November 20, 2010 Conducted by Carl St. Clair and featuring Jeffrey Biegel, pianist, and Pacific Chorale - John Alexander, artistic director. The Symphony presents a program including Mozart: Symphony No. 34, Bolcom: "Prometheus" for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra (World Premiere), Mozart: Symphony No. 35, "Haffner", Beethoven: Choral Fantasy.	Pacific Symphony	11/18/10- 11/20/10	Costa Mesa
Becky Shaw by Gina Gionfriddo Becky Shaw by Gina Gionfriddo Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage October 22-November 21, 2010 Like the Victorian upstart Becky Sharp, this modern Becky is unsure, overdressed and socially ambitious. But watch out. She's no shrinking violet, as the silkily cynical Max soon learns. From their first blind date, which includes an unscheduled visit to the police station, these 30-somethings, along with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise us?and themselves?in a comedy thriller The New York Times called "ferociously funny." Directed by Pam MacKinnon.	South Coast Repertory	10/22/10- 11/21/10	Costa Mesa
Sideways Stories from Wayside School Sideways Stories from Wayside School Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage November 5-November 21, 2010 The biggest hit of TYA’s inaugural season is back—with sound kabooming and lights kaflashing! The classrooms of Wayside School are stacked one on top of the other thanks to a mistake by the builders—and the craziness only escalates as you climb all the way up to the 30th floor, where witchy Mrs. Gorf is casting spells on her bedraggled students, one by one. But when the kids turn the tables on Mrs. Gorf, their little world only gets stranger in this fast-paced, deliriously...	South Coast Repertory	11/05/10- 11/21/10	Costa Mesa
Fiesta Navidad Fiesta Navidad Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 27, 2010 The Society's beloved holiday tradition returns - Fiesta Navidad with the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano. The mariachi tradition of Nati Cano and Mariachi Los Camperos is one of the finest in the world. Fiesta Navidad takes you on a musical journey through the various regions of Mexico while exploring holiday customs through music, song, and dance.	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	11/27/10	Costa Mesa
Rachmaninoff's Second Rachmaninoff's Second Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall December 9-December 11, 2010 Conducted by Mei-Ann Chen and featuring Kirill Gerstein, pianist, the Symphony presents a program including Torke: Javelin (Pacific Symphony Premiere), Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2, Dvor?k: Symphony No. 9, "From the New World".	Pacific Symphony	12/09/10- 12/11/10	Costa Mesa
Handel's Glorious "Messiah" Handel's Glorious "Messiah" Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall December 12, 2010 David Lockington conducts Handel's masterpiece.	Pacific Symphony	12/12/10	Costa Mesa
Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Samueli Theater December 9-December 12, 2010 Part of the OCPAC's Cabaret series featuring the talent of Lillias White, Jason Graae, Tony winning lyricist David Zippel and ASCAP's Michael Kerker. Some of musical theatre's brightest talents offer behind-the-scenes tales and the magical music of a true Broadway legend. Beloved songs from his awardwinning shows such as Sweet Charity, City of Angels, and The Will Rogers Follies will be performed in this heartfelt and personal tribute to the life and incredible work of...	Orange County Performing Arts Center	12/09/10- 12/12/10	Costa Mesa
Symphony Pops: Christmas with Andy WIlliams Symphony Pops: Christmas with Andy WIlliams Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall December 16-December 18, 2010 The concert hall transforms into a winter wonderland showcasing the legendary vocals of Andy Williams. Still thrilling audiences more than 40 years after his debut, Williams has crooned his way into the hearts of multiple generations. The singer's quintessential interpretation of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" highlights this Pops Christmas special, which also features other Williams hits including "Moon River," "Music to Watch Girls By," "Can't Get Used To Losing You" and "Days of...	Pacific Symphony	12/16/10- 12/18/10	Costa Mesa
Tis The Season Tis The Season Presented by Pacific Chorale at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall December 19-December 20, 2010 What better way to celebrate the holiday spirit than in song? Pacific Chorale’s annual Christmas concert with Pacific Symphony and the Southern California Children’s Chorus has been a favorite of Southern California audiences for fifteen years. Featuring favorite carols, beautiful classics appropriate to the season, and a generous helping of fun, Tis the Season! is the perfect addition to your winter festivities. Featuring: Pacific Chorale	Pacific Chorale	12/19/10- 12/20/10	Costa Mesa
Organ Holiday Concert Organ Holiday Concert Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall December 21, 2010 Organ Holiday Concert at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.	Pacific Symphony	12/21/10	Costa Mesa
Cirque de Soleil - Center Premiere Cirque de Soleil - Center Premiere Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall December 7-December 26, 2010 Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to almost 100 million spectators around the globe. Its name is synonymous with innovation and exhilaration in high-quality entertainment. Now, Cirque du Soleil is bringing its unique brand of theatricality and spectacle to the Center in a not-to-be-missed production.	Orange County Performing Arts Center	12/07/10- 12/26/10	Costa Mesa
A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage November 27-December 26, 2010 This adaptation by Jerry Patch invites you to recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters?Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come?and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself. Directed by John-David Keller.	South Coast Repertory	11/27/10- 12/26/10	Costa Mesa
Sutton Foster Sutton Foster Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Samueli Theater January 6-January 9, 2011 Part of the OCPAC's Cabaret Series and a Center debut! Sutton Foster "bursts with talent. She can sing, dance and deadpan one-liners with perfect timing." - Liz Smith, Variety Sutton Foster’s engagement in the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s 2010-2011 Cabaret Series has been moved to January 6 – 9, 2011 from its originally announced dates of February 17 – 20, 2011. The date change allows the Tony®Award-winning Foster to make...	Orange County Performing Arts Center	01/06/11- 01/09/11	Costa Mesa
Zukerman Plays Beethoven Zukerman Plays Beethoven Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall January 13-January 15, 2011 Conducted by Pinchas Zukerman violinist and featuring Stravinsky: Concerto in D, Haydn: Symphony No. 83, "The Hen", Beethoven: Violin Concerto.	Pacific Symphony	01/13/11- 01/15/11	Costa Mesa
Pacifica Quartet Pacifica Quartet Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Orange County Performing Arts Center January 15, 2011 This ensemble ( www.pacificaquartet.com ) creates unforgettable performances with playing that is as fearless as it is precise.	Orange County Performing Arts Center	01/15/11	Costa Mesa
Louis Lortie, in recital Louis Lortie, in recital Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall January 23, 2011 A two-concert performance by French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie, winner of the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, will be performing all three suites of Liszt's: Ann?es de P?lerinage (Years of Pilgrimage)	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	01/23/11	Costa Mesa
Lang Lang Lang Lang Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall January 25, 2011 Conducted by Carl St. Clair and featuring Lang Lang, piano.	Pacific Symphony	01/25/11	Costa Mesa
Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage January 9-January 30, 2011 Pretend to be a baseball glove. Write down your darkest secret, and lie on the floor while someone reads it out loud. Have an entire conversation using only the word "goulash." Welcome to Marty Kreisberg's acting class! In a small Vermont town, a divorced and depressed carpenter, a flirty former actress, a pouty 16-year-old, and Marty's hippie husband are all a bit bored with life and looking for an outlet. But are they ready for what Marty's exercises reveal about them and their classmates?...	South Coast Repertory	01/09/11- 01/30/11	Costa Mesa
Beethoven's Piano Concert Beethoven's Piano Concert Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall February 3-February 5, 2011 Conducted by Carl St. Clair and featuring Arnaldo Cohen, pianist, the Symphony presents a program includes Beethoven: Overture to "Fidelio", Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1, Beethoven: "Leonore" Overture No. 3, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4, Beethoven: Romance No. 1, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2, Beethoven: Romance No. 2, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5.	Pacific Symphony	02/03/11- 02/05/11	Costa Mesa
Hair - Center Premiere Hair - Center Premiere Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall January 25-February 6, 2011 The Public Theater's new Tony-winning production is the most electric celebration on Broadway! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. Hair features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including "Aquarius," "Let the Sun Shine In," "Good Morning, Starshine" and "Easy To Be Hard." Its relevance is undeniable. Its energy is unbridled.	Orange County Performing Arts Center	01/25/11- 02/06/11	Costa Mesa
Symphony Pops: Valentine's Day with Natalie Cole Symphony Pops: Valentine's Day with Natalie Cole Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall February 10, 2011 Just in time for the most romantic holiday of the year, the audience should expect an "Unforgettable" concert led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman and featuring the incredible, indelible eight-time Grammy-winner Natalie Cole, backed by the lush sounds of a full symphony orchestra. Warm, tender and heartfelt, her singing preserves the treasured standards made famous by her legendary father, Nat King Cole, while adding her own touches of jazz, swing, soul and pop.	Pacific Symphony	02/10/11	Costa Mesa
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Segerstrom Stage January 21-February 20, 2011 Off go four young lovers into the woods! This revival of a fantastical comedy features the Bard's most meddlesome?and memorable?character. Yes, Puck will create chaos in the night, but what fun to join in, knowing that by daybreak all will be well in this mystical, moon-drenched masterpiece. Directed by Mark Rucker.	South Coast Repertory	01/21/11- 02/20/11	Costa Mesa
Mandelring Quartet Mandelring Quartet Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Orange County Performing Arts Center February 24, 2011 This highly accomplished German ensemble (www.mandelringquartett.de) is known for performances that are eloquent, penetrating and insightful.	Orange County Performing Arts Center	02/24/11	Costa Mesa
Sonic Cathedral Sonic Cathedral Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall February 24-February 26, 2011 Conducted by Carl S. Clair and featuring Norbertine Fathers from St. Michael's Abbey, vocalists, and Paul Jacobs, organist, the Symphony presents a program including Gregorian Chant, Solo Organ Music, Bruckner: Symphony No. 9.	Pacific Symphony	02/24/11- 02/26/11	Costa Mesa
The Book of Liz The Book of Liz Presented by Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse at Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse February 4-February 27, 2011 by David & Amy Sedaris Directed by Michael Dale Brown From one of the wittiest satirists of our time and his comedienne sister Amy comes the wacky tale of Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, cheese ball maker for her cloistered religious community, the Squeamish, who leaves the compound for the very first time to discover the lunacy of the outside world.	Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse	02/04/11- 02/27/11	Costa Mesa
Peter Pan Peter Pan Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage February 11-February 27, 2011 You’ll swear Peter Pan is flying! The beloved story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up, which has excited and enthralled children for generations, takes off like never before in this highly theatrical and sprightly new adaptation. Fans of Peter Pan (and isn’t that everyone?) will be whisked away into the night with Wendy and Michael to Neverland—and imaginations will soar with them. Of course, they’ll meet Captain Hook and all the rogues, and of course Peter will...	South Coast Repertory	02/11/11- 02/27/11	Costa Mesa
Vienna Philharmonic Vienna Philharmonic Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 3, 2011 Twenty years after his last Orange County appearance, conductor Semyon Bychkov returns with the Vienna Philharmonic in a performance of Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A minor "Tragic."	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	03/03/11	Costa Mesa
Los Angeles Philharmonic with Gustavo Dudamel Los Angeles Philharmonic with Gustavo Dudamel Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 5, 2011 The Los Angeles Philharmonic returns for its annual visit to Orange County, for the first time with music director Gustavo Dudamel.	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	03/05/11	Costa Mesa
Rock of Ages \| Center Premiere Rock of Ages \| Center Premiere Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 1-March 6, 2011 There's only one Broadway show this season with the heart of a musical comedy and the attitude of a sold-out, arena-rock spectacle - Rock of Ages. Don't miss this hilariously good time about a small town girl and a big city dreamer who meet in LA and learn the Sunset Strip's greatest lesson: Don't Stop Believin'! You'll want to sing out loud to some of the most powerful songs ever written by music legends Journey, Reo Speedwagon, Styx, Foreigner, Pat Benatar and more. Get ready to raise your...	Orange County Performing Arts Center	03/01/11- 03/06/11	Costa Mesa
The Passion of Philip Glass The Passion of Philip Glass Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 10-March 13, 2011 Conducted by Carl St. Clair and featuring Philip Glass, composer, Christ?pheren Nomura, baritone, Pacific Chorale ? John Alexander, artistic director, the Symphony presents a program including Music composed by Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar, Glass: Passion of Ramakrishna.	Pacific Symphony	03/10/11- 03/13/11	Costa Mesa
Philharmonic of Poland Philharmonic of Poland Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 15, 2011 On its first transcontinental tour of the United States, the Philharmonic of Poland makes its debut performance in Orange County under the direction of conductor Boguslaw Dawidow. The orchestra has toured extensively abroad and, for almost 40 years, has annually appeared as resident Orchestra of the Opole Days of Oratorio Music Festival. In May 2000, the Philharmonic of Poland had the unique honor of being the only Polish orchestra to take part in the Gala Concert in Rome celebrating the 80th...	Philharmonic Society of Orange County	03/15/11	Costa Mesa
Symphony Pops: Katharine McPhee Symphony Pops: Katharine McPhee Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 17-March 19, 2011 For this performance of the Pops Season., the Symphony welcomes the American Idol runner-up who amazed audiences with her heart-stirring rendition of "Over the Rainbow"?superstar Katharine McPhee?as she continues her evolution into a pop music superstar. For these Orange County performances, McPhee makes her world premiere symphonic debut backed by the lush melodies of the Symphony! Led by Pops Principal Conductor Kaufman, the Symphony complements her effortless ability to cross...	Pacific Symphony	03/17/11- 03/19/11	Costa Mesa
Nathan Gunn Nathan Gunn Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center at Samueli Theater March 24-March 27, 2011 Part of the OCPAC's Cabaret series and a Center debut! "Triumphant" - The New York Times Nathan Gunn, one of today's most sought after opera stars, has earned rave reviews for his performances in concert versions of Show Boat and Camelot. And his recent CD, Just Before Sunrise, offers further proof that there are many sides to this "singer with unmistakable star power" (Opera News).	Orange County Performing Arts Center	03/24/11- 03/27/11	Costa Mesa
Mahler and Liszt Mahler and Liszt Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall March 31-April 2, 2011 Conducted by Justin Brown and featuring Lise de la Salle, pianist, the Symphony presents a program including Berlioz: Le Corsaire Overture, Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1, Mahler: Symphony No. 1, "Titan".	Pacific Symphony	03/31/11- 04/02/11	Costa Mesa

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