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Orange County Performing Arts Center

Orange County Performing Arts Center is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages and engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through an array of inspiring programs. The Performing Arts Center is proud to serve as the artistic home to the region's major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Opera Pacific and the Pacific Chorale.



  • At-a-
    Glance

    • Contact Info

      Orange County Performing Arts Center

      600 Town Center Drive
      Costa Mesa, CA 92626

      Phone: 7145562122

      Official Website

    • Locations

      Costa Mesa

  • Current &
    Upcoming Events

    • Current Events

      There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

    • Upcoming Events
      09/07/10-
      09/19/10 
      Young Frankenstein
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/01/10  Emerson String Quartet
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      10/07/10-
      10/10/10 
      Megan Mullally & Supreme Music Program
      Samueli Theater
      10/12/10-
      10/24/10 
      Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/07/10  Idina Menzel
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/11/10  Szymanowski Quartet
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      12/07/10-
      12/26/10 
      Cirque de Soleil - Center Premiere
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/09/10-
      12/12/10 
      Broadway Up Close and Personal: A Tribute to Cy Coleman
      Samueli Theater
      01/06/11-
      01/09/11 
      Sutton Foster
      Samueli Theater
      01/15/11  Pacifica Quartet
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      01/25/11-
      02/06/11 
      Hair - Center Premiere
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      02/24/11  Mandelring Quartet
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      03/01/11-
      03/06/11 
      Rock of Ages | Center Premiere
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      03/09/11-
      04/03/11 
      Wicked
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      03/24/11-
      03/27/11 
      Nathan Gunn
      Samueli Theater
      05/05/11  St. Lawrence String Quartet
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      07/14/11-
      07/31/11 
      Mary Poppins
      Segerstrom Hall
      09/06/11-
      09/18/11 
      West Side Story
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      11/16/11-
      11/21/11 
      Beauty and the Beast
      Segerstrom Hall
  • Past
    Events

    • Past Events
      08/09/10  Free Movie Mondays: Mad Hot Ballroom
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      08/03/10-
      08/15/10 
      In the Heights
      Segerstrom Hall
      08/02/10  Free Movie Mondays: Dirty Dancing
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      07/26/10  Free Movie Mondays: Oliver!
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      07/19/10  Free Movie Mondays: Some Like it Hot
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      07/12/10  Free Movie Mondays: The Wizard of Oz
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      05/26/10-
      06/13/10 
      Disney's The Lion King
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/15/10  Kathy Griffin
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/08/10  Imagination Celebration
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      05/07/10-
      05/09/10 
      The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
      Samueli Theater
      05/06/10-
      05/08/10 
      Nacho Duato's Compania Nacional de Danza
      Segerstrom Hall
      04/29/10  Calder Quartet
      Samueli Theater
      04/26/10  Artist Showcase
      Segerstrom Hall
      04/24/10  Monterey Jazz Festival
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      04/20/10-
      05/02/10 
      Dreamgirls
      Segerstrom Hall
      04/16/10-
      04/18/10 
      Shen Wei Dance Arts
      Segerstrom Hall
      04/16/10-
      04/18/10 
      Shen Wei Dance Arts
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      04/08/10-
      04/11/10 
      Paolo Szot
      Samueli Theater
      04/08/10-
      04/11/10 
      Faith Prince
      Samueli Theater
      04/08/10-
      04/10/10 
      Pink Martini
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      04/08/10-
      04/10/10 
      A Salute to John Williams
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      04/06/10-
      04/11/10 
      Hairspray
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/27/10  Off Center Bash: Come Together
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      03/27/10  The Schubert Piano Trios
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      03/27/10  Schubert Piano Trios
      Samueli Theater
      03/23/10-
      03/28/10 
      Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/20/10  Hawaiian Superstar Keali'i Reichel
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/19/10-
      03/21/10 
      Pigeon Party
      Samueli Theater
      03/16/10  St. John Presents 15th Annual Guilds Fashion Show
      The Westin South Coast Plaza
      03/06/10  Irish Guard
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/05/10-
      03/07/10 
      Stellaluna
      Samueli Theater
      03/02/10-
      04/29/10 
      Photography Exhibit: Souls and Passions
      Buena Park City Hall
      03/02/10-
      03/07/10 
      Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/24/10-
      02/28/10 
      Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/24/10-
      02/28/10 
      Bolshoi Ballet
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/19/10-
      02/21/10 
      The Man Who Planted Trees
      Samueli Theater
      02/16/10-
      02/21/10 
      The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/04/10-
      02/06/10 
      The Greatest Generation
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      01/29/10-
      01/30/10 
      Django 100 A Century of Hot Jazz
      Samueli Theater
      01/29/10-
      01/31/10 
      Annie
      Segerstrom Hall
      01/24/10  Mozart Classical Orchestra: Happy Birthday Mozart
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      01/21/10-
      01/24/10 
      Kelli O'Hara
      Samueli Theater
      01/10/10  Tchaikovsky's Pathetique
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      01/07/10-
      01/09/10 
      A Tchaikovsky Portrait
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      01/02/10  Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
      Segerstrom Hall
      01/02/10  Salute to Vienna
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/22/09  Holiday Organ Spectacular
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/17/09-
      12/19/09 
      An Osmond Family Christmas
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/15/09-
      12/27/09 
      Xanadu
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      12/15/09-
      12/27/09 
      Xanadu
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/13/09  Handel's Messiah
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/12/09  Nutcracker for Kids
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/12/09  Johnny Mathis Christmas Show
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/12/09  Johnny Mathis Christmas
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/10/09-
      12/12/09 
      Beethoven's Fifth
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/10/09-
      12/13/09 
      Katey Sagal
      Samueli Theater
      12/09/09  The Christmas Music of Manheim Steamroller
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/05/09  *CANCELLED* Disco Groove All-Stars
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/05/09  Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/04/09  Disco Icons Rule 36th Annual Candlelight Concert
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/03/09  Christmas Fantasia 2009
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      11/24/09  Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      11/22/09  St. Lawrence String Quartet
      Samueli Theater
      11/18/09  Visible Fiction: Jason and the Argonauts
      Samueli Theater
      11/17/09-
      11/29/09 
      Spring Awakening
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/12/09-
      11/15/09 
      Christine Andreas
      Samueli Theater
      11/06/09-
      11/07/09 
      Esperanza Spalding
      Samueli Theater
      11/05/09-
      11/07/09 
      Peter Cetera
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      11/03/09-
      11/08/09 
      American Ballet Theatre-Giselle
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/03/09-
      11/08/09 
      American Ballet Theatre
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/01/09  Bach, Beethoven & Brahms
      Samueli Theater
      11/01/09  Cathedral Echoes
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      10/30/09  Steve Martin
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/30/09  Emerson String Quartet
      Samueli Theater
      10/23/09-
      10/25/09 
      Strega Nona
      Samueli Theater
      10/20/09-
      10/25/09 
      Rent
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/17/09  Halloween Spooktacular
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      10/08/09-
      10/10/09 
      Patti Lupone
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      10/08/09-
      10/11/09 
      Christine Ebersole
      Samueli Theater
      10/06/09-
      10/18/09 
      Monty Python's Spamalot
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/04/09  Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      10/02/09-
      10/03/09 
      Trey McIntyre Project
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/01/09  Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      09/26/09  Alan Cumming - I Bought a Blue Car Today
      Samueli Theater
      09/25/09  Tony Bennett
      Segerstrom Hall
      09/24/09-
      09/26/09 
      Midori Plays Tchaikovsky
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      09/12/09  Summer Nights Dance Party
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      09/08/09-
      09/20/09 
      Legally Blonde
      Segerstrom Hall
      08/23/09  Pacific Chorale Festival
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      08/11/09-
      08/23/09 
      Fiddler on the Roof
      Segerstrom Hall
      08/01/09  Summer at the Center
      Samueli Theater
      07/13/09-
      08/03/09 
      Free Movie Mondays
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      07/07/09-
      07/19/09 
      Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/30/09  George Benson: An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat "King" Cole
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/21/09  Tour de Force: A Gala Dance Spectacular
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/20/09-
      05/24/09 
      Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg presents: Eugene Onegin
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/16/09  Kathy Griffin
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/14/09-
      05/17/09 
      Nicole Cabell
      Samueli Theater
      05/12/09-
      05/13/09 
      Shen Yun Performing Arts
      Segerstrom Hall
      05/01/09-
      05/03/09 
      Beyond the Beanstalk (The Jack Tales)
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      05/01/09-
      05/03/09 
      *Cancelled* Lighthouse Guard
      Samueli Theater
      04/30/09  Sonny Rollins
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      04/28/09-
      05/10/09 
      Grease
      Segerstrom Hall
      04/27/09  The Center's Arts Teach Annual Showcase
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      04/22/09  Vesta Curry Hat Auction
      The Westin South Coast Plaza
      04/14/09-
      04/19/09 
      The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands
      Segerstrom Hall
      04/03/09-
      04/04/09 
      Stefon Harris
      Samueli Theater
      03/31/09-
      04/12/09 
      Avenue Q
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/20/09  Academy of Ancient Music
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      03/20/09-
      03/22/09 
      Marionetas de la Esquina: Emilio and the Enchanted Cow
      Samueli Theater
      03/19/09  Tory Burch Presents The Guilds' 14th Annual Fashion Show
      The Westin South Coast Plaza
      03/06/09  An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/05/09-
      03/07/09 
      Kenny Loggins
      Segerstrom Hall
      03/01/09  American Composer's Festival - Hollywood Haven
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/28/09-
      03/01/09 
      Lord of the Dance
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/18/09-
      02/21/09 
      Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
      Segerstrom Hall
      02/12/09-
      02/15/09 
      Matt Dusk
      Samueli Theater
      01/24/09  National Acrobats of China
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      01/23/09-
      01/24/09 
      Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary - On Tour
      Samueli Theater
      01/15/09  John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey
      Samueli Theater
      01/06/09-
      01/11/09 
      Stomp!
      Segerstrom Hall
      01/03/09  Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/16/08-
      12/21/08 
      Cats
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/12/08-
      12/13/08 
      A Jazz Christmas with New York Voices
      Samueli Theater
      12/11/08-
      12/14/08 
      Compa?ia Flamenco Jose Porcel
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/07/08  Diana Ross
      Segerstrom Hall
      12/06/08  Barbara Cook and Deborah Voigt
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      12/02/08  Emerson String Quartet
      Samueli Theater
      11/19/08  Johannes and Guarneri String Quartet
      Samueli Theater
      11/18/08-
      11/30/08 
      The Color Purple
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/11/08-
      11/16/08 
      San Francisco Ballet 75th Anniversary Repertory Highlights
      Segerstrom Hall
      11/08/08-
      11/09/08 
      Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/24/08-
      10/26/08 
      The Sippy Cups
      Samueli Theater
      10/19/08  Olivier Latry
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      10/17/08-
      10/18/08 
      Chanteuse Sophie Milman
      Samueli Theater
      10/10/08-
      10/12/08 
      Kirov Ballet's Giselle
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      10/07/08-
      10/09/08 
      Kirov Ballet's Don Quixote
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
      10/02/08-
      10/05/08 
      Stephen Schwartz and Friends
      Samueli Theater
      10/02/08-
      10/05/08 
      Fall For Dance 2008
      Segerstrom Hall
      10/01/08-
      10/12/08 
      Slow Dancing by David Michalek
      Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      08/19/08-
      08/31/08 
      A Chorus Line
      Orange County Performing Arts Center
  • Media
    Reviews

    • Media Reviews

      There are currently no media reviews for this organization.

  • Member
    Reviews

    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: In the Heights
        4 out of 5 stars rating "So Modern!"
        Review posted by: Kris from Irvine, CA, Aug 12, 2010

        As a season ticket holder for the OCPAC, I sometimes receive tickets for shows I know nothing about such as "In the Heights." I suppose this is a good thing as I have no expectations of what's to... Expand

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      • Event Name: Megan Mullally & Supreme Music Program
        "Worth seeing"
        Comment posted by: Susan from UK, Jul 09, 2010

        I was fortunate enough to see Megan and SMP in concert in London recently. A wonderful varied mix of quite unusual songs beautifully sung by Megan who is fantastically backed by a talented group of... Expand

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      • Event Name: Disney's The Lion King
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Excellent Show!"
        Review posted by: Kristina from Irvine, CA, Jun 08, 2010

        The Lion King never ceases to dazzle me! The costumes, the props, the powerful singing... Wow! Show received a standing ovation, as expected. Minus half a star for all the talking, screaming, and... Expand

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      • Event Name: Hairspray
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Fantastic show"
        Review posted by: gio from Anaheim Ca, Apr 03, 2010

        all I have to say is fantastic show!

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      • Event Name: Johnny Mathis Christmas
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Mathis is AMAZING"
        Review posted by: Crazy for Johnny♥ from los angeles,ca, Dec 12, 2009

        Just got home from the Johnny Mathis concert and wanted to say this guy is amazing! Incredible voice and such a class act!!! I only wish he was doing more than one show - I just can't get enough!

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      • Event Name: Christine Ebersole
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Christine Ebersole"
        Review posted by: Eileen from Irvine, CA USA, Oct 10, 2009

        Saw the show tonight and Ms. Ebersole was a delight. The room was packed, and all eyes were on stage. What a voice! Ms. Ebersole entertained with all wanting more.

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      • Event Name: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyable Trip Down Memory Lane"
        Review posted by: MaxQPublic from Stanton, CA USA, Jul 20, 2009

        Saw Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Segerstrom July 19. Very good rendition of the memorable movie. A few added songs but they were good. Nice to see the king and queen of "Vulgaria" still portrayed in the... Expand

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      • Event Name: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Nothing but fun and laughter"
        Review posted by: Sharon from Morro Bay CA, Jul 18, 2009

        Opening night. July 7,2009 From the first song to the last, "Chitty" was great. The flying car was the high light of the night. This is a Play that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I would see... Expand

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      • Event Name: Kathy Griffin
        1 out of 5 stars rating "HUGE WASTE OF TIME/MONEY"
        Review posted by: Joanna from RSM, CA, May 18, 2009

        This venue made hearing nearly impossible. Her extremly short set seemed to focus too much on the Real Housewives series. I left feeling I'd wasted an hour and $70!

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      • Event Name: Shen Yun Performing Arts
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Shen Yun Performing Arts"
        Review posted by: Loveagoodshow from Fountain Vally, CA USA, May 08, 2009

        Saw the show in Los Angeles for 3 years in a row. One word to describe the show "Amazing". The show got special visual effects, gorgeous costumes, group drumming, classical Chinese dance and music,... Expand

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