| 08/09/10 |
Free Movie Mondays: Mad Hot Ballroom
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
August 9, 2010
The alfresco Movie Mondays series is held on the Center's inviting 46,000-square-foot community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items. Tonight's movie is the inspiring documentary about New York City school students learning to dance in Mad Hot Ballroom, which was chosen in an audience poll last summer.
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08/03/10-
08/15/10 |
In the Heights
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
August 3-August 15, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 
In the Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, In the Heights is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community, a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
Find out...
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| 08/02/10 |
Free Movie Mondays: Dirty Dancing
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
August 2, 2010
The alfresco Movie Mondays series is held on the Center's inviting 46,000-square-foot community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items. Tonight's movie is the coming-of-age story Dirty Dancing featuring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.
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| 07/26/10 |
Free Movie Mondays: Oliver!
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
July 26, 2010
The alfresco Movie Mondays series is held on the Center's inviting 46,000-square-foot community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items. Tonight's movie is the Dickensian musical Oliver!, being presented in partnership with public radio station KCRW-Santa Monica (89.9 FM and www.KCRW.com)
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| 07/19/10 |
Free Movie Mondays: Some Like it Hot
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
July 19, 2010
The alfresco Movie Mondays series is held on the Center's inviting 46,000-square-foot community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items. Tonight's movie is the screwball comedy Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
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| 07/12/10 |
Free Movie Mondays: The Wizard of Oz
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
July 12, 2010
The alfresco Movie Mondays series is held on the Center's inviting 46,000-square-foot community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items. Tonight's movie is the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland.
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05/26/10-
06/13/10 |
Disney's The Lion King
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 26-June 13, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): 
Experience the phenomenon of Disney's The Lion King as the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation makes its highly anticipated return to the Center. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor and the unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar-winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life."
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| 05/15/10 |
Kathy Griffin
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 15, 2010
Emmy Award-winner and Grammy-nominated comedienne Kathy Griffin returns to Segerstrom Hall. She has recently penned her first book, A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin, and released a new DVD. This will be her fourth appearance at the Center, and it will feature her now-famous rapid fire acerbic humor that has brought her both fame and a self-imposed place on the mythical "D-List".
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| 05/08/10 |
Imagination Celebration
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
May 8, 2010
Join internationally-recognized street painter, Melanie Stimmell, as she embodies the spirit of Cementland's characters from The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone to help transform the Samueli promenade into a collaborative art project. This free hands-on activity allows children the chance to express their artistry by helping create a mural of Boy's colorful garden. (Tickets to 1:00pm performance of The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone available for $18 at www.OCPAC.org or...
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05/07/10-
05/09/10 |
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
May 7-May 9, 2010
Rogue Artist Ensemble's The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone, based on the book by Timothy Basil Ering, brings you to Cementland where a very special Boy has created a surprisingly friendly monster to protect his treasure from thieves in the junkyard. Join in as Boy, Frog Belly Rat Bone, and other entertaining characters prove the true meaning of friendship.
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05/06/10-
05/08/10 |
Nacho Duato's Compania Nacional de Danza
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 6-May 8, 2010
Nacho Duato's Compa?ia Nacional de Danza is based in Spain and made its debut last year in Fall for Dance. The company has a personality of its own, with a contemporary style that does not neglect the classical precepts. In addition to a mixed repertory, Duato will also bring Multiplicity. Set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach, the work visually matches selected musical excerpts and reflects the tone of the composer's music and the mystic and spiritual subjects explored in his...
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| 04/29/10 |
Calder Quartet
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
April 29, 2010
The Calder Quartet continues to expand the boundaries of chamber music by performing both traditional quartet repertoire as well as partnering with innovative modern composers and performing works by emerging young musicians.
Pianist Gloria Cheng is widely recognized as a colorful and communicative interpreter of contemporary music, garnering universal acclaim for her unassuming virtuosity and eloquence. She has premiered dozens of new compositions, including works composed especially for...
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| 04/26/10 |
Artist Showcase
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
April 26, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center invites parents and educators to attend the Artist Showcase, a workshop and assembly preview day for programs to bring to your school or community. Select all your programs for the year from Orange County's largest roster of performing artists. Performances will take place on three stages at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Registration begins at 8:30 am with artist displays in the lobby. Showcase is free so please bring as many people from...
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| 04/24/10 |
Monterey Jazz Festival
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 24, 2010
Pianist Kenny Barron, violinist regina carter, guitarist Russell Malone and seven-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Kurt Elling are among the stars in the pantheon of the world's longest running jazz festival. These four artists, each a major jazz power, come together to create a musical experience that celebrates the legacy of this uniquely American musical style and showcases their own amazing contributions.
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04/20/10-
05/02/10 |
Dreamgirls
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
April 20-May 2, 2010
Direct from the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York City, Dreamgirls comes to the Center in a brand new, sensational stage production. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the rags-to-riches story of a 1960s Motown girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. Dreamgirls features the unforgettable hits "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "One Night Only" and "Listen."
Special Note: April 9, 2010
The...
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04/16/10-
04/18/10 |
Shen Wei Dance Arts
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
April 16-April 18, 2010
Shen Wei Dance Arts made its Center debut in the Center's 2008 Fall for Dance. A festival favorite, Shen Wei will present the West Coast premiere of his three-part Re-(I, II, III). At once introspective and universal, Re- invokes concepts such as "renew," "reconsider," "rediscover," "revisit" and "repair." The audience enters on an artist's coming home, a reconciliation of life split between two hemispheres, a coming to terms with seemingly incompatible societies, a...
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04/16/10-
04/18/10 |
Shen Wei Dance Arts
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
April 16-April 18, 2010
The Center welcomes the return of the brilliant Shen Wei Dance Arts, dancing the West Coast premiere of Re-(I,II,III), a full-length work created by Shen Wei over the past four years.
Hailed by The Washington Post as "one of the greatest artists of our time," Shen Wei has presented his choreography, which The Boston Globe called, "breathtaking ...powerful ... riveting", all over the world from New York to Hong Kong to Jerusalem. An international audience of billions saw...
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04/08/10-
04/11/10 |
Paolo Szot
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
April 8-April 11, 2010
Handsome Brazilian opera baritone Paolo Szot took Broadway by storm with his debut there as Emile LeBecque opposite Kelli O'Hara in South Pacific. For his performance in South Pacific, he received the Drama Desk, the Outer Critics Circle, the Theatre World Award and the Tony Award, becoming the first Brazilian actor to receive such honors. He has also been nominated for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.
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04/08/10-
04/11/10 |
Faith Prince
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
April 8-April 11, 2010
Prince returns to the Center to dazzle Broadway fans with the vocal talent that has swept the theater awards, winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in the critically-acclaimed revival of Guys and Dolls.
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04/08/10-
04/10/10 |
Pink Martini
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 8-April 10, 2010
As the Washington Post puts it, "Pour in a variety of genres, shake well, serve. Crowd loves it." Pink. Martini is part big band, part classical ensemble and all fun! The 12-member group may deliver magical ballads, syncopated tangos, spitfire ditties or dreamy love songs - all enhanced with the lush backing of Pacific Symphony.
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04/08/10-
04/10/10 |
A Salute to John Williams
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 8-April 10, 2010
John Williams' score for Star Wars transformed the landscape of Hollywood film music and became an icon of American culture. Now, 30 years (and 80 films) later, his melodies remain the soundtrack of a generation. Movie Maestro Richard Kaufman and Pacific Symphony celebrate the man and his music, including favorites from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T. and Harry Potter.
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04/06/10-
04/11/10 |
Hairspray
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
April 6-April 11, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 
It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire, to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do! This Broadway musical-comedy phenomenon inspired a major motion picture and won eight Tony Awards, including Best...
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| 03/27/10 |
Off Center Bash: Come Together
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
March 27, 2010
The evening will start with a VIP Celebration, followed by the performance of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, and close with a post-performance party. You will enjoy complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, interactive games and help judge the Beatles music video contest! Plus, you'll help raise funds to support the Center's exciting Free for All and Off Center series as well as programs that engage young people and the next generation of Center fans and family.
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| 03/27/10 |
The Schubert Piano Trios
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
March 27, 2010
Three of the finest virtuoso musicians performing today, cellist David Finckel, pianist Wu Han and violinist Philip Setzer, will pay tribute to the genius of Franz Schubert as they take audiences on an unforgettable journey through his magnificent piano trios.
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| 03/27/10 |
Schubert Piano Trios
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
March 27, 2010
Violinist Philip Setzer, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han are three of the most esteemed and influential classical artists in the world today. Setzer is a founding member of the Emerson String Quartet, and each, in addition to their international
performance careers, are renowned recording artists and educators. Included in their Concert Series program will be Schubert's Piano Trios, about which fellow composer Robert Schumann wrote: "One glance at Schubert's Trio ? and the troubles of...
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03/23/10-
03/28/10 |
Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 23-March 28, 2010
From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road! Rain covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late '60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. All the music and vocals are performed totally live. Rain is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience, a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. Sing along with your family and friends to such Beatlemaniac...
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| 03/20/10 |
Hawaiian Superstar Keali'i Reichel
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 20, 2010
Hawaii's superstar entertainer Keali`i Reichel makes his Center debut in a program that celebrates the best of Hawaiian culture with traditional and contemporary music and dance. This show will feature a company of 30 performers, musicians and dancers.
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03/19/10-
03/21/10 |
Pigeon Party
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
March 19-March 21, 2010
Mo Willem's Pigeon is back by popular demand and ready to party! Will he share the hot dog? Will you let him stay up late? Squeezing all the fun from Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! and The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! into one raucous production, this lively show is full of feathers, laughter and excitement - featuring original music and lots of audience participation.
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| 03/16/10 |
St. John Presents 15th Annual Guilds Fashion Show
The Westin South Coast Plaza
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at The Westin South Coast Plaza
March 16, 2010
St. John will present its 2010 Spring Collection at The Guilds of the Orange County Performing Arts Center's 15th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, March 16 at The Westin South Coast Plaza. Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, honorary chair, will receive special recognition and thanks for her many years of leadership, service and generosity to the Center.
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| 03/06/10 |
Irish Guard
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 6, 2010
Upholding the fine traditions of British Army Bands, the Band of the Irish Guards makes its U.S. debut performance with the Philharmonic Society. The Band was given the honor of performing in Japan at the Imperial Palace in the presence of the Empress and the two Crown Princesses.
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03/05/10-
03/07/10 |
Stellaluna
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
March 5-March 7, 2010
When baby bat, Stellaluna, is separated from her mother, she lands in a nest of birds and her whole world is turned upside down. This adaptation of Janell Cannon's children's favorite tells the story of Stellaluna's journey to behave like a good bird should and find her true self amongst friends of a different feather. Anyone who has ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts and possibilities Stellaluna faces.
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03/02/10-
04/29/10 |
Photography Exhibit: Souls and Passions
Buena Park City Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Buena Park City Hall
March 2-April 29, 2010
In 1997, after photographing poet Harry Northup for a magazine assignment and attending several poetry events, photographer Mark Savage found himself drawn and inspired by the literary community. Having photographed over 150 poets since then, Savage collected his body of work into the beginning of his new project, "Souls & Passions, the Poets of Los Angeles". He shares, "Poets are extremely interesting and unique people, which lends to making interesting and unique portraits." Join in...
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03/02/10-
03/07/10 |
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 2-March 7, 2010
Few companies can electrify an audience like the Ailey dancers, whose captivating energy makes every performance a life-affirming experience. The always-astonishing Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to The Center with an array of Ailey classics and new works by today's most inventive choreographers.
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02/24/10-
02/28/10 |
Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
February 24-February 28, 2010
The legendary Bolshoi Ballet visits. The company's complete performances of its spectacular production of Don Quixote will now star Natalia Osipova ("whose Kitri is one of the Bolshoi's most amazing assets," The Times, London), Maria Alexandrova ("a flamboyant Kitri...with a jump that doesn't so much soar as explode like a firecracker," The New York Times), Ivan Vassiliev ("He does the impossible?the art form's technical limits have been redefined," The Observer) and...
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02/24/10-
02/28/10 |
Bolshoi Ballet
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
February 24-February 28, 2010
Russia's legendary dance company returns to the Center for its fourth visit with its stunning production of La Bayad?re. The company is noted for its superb ensemble and magnificent productions, and La Bayad?re is an ideal vehicle to showcase both. The story of the temple dancer, or bayadere, her lover and their rivals also includes many of the greatest ballet showpieces, including The Golden Idol and the Kingdom of the Shades. As dazzling as it is moving, it is the...
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02/19/10-
02/21/10 |
The Man Who Planted Trees
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
February 19-February 21, 2010
Based on the beloved fable and book by Jean Giono, The Man Who Planted Trees is a unique blend of comedy and puppetry that tells the inspiring tale of a French shepherd that sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. This uplifting and unforgettable play shows the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
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02/16/10-
02/21/10 |
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
February 16-February 21, 2010
This grand showcase of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music presents his biggest and most memorable hits from such musicals as The Phantom of the Opera, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express, Sunset Boulevard and more. Featuring an onstage symphony, a cast of Broadway headliners recreate all the thrills from your favorite Andrew Lloyd Webber spectaculars. This new version of the concert has been personally devised by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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02/04/10-
02/06/10 |
The Greatest Generation
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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01/29/10-
01/30/10 |
Django 100 A Century of Hot Jazz
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
January 29-January 30, 2010
Jean-Baptiste "Django" Reinhardt, the Belgian native and gypsy jazz guitarist, was born on January 23, 1910. The Center celebrates his centennial by presenting an ensemble of the finest European and American jazz musicians. Included in this tribute are French gypsy guitar legend Dorado Schmitt, his son and protege, guitarist Samson Schmitt, French accordion virtuoso Ludovic Beier, French violin master Pierre Blanchard, American jazz bassist Brian Torff and American jazz clarinet and tenor...
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01/29/10-
01/31/10 |
Annie
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
January 29-January 31, 2010
Leapin' lizards! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "N.Y.C." and the ever optimistic "Tomorrow," Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.
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| 01/24/10 |
Mozart Classical Orchestra: Happy Birthday Mozart
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
January 24, 2010
The "Mozart at The Center" theme comes to life as the Orchestra celebrates Mozart's 254th Birthday Anniversary! Pianist Daniel Shapiro performs Mozart's famous Concerto in A, K. 488 with the orchestra. Mozart's majestic Overture to Lucio Silla and the profound nobility of Symphony No. 40 in G minor frame this memorable musical offering.
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01/21/10-
01/24/10 |
Kelli O'Hara
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
January 21-January 24, 2010
The radiant Kelli O'Hara has become one of Broadway's brightest stars with rave performances in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game and the highly acclaimed revival of South Pacific. Don't miss her mega-watts talents as she lights up the intimate Samueli Theater in her Center debut.
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| 01/10/10 |
Tchaikovsky's Pathetique
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
January 10, 2010
About Tchaikovsky's "Path?tique," an observer once noted that "no other work has survived so many critical burials." And yet, its complex, textured music still strikes an emotional note with audiences today. Music Director Carl St.Clair and the orchestra explore why this work retains such popular appeal.
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01/07/10-
01/09/10 |
A Tchaikovsky Portrait
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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| 01/02/10 |
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
January 2, 2010
Just too good to be true! Frankie Valli, the original lead voice of the iconic Four Seasons, returns to the Center for an evening not to be missed. This American pop culture idol will be center stage performing his many hits like "My Eyes Adored You" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You."
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| 01/02/10 |
Salute to Vienna
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
January 2, 2010
What a fantastic way to celebrate the New Year with Salute to Vienna as it returns for another sensational performance! Inspired by Vienna's world-famous New Year's Concert, Salute to Vienna brings the same splendor, charm and beauty to North America. Fall in love with Vienna's "Waltz King", Johann Strauss Jr., in an unforgettable and uplifting performance of music, song and dance!
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| 12/22/09 |
Holiday Organ Spectacular
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
December 22, 2009
Highlighted by the stunning sounds of the William J. Gillespie Concert Organ and selected members of Pacific Symphony, this holiday spectacular will capture the spirit of the season with a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music, including a joyous sing-a-long.
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12/17/09-
12/19/09 |
An Osmond Family Christmas
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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12/15/09-
12/27/09 |
Xanadu
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
December 15-December 27, 2009
Put a bunch of smash hit songs, Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane and the cutest couple in town into a Broadway musical comedy blender, and what do you get? "Heaven on Wheels" says The New York Times. Taking audiences back to 1980 California, this hilarious new musical follows the beautiful Kira, who travels to earth to inspire a struggling young artist named Sonny, as she helps this aspiring painter to find his voice, discover true love and build the world's first roller disco...
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12/15/09-
12/27/09 |
Xanadu
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 15-December 27, 2009
Taking audiences back to 1980 California, this hilarious new musical follows the beautiful Kira, who travels to earth to inspire a struggling young artist named Sonny, as she helps this aspiring painter to find his voice, discover true love and build the world's first roller disco (not necessarily in that order).
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| 12/13/09 |
Handel's Messiah
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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| 12/12/09 |
Nutcracker for Kids
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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| 12/12/09 |
Johnny Mathis Christmas Show
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 12, 2009
Orange County's holiday season will be in full swing when Johnny Mathis returns to the Center for an evening decked with holiday favorites and many of his most popular hits.
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| 12/12/09 |
Johnny Mathis Christmas
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 12, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
Orange County's holiday season will be in full swing once Johnny Mathis returns to the Center for an evening that will be decked with holiday favorites and many of his most popular hits. He has been inducted into the Grammy Award Hall of Fame twice since his first two hits, "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "Chances Are" hit the top of the charts in 1956. The public has continued to love the singer, his music and that distinct Mathis voice ever since.
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12/10/09-
12/12/09 |
Beethoven's Fifth
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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12/10/09-
12/13/09 |
Katey Sagal
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
December 10-December 13, 2009
Katey Sagal is remembered as the sassy, brassy outrageous Peg Bundy in the long-running series Married...with Children, for which she earned three Golden Globe and two American Comedy Award nominations. Most recently, she starred in the ABC series 8 Simple Rules..., and as the voice of Leela, a beautiful one-eyed alien, in the animated series Futurama. But Sagal's first love is singing and song-writing. She was a 'Harlette' with Bette Midler for three years and sang with...
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| 12/09/09 |
The Christmas Music of Manheim Steamroller
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 9, 2009
This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas artist by presenting their spectacular and beloved holiday show across the country.
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| 12/05/09 |
*CANCELLED* Disco Groove All-Stars
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 5, 2009
Due to scheduling conflicts, the previously announced engagement of Disco Groove All-Stars at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5 has been cancelled. No replacement act is being scheduled.
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| 12/05/09 |
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
December 5, 2009
Herb Alpert is a creator, innovator, musician, producer, artist and entrepreneur with eight Grammy? Awards, five No. 1 hits, 15 Gold albums and 14 Platinum. He is a legend in the music industry. Lani Hall is a Grammy-winning vocalist who was propelled to international fame as the lead singer for Sergio
Mendes and Brazil 66. This husband-and-wife team has a chemistry that will ignite in a magnificently crafted evening that includes a wide treasure of American and Brazilian jazz plus popular...
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| 12/04/09 |
Disco Icons Rule 36th Annual Candlelight Concert
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 4, 2009
Everyone caught boogie fever...that is how the 36th Annual Orange County Performing Arts Center Candlelight Concert will be remembered. Five legendary icons of disco headline this year's annual fundraiser. Guests will hear the immortal sounds of Thelma Houston, Cheryl Lynn, Tavares, Maxine Nightingale and A Taste of Honey featuring Janice-Marie.
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| 12/03/09 |
Christmas Fantasia 2009
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
December 3, 2009
This celebration features over two hundred students from Vanguard University's acclaimed Department of Music. Led by Department of Music Chair Dr. James Melton, the university's music ensembles will kick off your holiday season in style. Enjoy favorite carols and breathtaking masterpieces delivered with the unforgettable symphonic style and excitement of Vanguard's choir and orchestra.
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| 11/24/09 |
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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| 11/22/09 |
St. Lawrence String Quartet
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
November 22, 2009
St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles of its generation. The award-winning ensemble is known for its inventive collaborations with such groups as the Pilobolus Dance Theatre and Emerson String
Quartet. While the St. Lawrence is praised for its interpretation of traditional quartet repertoire, it is also fervently committed to performing and expanding the works of living composers.
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| 11/18/09 |
Visible Fiction: Jason and the Argonauts
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
November 18, 2009
After being banished from his kingdom as a baby, Jason returns to claim his rightful throne from his power-hungry uncle. But to do that, Jason and the crew of The Argo must take an epic quest to the other side of the world to find the Golden Fleece and return with it to unite the people of his kingdom. Recommended for 8 years and older.
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11/17/09-
11/29/09 |
Spring Awakening
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
November 17-November 29, 2009
Broadway's most talked about new musical is now the biggest Tony Award Winner in years. Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in years. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Spring Awakening celebrates the journey from youth to adulthood with a power, a poignancy and a passion.
Please Note: Contains mature themes, sexual situations, partial nudity and strong...
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11/12/09-
11/15/09 |
Christine Andreas
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
November 12-November 15, 2009
The Sunday Mail wrote, "Christine Andreas is a class act. you will not see a greater female talent here or on any other world stage." She burst onto the New York theater scene starring as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th anniversary production of My Fair Lady. She has captivated audiences in New York at the Cafe Carlyle and the Algonquin's Oak Room. The Center welcomes the return of this two-time Tony Award nominee.
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11/06/09-
11/07/09 |
Esperanza Spalding
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
November 6-November 7, 2009
Every few years, a new artist comes along with talent and potential so great that it challenges and redefines the common perceptions of what modern music is and where it's heading. Esperanza Spalding is the new light on the horizon and a compelling bassist/vocalist/composer. This multi-lingual artist possesses uncanny instrumental chops, a siren voice that entrances in three languages and arranging skill that weave together the best of the old school with the progressive. All at just 23 years...
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11/05/09-
11/07/09 |
Peter Cetera
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
November 5-November 7, 2009
Peter Cetera has succeeded with two profound musical careers. His distinguished solo career includes such hits as "The Glory of Love," "The Next Time I Fall" and "Restless Heart." Before that, he was the legendary voice, songwriter and bassist for the group Chicago, whose worldwide hits include "If You Leave Me Now," "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" and "You're the Inspiration."
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11/03/09-
11/08/09 |
American Ballet Theatre-Giselle
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
November 3-November 8, 2009
Over the years, Center audiences have enjoyed American Ballet Theatre's astonishing dancers performing an array of ballet classics. Now, for the first time ever, ABT will dance its universally acclaimed production of the heartbreaking romance Giselle, a perfect match for the exquisite artistry and technical
virtuosity of American Ballet Theatre's unrivaled roster of international ballet stars.
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11/03/09-
11/08/09 |
American Ballet Theatre
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
November 3-November 8, 2009
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) returns with star-studded casts and ballet's quintessential blending of music, movement and romantic drama, Giselle. This will be ABT's 21st visit to the Center. The ballet tells the tale of the weak-hearted peasant girl whose love for Albrecht, a nobleman in disguise, is not realized until her death. Upon dying, Giselle is transported to the moonlit land of the "Wilis," vengeful spirits of brides who have died before their wedding day. It remains one of...
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| 11/01/09 |
Bach, Beethoven & Brahms
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
November 1, 2009
Bach's charming inventions were written as exercises for the musical education of his students. Beethoven's piano trio, written while spending a penniless summer in Vienna, features themes found in his Second Symphony. While Brahms' seemingly effortless quartet is testament to his love of Schubert, it
also includes shameless bursts of popular music of the time. Program includes: Bach - Two Part Inventions, Beethoven - Piano Trio No. 5, "Ghost" and Brahms - Piano Quartet No. 2.
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| 11/01/09 |
Cathedral Echoes
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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| 10/30/09 |
Steve Martin
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
October 30, 2009
Steve Martin, the multi-talented and award-winning actor, comedian, musician and author, will make his debut for a special one-night-only engagement. One of America's beloved performers, Martin, his banjo and the Steep Canyon Rangers will give the audience an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and music from his latest release, The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo.
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| 10/30/09 |
Emerson String Quartet
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
October 30, 2009
Acclaimed for its insightful performances, dynamic artistry and technical mastery, the multi-Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet has been a favorite of Center audiences since its first visit in 1991.
Charles Ives: String Quartet No. 1
Leos Janacek: String Quartet No. 1 "The Kreutzer Sonata"
Antonin Dvorak: String Quartet No. 11 in C Major, Op. 61
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10/23/09-
10/25/09 |
Strega Nona
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
October 23-October 25, 2009
Enjoy this energetic musical tale of a friendly magical witch with a funny name who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town in Calabria. Based on the children's book by Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona is a fantastical tale with a tuneful score that teaches how witches can actually be good, and that you can't judge a pot by its pasta!
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10/20/09-
10/25/09 |
Rent
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
October 20-October 25, 2009
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, stars of the original Broadway production and film adaptation of Rent, reprise the roles they made famous in this exciting new tour. Don't miss the show that transformed how a generation feels about musicals, changed Broadway forever and inspired a major motion picture. Whether it is your first or 100th time, it is time you checked out Rent!.
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| 10/17/09 |
Halloween Spooktacular
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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10/08/09-
10/10/09 |
Patti Lupone
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
October 8-October 10, 2009
A fireball of talent and a musical force to be reckoned with, Patti LuPone is one of the greatest performers in modern musical theater. Since establishing herself with a Tony Award-winning performance as the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita, she has wowed audiences in Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeny Todd and Gypsy, for which she won another Tony Award in 2008.
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10/08/09-
10/11/09 |
Christine Ebersole
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
October 8-October 11, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
Ebersole is one of those true and undisputed stars of stage, screen and television, and add to that, cabaret. Her vast repertoire encompasses ballads, jazz, pop, torch, opera, swing and country. In addition to her rave reviews, she has won Tony, Outer Circle Critics, Obie, Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics awards.
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10/06/09-
10/18/09 |
Monty Python's Spamalot
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
October 6-October 18, 2009
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows,...
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| 10/04/09 |
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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10/02/09-
10/03/09 |
Trey McIntyre Project
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
October 2-October 3, 2009
The fresh, young and innovative dance company Trey McIntyre Project makes its first visit to the Center as part of the ongoing Off Center Series. McIntyre is one of today's most sought-after young choreographers who uses emotion and grace to advance contemporary dance that engages audiences in the experience of art and life. These performances will feature the West Coast premieres of The Sun Road, Ma Maison and (serious), and will conclude with a world premiere work commissioned...
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| 10/01/09 |
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
October 1, 2009
Comprised of 15 of today's finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, the band has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra for more than 18 years. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln center-commissioned works.
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| 09/26/09 |
Alan Cumming - I Bought a Blue Car Today
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
September 26, 2009
Alan Cumming brings his acclaimed show to the Center for its West Coast debut. A Tony Award? winner for his role as the Emcee in Broadway's Cabaret, he has also starred in a diverse range of films and television projects. Filled with outrageous anecdotes from Cumming's colorful past and an eclectic list of songs from Dolly Parton to Cole Porter and way beyond, I Bought A Blue Car Today has played to sold out houses in New York, Sydney and London. Don't miss this chance to see Alan...
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| 09/25/09 |
Tony Bennett
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
September 25, 2009
Music legend Tony Bennett returns with a concert featuring all the great songs and that impeccable Bennett style that have earned him multiple Gold and Platinum albums, Grammy and Emmy awards, Billboard's Century Award and a Kennedy Center Honor. Frank Sinatra called him "the best singer in the business," and Bennett's Segerstrom Hall audience will surely stand, applaud, cheer and second that opinion.
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09/24/09-
09/26/09 |
Midori Plays Tchaikovsky
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
September 24-September 26, 2009
Tchaikovsky's brilliant, passionate and soul-searching violin concerto is achingly wrought by the mesmerizing virtuoso Midori, now among the world's most sought after violinists. Brahms' infinitely rich, astonishingly simple and enchanting Symphony No. 1 and Ticheli's colorful Shooting Stars, using all the bells and whistles of the orchestra, figuratively and literally, are also on the program.
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| 09/12/09 |
Summer Nights Dance Party
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
September 12, 2009
The Orange County Performing Arts Center welcomes back Santa Monica-based public radio station KCRW's (89.9 FM and KCRW.com) Music Director and Morning Becomes Eclectic host Jason Bentley for a magical night of music and dancing under the stars.
The evening takes place on the Center's community plaza and will feature Bentley and DJ Jeremy Sole spinning live DJ sets and Sole will also perform with Musaics, his eight-piece band.
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09/08/09-
09/20/09 |
Legally Blonde
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
September 8-September 20, 2009
Sorority star Elle Woods does not take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to oneself never goes out of style. Legally Blonde takes audiences from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway's brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). The show has been created by...
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| 08/23/09 |
Pacific Chorale Festival
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
August 23, 2009
Members of Orange County's choral community will join Pacific Chorale and Artistic Director John Alexander, as well as eminent organist Frederick Swann at the C.B. Fisk Opus 130 William J. Gillespie Concert Organ for this free public performance. The repertoire of masterworks of the choral literature, designed as a showcase of "Great Choral Treasures," includes Beethoven, Bach and Mendelssohn. This event is part of the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Free for All.
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08/11/09-
08/23/09 |
Fiddler on the Roof
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
August 11-August 23, 2009
Audiences will have a rare opportunity to see one of the original Tevyes, Chaim Topol, perform the role that made him legendary with his Academy Award-nominated portrayal in the motion picture version of Fiddler on the Roof. Tevye is a humble milkman, harried husband and devoted father to five marriageable daughters. In his little village of Anatevka, there is a tradition for everything, all of which are happily imparted by their earthly philosopher as he draws the audience into...
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| 08/01/09 |
Summer at the Center
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
August 1, 2009
Celebrating its 18th year, Summer at the Center has been designed to empower at-risk high school students through active participation in a rigorous two-week program of musical theatre classes conducted by professional artists. Presented by the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Education Department as an ongoing collaboration between the Orange County Department of Education and its Alternative, Community and Correctional Education Schools and Services (ACCESS) division. The program...
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07/13/09-
08/03/09 |
Free Movie Mondays
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
July 13-August 3, 2009
The Orange County Performing Arts Center's Free for All series continues this summer with its immensely popular free Movie Mondays on the community plaza. As Orange County's place to experience the best and brightest Broadway shows live on stage, Movie Mondays offers the biggest and most popular musical films under the stars and all for free.
This summer's movies include: the original version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder (July 13), the beloved tale of...
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07/07/09-
07/19/09 |
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
July 7-July 19, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars):
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang arrives at Segerstrom Hall direct from Broadway and London's West End. Audiences will believe a car can fly! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is everything one could want in a musical and more. Sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story and an unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, including memorable classics like "Truly Scrumptious," "Hushabye Mountain," and the Oscar-nominated title song, all add up to a blockbuster the whole family will...
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| 05/30/09 |
George Benson: An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat "King" Cole
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 30, 2009
Jazz guitarist and vocalist George Benson celebrates the swing and charm of legendary entertainer Nat "King" Cole for his Center debut. Benson, a 10-time Grammy winner, offers a unique concert inspired by Cole's improvisation, transporting listeners to a time of unforgettable Cole classics as well as Benson's own chart-topping hits.
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| 05/21/09 |
Tour de Force: A Gala Dance Spectacular
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 21, 2009
An unbelievable cast of ballet superstars comes together for a one-night-only gala performance: Maria Alexandrova, Roberto Bolle, Alina Cojocaru, Angel Corella, Johan Kobborg, Denis Matvienko, Natalie Osipova, Desmond Richardson, Leonid Sarafanov, Nikolay Tsiskaridze, Diana Vishneva and Svetlana Zakharova.
Plus Boris Eifman will create a special celebratory work for his dancers for this occasion. From classic pas de deux to contemporary, this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be an evening...
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05/20/09-
05/24/09 |
Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg presents: Eugene Onegin
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 20-May 24, 2009
Few choreographers have changed the face and force of dance as much as Boris Eifman. He brings riveting theatricality and startlingly athletic dance to his bold interpretations of famous Russian figures, both real and fictional. For the company's fifth engagement here, Boris Eifman will present the premiere of his latest work based on a towering work of Russian literature, Eugene Onegin.
Student Rush Tickets: Student rush ticket prices are $20 for seats in orchestra and $10 for...
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| 05/16/09 |
Kathy Griffin
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 16, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (1.0 Stars): 
Double Emmy Award-winner and Grammy nominated comedienne, Kathy Griffin, returns. This will be Griffin's third appearance at the Center, and it will feature her now-famous rapid fire acerbic humor that has brought her both fame and a self-imposed place on the mythical D-List.
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05/14/09-
05/17/09 |
Nicole Cabell
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
May 14-May 17, 2009
Nicole Cabell, hailed as "a mesmerizing musical presence" by the Los Angeles Times, became an overnight sensation when she won the prestigious 2005 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. Since then, she has taken the opera world by storm with acclaimed performances and her debut solo CD, Soprano. Cabaret audiences will discover her voice is just as remarkable in the American Songbook and other beloved songs.
Additional Information: Student rush tickets will be...
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05/12/09-
05/13/09 |
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
May 12-May 13, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
Shen Yun Performing Arts has performed to acclaim in 70 cities worldwide during 2008. Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving the long-lost treasures of China by presenting a series of original performances across the globe. Its shows transport audiences to a land of beauty and enchantment, leaving them uplifted and inspired. The performances combine ancient technique with modern technology. Involving hundreds of talented dancers and musicians, original scores, live orchestra,...
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05/01/09-
05/03/09 |
Beyond the Beanstalk (The Jack Tales)
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
May 1-May 3, 2009
New York's Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theater brings its newest production, Beyond the Bean Stalk (The Jack Tales). Das Puppenspiel takes a step beyond the familiar Jack and the Beanstalk story to present a series of tales about the main character which have been handed down by storytellers over many years.
Beyond the Beanstalk follows simple but clever Jack who land in all kinds of adventures during his travels.
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05/01/09-
05/03/09 |
*Cancelled* Lighthouse Guard
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
May 1-May 3, 2009
Important Information: This event has been cancelled.
A lighthouse keeper waits for her beloved sailor who is at sea in this delightful production from Holland's acclaimed STIP Theater Producties. Clever costumes, scenery and live sound effects abound as the title character experiences all of the emotions that accompany waiting for a loved one to return home.
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| 04/30/09 |
Sonny Rollins
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 30, 2009
The Village Voice calls Sonny Rollins "the last jazz immortal." When Rollins picks up the tenor saxophone, the world listens. Rollins first recorded in 1949 and, more than a half century later, remains one of the few surviving musicians from a golden era of jazz likely to never be equaled. The most formidable of jazz improvisers remains a living inspiration to musicians and audiences worldwide.
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04/28/09-
05/10/09 |
Grease
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
April 28-May 10, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars): 
The one that you want is back! Grease is rocking across the country in this new production direct from Broadway.
Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. "Bad boy" Danny and "the girl next door" Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs: "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightning" and "We Go Together" as well as additional songs from the hit movie: "Grease Is the Word," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "You're the One That I Want." ...
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| 04/27/09 |
The Center's Arts Teach Annual Showcase
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 27, 2009
ATTENTION Teachers, Parents and School Administrators! The Annual Artist Showcase is your opportunity to preview assemblies, workshops and residencies available to come to your school through the Center's Arts Teach. Artists will give short previews of their programs on three of the Center's stages throughout the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The event is free and we encourage you to bring several representatitves so that amongst your team you can...
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| 04/22/09 |
Vesta Curry Hat Auction
The Westin South Coast Plaza
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at The Westin South Coast Plaza
April 22, 2009
The spectacular hat collection that became the hallmark of arts philanthropist Vesta Curry will be auctioned during Un Cabaret et des Chapeaux, a luncheon.
Singer, actor and recording artist, Davis Gaines, one of Curry's favorite singers will perform at the luncheon. Proceeds from the afternoon will benefit equally the youth education programs of Pacific Symphony and the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Curry, who passed away last year and who was a big member of both...
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04/14/09-
04/19/09 |
The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
April 14-April 19, 2009
Following four unprecedented years on London's West End, The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands vividly recreates a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel with the most famous performers of the time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. The show features such timeless songs as "I've Got You Under My Skin," "That's Amore," "Mr. Bojangles" and "The Lady Is A Tramp."
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04/03/09-
04/04/09 |
Stefon Harris
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
April 3-April 4, 2009
"One of the most stunning contemporary jazz musicians in the country," says The New York Times. Vibraphonist and composer Stefon Harris' passionate artistry, energetic stage presence and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of today's jazz scene. His latest album, African Tarantella...Dances with Duke, pays tribute to the great Duke Ellington by reinterpreting his soulful and elegant compositions along with Harris' new works inspired by the jazz legend.
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03/31/09-
04/12/09 |
Avenue Q
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 31-April 12, 2009
A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. A cast of people and puppets tell the story in a smart, risqu? and downright entertaining way.
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| 03/20/09 |
Academy of Ancient Music
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
March 20, 2009
Academy of Ancient Music is "a triumph from every point of view," according to The Times, London. One of today's most acclaimed period instrument orchestras offers a rare opportunity to hear all six of Bach's landmark Brandenburg Concertos. Each features a unique style and instrumentation, making the complete live performance an evening of unrivaled variety. From the horns in No. 1 and the dazzling trumpet solo in No. 2, to the virtuosic harpsichord part in No. 5 and the dark,...
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03/20/09-
03/22/09 |
Marionetas de la Esquina: Emilio and the Enchanted Cow
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
March 20-March 22, 2009
Marionetas de la Esquina, a puppet theater company from Mexico, has been entertaining children and adults alike since 1975. When faced with many changes, young Emilio creates an imaginary friend, a cow who helps him cope with life's challenges in Emilio and the Enchanted Cow.
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| 03/19/09 |
Tory Burch Presents The Guilds' 14th Annual Fashion Show
The Westin South Coast Plaza
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at The Westin South Coast Plaza
March 19, 2009
The Tory Burch 2009 Spring Collection will be featured at The Guilds of the Orange County Performing Arts Center's 14th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon.
Fortune magazine called Tory Burch fashion's "it girl" and the Los Angeles Times said she is "...the most influential fashion designer in America." Long-time Center Board and Guilds member Carol Wilken serves as this year's honorary chair, and will be celebrated during the afternoon's event.
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| 03/06/09 |
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 6, 2009
The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents the incomparable Lily Tomlin in her one-woman show, The Classic Lily Tomlin. Tomlin will perform a combination of her insightful and funny stand-up along with excerpts that feature some of her classic characters. The audience will delight in seeing Edith Ann, Ernestine, Madame Lupe, Marie, RL Beach and others. And you won't want to miss her take on local and current events. She's always on the mark with a delivery that's astute, to the...
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03/05/09-
03/07/09 |
Kenny Loggins
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 5-March 7, 2009
A brilliant singer-songwriter guitarist with hits in each of the last four decades, Kenny Loggins effortlessly crosses the boundaries between rock, country, jazz and pop. In addition to his 12 platinum albums, Loggins is famous for soundtrack smashes including "Footloose" and "Danger Zone."
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| 03/01/09 |
American Composer's Festival - Hollywood Haven
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
March 1, 2009
When composers immigrated from a turbulent Europe in the mid-20th century, some found Hollywood the only market for their work. The 2009 American Composers Festival explores these unique figures, pairing their exquisite film music alongside their more "serious" works. Both are extraordinary! The story behind the music is as interesting as the music is enjoyable. Spend the afternoon learning why.
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02/28/09-
03/01/09 |
Lord of the Dance
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
February 28-March 1, 2009
Fresh off the dancing heels of its 10th anniversary tour, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has announced its next lineup of more than 45 United States tour dates including the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
More than 100 million people worldwide have seen Lord of the Dance -- the international Irish dancing extravaganza that has performed sold-out shows at theaters, arenas and stadiums in more than 67 countries.
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02/18/09-
02/21/09 |
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
February 18-February 21, 2009
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an all-new live theatrical adventure that takes audiences soaring through the air into a magical forest on stage. An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, vine-swinging characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway-like setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppetry and dazzling costumes. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is...
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02/12/09-
02/15/09 |
Matt Dusk
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
February 12-February 15, 2009
Matt Dusk is a cool crooner who seems to be channeling singers from an earlier era. With impeccable taste to match his formidable talent, Dusk shows that style and sophistication are central to his charm and success. This Juno Award-nominated artist takes audiences back in time and has them swaying to timeless tunes made famous by such greats as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Ella Fitzgerald.
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| 01/24/09 |
National Acrobats of China
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
January 24, 2009
Direct from China, this dazzling company of 35 performers will mesmerize and mystify with its stunning displays of the best in Chinese martial arts, illusion and acrobats, all set to traditional music. Founded more than 50 years ago, the troupe has been one of the most influential acrobatic ensembles in the world, having won every important award in international competitions. From plate-spinning to cycling stunts to bench-juggling with their feet, The National Acrobats of China never cease...
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01/23/09-
01/24/09 |
Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary - On Tour
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
January 23-January 24, 2009
To mark the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records, the premier label in jazz, an all-star band featuring some of today's finest musicians will travel the world celebrating the company's rich catalog of music. When they stop in Samueli Theater they will be led by Blue Note Records artist and pianist Bill Charlap, along with Ravi Coltrane, Peter Bernstein, Lewis Nash, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington and Steve Wilson.
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| 01/15/09 |
John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
January 15, 2009
John Pizzarelli is known for his late-night ballads and the cool flavor of his guitar. His stunning wife Jessica sings like a morning lark and possesses an equally intrinsic feel for jazz phrasing. Both bring a rare sense of discovery and keen sense of humor to every song they sing. According to Variety, "John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey know how to work a room, charm an audience and draw the listener into a musical narrative with both a sense of fun and emotional fervor."
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01/06/09-
01/11/09 |
Stomp!
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
January 6-January 11, 2009
Orange County Performing Arts Center presents Stomp! The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments ? matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps ? to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
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| 01/03/09 |
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
January 3, 2009
The Center is pleased to welcome Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Valli's incredible career as a solo artist and with The Four Seasons has produced 19 Top 10 hits and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and named longevity champ of the rock era by Billboard magazine. This is Valli's first public performance at the Center; he first appeared here in a private Candlelight Concert performance in December 2007.
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12/16/08-
12/21/08 |
Cats
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 16-December 21, 2008
There is no better way to introduce one to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of Cats. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems by T. S. Eliot titled Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats in an airport bookshop, has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Featuring 20 of Webber's timeless melodies, Cats is the winner of seven Tony? Awards, including Best Musical.
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12/12/08-
12/13/08 |
A Jazz Christmas with New York Voices
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
December 12-December 13, 2008
The Boston Herald calls Grammy-winning New York Voices "the most exciting vocal ensemble in current jazz." Its interests are rooted in jazz, but often Brazilian, R&B, classical, and pop influences are included with equal creativity and authenticity. Members have performed in major concert halls and clubs throughout the world. This acclaimed ensemble is guaranteed to jazz up the holidays, bringing sophisticated style and unique harmonies to some favorite yuletide tunes.
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12/11/08-
12/14/08 |
Compa?ia Flamenco Jose Porcel
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 11-December 14, 2008
Orange County Performing Arts Center presents a dance concert performed by the Compa?ia Flamenco Jose Porcel. Mr. Porcel has built upon his experience as the premier dancer with Ballet Nacional de Espana to create a troupe of Spain's most acclaimed flamenco dancers, musicians and vocalists. Together, they are known for explosive performances that radiate vitality, passion and intensity.
The company will dance Alma flamenco, which will bring a joyful and sensual mood that no other...
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| 12/07/08 |
Diana Ross
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
December 7, 2008
For the first time the incomparable Dian Ross will perform at the Center. She is considered one of the most iconic female singers of all time and one of the most prominent women in popular music history. To her credit are numerous Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award and an Academy Award-nomination. Last December she was acknowledged with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors presentation.
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| 12/06/08 |
Barbara Cook and Deborah Voigt
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
December 6, 2008
These two divas from different worlds - one from the Golden Age of Broadway and the other from opera - unite for the very first time. Each has performed on the world's greatest stages to the delight of audiences and critics and neither has ever met a song they cannot sing beautifully.
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| 12/02/08 |
Emerson String Quartet
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
December 2, 2008
Demonstrating its depth and musical curiosity, the eight-time Grammy? - winning Emerson String Quartet embraces both classical and contemporary repertoire with equal mastery and enthusiasm. Acclaimed for its insightful performances, dynamic artistry and technical precision, the Quartet has been a favorite of Center audiences since its first visit in 1991.
A preview talk at 7:15pm by Dr. Byron Adams will precede the 8:00pm performance.
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| 11/19/08 |
Johannes and Guarneri String Quartet
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
November 19, 2008
The Guarneri String Quartet, one of today's most venerable ensembles, performs its final performance at the Center as part of its farewell tour. The Guarneri performs both traditional repertoire as well as the works of today's foremost composers. Joining them is the Johannes String Quartet, an ensemble comprised of top-notch classical musicians from major orchestras, whose commitment to the string quartet literature led to its creation.
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11/18/08-
11/30/08 |
The Color Purple
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
November 18-November 30, 2008
Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit present, The Color Purple, The Musical about Love, a musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg.
It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous Grammy-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, The...
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11/11/08-
11/16/08 |
San Francisco Ballet 75th Anniversary Repertory Highlights
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
November 11-November 16, 2008
For its seventh visit to the Orange County Performing Arts Center, San Francisco Ballet brings its 75th Anniversary Season Celebration, which includes works by Balanchine, Tomasson and others commissioned specifically for the company's Diamond Jubilee. The Center was chosen by artistic director Helgi Tomasson to share in this milestone occasion for America's oldest professional ballet company. It is a must-see, must experience dance event that the Center is proud to bring to Orange County dance...
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11/08/08-
11/09/08 |
Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
November 8-November 9, 2008
Backyardigans Live! is the stage version of the Nick Jr. animated musical-adventure series for children ages two to five. The show's five high-spirited preschool friends: Uniqua, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha and Austin, rely on their vivid imaginations to transform their backyard into a fantastical landscape. From there they embark on many amazing journeys to the delight and entertainment of their audience.
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10/24/08-
10/26/08 |
The Sippy Cups
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
October 24-October 26, 2008
The Sippy Cups offers a family-friendly rock concert experience complete with puppets, a little juggling, tons of audience interaction and rock and roll. This highly original Bay Area band delivers an animated and whimsical performance guaranteed to get the whole family rockin'.
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| 10/19/08 |
Olivier Latry
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
October 19, 2008
Olivier Latry, titular organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, will perform the first complete solo recital using the Center's new C.B. Fisk 4,322-pipe organ donated by William J. Gillespie. Latry, a world-renowned organist will perform a program that surveys works by composers from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including Bach, Franck, Widor and others, as well as his own Improvisation.
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10/17/08-
10/18/08 |
Chanteuse Sophie Milman
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
October 17-October 18, 2008
First up in the Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2008-2009 Jazz Club Series is sultry vocalist Sophie Milman. Only 25, the Russian-born Milman has already won a 2008 Juno Award for the Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her second release, Make Someone Happy, and has headlined sold-out shows in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Japan and Europe.
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10/10/08-
10/12/08 |
Kirov Ballet's Giselle
Orange County Performing Arts Center
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10/07/08-
10/09/08 |
Kirov Ballet's Don Quixote
Orange County Performing Arts Center
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10/02/08-
10/05/08 |
Stephen Schwartz and Friends
Samueli Theater
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Samueli Theater
October 2-October 5, 2008
Spend a rare evening in the company of one of today's most celebrated Broadway and film composers and lyricists, Stephen Schwartz. Featuring favorite songs from Wicked, Pippin, Godspell and many others as Schwartz plays a cavalcade of his greatest hits. The award-winning songwriter brings with him Broadway powerhouse performers Liz Callaway, Scott Coulter and Debbie Gravitte to entertain with an unforgettable evening of musical theater.
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10/02/08-
10/05/08 |
Fall For Dance 2008
Segerstrom Hall
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Segerstrom Hall
October 2-October 5, 2008
The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present its second Fall for Dance Festival. Fall for Dance is part of the Center's International Dance Season and offers audiences an eclectic mix of dance experiences that includes 10 dance companies from around the world.
International companies and artists include Beijing Dance/LDTX of China, Compania Nacional de Danza, Artistic Director Nacho Duato of Spain, Madhavi Mudgal of India and The National Ballet of Canada. Acclaimed American...
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10/01/08-
10/12/08 |
Slow Dancing by David Michalek
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
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08/19/08-
08/31/08 |
A Chorus Line
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Presented by Orange County Performing Arts Center
at Orange County Performing Arts Center
August 19-August 31, 2008
Orange County Performing Arts Center presents the national tour of A Chorus Line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever.
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