2014 Pageant of the Masters "The Art Detective"

The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Audiences are amazed and enchanted by ninety minutes of tableaux vivants ("living pictures"), incredibly faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces.

In 2014, the Pageant of the Masters is on the case with “The Art Detective” revealing how lost treasures were discovered, where crimes of passion were uncovered (or covered up) and how creative riddles were unraveled, with a gallery of the world’s great masterpieces providing the clues. A live narrator serves as a guide through the story of each living picture accompanied by the music of a professional orchestra. Shows are nightly. There is nothing like it anywhere …only in Laguna Beach.

A Pageant ticket also entitles you to free unlimited admission to the Festival of Arts grounds all summer long where you can enjoy original artwork by 140 of Southern Orange County’s finest artists, art classes, musical entertainment, special art events, dining at Gina's Alfresco and so much more.