FEB. 13 AND 14
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Danny Elfman’s iconic scores have shaped many of director Tim Burton’s most celebrated films, including Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Alice in Wonderland, and more. Conductor Sandy Hicks leads violinist Sandy Cameron, the Pacific Symphony, and the Cal State Fullerton University Singers on a sweeping journey through the composer’s imaginative and influential catalog. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
FEB. 14
Michael Feinstein’s Valentine with the Carnegie Hall Big Band
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of timeless music and romantic classics. Singer and musician Michael Feinstein joins the Carnegie Hall Big Band to perform beloved love songs from the Great American Songbook and Broadway. Renowned as an archivist and interpreter of 20th-century popular music, Feinstein brings both charm and depth to the performance, which will also feature surprise guest artists throughout the night. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
THROUGH FEB. 22
“Something Rotten!”
Nick and Nigel Bottom, two struggling playwright brothers, are desperate to make a name for themselves in Renaissance England. Their outrageous solution—inventing the musical—sets off a wildly funny chain of events. Packed with clever wordplay, catchy songs, and over-the-top humor, the production puts a modern spin on Shakespearean satire and theatrical tradition. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, ci.brea.ca.us
Credit: Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan ZimmermanFEB. 17 THROUGH 22
“Monty Python’s Spamalot”
Flying cows, British royalty, killer rabbits, and bumbling knights set the stage for a wildly entertaining night at the theater. The Broadway musical became a smash hit in the early 2000s thanks to its roaringly funny humor and instantly recognizable songs. Based on the cult-classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the production follows King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table on their delightfully absurd quest. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
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