APRIL 22
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WITH YUJA WANG, PIANO
The Mahler Chamber Orchestra will partner with beloved pianist Yuja Wang to present an evening of breathtaking classic pieces. They will kick off the night with Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25” (“Classical”), followed by Alexander Tsfasman’s “Jazz Suite for Piano and Orchestra.” The night wraps up with Prokofiev’s virtuosic “Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16.” Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
APRIL 24 AND 25
“MY FAIR LADY” IN CONCERT
The soundtrack of the beloved Broadway hit will be performed by the Pacific Symphony and a star-studded cast of performers. The cast will include six incredibly talented vocalists, including Broadway legend Analisa Leaming as the protagonist Eliza Doolittle. Expect to hear all of the musical’s hits, including “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” and “The Rain in Spain.” Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
OPENS APRIL 25
“FREMONT AVE.”
This drama tells the story of three generations of Black men as they navigate love and life. It’s the 1960s in Southern California when George decides to purchase a home as he’s working his way toward something greater for himself. In 1991, Robert finds himself in a similar position living in the house aching to start his life. And 30 years later, we meet Joseph, who moves back into the house with a secret that is holding him back. Through the ages, each of these men navigate different struggles, all with the backdrop of the same home, and each being held together by a powerful woman that serves as an anchor. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org
APRIL 25
ORCHESTRA COLLECTIVE OF ORANGE COUNTY “M&M&M”
Mozart and Mendelssohn and Montgomery, oh my! The Orchestra Collective of Orange County presents a collection of the three iconic composers’ works with two dynamic performances in one evening. The concert will feature Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor,” Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4” (“Italian”), and Montgomery’s “Records from a Vanishing City.” A perfect mix of classic and contemporary, the performance highlights piano with celebrated solo pianist Minji Noh taking the lead. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, ci.brea.ca.us
APRIL 28
CHARLIE PUTH
The pop singer brings his “Whatever’s Clever” world tour to the Honda Center with special guests Daniel Seavey and Ally Salort. Puth rose to fame and acclaim in 2016 with his debut album “Nine Track Mind” and has continued to build a fanbase over the course of a decade of songwriting, singing, and producing music. This tour follows the release of his latest album of the same name. Expect to hear his hits, including “Marvin Gaye,” “Changes,” and “Attention.” Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714-704-2400, hondacenter.com
THROUGH MAY 3
“EAT ME”
Food is at the center of this unique play developed by Talene Monahon, one of The New York Times’ rising theater stars of 2023. The world premiere of “Eat Me” made its mark on the South Coast Repertory stage last year, and it returns with its provocative storytelling. The story serves as commentary on the social media-driven world of foodies and food obsessed content creators. Some rate various cuisines and others drum up their own inventive concoctions, all thriving off of their own food-related niches. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org
THROUGH MAY 3
“THE MALTESE FALCON”
Revisit the 1941 film noir in this staged theatrical comedy. Five actors will tackle the 20-plus roles as they tell the story of Sam Spade, a stern detective devoted to solving a complicated case filled with crime, danger, and suspicious circumstances. He sets out to find a famous jewel-encrusted falcon statue and loses his partner to murder in the process, but he will stop at nothing to solve his case. This version uses physical comedy and sly humor to add a distinctive twist. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com
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