Author: Christopher Trela

Ireland Comes to Segerstrom Center with ‘The Musicians of Bremen Live’ February 8 and 9

The cast of “Musicians of Bremen” Ireland is coming to Costa Mesa—well, at least one of Ireland’s renowned theater company’s is headed this way with a show that’s fun for all ages. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is presenting the world premiere of “The Musicians of Bremen Live!” on February Read More

Broadway Tour of Tony Winning Musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ comes to Segerstrom Center January 21 to February 2

Carolee Carmello in the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, photo by Joan Marcus In 2001, the play “Kimberly Akimbo” by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire had its world premiere at South Coast Repertory. It received positive reviews including Variety Magazine, which called the play “poignant and significant. Life’s short, the play is Read More

Kandis Chappell is First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in “Eleanor” at Laguna Playhouse Through February 2

Kandis Chappell is First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in “Eleanor” at Laguna Playhouse Through February 2 Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, a United Nations diplomat and humanitarian—and one of the most admired and powerful women in the world. President Harry Read More

Segerstrom Center Presents an Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee January 23

Katharine McPhee and David Foster He has won 16 Grammy Awards as a composer and producer, she has carved a career in film, television, Broadway, recording and concert tours. Together they are the talented husband and wife duo performing in “An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee” on Read More

Newport Restaurants Participate in Orange County Restaurant Week March 2 – 8

More than 30 Newport Beach restaurants are participating in Orange County Restaurant Week, the region’s most celebrated culinary event that returns Sunday, March 2 through Saturday, March 8. For more than 16 years, this week-long happening has brought foodies together to enjoy the best of Orange County’s dining scene. Participating Read More

Camellia Week Returns to Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar January 20 – 24

Camelia flower Love camellias? Then you’ll love Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar this month, because Sherman Gardens features over 120 different varieties of camellias. This winter-blooming plant is at its best at the end of January, when the garden will be resplendent with a huge variety of Read More