FEB. 4
Joss Stone
The Grammy Award–winning soul singer performs music spanning her more than 20-year career. Known for her distinctive take on classic R&B and soul, the British artist has been touring the world since her teenage years. Expect to hear fan favorites including “Super Duper Love” and “Right to Be Wrong,” along with her recent release, “No Thankyou.” Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org
FEB. 5 THROUGH 7
St. Clair Conducts Beethoven & Don Quixote
Music Director Laureate Carl St. Clair leads the Pacific Symphony in a program featuring two powerful classical works. The evening opens with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, celebrated for its technical brilliance and lyricism, featuring violinist Paul Huang. The performance concludes with Richard Strauss’ Don Quixote, showcasing Pacific Symphony Principal Cellist Warren Hagerty. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
FEB. 5 THROUGH 7
24th Annual Laguna Beach Music Festival
Laguna Beach Live! and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County present three days of concerts featuring acclaimed classical musicians performing treasured works. On Thursday, violinist and festival artistic director Stefan Jackiw performs a recital with pianist Kevin Ahfat. Friday’s program features the Kreutzer Sonata with the Parker Quartet alongside Ahfat and Jackiw. The festival concludes Saturday with a tribute to America’s great composers, performed by the Parker Quartet with Ahfat, Jackiw, and clarinetist Yoonah Kim. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-715-9713, lagunabeachlive.org
FEB. 6 THROUGH 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
THROUGH FEB. 8
“The Notebook”
Based on the bestselling novel and hit film, The Notebook musical tells the enduring love story of Noah and Allie, who fight for each other despite coming from very different worlds. Their romance begins in their teenage years and endures over a lifetime. Featuring an emotional score by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, the production pairs sweeping visuals with a deeply moving story of love and resilience. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY
“Once”
An unlikely connection forms between a Dublin street musician and a Czech immigrant in this Tony Award–winning musical. Two complete strangers discover a beautiful common ground and spend a week together bonding and creating music. Known for its powerful and emotional score, the heartwarming production is a tribute to finding community in the most unexpected places. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com
THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY
“God of Carnage” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
South Coast Repertory presents two Tony Award–winning plays on alternating nights with an overlapping cast. God of Carnage is a twisted dark comedy offering sharp, biting commentary on civilization and human nature. The classic 1960s play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a comedic drama driven by psychological games and escalating tension. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org
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