THROUGH JUNE 14
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”
The timeless musical, which was adapted into the popular 1965 film starring Julie Andrews, features memorable songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “My Favorite Things.” Watch Captain von Trapp and Maria’s heartwarming love story along with universal themes of resilience and the power of music. The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will be directed by Jack O’Brien, the three-time Tony Award winner behind “Hairspray.” Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
Credit: David LeporiTHROUGH JUNE 21
HERSHEY FELDER: THE PIANO AND ME
Hershey Felder earned acclaim for his portrayals of music geniuses on stage such as Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, but for this performance, he will appear as himself to tell his own life story. The live production will cover Felder’s childhood in Montreal as the child of Hungarian and Polish immigrants all the way through to his life as a professional stage performer. The music of Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and more will serve as the soundtrack to Felder’s portrait of his life and career. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org
JUNE 5, 12, 19, AND 26
OC PARKS SUNSET CINEMA
Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie under the stars with food trucks, beer, and wine. The OC Parks summer tradition is a perfect event for the whole family. Each of the screenings will feature preshow entertainment, photo opportunities, character meet and greets, and a DJ. This month will kick off with the live action “Lilo and Stitch” on June 5 and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on June 12 in Carbon Canyon Regional Park. “Freakier Friday” will play on June 19, and “Monsters, Inc.” will be shown on June 26 in Craig Regional Park. ocparks.com
JUNE 10 THROUGH 28
“RED”
In this play, the abstract expressionist Mark Rothko is in a dramatic and turbulent relationship with his assistant. They argue over everything from art to legacy. The famous artist is forced to reckon with his own ambition and genius as he grapples with his place in the world. Take a look behind the curtain at what goes into developing a masterpiece. The live drama brings you into Rothko’s workshop amid the chaos of creation. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com
JUNE 11 THROUGH 13
ROSSINI, BOCCHERINI, MASCAGNI & RACHMANINOFF
The Pacific Symphony will close out its season with a collection of breathtaking classical pieces. This set of performances will feature Rossini’s “Overture to William Tell,” Boccherini’s “Cello Concerto in Bb Major (Grützmacher),” and Mascagni’s “Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana.” The evening will close out with the emotional and powerful “Symphony No. 2” by Rachmaninoff. Conductor Valentina Peleggi will lead the symphony and will be joined by cellist Zlatomir Fung. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
JUNE 12 THROUGH 21
“THE BOOK OF WILL”
Ever wonder what went into preserving William Shakespeare’s legacy and works? This live theatrical performance, featuring a mix of comedy and drama and based on real-life events, tells the story of one man’s quest to publish his friend Shakespeare’s First Folio following his death in an effort to preserve his timeless writing. The play is a testament to friendship and the legacy that Shakespeare left behind, forever shaping literature and theater. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, ci.brea.ca.us
JUNE 12, 19, AND 26
SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES
Every summer, the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza becomes home to an all-
ages concert series featuring Southern Californian artists. Each show will include food trucks and outdoor games. As the sun sets, the performances begin. The June 12 show will be “Let Love Lead–A Celebration of Black Music” presented by Electric Root. On June 19, the Afro-diasporic band Extra Ancestral will perform. The month will close out with a performance of “Brown Sugar–The D’Angelo Experience” presented by Velvet Soul on June 26. Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
JUNE 14
HERSHEY FELDER’S GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-ALONG
Enjoy music from across 100 years of American history in this one-night-only performance. Musician Hershey Felder will perform well-known pieces of music from Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, and more. The audience is encouraged to sing along as they enjoy the music because participation is a big part of Felder’s performance style. South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org
JUNE 14
RACHMANINOFF’S “SYMPHONY NO. 2”
Conductor Valentina Peleggi will offer an in-depth journey through Rachmaninoff’s famous “Symphony No. 2.” In addition to leading the Pacific Symphony in the performance, Peleggi will talk the audience through the piece, offering commentary on the various elements that went into creating it. Rachmaninoff was famously suffering from a horrible case of composer’s block, and this symphony was the piece he wrote as he attempted to work through it. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org
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