Kaitlin Wright1 day ago7 min readDANCEThe Legendary Judy Morr and Orange County's Dance RevolutionHow a visionary leader transformed Segerstrom Center into an international destination for world-class performances. Judy Morr has never...
Ashley Ryan3 days ago6 min readCULTURECasa Romantica is Steadily Coming Back to Life After the 2023 LandslideFundraising efforts continue as the cultural institution amps up its programming this year. Nearly a year and a half after a devastating...
Timothy Mangan6 days ago4 min readMUSICWhat Does a Conductor Do? What Will Alexander Shelley Do?The Pacific Symphony’s new music director gives us a chance to notice and understand the art of conducting anew. It’s always big news...
Paul HodginsNov 136 min readNEWSAlexander Shelley Will Be Pacific Symphony's Next Music DirectorThe British conductor brings a distinguished background and a wealth of interdisciplinary experience to his new role. Alexander Shelley...
Lindsay MackNov 119 min readPROFILESLyric Opera's Founder Makes Sure New Works and Classics Have a Home in Orange County How does opera fit into the modern age? Diana Farrell, president and artistic director of Lyric Opera of Orange County, shares her...
Lola OlveraNov 86 min readVISUAL ARTSCal State Fullerton's New Visual Arts Complex Positions Students for the FutureThe Visual Arts Modernization Project added and renovated multiple buildings, combined all four of its galleries into one space, and...
Joel BeersNov 68 min readMUSICTicket Trauma: How Local Performing Arts Organizations are AffectedTicket fraud and mishandling doesn't just impact big acts and their fans. Local performing arts organizations are also feeling the pain...
Heide JanssenNov 54 min readCULTUREArtist of the Year High School Awards Program is at Risk of DisappearingProgram needs to raise $12,500 to continue this season. The upcoming season of the Artist of the Year – an annual high school arts...
Eric MarcheseNov 44 min readTHEATERSCR World Premiere Paints A New Portrait of Joan RiversREVIEW: Tessa Auberjonois’ uncanny, tour-de-force realization of the icon elevates Daniel Goldstein’s script. Even if you think you...