Economic Pressures Force OC Music & Dance to Drop Its Move to the Great Park
Construction inflation, tariffs and regulatory delays derailed plans for a long-envisioned facility at the Great Park’s Cultural Terrace. A building close to its present campus will be redeveloped instead.
March 6, 2026
Making a Deal: How a $500,000 Rescue is Reshaping Laguna Playhouse
The Evolution of Laguna Playhouse, Part 1: Beyond the city council vote lies a complicated lease amendment, new access for nonprofits and hard financial trade-offs for the historic Laguna Beach theater.
February 25, 2026
Segerstrom Center’s 2026-27 Broadway Season Features Six Local Premieres Plus Returning Favorites
Standouts include the recent Broadway sci-fi hit and multiple Tony Award winner, ‘Maybe Happy Ending.’
February 23, 2026
A New Era Officially Begins at Pacific Symphony
Alexander Shelley’s first season at the helm marks landmark anniversaries, features an opera about Nixon and brings in some big names.
February 4, 2026
After Nearly 30 Years, Shakespeare by the Sea Fights to Keep Free Performances Alive
Theater group Shakespeare by the Sea – which presents free performances – must raise $200,000 by Jan. 31 or risk folding.
January 28, 2026
Philharmonic Society’s 2026-27 Season Features Superstars and Curiosities
The lineup includes Yuja Wang, the Bang on a Can All-Stars and the return of the Vienna Philharmonic.
January 23, 2026
2026 Laguna Beach Music Festival Led by Artistic Director, Stefan Jackiw
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Laguna Beach Live! are pleased to announce the 24th annual Laguna Beach Music Festival—taking place from February 2 to February 7, 2026—featuring violinist...
January 17, 2026
Culture OC Chronicles a Busy Year
We covered newsworthy stories, profiled fascinating artists and shared unjustly overlooked culture throughout O.C.
December 31, 2025
Friends of the Rose Wins a Stay at the Rose Center Theater, For Now
In an 11th-hour decision, Westminster City Council has decided to extend Friends of the Rose’s management contract another six months.
December 24, 2025
Westminster City Council Extends Friends of the Rose Contract Through June 2026
An Update Following the Westminster City Council Special Meeting of December 18.
December 21, 2025
South Coast Repertory Announces New Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’
Pulitzer-nominated playwright Amy Freed, an SCR favorite, will write the adaptation, which may debut in 2028.
December 13, 2025
South Coast Repertory & UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Launch Pilot Program for Emerging Artists
‘The Next Stage’ Places UCI’s Drama Students Into SCR’s Professional Environment, Providing Real-World Experience, Mentorship and More
December 10, 2025
