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‘Is Ignorance Bliss? What We Pretend Not to Notice’ At Irvine Theater Company

‘Is Ignorance Bliss? What We Pretend Not to Notice’ At Irvine Theater Company

Six plays examine the shared understandings that help societies function and what happens when they can no longer be ignored.

November 4, 2026

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Alchemy Theatre Company

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Alchemy Theatre Company

A classic story told through a different lens.

November 4, 2026

‘The Salonnières’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

‘The Salonnières’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

Behind powdered wigs and polite society, a group of women finds freedom through storytelling and rebellion.

November 3, 2026

‘Rent’ at the Phantom Projects Theatre

‘Rent’ at the Phantom Projects Theatre

Celebrating 30 years of the iconic musical that challenged conventions, broke barriers and inspired a generation.

November 3, 2026

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ at Westminster Community Playhouse

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ at Westminster Community Playhouse

A haunting tale where beauty deceives, pleasure consumes and the truth can no longer stay hidden.

November 3, 2026

‘Baby With the Bathwater’ at No Square Theatre

‘Baby With the Bathwater’ at No Square Theatre

A darkly funny look at the consequences of parenthood.

November 3, 2026

‘What Every Girl Should Know’ at The Wayward Artist

‘What Every Girl Should Know’ at The Wayward Artist

Four girls discover a world they were never supposed to imagine.

October 27, 2026

‘The 39 Steps’ at Laguna Playhouse

‘The 39 Steps’ at Laguna Playhouse

Director Hunter Foster brings Hitchcock's classic spy thriller to the stage.

October 27, 2026

Back From the Dead, Wicked Lit Returns to Haunt Orange County

Back From the Dead, Wicked Lit Returns to Haunt Orange County

After a six-year hiatus, the immersive theater company returns for the Halloween season with two productions at Anaheim’s Chance Theater.

October 21, 2026

Iranian Play ‘Blind Runner’ Faces Its Own Border Battle 

Iranian Play ‘Blind Runner’ Faces Its Own Border Battle 

As the production makes its West Coast premiere at South Coast Repertory, writer and director Amir Reza Koohestani discusses political resistance, artistic freedom and the U.S. visa restrictions keeping him away.

October 16, 2026

Rhapsody in Taps Brings Southern California’s Tap Dance History to the Screen

Rhapsody in Taps Brings Southern California’s Tap Dance History to the Screen

Orange County choreographer Linda Sohl-Ellison celebrates her company's legacy with an eight-hour video anthology featuring rare footage, legendary performers and decades of groundbreaking dance.

October 12, 2026

Bei Bei Bridges the Divide Between Traditional and Modern Music

Bei Bei Bridges the Divide Between Traditional and Modern Music

Local guzheng performer and composer transcends time by creating contemporary sounds with a classic Chinese instrument.

October 9, 2026

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