It’s a Boom Season for New Plays in Orange County
A wave of nearly 30 new plays hits Orange County, fueled by collaboration, diversity and a post-pandemic creative surge.
April 29, 2026
Pacific Playwrights Festival Taps into the Pulse of the Times
South Coast Repertory’s artistic director David Ivers sees many current obsessions explored in this year’s lineup.
April 29, 2026
‘Sanctuary City’ at Chance Theater
Two teenagers confront identity, belonging and change in post-9/11 New Jersey.
April 23, 2026
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ at Alchemy Theatre
An innovative reimagining of a classic Christie mystery.
April 23, 2026
Historic Huntington Beach Auditorium Turns 100 with ‘A Century of Stars and Stories’
The school district’s theater on the Huntington Beach High School campus has played a foundational role for young performers in Orange County.
April 15, 2026
San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall Promises Diverse Dishes
Locals and visitors alike are invited to dig into a wide range of new eats in the culinary hot spot’s communal setting.
April 13, 2026
Emmet Cohen Pays Homage to the Greats in Irvine Concert
Rising jazz star honors music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane during his current tour.
April 8, 2026
‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ – The Larking House and The Wayward Artist
A courtroom in purgatory, a cast of saints and sinners, and a story that asks the big questions arrive in OC with urgency, humor and heart.
April 7, 2026
‘The Birds’ at Cabrillo Playhouse
Paranoia, human nature and potential societal collapse are explored as the sky rains down birds.
April 3, 2026
A New Orchestra is Set to Bring Symphonic Sounds to Orange County
A local conductor has established the South Orange County Orchestra, which plans its inaugural concert April 11.
April 3, 2026
Fullerton Museum Center Debuts ‘OC Made,’ Spotlighting Local Orange County Artists
The new juried exhibition provides an open call opportunity for artists to show their work, win cash prizes and build their careers.
March 30, 2026
4,000-Year-Old ‘Gilgamesh’ Gets a New Life in Cerritos Opera Premiere
Lyric Opera of Orange County joins Assyrian artists to transform the ancient tale into a sweeping multimedia production.
March 23, 2026
