‘Something Rotten!’ at Curtis Theatre
A riotous Renaissance comedy that’s rip-roaring fun.
February 1, 2026
‘Once’ Twice: Two Local Theaters Stage Musical at the Same Time – and Neither Is Worried
Chance Theater and Electric Company Theatre open the actor-musician musical this weekend.
January 30, 2026
Who’s Afraid of Repertory?
From ‘Woolf’ to ‘Carnage,’ South Coast Repertory and two actors tackle a marathon challenge.
January 16, 2026
Newport Beach Restaurant Week Makes a Comeback
Local culinary celebration returns with discounts and special menus after a four-year hiatus.
January 14, 2026
Aubree Oliverson’s Meteoric Career Rise Took a Lot of Work
The concert violinist found fame early, but her success came from hard work and self-promotion.
January 7, 2026
‘Company’ at Cabrillo Playhouse
A newly raised roof sets the stage to examine isolation, commitment, and intimacy.
January 6, 2026
‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ at Westminster Community Playhouse
Would you answer a stranger’s phone? And how far would you go once you do? These questions ring through this Obie Award–winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist play.
January 4, 2026
A Decade of ABT’s ‘Nutcracker’ at Segerstrom
Over 10 years, the production has become a place where dancers grow up, families return and tradition is renewed each season.
December 17, 2025
Two New Exhibits at Irvine Fine Arts Center Span Themes of Love, Loss and Labor
Alisa Ochoa’s intimate solo exhibition ‘Splinters’ and the wide-ranging group show ‘Swing Shift’ explore loss, devotion, routine and the many visible and invisible forms of labor, through Jan. 17.
December 5, 2025
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at No Square Theatre
One of the funniest Christmas stories to delight holiday audiences comes to Laguna Beach.
December 2, 2025
