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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Stepping Out

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces 2026–27 Season

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is about to hit a milestone as it announces its 2026–2027 season that starts this fall. The 2026-2027 season marks the 40th anniversary of Segerstrom Hall and the 20th anniversary of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. While the arts in Orange County certainly existed...

A New Generation Takes the Stage in ‘Riverdance 30’ at Segerstrom Center

Hard to believe that “Riverdance,” the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by millions of people around the world, was created 30 years ago. Even more amazing: the new version of the show, dubbed “Riverdance 30,” features a new generation of performers that were not born when the original show was...

Pacific Symphony Pops Hosts Evening With the Three Mexican Tenors May 15-16

It will be a family affair at the Pacific Symphony Pops concert on May 15 and 16 when Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and the Pacific Symphony present a concert featuring the Three Mexican Tenors at the Segerstrom Concert Hall. One of the three tenors is Jorge Lopez-Yañez, father of...

Newport Beach Holds the Title of Festival Capital in May and June

A festival is defined as a scheduled public event that brings people together around a shared theme, usually in a specific place, for a defined period longer than a single performance. For a local definition of a festival, look no further than Newport Beach, which becomes Southern California’s “Festival Capital”...

Pacific Symphony’s Summerfest 2026 Features Five Concerts Under the Stars

From fall through spring, Pacific Symphony calls Segerstrom Center for the Arts home. In July and August (and even into September), Pacific Symphony migrates to the Great Park to present its annual SummerFest as the resident orchestra of Great Park Live, one of Orange County’s most exciting destinations for live...

From Rom-Com to Mind Game: “The Drama” Takes an Unexpected Turn

By Aya El-Djoundi | Special to the NB Indy “The Drama” is an American romantic black comedy written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli and released in the US by A24. It stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is tested by an unexpected revelation during...

‘Eat Me’ at South Coast Repertory is an Eclectic Feast

Gourmand syndrome is a rare, benign eating disorder characterized by a sudden obsession with gourmet food, typically following right hemisphere brain injury. Unlike typical eating disorders, it does not involve fear of weight gain or body image issues. The syndrome can include both a refined taste for food and obsessive...

From Puccini to Broadway: Pacific Symphony Showcases Two Iconic Masterpieces in April

A famous opera and a famous Broadway musical are being staged over back-to-back weekends this month by the Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom Center, and both are must-see events. First up is Puccini’s final opera, “Turandot,” conducted by Pacific Symphony Music Director Laureate Carl St.Clair and featuring Pacific Symphony, acclaimed vocal...

Concert Review: Beatles Tribute ‘Classical Mystery Tour’ Delivers Unforgettable Concert with Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom Center

By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy Beatles tribute band Classical Mystery Tour ignited an enchanting evening during their 30th-anniversary celebration concert at Segerstrom Center on March 20. Blending their undeniable chemistry as a group with audiences’ love for The Beatles, the band crafted an atmosphere...

Film Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Blends Science, Imagination, Heart and Humor

By Aya El-Djoundi | Special to the NB Indy When I was a little kid, I had this theory about space travel. Many years ago, traveling on an airplane across the ocean was impossible but then we finally mastered it. I thought it would be the same for space travel. I...