Enjoy an intimate evening with Fran Lebowitz Jan. 31 at Irvine Barclay Theatre PHOTO BY: BRIGITTE LACOMBE
12/2
Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon
Chaired by Janine Wald and Nicole Inal, this annual fete will feature a fashion show by Weekend Max Mara and South Coast Plaza and a speech by The New York Times bestselling author Ashley Rhodes- Courter. Guests will have a chance to purchase CASA’s signature Starfish Wish ornaments, which will grant the wish of one child in the foster care system. Let the holiday cheer begin. 10AM, The Ritz- Carlton, Laguna Niguel, casaoc.org
12/8-12
Disney on Ice
Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Moana, Belle and more will hit the ice during this magical experience that tells the story of bravery and chasing your dreams through song and skating. Honda Center, Anaheim, hondacenter.com
The Simon and Garfunkel Story heads to City National Grove of Anaheim Jan. 13. PHOTO BY: LANE PETERS
12/10-19
American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
Choreographed by American Ballet Theatre artist-in-residence Alexei Ratmansky, this classic holiday tale returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for its sixth holiday season. Watch as Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and nearly 100 other performers light up the stage against Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking score. Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
12/15-17
John Lloyd Young’s Broadway
Accompanied by pianist Tommy Faragher, Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young will take the stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts to share hits from Broadway shows ranging from The Wiz and Chicago to *Hair and Dreamgirls. Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
12/19
A Southern California Christmas
The holiday spirit will soar at Musco Center as the Orange County Community Chorus, Southern California Brass Consortium, Southern California Children’s Chorus and conductor Michael Short come together for a triumphant performance filled with holiday carols and merry movement. 7PM, Musco Center, Orange, muscocenter.org
See the enchanting “Waltz of the Snowflakes” during American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Hall Dec. 10 to 19 PHOTO BY: GENE SCHIAVONE
1/11-23
My Fair Lady
Does “I Could Have Danced All Night” sound familiar? Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning musical My Fair Lady is coming to Segerstrom Hall to share the captivating story of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in this new iteration of the Broadway classic. Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, scfta.org
1/13
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The hit show The Simon and Garfunkel Story will be at the City National Grove of Anaheim to excite the audience with a concert-style theater show that invites viewers to discover the real-life story of the 1960s band known as Tom & Jerry. Songs such as “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Homeward Bound” will have you singing along. 7PM, City National Grove of Anaheim, citynationalgroveofanaheim.com
1/30
An Evening With John Leguizamo
Get up close and personal with Tony and Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo as he shares stories of his trials and triumphs both on and offstage. 5PM, Musco Center, Orange, muscocenter.org
1/31
An Evening With Fran Lebowitz
The star of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated documentary Pretend It’s a City, Fran Lebowitz will bring her signature satire to the Irvine Barclay Theatre for one night only. Join the animated author as she shares her views on current events, celebrity culture and more. 8PM, Irvine Barclay Theatre, thebarclay.org
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