Expand your culture by embarking on a show (or five) at the Segerstrom Center For The Arts this fall. The classy venue has a loaded lineup of stellar acts coming that you simply must not miss. Check out our picks for the very best upcoming shows from the Segerstrom Center.
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9/17 / Event Website
From the whimsical imagination of renowned choreographer Moses Pendleton comes the dreamlike dance performance of MOMIX. The immersive show combines music, creative costumes, impressive illusions, multimedia elements, and graceful modern dance. Tickets can be purchased here
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9/18 / Event Website
Legendary pianist Lang Lang will be joined by the Pacific Symphony for a heavenly performance of Pictures at an Exhibition, written by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1874. Then, the ensemble will perform the second piano concerto of Saint-Saëns. Tickets can be purchased here
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9/29 / Event Website
Star of Hello, Dolly!, and recipient of three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, Bernadette Peters, will perform songs from the impressive repertoire of Broadway shows she’s worked on. The accomplished performer will sing songs from composers Stephen Sondheim and Rodgers & Hammerstein, among others. Tickets can be purchased here
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9/28 - 10/16 / Event Website
Experience Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking Tony-, Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about the American Revolution and founding father Alexander Hamilton. The irresistible score combines hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and classic theater. Tickets can be purchased here
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10/1 / Event Website
Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy will light up the theater with her silky vocals and masterful jazz music performance. She released her eponymous debut album in 2021 and was met with stellar reviews from NPR and jazz fans. Her next album is set to be released on Sept. 16, so this show is likely to feature new tunes. Tickets can be purchased here
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10/15 / Event Website
Together the Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale will perform the captivating “The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci”, alongside a breathtaking original film featuring hand-drawn pictures and elements inspired by da Vinci. Tickets can be purchased here
10/15 / Event Website
Be transported back to the heyday of “big band” music with sibling vocalists Judy Whitmore and Billy Grubman. The pair will be joined by a 15-piece band and perform hits from Irving Berlin, Henry Mancini, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter. Tickets can be purchased here
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10/20 - 10/22 / Event Website
Join the hilarious and talented Chris Mann for an energetic cabernet-like performance. Mann is known for his viral videos and his success on The Voice (he came in first on Team Christina Aguilera). Tickets can be purchased here
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10/20 - 10/22 / Event Website
Marvel in magnificent music as accomplished pianist Claire Huangci performs Tchaikovsky’s first concerto. Conducted by Carl St. Clair and accompanied by the Pacific Symphony, the performance will feature multiple pieces. Tickets can be purchased here
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10/26 / Event Website
Known as one of Asia’s top contemporary dance companies, Cloud Gate, combines modern dance, martial arts, Qi Gong, and classical ballet for a refreshingly eye-opening experience.
Tickets can be purchased here
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10/29 / Event Website
Immerse yourself in the stunning live score of the first Harry Potter installment. The concert will be performed by the Pacific Symphony and will be accompanied by a film inspired by the movie. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/2 / Event Website
Join this acclaimed chamber music ensemble for a night of melodious performances. The quartet will perform works from Beethoven, Bedrich Smetana, and Hannah Lash, whose work String Quartet No. 2 will be making its world premiere at the concert. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/2 / Event Website
Lead singer of the all-female rock group the Go-Go’sand member of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Belinda Carlisle, will perform as a soloist for one night only in Costa Mesa. She will perform hits from her illustrious career. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/3 / Event Website
Modern, high-energy dance group BODYTRAFFIC will bring their fun, awe-inspiring dance program to the OC. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/5 / Event Website
Join music-forward group the Vijay Iyer Trio for a night of fine jazz. Iyer actively works as a busy composer and musician, so this glorious grouping can be hard to catch. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/8 / Event Website
Impressive activist and Mexican-American singer Lila Downs will bring her memorable and cultural music program to the theater. She’s won six Latin Grammys and one Grammy, ensuring a talent-filled performance. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/9 - 11/27 / Event Website
Winner of ten Tony Awards, Moulin Rouge! The Musical promises a colorful, extravagant, Broadway performance of the well-loved show. Tickets can be purchased here
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11/9 / Event Website
An accomplished flamenco dancer since age 4 ( and before, with both his grandfather and father as world-touring flamenco dancers too), Farruquito is energetic, vibrant, and fun.
Tickets can be purchased here
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11/17 - 11/19 / Event Website
Known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, Vosk will enchant audiences with an impressive performance of a repertoire of music from shows she’s starred in. Tickets can be purchased here
So whether you frequent the theater or have been meaning to return, this season is a fabulous place to start.
Photography by: Courtesy of Segerstrom Center. Hamilton image credit: Joan Marcus
