April 2008
Performance Highlight
March 26 – April 19, 2008
Orange County Performing Artscenter
presents Curtain Call
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, returns to the Performing Artscenter and it will once again take your breath away with its timeless story of seduction and despair. One can never see this award-winning phenomenon, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and directed by Harold Prince, too many times. It seems to always weave its magic, haunting spell over standing room only audiences throughout the world.
$21.25 - $73.25
Segerstrom Hall
Calendar of Events
April 2, 2008 ∙ Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Orange County Performing Artscenter presents Concert
Andrew Manze –
Andrew Manze is considered one of the world’s greatest violinists and conductors. Along with the Helsingborg Symphony, he will reveal the secrets and unravel the myths of Beethoven’s greatest symphony – Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, Sinfonia Eroica. The audience will actually hear how the symphony is put together into a masterpiece. Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute – introduction to Eroica – is also on the program.
$78
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 4 – 6, 2008 ∙ Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Orange County Performing Artscenter presents Family
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Straight from Britain the Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company for Young People offers its audience a glimpse at a very determined ‘Pigeon” from Mo Willems’ best-selling children’s book by the same name. The delightfully funny story is brought to life with original music in this interactive performance.
$14 & $19
Samueli Theater
April 5, 2008 ∙ Saturday at 8 p.m.
Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents
Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Conductor Thomas Dausgaard will lead the 38-member Swedish Chamber Orchestra, featuring acclaimed pianist Piotr Anderszewski, in the orchestra’s West Coast debut. The program will include Beethoven’s Overture to Coriolanus Op. 62 and his Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op.15 as well as Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op.61 by Schumann.
$25 - $250
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 10 – 13, 2008 ∙ Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.
Orange County Performing Artscenter presents Cabaret
James Naughton
The suave, two-time Tony® winner (for Chicago and City of Angels), James Naughton, will saunter into Samueli Theater for four performances only. He is one Broadway star who can give his audiences that ol’ razzle-dazzle and at the same time soothe, amuse and tell a great story. Whether he’s singing or simply speaking, his voice is both captivating and engaging.
$62
Samueli Theater
April 10 – 12, 2008 ∙ Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony presents Pops
Night on the Red Carpet
It’s that special night when music will enhance your imagination – an imagination that will take you down the red carpet during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Stroll down memory lane to the music of some of the most powerful and memorable films such as Ben Hur, Dr. Zhivago, Out of
$21 - $175
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 15, 2008 ∙ Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Orange County Performing Artscenter presents Concert
eighth blackbird
This acclaimed sextet of a flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion call themselves eighth blackbird. The adventurous artists, known for their playing as well as for their underlying sense of fun, always take their audiences to unexpected places. This performance includes Reich, a world premiere commissioned by the Orange County Performing Artscenter.
$58
Samueli Theater
April 17 – 19, 2008 ∙ Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.
Pacific Symphony presents Classics
Hilary Hahn Plays Beethoven
Grammy Award® -winning violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the most compelling artists on the international concert circuit. She was named “
$25 - $175
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 19, 2008 ∙ Saturday at 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Pacific Symphony presents Family Musical Mornings
Peter Pan
A mystery performance is planned for this special Family Musical Morning, one that is certain to enchant parents and children alike. It will include fantastic music, a magical story and delightful guest artists. This will be a memorable, musical morning.
$17 - $32
Education Theater in Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 20, 2008 ∙ Sunday at 3 p.m.
Pacific Symphony presents Classical Connections
Symphonic Metamorphosis
Hindemith took a few tunes by Weber and turned them into a brilliant orchestral showpiece – Symphonic Metamorphosis. It begins with music based on Hungarian folklore and ends with a dazzling march that displays the virtuosity of the orchestra.
$22 - $82
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 24, 2008 ∙ Thursday at 8 p.m.
Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents
Takacs Quartet & Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Recognized as one of the premiere string quartets, the Takacs Quartet will be joined by piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet for an exceptional evening of music.
$25 - $150
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 25, 2008 ∙ Friday at 8 p.m.
Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents
Hamlisch on Broadway
Music comes to life as master entertainer Marvin Hamlisch brings a dazzling show of Broadway’s musical gems to the Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Hamlisch, known for his groundbreaking, award-winning show A Chorus Line will take his audience on a magical, musical journey to ol’ Broadway.
$30 - $95
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
April 25 – 26, 2008 ∙ Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Orange County Performing Artscenter presents Jazz
Jon Faddis Quartet
The Center’s Jazz Club welcomes the Jon Faddis Quartet. Faddis has headlined at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, The White House, The Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood Bowl, to name a few. It’s been said that as a trumpeter he demonstrates a virtually unparalleled range and makes the impossible seem effortless. According to Dizzy Gillespie, “He’s the best ever, including me!”
$48 & $52
Samueli Theater
April 27, 2008 ∙ Sunday at 3 p.m.
Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has had a long line of distinguished music directors including Rodzinski, Klemperer, Mehta, Giulini and Previn. Today, under the dynamic leadership of Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Philharmonic is internationally recognized as one of the world’s outstanding orchestras. The afternoon program will include Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K. 297b and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A major.
$25 - $250
Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Orange County Performing Artscenter
Orange County Performing Artscenter is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages and engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through an array of inspiring programs.
Orange County Performing Artscenter owns and operates the 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and intimate 250-seat Founders Hall, which opened in 1986, and the 2,000-seat Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, which opened in 2006 and also houses the 500-seat Samueli Theater and the
These state-of-the-art facilities are united by a community arts plaza and outdoor performance venue. The Center’s Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, along with facilities of the adjacent Tony® Award-winning South Coast Repertory and a site for a future visual arts museum, are located within Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Orange County Performing Artscenter presents a broad range of programming each season, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public, from outdoor movie screenings and dancing on the Plaza to many other special events.
Many programs are designed to inspire young people through the arts. These programs reach more than 500,000 students of all ages with vital arts-in-education programs, enhancing their studies and enriching their lives well into the future.
The Center is proud to serve as the artistic home to the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Opera Pacific and the Pacific Chorale.
For more information, visit OCPAC.org.
Free Public Tours
The Performing Artscenter offers tours of Southern California's award-winning home for the performing arts and its expanded facilities. The tours take visitors through the three venues, making this a perfect outing for groups or anyone who wants to know more about the performing arts. The tour is conducted by Performing Artscenter Docents. Public tours are conducted Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Private group tours are by reservation only.
Please note: Private and public tours of all Center halls are now available.
Please call 714.556.2122, ext. 4259 for more information on either the private or the public tours.
Performing Artscenter applauds the following for their support:
Automobile Club of Southern California
Bank of America
Clos du Bois
Delta Air Lines
E. Nakamichi Foundation
Kingston Technology
KKJZ
KUSC
Long Beach Press Telegram
Mercedes-Benz, Presenting Sponsor
OC Family
Sempra Energy
The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher
Foundation, Inc.
The James Irvine Foundation
For more information about individual programs and ticket prices, call:
Performing Artscenter - 714.556.2787
Pacific Symphony – 714.755.5799
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County – 949.553.2422
Opera Pacific – 800.346.7372
Pacific Chorale – 714.662.2345
