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John O’Hurley Stars as Billy Flynn in Chicago at SCFTA
From scene-stealing supporting roles on Seinfeld, game show and dog show host, voice actor, musician and Dancing With the Stars contestant to name a few, John O’Hurley has been many things over his long and diverse career.
O’Hurley will call Costa Mesa home from January 28-February 2 as he stars in Chicago the Musical in the lead role of Billy Flynn at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This won’t be the first time he has starred as Flynn. In 2005, O’Hurley took on the role for the Broadway and national tour productions of Chicago.
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Evita at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
One of the most beloved Broadway musicals of all time, Evita, returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The Tony® Award winning show by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the incredible true story of Eva Perón and her rise from the underprivileged streets of Argentina to the presidential mansion as the first lady.
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Holiday Shows at SCR and SCFTA in Costa Mesa
The holidays at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory are synonymous with festive holiday performances. This year features some legendary acts, programs for kids, a classical twist on holiday music, a long-standing Costa Mesa tradition and much more. The month-long holiday celebration begins on December 1. Tis the season for holiday performances in Costa Mesa!
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MythBusters & Martin Short at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
With performances by comedy legend Martin Short and Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, the duo behind the hit TV series MythBusters, next week is going to be an unforgettable one at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.
As the leader in the performing arts in Orange County, SCFTA is the premier venue in OC to see the world’s top talent on stage. From dance companies to Broadway musical productions, and everything in between – if it’s a staged performance in OC, SCFTA is the place to see it.
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Intergalactic Nemesis Book Two: Robot Planet Rising
The Intergalactic Nemesis returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts with Book Two: Robot Planet Rising in the Samueli Theater. The sequel to last season’s hit show picks up two weeks after the end of book one with the adventures of Molly Sloan and Timmy Mendez.
The star of the show is the storytelling method in this visually striking performance. Intergalactic Nemesis combines radio-style storytelling drama with over 1,000 comic book visuals. The show takes the original artwork from the comic book and projects the images onto a two-story high video screen. Three actors provide the voices for all of the characters; one performer creates all of the sound effects while a keyboardist provides the score.
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