William Shakespeare’s penned his extraordinary plays more than four decades ago, yet they continue to be adapted into films, operas, and even ballets—most notably “Romeo and Juliet.” Now comes the American Ballet Theatre premiere of acclaimed director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet “The Winter’s Tale,” at Segerstrom Center for the...

Broadway is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts! Segerstrom Center has announced its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring 11 spectacular productions, including five Center premieres. Audiences will be taken on an unforgettable journey filled with dazzling spectacles, heartwarming stories, and world-class performances that capture the essence of Broadway magic. Casey Reitz, President...

The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary last October with an impressive roster of films and talent that helped the Festival cement its reputation as one of the largest and most impressive luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. While the Newport Beach Film Festival is already...

A private screening of the new feature documentary “Surf-Skate Business Evolution: The OC Effect” premiered on February 27 at The Lido Theater in Newport Beach. The event attracted more than 400 guests including many surf/skate industry pioneers and entrepreneurs in a casual, beach-themed evening. Guests were greeted on the red...

The Lido Theater, Newport Beach’s recently restored Art Deco movie landmark, has announced its March 2025 film lineup, presenting a specially curated selection of classic comedies, Hollywood icons, sports favorites and more. Each week introduces a new theme, inviting audiences to rediscover beloved films in the grandeur of one...

By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy A scrappy and wildly inventive five-piece outfit right out of Newport Beach is reviving a dying musical genre with its energetic performances and DIY spirit. Chudson has an upbeat and explosive sound that’s equally indebted to ska and punk, and they’re shaking...

The Vienna Philharmonic is coming to California for an exclusive residency and tour this March. Presented by Cal Performances at UC Berkeley and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, the Maria Manetti Shrem and Elizabeth Segerstrom orchestra residency will bring the Vienna Philharmonic and conductor Yannick Nézet- Séguin to Zellerbach Hall...

How can you measure the success of the musical ‘RENT?’ The rock musical with music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson and loosely based on the 1896 opera “La bohème by Puccini opened on Broadway in 1996 to critical acclaim and sold-out shows. “RENT” won the Tony Award for Best...

On March 29, Pacific Symphony in collaboration with Farhang Foundation presents Nowruz: The Concert—Return of the Masters, a musical celebration of the arrival of spring and the rebirth of nature at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. A symbol of renewal and unity in Iranian culture, Nowruz is a washing...