Acclaimed musicians, stars of stage and screen, Broadway
blockbusters and international dance make for a most spectacular spring / summer line-up at Segerstrom
Center for the Arts.
There’s something for everyone, from family fare that includes Disney’s Aladdin and
children’s shows in our Family Series, to the American Premiere of the intensely dramatic The
Pygmalion Effect from the renowned Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. Broadway fans can welcome
one of their favorite leading ladies, Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, while classical music lovers will
want to see the Center debut of the Grammy®-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion performing the
Southern California Premiere of Perpetulum by composer Philip Glass, and so much more!
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive
in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings of 10 or more,
please call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE SERIES
Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg: The Pygmalion Effect
May 24 – 26, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Internationally renowned choreographer Boris Eifman brings the
American Premiere of his new work inspired by the Greek myth of a
sculptor, Pygmalion, who falls in love with his own creation.
Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland
June 14 – 15, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Mark Morris Dance Groupe’s unique tribute to the 50th anniversary of
The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, resounds with
all the ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity for which the company
is known. Pepperland features an original score by Ethan Iverson that
blends arrangements of songs from the ground-breaking album with
new Pepper-inspired pieces.
BROADWAY AND CURTAIN CALL SERIES
Come From Away
February 5–17, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
The New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the
remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town
in Newfoundland that welcomed them. On 9/11, the world stopped. On
9/12, their stories moved us all.
Disney’s Aladdin
March 6 – 23, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway
musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story
of Aladdin, in a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty,
magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle.
CATS
April 9 – 14, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Rediscover CATS—the beloved musical with breathtaking music—
including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, “Memory.”
Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for a new
generation — experience CATS for the first time as it begins a new life,
or let it thrill you all over again!
Fiddler on the Roof
May 7 – 19, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved
masterpiece to life as Fiddler On The Roof begins a North American
tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell
this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives,
and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. To love! To life!
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
May 28 – June 9, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Orange County’s golden ticket! Get
ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass
elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!
The Phantom of the Opera
July 10 – 21, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will make a triumphant return to
Orange County as part of its North American Tour. This production,
which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new
special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography
and has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before.”
CABARET SERIES
Steve Tyrell
February 7–9, 2019
Samueli Theater
The Grammy® winner and Center favorite returns with a show that
celebrates the Great American Songbook, honoring some of the
songwriting greats he’s worked with throughout his career.
Lea Salonga
April 5, 2019
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Lea Salonga won a Tony® Award at age 20 for her performance as Kim
in Miss Saigon and she continues to enthrall audiences with her
powerful, crystal-clear soprano and the emotional depth she brings to
every performance.
Aaron Lazar
April 11 – 13, 2019
Samueli Theater
Following his performances in the first national tour of Dear Evan
Hansen, the Broadway heartthrob and vocal powerhouse brings his
golden voice and matinee idol looks to the Cabaret for a show filled
with songs and stories from his career on stage and screen.
JAZZ SERIES
Catherine Russell
March 23, 2019
Samueli Theater
The acclaimed vocalist’s rich tone, versatile voice and sass-and-brass
personality have taken her from singing backup for artists including
Paul Simon and David Bowie, to recording her own albums and
headlining in concert halls around the world.
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Takàcs Quartet
February 28, 2019
Samueli Theater
Founded in Budapest but now based at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, the quartet brings a new violinist and a program of Haydn,
Bartók and Grieg. Ensemble members include: Edward Dusinberre,
violin; Harumi Rhodes, violin; Geraldine Walther, viola; András Fejér,
cello.
Program:
Haydn: Quartet Op. 76 #1
Bartók: String Quartet #6
Grieg: String Quartet
Fauré Quartett
March 19, 2019
Samueli Theater
Classically trained with an ear for innovation, the award-winning
German ensemble are joined by guest double bassist Luis Primera.
Ensemble members include: Dirk Mommertz, piano; Erika Geldsetzer,
violin; Sascha Froembling, viola; Konstantin Heidrich, cello.
Program:
Bridge: Phantasy for Piano Quartet
Vaughan Williams: Quintet in C Minor
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 “Trout”
Third Coast Percussion
April 5, 2019
Samueli Theater
The Grammy® Award-winning percussion ensemble makes its Center
debut with the Southern California Premiere of Perpetulum by
renowned composer Philip Glass. Ensemble members include: Sean
Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and David Skidmore.
Program:
Third Coast Percussion: “Niagara” from Paddle to the Sea
Martin: BEND
Thomas: Resounding Earth, Mvt II. Prayer
Hynes: Perfectly Voiceless
Applebaum: Aphasia
Dillon: Ordering-instincts
Glass: Perpetulum
Skidmore: Aliens with Extraordinary Abilities
Emerson String Quartet
May 14, 2019
Samueli Theater
In a bold intersection of chamber music and theater, the nine-time
Grammy® Award-winning quartet present the West Coast Premiere of a
new work inspired by the life of Dmitri Shostakovich, co-created by
Emerson violinist Philip Setzer. Ensemble members include: Eugene
Drucker, violin; Philip Setzer, violin; Lawrence Dutton, viola; Paul Watkins, cello. Additional performers to
be announced.
Program:
Shostakovich and the Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy
FAMILY SERIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites
February 2 & 3, 2019
Samueli Theater
Three beloved stories by award-winning children’s book illustrator and
author Eric Carle come to life on
stage, using the magic of black light and fanciful puppets: The Very
Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon.
They Called Her Vivaldi
February 16 & 17, 2019
Samueli Theater
Part comedy, part thriller, this new production created by Theatre Lovett
is full of beautiful music and hilarious characters, celebrating the power
within us all to follow our dreams.
Sunjata Kamalenya
March 9 & 10, 2019
Samueli Theater
If you’re in the room – you’re in the show! Sunjata Kamalenya
(translated: Sunjata for Youth) is a completely interactive production that
celebrates the greatest hero of West African legend, Sunjata Keita, the
first mansa (king) of the ancient Empire of Mali.
Emily Brown and the Thing
March 30 & 31, 2019
Samueli Theater
Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley set off on an incredible
adventure in this magical musical show based on the much-loved
children’s book by Cressida Cowell (author of How to Train Your
Dragon).
SPECIAL EVENTS
Brian Regan
April 5, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most
respected comedians in the country. Declared by Vanity Fair as “the
funniest stand-up alive,” Brian has built his 30-plus year career on the
strength of his material alone. Don’t miss the acclaimed comedian when
he comes to Orange County this Spring!
Mayumana
April 6, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
The dynamic Israeli troupe Mayumana brings a spectacular show filled
with music, video art projections and movement, inspired by the
competition between Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla to create an
electrical power source.
Dorrance Dance: ETM Double Down
May 3, 2019
Segerstrom Hall
You’ve seen her perform with Stephen Colbert on television, now 2015
MacArthur “Genius” award recipient, Michelle Dorrance and 2014
Bessie Award winner Nicholas Van Young bring tap into the age of
electronic music in their internationally acclaimed collaboration, ETM:
Double Down.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary
cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence, offering unsurpassed experiences and
to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance
and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs.
Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County’s
largest non-profit arts organization. In addition to its six performance venues, Segerstrom Center is also
home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School.
Segerstrom Hall
Tickets Available:
In person – The Box Office
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Online – SCFTA.org
Phone – (714) 556-2787
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Group Sales – (714) 755-0236
Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Information provided is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a
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