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| | Step Right Up!
A Ridiculous Trunkful of True Tales & Fake Magic!
Starring Two-Time "Comedy Magician of the Year", Chipper Lowell
September 7 - 8, 2024
Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Award-Winning Comedy Magician, CHIPPER LOWELL, has appeared on The Tonight Show, Disney Channel, America's Funniest People, Street Magic, That's Incredible, Christmas Magic, Don't Blink!, and all 10 seasons of Masters Of Illusion on the CW network. This unique, all-new show features jaw-dropping magic, laugh-filled hocus pocus, variety skills, and hilarious 'Showbiz' stories from two generations of entertainers, pulled from his parents' experiences working on Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus in the '50s & '60s, as well as the entire family touring with large scale arena shows like Disney On Parade and other stage productions and circuses around the world.
Say Chipper, "This show is basically a 'love letter' to my amazing folks, who showed me nothing is impossible, and I was so thankful that our lives were always quite a bit left of 'normal. I mean, what do you expect when your father was a well-known clown with Ringling, and your mother literally hung by her teeth for a living?! So many GREAT and funny stories to tell, along with TONS of photos and slides culled from our family's bizarre careers!"
Content Advisory: Contains mild adult themes and some strong language that may not be suitable for younger audience. | Buy Tickets |
| | Awake and Narcoleptic
Written and Performed by Sarah Albritton
September 22, 2024 · Sunday 5pm
Awake and Narcoleptic is a one-woman show that offers a raw, funny, and poignant look at the life of comedian Sarah Albritton, who is living with narcolepsy. This show explores not only narcolepsy, but also everything anyone with an invisible disability goes through: misdiagnosis, medication side effects, and misconceptions. Through her story, Sarah hopes to inspire greater understanding and acceptance of those living with disabilities and to encourage people to speak up and share their own experiences. Sarah's personal journey of self-discovery is interwoven with humorous stories including relationship fails, hallucinations, sleep paralysis, dealing with unsupportive friends, and, of course, falling asleep at the worst moments.
Audience members are invited to stay for a Q&A with Sarah Albritton Immediately following the performance.
Content Advisory: This performance contains language and some material that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
This production is part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community. | Buy Tickets |
| | Curtis Theatre & STAGEStheatre
present
A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
By Lucas Hnath
October 4 - 13, 2024
Fridays 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Funny. Sharp. Smart.
Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 masterpiece A Doll’s House ends with a positively shocking conclusion for its time: Nora Helmer, a housewife, leaves her husband and children behind to gain her independence. Now, fifteen years after she infamously slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, she has returned with an urgent request. Before she can get what she needs though, she must face the family she left behind.
This award-winning theatrical sequel crackles with razor-sharp humor that speaks directly to today's audiences giving new voice to its predecessor's themes of marriage, fidelity, and personal independence. A Doll's House, Part 2 is a blistering and very funny meditation on marriage and the high cost of personal fulfillment.
Content Advisory: Some adult language and themes may not be suitable for younger audiences
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| | Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
Choose Your Own (Musical) Adventure
An Interactive Symphonic Event
Featuring works by:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Borodin, Antonín Dvořák, Jessie Montgomery,
and Antonio Santos de la Rosa.
November 2, 2024
Saturday 3pm & 7pm
Orchestra Collective of Orange County presents a concert of fan favorites and new discoveries, with a unique and engaging audience participation component. Join us and play your part in shaping the performance as we co-create a truly once-in-a-lifetime program... No musical training required, and simply listening and enjoying is definitely permitted!
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
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| | Remember When the Music...
Celebrating the Songs of Harry Chapin
Starring Alex Wersen
Saturday, November 9, 2024
3pm & 8pm
Harry Chapin’s short, but impactful life is celebrated in this world premier show. A master storyteller, his songs were full of heart and soul and included the hits “Cats in the Cradle”, “WOLD”, and “Taxi”. Chapin was also a lifelong philanthropist and joined fellow musicians Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, and John Denver to form the Food Policy Center, which monitored the President’s Commission on World Hunger.
During this inspirational evening of Harry’s hits, you will learn more about what is behind the stories and the man who created them.
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| | Artful Sounds
An Evening of Art, Wine,
and Music
Orchestra Collective of Orange County
Cello Quartet
+ 99 Voices in Pastel: Pastel Society of the West Coast
November 16th, 2024 · Saturday 5pm
Artful Sounds is a new concert series featuring an evening of live music in the ambiance of the Brea Gallery.
Your ticket includes:
- Orchestra Collective of Orange County chamber concert, cello quartet
- Admission and viewing of the 99 Voices in Pastel: Pastel Society of the West Coast
- Gallery Gift Shop Sale
- Wine and Refreshments
5pm – Check in at the Brea Gallery with refreshments and exhibition
5:30-6:30pm – Performance of OC of OC in the Brea Gallery
6:30-7pm – Post show drinks and mingling
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
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| | Christmas With
THE ALLEY CATS
November 29 - December 1, 2024
Friday - 8pm, Saturday - 3pm & 8 pm, Sunday - 3pm
In one of the Curtis Theatre’s long standing traditions, The Alley Cats return for their annual Christmas show and the official kickoff to the holiday season! With their tight, four-part harmony and delightful antics, these musical comics have been Jay Leno’s opening act for the past several years. Additionally, they have opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers and have appeared on numerous television shows for NBC, CBS, and PBS. The Alley Cats have performed in concert all over the world alongside iconic groups such as The Coasters, The Drifters, and The Beach Boys. Proudly, The Alley Cats have had the special honor of entertaining US military troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and have had the great privilege of being invited by The President of The United States to perform at The White House. | Buy Tickets |
| | Curtis Theatre & STAGEStheatre
present
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Amanda DeMaio
December 19 - 22, 2024
Thursday 8pm, Friday 8pm
Saturday 1pm & 4pm, Sunday 3pm & 6pm
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Presented in partnership with STAGEStheatre.
It's a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
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| | Curtis Theatre & Southgate Productions
present
BEAUTIFUL
The Carole King Musical
Book by Douglas McGrat
Words & Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil
Music by Arrangement with Sony Music Publishing
Directed by Jonathan Infante and Tara Pitt
February 7- 23, 2025
Fridays - 8pm · Saturdays - 8pm · Sundays - 3pm
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.
Content Advisory: Some mild adult themes may not be suitable for younger audiences
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| | Did You Do Your Homework?
Written and Performed by Aaron Braxton
Sunday, April 6, 2025 · 5pm
Did You Do Your Homework? is a 12-character tour de force that spotlights the comical, tragic, and inspiring realities of the public school system and one substitute teacher’s journey through the bureaucracy of an urban classroom.
Mr. Braxton, a substitute teacher in an inner-city classroom, reveals the tumultuous, heartwarming, and often absurd realities of the American public school system. Through the trials of LaQuita, Bryan, Trevon, and America, the show unveils the complex dynamics of students facing personal struggles within the educational framework. As Mr. Braxton grapples with idealism and bureaucracy, the story highlights the universal need for creating a nurturing educational environment. Ultimately, the show transcends cultural boundaries, urging audiences to confront the responsibility of fostering a supportive space for youth to thrive.
2010 NAACP Theatre Award
2010 Festivalul Internațional De Teatrul Gala Star Award
Audience members are invited to stay for a Q&A with Aaron Braxton Immediately following the performance.
Content Advisory: Some adult language may not be suitable for younger audiences
This production is part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community. | Buy Tickets |
| | Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
TRIPLE PLAY
Everything's coming up threes for Orchestra Collective of Orange County with:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano,
Hubert Parry, Symphony No. 3 ("English")
Claude Debussy (arr. Rentz), Suite bergamasque No. 3: Claire de lune
April 26 - 27, 2025
Saturday 7pm · Sunday 3pm
Experience the most famous triple concerto in classical music history, with virtuoso soloists Seung-Jai Chung (violin), Laszlo Mezo (cello), and Wan-Chin Chang (piano). Rounding out the trio of pieces on the program are Parry's gorgeous "English" Symphony (his third) and the world premiere of OCofOC Music Director David Rentz's orchestration of Claude Debussy's beloved Claire de lune - no. 3 in his Suite bergamasque.
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
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| | An Evening With
CHARLES PHOENIX
May 10, 2025
Saturday - 3pm & 8 pm
Live Comedy Slideshow Performance Launching Mid-Century Americana into the Stratosphere!
The Curtis Theatre welcomes back retro pop-culture humorist, Charles Phoenix, for an exuberant evening of spectacular vintage slides and spirited storytelling!
With his quick wit, unbridled enthusiasm, and kaleidoscope of colorful images, Charles shares the stories and glories of his retro road trips in search of time-honored attractions, tourist traps, classic cars, and more galore!
Charles also shares his latest Test Kitchen experiments, his “best of” local guide, and answers questions from the audience. | Buy Tickets |
| | Right Before I Go
by Stan Zimmerman
Sunday, May 18, 2025 · 5pm
Right Before I Go by Stan Zimmerman (The Golden Girls, Roseanne, Gilmore Girls) brings to life the last words written in letters by individuals lost to suicide — including celebrities, veterans, kids that were bullied, LGBTQ, and the clinically depressed — and those who have survived suicide attempts. Since its acclaimed first performance at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2015, the play has traveled across the country, raising awareness and offering hope for suicide prevention.
Audience members are invited to stay for a Q&A with a mental health professional as well as the cast and creators of Right Before I Go immdeiately following the performance.
Content Advisory: Please be aware that this play contains adult language and themes and includes frank discussions of suicide and mental health challenges.his perfomance contains themes and depictions of violence that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
This production is part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community. | Buy Tickets |
| | Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
Summer Serenade
June 7, 2025
Saturday 3pm & 7pm
Back by popular demand and now in its fifth year, Summer Serenade is an intimate concert featuring some of OCofOC’s principal musicians. This small group performs a repertoire of some of the best-loved chamber music selections as well as a few surprises
This year, Summer Serenade moves indoors – allowing audiences an up-close view of these world-class musicians in an comfortable, intimate setting the Curtis Theatre stage.
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
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| | Curtis Theatre & Begins and Ends with 'A'
present
A Show to be Announced
Directed by Amanda Hallman
June 13 - 22, 2024
Fridays 8pm · Saturdays 3pm & 8pm · Sundays 3pm
The Curtis Theatre is thrilled to once again partner with Begins & Ends with ‘A’ Productions to bring another compelling and beautiful production to our stage.
Founded in 2022 by Aja Bell and Amanda Hallman, Begins & Ends with ‘A’ Productions creates theatre that tells meaningful stories of feminism, equity, art, and humanity.
Previous collaborations include 2023’s OC Theatre Guild Nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play– The Revolutionists, and 2024’s Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight.
We hope you will join us for what is sure to be another stunning production! | Buy Tickets |
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