2022-23 Year in Review

2022–23 YEAR IN REVIEW

OUR MISSION

Irvine Barclay Theatre is a leading presenter of performances by diverse and exceptional artists, providing a state-of-the-art venue for community cultural organizations and university programs, and broadening the scope, availability and appreciation of performing arts in Orange County.

Dear Friends,

When I reflect on this past year, I feel immense pride in the community we have created at Irvine Barclay Theatre. The confluence of greater performers and artists, public partners, and loyal members like you, all joined together to create what was truly another extraordinary season. This past year, among the busiest ever in the Barclay’s history, provided you and tens of thousands of others with unique performing arts experiences of spectacular popular entertainment, classical music, jazz, global music, dance programs, lectures, and more than 100 community events.

As planning was underway for the year just past, the Board of Directors and I committed to bringing to the Barclay bigger names and the most talented and inspiring artists working today. I am proud to say we accomplished that goal. The strength of your ticket purchases let us know you agreed — helping us to sell out performances by Alan Cumming, Midori, Wynton Marsalis, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and David Sedaris.

In addition to the strength of our programming, the Barclay’s relationships with our community partners also grew stronger this year. UCI, the City of Irvine, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Festival Ballet Theatre, and others, continue to be willing and supportive partners helping us deliver on our mission to broaden the availability and appreciation for the performing arts in Orange County. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to building a remarkable future.

These many successes are only possible because of your ticket purchases, your generous donations, and your belief in this theater. The “Year in Review” you hold in your hand illustrates the many ways in which you helped make this past season a remarkable one. I hope you enjoy these highlights, stories and images; they truly demonstrate the Barclay’s importance as an essential cultural asset for our community, and your role in making it all happen.

On behalf of the Barclay’s Board of Directors and staff, thank you, again, for supporting Irvine Barclay Theatre. We look forward to welcoming you soon, and often, to more wonderful events and performances this coming season.

The best is yet to come,

Jerry Mandel, Ph.D. President

TWELVE MONTHS OF GREAT EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES

Broadway/Cabaret@theBarclay

A Family Affair: An Evening starring Peisha McPhee, Adriana McPhee & Katharine McPhee-Foster

Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age

Isaac Mizrahi: In Person

Megan Hilty

Music of the Knights

On Broadway

Classical Music

Irvine Barclay Theatre presents Trio Barclay, Ensemble-in-Residence

Mendelssohn and Seyfried

Schubert and Chang

Tchaikovsky and Arroyo

Distinctive Experiences Series co-presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre & Philharmonic

Society of Orange County

Aaron Diehl Trio: Bach To Bebop

Curtis on Tour: L'Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale)

FRAGMENTS 1: Alisa Weilerstein, Cello

Irvine Barclay Theatre & Philharmonic Society of Orange County present

Kronos Quartet with Mahsa Vahdat

Midori Plays Bach

Lyric Opera of Orange County

Romeo et Juliette

Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Canadian Brass

Dover String Quartet

Formosa Quartet

Smetana Trio

Comedy

An Evening with Brian Regan

Bill Engvall

Here’s Your Sign - It’s Finally Time: The Farewell Tour

Max Amini

Cultural Programming

Irvine Barclay Theatre presents

Aida Cuevas 45th Anniversary - Yo Creo Que Es Tiempo featuring Mariachi Aztlan

Legends Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono with Moanalani Beamer

Masters of Hawaiian Music George

Kahumoku Jr., Daniel Ho & Tia Carrere

Irvine Barclay Theatre & Philharmonic Society of Orange County present

Nathalie Joachim

Fanm d’Ayiti (Women of Haiti)

The Worah Family Foundation and Irvine Barclay Theatre presents Global View Series

Hindustani Music with Rakesh Chaurasia

Rahul Sharma & Pt. Abhijit Banerjee

Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles & Villalobos Brothers

Soweto Gospel Choir: HOPE – It’s Been a Long Time Coming

Zakir Hussain: Masters of Percussion

Attitude Entertainment

Southborder & Neocolours: Parin Kahit Kailan

U.S. Tour 2022

Caspian Concerts

Hamid Saeidi

Independent Collective Artists of Los Angeles & Hasht Media

The Seven Labours of Liberty

Dance

Ballet Project OC

Summer Tour 2022

BPOC Season III Winter Gala

Brigham Young University

Ballroom Dance In Concert

INTUITV ARTSHIP

The White Feather

Arpana Dance Company

Darpana: Reflecting on 40 Years

Irvine Barclay Theatre presents BalletX

Festival Ballet Theatre

The Nutcracker

Swan Lake

National Choreographers Intiative

Regional Center of Orange County and Philharmonic

Society of Orange County

Festival Ballet Theatre's Sensory

Friendly Nutcracker

The Wooden Floor

40th Annual Concert Limitless

Universal Ballet Competition

Youth America Grand Prix

Jazz@theBarclay

Irvine Barclay Theatre presents

At the Movies: Grace Kelly with Strings

Christian McBride’s New Jawn

Cyrille Aimée

Joey Alexander

Preservation Hall Jazz Band 60th Anniversary Tour

Rick Braun Plays the Standards & More

Wynton Marsalis Septet

MetaJAX Jazz Festival

Eddie Daniels with the Roger Kellaway

Trio & Peter Erskine

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band with special guest, Eddie Daniels

New York Voices – The Music of Brazil

Tony Guerrero Group with guest vocalist Tawanda

Matt Mauser’s Big Band ExperienceThe Music of Sinatra and More

Popular Entertainment

Irvine Barclay Theatre presents

Sara Evans: Go Tell It On the Mountain Tour

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party!

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Steep Canyon Rangers

Speakers@theBarclay

Brooke Gladstone

David Sedaris

Nigella Lawson Theater

Irvine Barclay Theatre presents

H.M.S. Pinafore by the

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players

Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice by Aquila Theatre Company

Selected Shorts

National Theatre Live Screenings

Henry V

Kinky Boots

Prima Facie with Jodie Comer

Skylight

COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

American College Dance Association

2023 ACDA Baja Conference

Arts Orange County

13th Annual Creative Edge Lecture with Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, National Endowment for the Arts Chair

Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine

UCI ZotTank

Brooklyn Dance Academy Recital

California Dance Classics

City of Irvine

State of the City Address

Corona Dance Academy

Crean Lutheran High School

America & Beyond

Dance Concert

Creative Outlet Performing Arts Center

2023 Revue - 4th Annual Year End Recital

Dance Precisions

Life is Good

Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy

2023 DKCBA Dance Concert

Fringe Dance Studio

Lights, Camera, Action!

Hyundai Capital America

Ingram Micro

Irvine Dragon Soccer Club

Chinese American Spring Festival Gala

Irvine Unified School District

All-Star Jazz Festival

Excellence in Teaching Awards

Mater Dei High School Dance Program

A New Season

Synthesis

Mather Dance Company Recital

MenAlive Orange County Gay Men's Chorus

I Am America

Rhinestone Cowboys

Muscle Icon - 2022 South Bay Championships

New Orange County Children's Choir

Orange County Ballet Theater

Momentum

Orange County Department of Education

AVID Awards

Orange County Music & Dance

Move in Color

Pacific Dance Recital

Pan America Chinese Dance Alliance

Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Orange County Youth Symphony

Southland Ballet Academy

Grand Défilé

TedX at UC Irvine

Spring Conference: DEBUNKED

Tomo No Kai at UCI

34th Annual Culture Night

Turtle Rock Preschool

Winter Concert

Graduation Ceremony

UCI Athletics

Scholar Athletes Awards

UCI Center for Black Cultures, Resources, and Research

UCI Black Graduation Celebration

UCI Chinese Student Scholars Association

Mid-Autumn Festival

Lunar New Year

UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Dance Visions

Gianni Schicchi

Romeo and Juliet

UCI Symphony

Welcome Event for Dean Tiffany López

UCI Health

Willed Body Program - Ceremony of Thanks

UCI Libraries

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Consortium

400 years of Shakespeare's First Folio

UCI Office of the Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning

Budo Accelerator Program

UCI School of Humanities

East Asian Studies - The Art of Terry Sun Gallery

UCI School of Law

Supreme Court in Review

UCI School of Medicine

White Coat Ceremony

UCI School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

White Coat Ceremony

UCI School of Social Ecology

Andrew Yang

Lunar New Year

U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert in Honor of General William Lyon

COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE BARCLAY BOOK THE BARCLAY

Irvine Barclay Theatre plays host to hundreds of community cultural events each year. From dozens of youth dance recitals creating unforgettable memories for families, to performances showcasing the rich diversity of our community, the Barclay provides an affordable, professionally staffed and managed venue to many local organizations. Your contributions enable us to bring the people and programs that foster performing arts creation, innovation, and education for participants of all backgrounds.

Elevate your next event at Irvine Barclay Theatre!

The Barclay is available for community groups and individuals to rent for performances, celebrations, and special occasions.

For more information, call (949) 536-2711 or contact rental@thebarclay.org.

DONOR PROFILE MIHIR AND ANU WORAH

Dedicated to helping organizations that enrich the human experience through arts & culture

In the heart of Orange County, the Global View Series at Irvine Barclay Theatre presents a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultural traditions from around the world. Behind the scenes, the Worah Family Foundation, led by Mihir and Anu Worah, has been instrumental in bringing the series to life. Their dedication to the performing arts and commitment to fostering global cultural understanding has made an important and lasting impact on the community.

The Worahs are thoughtful philanthropists and passionate advocates for the performing arts. Drawing on their shared success in their professional lives, Mihir and Anu recognized the transformative power of live performance and the civic value of bringing to Orange County both traditional music from around the world and unique fusions of contemporary forms and styles.

The Worah Family Foundation's goal is the support of educational, artistic, and community initiatives that encourage inclusivity and foster mutual respect. By partnering with organizations such as the Barclay, the Worah Family Foundation plays a pivotal role in making cultural experiences accessible to the community.

The Global View Series presents artists from different corners of the world and promotes unique “only-atthe Barclay” programs. By promoting these cultural opportunities widely throughout Southern California, the series works to promote the value of cross-cultural experiences. Audiences are given four opportunities per year to gain a deeper appreciation for diverse traditions and develop broader social and cultural perspectives that encourage a sense of unity and empathy.

The Worah Family Foundation’s support of the Global View Series has allowed Irvine Barclay Theatre to expand its programming by attracting a wider range of the highest-level international performers than had previously been possible. The series has brought talented artists such as Zakir Hussain, Soweto Gospel Choir and Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, among many others. The series continues in the coming season with Shakti, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Soledead Barrio & Noche Flamenca, Shrimati Kaushiki Chakraborty, Jayanthi Kumaresh and Pandit Abhijit Banerji.

“Orange County has become a melting pot of global cultures. Yet, we felt it needed a world class venue that consistently showcases the best international performing artists. We reached out to the Barclay and were thrilled with their immediate support of our vision. In its short existence, the Global View Series has featured brilliant artists and performances by Ustad Zakir Hussain, Soweto Gospel Choir, and others. In partnership with the Barclay, we look forward to establishing this venue, and our community, as a ‘must perform’ destination for international artists touring the U.S.”

– Mihir and Anu Worah

Mihir and Anu Worah have made an indelible mark on the performing arts in Orange County by inspiring audiences to embrace the transformational power of live performance. Their unwavering commitment to fostering broad understanding of the wide world of performing cultures through programmatic diversity has elevated the Barclay’s reputation and enriched the lives of its audiences. The Board of Directors and the staff of the Barclay are immensely proud to be their partners.

About The Worah Family Foundation

The Worah Family Foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization founded by Anu and Mihir Worah. It is dedicated to helping organizations that enrich the human experience through arts & culture, support underprivileged communities by providing access to quality education, protect the environment and slow the effects of climate change, and push the boundaries of human knowledge by investing in scientific research. Find more information on the Worah Family Foundation by visiting WorahFoundation.org.

“Orange County is home to a diverse demographic. Over the years, the Barclay has presented renowned artists, their cultures, and their acclaimed music and dance programming on our intimate stage. Mihir and Anu Worah’s work with us is expanding on that long history and extending the Barclay’s programming reach into new areas for us and for Orange County.”

– Jerry Mandel, President

FINANCIALS

Fiscal Year End June 30, 2023

DONOR EVENTS

Members of our Premier Patron Society and Bravo Barclay! are invited to exclusive, behind-thescenes events throughout the year that bring our closest supporters together to celebrate the performing arts in our community.

Premier Patron Society offers concert and artist sponsors the opportunity to connect with the stars that visit the Barclay.

Love Your Theater brings Premier Patron Society and Bravo Barclay! members “behind-the-curtain” in an open house experience where they explore and learn about the inner workings of the theater.

Lugano Diamonds, our venue sponsor, brought Barclay supporters together for a special on-stage dinner.

Donor Movie Night, a casual family night at the movies for annual fund members with complimentary popcorn and soft drinks, featured Pixar’s animated adventure film, Up, on the big screen.

145 PERFORMANCES

26,000 TICKET BUYERS

79,000 TOTAL TICKETS PURCHASED

1,132 GIFTS FROM 730 DONORS

31 SEAT CAMPAIGN DONORS

SEASON SPONSOR

WAYS TO SUPPORT

IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE

Each season, many individuals and organizations make a donation to Irvine Barclay Theatre’s annual fund. These tax-deductible gifts are an investment in the Barclay’s unique role as a cultural institution that provides essential services to our community through the performing arts.

BARCLAY ASSOCIATES enjoy a deep connection with Irvine Barclay Theatre through enriched concert experiences, special donor recognition and behindthe-scenes experiences.

BRAVO BARCLAY! elevates your entertainment experience through special event invitations and upgraded night-of-show amenities.

PREMIER PATRON SOCIETY

The Premier Patron Society is comprised of the Barclay’s most discerning and philanthropic patrons — a community of like-minded benefactors dedicated to supporting the performing arts — who enjoy exclusive social benefits accompanying performances as well as unique off-site gatherings.

VENUE SPONSOR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022–23

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

YOU CAN SUPPORT THE BARCLAY THROUGH…

GIFTS OF CASH

Donations can be made online at TheBarclay.org, mailed by check, or over the phone at (949) 854-4607.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Bob Romney

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Gary Fabian SECRETARY

William Parker DIRECTORS

Larry Agran

Eugene Choi

Michelle Grettenberg

Harason Horowitz

Farrah N. Khan, Mayor, City of Irvine

Jennifer Klein

Tiffany López, Dean, UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Sherry L. K. Main

Jerry Mandel, Ph.D.

Danielle Oakley Morris

Chris Ramsey

Shaun Skeris

Stuart Winston

HONORARY

Howard Gillman, Ph.D.

Chancellor, University of California, Irvine

MONTHLY GIVING

Maximize the power of your support by becoming a sustaining member. Monthly recurring gifts can be simple and cost-effective for you and create a long-term, dependable base of support for the Barclay.

MATCHING GIFTS

You may work for a company that matches charitable contributions! If so, you can multiply the impact of your gift as well as increase the level of your membership. Your Human Resources department can point you to the online form needed to request a match.

GIFTS OF STOCKS OR SECURITIES

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift.

DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS

A donor-advised fund is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting your preferred charitable organizations. Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicles in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give.

PLANNED GIVING/ESTATE PLANS & BEQUESTS

Patrons who include the Barclay in their estate plan create an enduring legacy as a patron of the arts while ensuring long-term success for the theater. Planned giving also provides valuable tax benefits. Call (949) 854-4186 to learn more.

IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE IS GRATEFUL FOR SUPPORT FROM OUR GENEROUS INSTITUTIONAL AND CORPORATE PARTNERS

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PUBLIC PARTNERS FOR THEIR MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF UNWAVERING SUPPORT

Farrah N. Khan, Mayor, City of Irvine

Chancellor Howard Gillman, Ph.D.