Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Tour starring The Blue Note Quintet

Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8pm

Blue Note Records is celebrating their 85th Anniversary with a U.S. tour starring The Blue Note Quintet – a group brought together to honor the label’s rich history and showcase the label’s current roster of eclectic musicians.

Six-time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band as musical director and pianist. Rounding out the group are vibraphonist Joel Ross, saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer.

Additional support for this program provided by an anonymous fund of the Orange County Community Foundation.

Jane Monheit

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8pm

— The New York Times

A vocalist with remarkable virtuosity and innate interpretive skills, Jane Monheit puts her unique touch on beloved jazz standards, classic torch songs, and contemporary pop. The two-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, with twelve studio albums as a leader, and countless recorded guest appearances, has collaborated with artists including Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli, and Michael Bublé. Touring nearly nonstop for more than twenty years, Jane continues to headline at every legendary jazz club on the planet, and is frequently seen in the spotlight on the stages of iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.

Yellowjackets

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 8pm

“...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart . . . compositions draw from fusion, post-bop and contemporary jazz.”

— JazzTimes when you subscribe to the 7-concert Jazz series. Packages start at $37 per show. SAVE 30%

The Yellowjackets boast a 43+ year history, 25 albums, and 17 Grammy nominations, including 2 wins. Formed in the late 1970s, the band started by backing guitarist Robben Ford, but when he shifted direction, they created a new trio: the Yellowjackets. The addition of Bob Mintzer and Dane Alderson cemented their status as one of jazz’s most influential and admired groups. Their musicianship and improvisatory skills are unparalleled, and their sold-out tours and critical acclaim attest to their commercial success. This quintet’s talent is no surprise to jazz fans who have heard their work.

Kelli O’Hara

Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8pm

“One of our greatest re-interpreters of musical standards.” – The New York Times

Tony Award-winning actress Kelli O’Hara is considered by the London Sunday Times as the “Broadway musical’s undisputed queen.” With credits such as The King and I, The Bridges of Madison County, and Kiss Me, Kate, O’Hara is one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies. Her concerts have garnered international acclaim, and she has performed alongside The New York Philharmonic and The New York Pops. Join Ms. O’Hara for a night of beloved Broadway classics from shows such as The King and I and Carousel, along with personal stories from her career, all at the intimate Barclay venue.

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Linda Eder: Christmas Stays the Same

Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8pm

“Like Ethel Merman, Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand before her, Eder has more voice than most mere mortals.”

— Chicago Tribune

With a powerful, passionate vocal style always finding new expression in the lush, sweeping Broadway melodies, inspirational ballads and pop torch songs, Linda Eder is one of America’s most beloved singers and dynamic performers. This holiday concert features performances of beloved holiday melodies, including “Oh Holy Night” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” along with a mix of Broadway staples and heartfelt love songs.

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Lucie Arnaz: I Got the Job! Songs From My Musical Past

Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8pm

Celebrating a life on stage, Lucie Arnaz returns to her theater roots looking back at some of the roles she has had on stages throughout the world. From her first role at 14 as The Cheshire Cat in Alice In Wonderland to a grandmother hanging upside down on a trapeze while singing about the preciousness of Pippin, Lucie shares stores and songs that she has long been known for.

Smokey & Me: A Celebration of Smokey Robinson

starring Tony Award Nominee

Charl Brown from Motown: The Musical

Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7pm

Inspired by a backstage meeting between Charl Brown, who was playing Smokey Robinson in Motown: The Musical, and Smokey himself, Smokey & Me is a delightful two-act story of a life in musical theater and the remarkable people one meets and experiences that come along.

Sutton Foster

Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8pm

Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer, Sutton Foster combines Broadway tear-jerkers with lighthearted musical gems.

She was most recently seen on the Broadway stage starring in an acclaimed turn as Marian Paroo in the revival of The Music Man, opposite Hugh Jackman, at The Winter Garden Theatre. She has originated roles in the Broadway productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, Shrek The Musical, and her Tony Award-winning performances in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her ever-emboldened spunk has delighted television audiences in Bunheads and Younger. Whether belting out a sultry Broadway heartbreaker or a sublimely tender personal favorite, Sutton Foster is a chameleon of song—remarkably versatile, always surprising, and full of heart.

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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless

Friday, December 1, 2023 at 8pm

“…barely a moment passed during which the audience was not rolling with laughter.”

Lawrence Journal World, Lawrence KS

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the Barclay stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act… just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages!

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3pm

Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) directs this sensational production with Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) as Dr. Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, CBS’s Elementary) as The Creature.

King Lear

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:30pm

Jonathan Munby directs this “nuanced and powerful” (The Times) contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving, and shocking play starring Sir Ian McKellan in the title role.

National Theatre Live broadcasts the best of British theatre to screens all over the world, capturing the hearts of over 11 million viewers.

The actors on stage deliver their performances as they normally would any other night. But to make sure audiences around the world have the best seat in the house, the production team tailors the position of their high-definition cameras to capture each production and work closely with technical teams to make sure every element on stage such as lighting, hair, and make-up look fantastic on the big screen.

Good

Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3pm

David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a blistering return to the West End in one of Britain’s most powerful political plays, as an ordinary man who is swept into the Nazi regime.

Hamlet

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet, played by Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, The Power of the Dog), rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

December 8–24, 2023 at 8pm Salwa Rizkalla, artistic director

A cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing in the magic of The Nutcracker.

Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly, breathtaking production features superb, colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this age-old tradition sparkle like new. Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as the Sugar Plum Fairy, our heroine, Clara, and a cast of hundreds take you on a magical journey to mystical lands. This full-length traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features world-renowned guest artists, FBT’s professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across the Southland. 18 2023–24 Season