Cozy up for the magic of the holidays with the enchanting sounds of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, Joss Stone, accompanied by Pacific Symphony in a captivating performance that will lift your spirits. Stone is a modern-day siren with a voice that has dominated the soul scene, selling over 15 million albums with the same effortless grace as a breeze in the California sun. Picture yourself immersed in a festive atmosphere, surrounded by the warmth and joy of the season, as Stone’s soulful voice intertwines effortlessly with the symphony’s rich melodies.

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Holiday Spectacular with Joss Stone

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”

Back to the Future: The Musical

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL.  It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly Akimbo

Enjoy delightful chamber music with principal musicians of Pacific Symphony in the coffee-house atmosphere of the Samueli Theater. While you sip coffee and savor decadent desserts, your gifted host, curator and pianist Orli Shaham guides you on a journey exploring how composers influenced each other and changed the course of chamber music.

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Experience the majestic "Pines of Rome" with the Pacific Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Carl St.Clair, featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel. This enchanting series of concerts will take place from Thursday, February 6, through Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Each evening promises an unforgettable journey starting at 8:00 pm, with a special preview talk by KUSC's midday host Alan Chapman at 7:00 pm.

The program opens with Bernstein's electrifying "Slava!", followed by the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork's Piano Concerto, showcasing the virtuosic talents of Jeffrey Biegel. The evening continues with another world premiere by Pacific Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence, Viet Cuong, before culminating in Respighi's awe-inspiring "Pines of Rome", a musical depiction of the Eternal City's grandeur, complete with the sounds of an actual Italian nightingale.

Enhance your concert experience with Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen, offering a closer look at the guest artist, conductor, and orchestra musicians. This series is graciously sponsored by The Michelle F. Rohé Fund, ensuring an evening of powerful music that celebrates nature, new horizons, and the vibrant spirit of contemporary and classical compositions. Don't miss this spectacular blend of music and nature's beauty, a testament to the Pacific Symphony's commitment to excellence and innovation in the world of classical music.

Pines of Rome

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.

Annie

Hershey Felder's newest musical play will feature him in the role of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Tsar Nicholas II. Having safely left Russia during the 1917 revolution, Rachmaninoff eventually made his home in Beverly Hills, but always longed for the Tsarist Russia that he knew and loved as a young man. Featuring Rachmaninoff's most beloved compositions, this promises to be another mystical musical journey in the Hershey Felder style that patrons have come to know and love

Rachmaninoff And The Tsar

South Coast Repertory

Experience the timeless music of Phil Collins and Genesis like never before with the Pacific Symphony! Join us for a spectacular symphonic tribute on Friday and Saturday, March 14 - 15, 2025, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This unforgettable event, starting at 8:00 pm on both evenings, will feature iconic hits from Phil Collins’ solo career and his time with the legendary band Genesis, brought to life by the Pacific Symphony and two talented vocalists.

Under the baton of guest conductor Stuart Chafetz, the concert will highlight classics such as "Follow You Follow Me," "Abacab," "I Missed Again," "Turn It On Again," "Sussudio," "One More Night," "Take Me Home," "Two Hearts," and the unforgettable "In the Air Tonight." Enhance your concert experience with Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen, offering a closer look at the guest artists, the conductor, and the musicians of the orchestra.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of Phil Collins and Genesis. Secure your tickets now for a musical journey that promises to be a highlight of the 2025 concert season.

Music of Phil Collins and Genesis

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Hamilton

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.

Mamma Mia!

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of eight, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody.

Spamilton: An American Parody

Experience the profound intensity and emotional depth of Verdi's Requiem with the Pacific Symphony, under the baton of esteemed conductor Carl St.Clair. This monumental work, often described as an opera in ecclesiastical dress, showcases Verdi's unparalleled ability to convey human emotions through music. The performances will take place at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall from June 5th to June 7th, 2025, each evening at 8:00 pm.

Verdi's Requiem is celebrated for its dramatic force, lyrical arias, and powerful choral and orchestral arrangements. Highlights include the thunderous "Dies irae" and the sublime "Sanctus," offering audiences a transcendent experience that bridges the divine and the human. The Pacific Chorale, led by artistic director Robert Istad, will join the orchestra, adding their exquisite vocal harmonies to the mix. While the vocal soloists will be announced, the anticipation for their performance adds to the excitement surrounding this event.

Before each concert, attendees will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of this masterpiece during a preview talk at 7 p.m. hosted by KUSC's midday host, Alan Chapman. This pre-concert discussion is an excellent way to enhance your concert experience, providing insights into Verdi's life, his Requiem, and what makes this work a cornerstone of choral-orchestral repertoire.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of the most powerful and moving pieces of music ever composed, performed by the talented musicians of the Pacific Symphony and Chorale. Tickets are available now for this limited engagement. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the depths of Verdi's Requiem, a true celebration of life, death, and the human spirit.

Verdi's Requiem

Join us for an unforgettable Latin pop extravaganza, "La Vida Loca," with the Pacific Symphony at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on June 13 and 14, 2025. This vibrant celebration of Latin pop's greatest hits from the 90s and 00s promises an evening filled with the passionate melodies of Enrique Iglesias, the iconic sounds of Gloria Estefan's Miami Sound Machine, the legendary guitar riffs of Santana, and the dynamic energy of Ricky Martin.

Under the baton of audience-favorite conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, and featuring world-renowned artists including multi-GRAMMY Award winner José Sibaja on trumpet and Luisito Quintero on percussion, this concert will showcase spectacular new symphonic arrangements. Vocalists Ender Thomas and Jackie Mendez will join the ensemble, adding their voices to this high-octane performance.

The concert will also offer a visual feast with Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen, providing a closer look at the guest artists, the conductor, and the talented musicians of the Pacific Symphony. The program for the evening will be announced, ensuring a night full of surprises and unforgettable music.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive into a night of Latin pop passion, celebrating the rhythms and melodies that have captivated hearts around the world. Tickets are available now for this must-see event on June 13 and 14, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Join us for "La Vida Loca" and let the music move you!

La Vida Loca

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

Musical events in Costa Mesa, CA

Holiday Spectacular with ...

Pacific Symphony

Back to the Future: The M...

Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Kimberly Akimbo

Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Cafe Ludwig 2

Pacific Symphony

Pines of Rome

Pacific Symphony

Annie

Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Rachmaninoff And The Tsar...

South Coast Repertory

Music of Phil Collins and...

Pacific Symphony

Hamilton

Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Mamma Mia!

Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Spamilton: An American Pa...

Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Verdi's Requiem

Pacific Symphony

La Vida Loca

Pacific Symphony

& Juliet

Segerstrom Center For The Arts