A Thrilling Roster of Programming Finishes the Season at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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1 CONTACT Hanya Bruner (714) x4376, Tim Dunn (714) x4209, RELEASE DATE January 25, 2019 Images: SCFTA.org/media A Thrilling Roster of Programming Finishes the Season at Segerstrom Center for the Arts COSTA MESA, CA A thrilling roster of 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 at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) For inquiries about group ticket savings of 10 or more, please call the Group Services office at (714) INTERNATIONAL DANCE SERIES Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg: The Pygmalion Effect May 24 26, 2019 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 new Pepper-inspired pieces. 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

2 January 25, 2019 NEWS 2/8 BROADWAY AND CURTAIN CALL SERIES Come From Away February 5 17, 2019 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 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 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 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 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!

3 January 25, 2019 NEWS 3/8 The Phantom of the Opera July 10 21, 2019 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 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 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 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 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.

4 January 25, 2019 NEWS 4/8 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Takàcs Quartet February 28, 2019 Program: Haydn: Quartet Op. 76 #1 Bartók: String Quartet #6 Grieg: String Quartet 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. Fauré Quartett March 19, 2019 Program: Bridge: Phantasy for Piano Quartet Vaughan Williams: Quintet in C Minor Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667 Trout 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. Third Coast Percussion 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 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.

5 January 25, 2019 NEWS 5/8 Emerson String Quartet May 14, 2019 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 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 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 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 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).

6 January 25, 2019 NEWS 6/8 SPECIAL EVENTS Brian Regan 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 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 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 applauds Kia, Official Automotive Partner of the Center; United Airlines, Official Airline of the Center; and Omaha Steaks International as the Official Fine Food Retailer. The Center s International Dance Series is made possible by Audrey Steele Burnand Endowed Fund for International Dance, the Segerstrom Foundation Endowment for Great Performances and the Barbara Steele Williams Designated Agency Endowment. The Center applauds the Colburn Foundation for its support of the Chamber Music Series. Spectrum Reach is the Media Partner of the Broadway and Curtain Call Series. CIBC Private Wealth Management is a corporate sponsor of Come From Away.

7 January 25, 2019 NEWS 7/8 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. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. Segerstrom Center is a leader among the nation s performing arts centers for providing education programs designed to inspire young people through the arts. The Center s programs reach hundreds of thousands of students each year in five Southern California counties. Community engagement programs developed through the Center for Dance and Innovation and Center Without Boundaries also connect the Center more comprehensively with Orange County s many diverse communities. The CDI supports flagship artistic programming and a wide range of projects that celebrate innovation, nurture creativity and engage audiences of the future. It is home to the ABT Gillespie School and the School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities. The Center Without Boundaries develops partnerships with noncultural organizations to help them in their own efforts to respond to the ever-changing needs of the community. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is also proud to serve as the artistic home to three of the region s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Pacific Chorale, who contribute greatly to the artistic life of the region with annual seasons performed at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. In addition to Segerstrom Center for the Arts as a presenting and producing institution, it also identifies the beautiful 14-acre campus that embraces the Center s own facilities as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award -winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art.

8 January 25, 2019 NEWS 8/ SPRING / SUMMER SHOWS The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites February 2 & 3, 2019 Come From Away February 5 17, 2019 Steve Tyrell February 7 9, 2019 They Called Her Vivaldi February 16 & 17, 2019 Takàcs Quartet February 28, 2019 Disney s Aladdin March 6 23, 2019 Sunjata Kamalenya March 9 & 10, 2019 Fauré Quartett March 19, 2019 Catherine Russell March 23, 2019 Emily Brown and the Thing March 30 & 31, 2019 Brian Regan Lea Salonga Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Third Coast Percussion MAYUMANA April 6, 2019 Dorrance Dance: ETM Double Down May 3, 2019 CATS April 9 14, 2019 Aaron Lazar April 11 13, 2019 Fiddler on the Roof May 7 19, 2019 Emerson String Quartet May 14, 2019 Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg: The Pygmalion Effect May 24 26, 2019 Roald Dahl s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory May 28 June 9, 2019 The Phantom of the Opera July 10 21, 2019 Tickets Available: In person - The Box Office 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA Open 10 a.m. 6 p.m. daily Online - SCFTA.org Phone - (714) Open 10 a.m. 6 p.m. daily Group Sales - (714) 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 public, non-profit organization. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a registered trademark. # # #