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Biggest winner is Chance Theater, with 14 awards for its productions of “Cry It Out” and the musicals “Green Day’s American Idiot” and “Next to Normal.”

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Biggest winner is Chance Theater, with 14 awards for its productions of “Cry It Out” and the musicals “Green Day’s American Idiot” and “Next to Normal.”

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]]> 3171023 New Ballet ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Prioritizes Storytelling, Acting and Mexican Culture  https://voiceofoc.org/2023/03/new-ballet-like-water-for-chocolate-prioritizes-storytelling-acting-and-mexican-culture/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170165

American Ballet Theatre’s adaptation of the famed Mexican novel “Like Water for Chocolate” makes its North American premiere in Costa Mesa.

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American Ballet Theatre’s adaptation of the famed Mexican novel “Like Water for Chocolate” makes its North American premiere in Costa Mesa.

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]]> 3170165 Stage Door Closes Its Doors, For Now https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/stage-door-closes-its-doors-for-now/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3169048

The Anaheim community theater, which fell victim to the pandemic’s economics, provided unusual fare for its patrons.

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The Anaheim community theater, which fell victim to the pandemic’s economics, provided unusual fare for its patrons.

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]]> 3169048 National Endowment for the Arts Chair Talks in O.C. https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/national-endowment-for-the-arts-chair-talks-in-o-c/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3168371

Maria Rosario Jackson is the first NEA Chair to visit Orange County in more than three decades

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Maria Rosario Jackson is the first NEA Chair to visit Orange County in more than three decades

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]]> 3168371 SCR Plays up the ‘Repertory’ Concept, Pairing Two Similar-themed Plays as ‘Voices of America’ https://voiceofoc.org/2023/01/scr-plays-up-the-repertory-concept-pairing-two-similar-themed-plays-as-voices-of-america/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3167844

SCR theatergoers will see the same actors in alternating-night performances of ‘The Little Foxes’ and ‘Appropriate.’

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SCR theatergoers will see the same actors in alternating-night performances of ‘The Little Foxes’ and ‘Appropriate.’

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]]> 3167844 What’s Coming Up in Arts & Culture for 2023? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/01/whats-coming-up-in-arts-culture-for-2023/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3167420

Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.

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Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.

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]]> 3167420 What To Do in Orange County During the 2022 Holiday Season https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/what-to-do-in-orange-county-during-the-2022-holiday-season/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3165842

Voice of OC’s arts and culture writers pick out the best in culture, visual arts, dance, theater, classical music and food for the holiday season.

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Voice of OC’s arts and culture writers pick out the best in culture, visual arts, dance, theater, classical music and food for the holiday season.

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]]> 3165842 Chance Theater’s Resident Playwright Program Gives Emerging Scribes a Leg Up https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/chance-theaters-resident-playwright-program-gives-emerging-scribes-a-leg-up/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164829

It took more than a decade, but in 2011, the Anaheim Hills-based company began collaborations with a continuing series of playwrights from across the nation.

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It took more than a decade, but in 2011, the Anaheim Hills-based company began collaborations with a continuing series of playwrights from across the nation.

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]]> 3164829 ‘Nina Simone’ Shows the Performer at a Crossroads as She Throws in with the Movement https://voiceofoc.org/2022/10/nina-simone-shows-the-performer-at-a-crossroads-as-she-throws-in-with-the-movement/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163910

Christina Ham’s rebuilt 2016 revue-style drama is now more of a think piece, making South Coast Rep’s Orange County premiere essentially a world premiere.

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Christina Ham’s rebuilt 2016 revue-style drama is now more of a think piece, making South Coast Rep’s Orange County premiere essentially a world premiere.

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]]> 3163910 ‘Kim’s Convenience,’ the Play That Inspired the Controversial TV Show, Opens at Laguna Playhouse https://voiceofoc.org/2022/09/kims-convenience-the-play-that-inspired-the-controversial-tv-show-opens-at-laguna-playhouse/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:31:29 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163265

Through no fault of its own, the 2011 play “Kim’s Convenience” is part of the international conversation over race, diversity and representation.

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Through no fault of its own, the 2011 play “Kim’s Convenience” is part of the international conversation over race, diversity and representation.

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]]> 3163265 VOC Staff Pick the Best for the 2022 Arts & Culture Fall Season https://voiceofoc.org/2022/09/voc-staff-pick-the-best-for-the-2022-arts-culture-fall-season/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163026

Arts and culture organizations in O.C. have emerged from the pandemic. And they’re ready to raise the bar and the level of social activity.

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Arts and culture organizations in O.C. have emerged from the pandemic. And they’re ready to raise the bar and the level of social activity.

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]]> 3163026 O.C. Performing Arts Groups Look for New Normal https://voiceofoc.org/2022/09/o-c-performing-arts-groups-look-for-new-normal/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3162389

As the 2022-23 season begins, local arts leaders must navigate a changed landscape and coax patrons back to their seats.

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As the 2022-23 season begins, local arts leaders must navigate a changed landscape and coax patrons back to their seats.

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]]> 3162389 New Swan Shakespeare Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/new-swan-shakespeare-festival-celebrates-its-10th-anniversary/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161601

Launched in 2012, its home is an innovative, 16-ton modular theater that must be constructed every summer on the UC Irvine campus.

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Launched in 2012, its home is an innovative, 16-ton modular theater that must be constructed every summer on the UC Irvine campus.

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]]> 3161601 It’s the Third Time Around for Reader’s Theater Summer Festival in Newport Beach https://voiceofoc.org/2022/07/its-the-third-time-around-for-readers-theater-summer-festival-in-newport-beach/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3160890

Launched in 2019 and dark in 2020, coastal theater’s program is now an annual celebration of both new and established plays.

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Launched in 2019 and dark in 2020, coastal theater’s program is now an annual celebration of both new and established plays.

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]]> 3160890 Electric Company Theatre Steps Into the Light https://voiceofoc.org/2022/06/electric-company-theatre-steps-into-the-light/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:50:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3154900

Nearly a year into producing, new theater company thinks it’s finally time to throw a party.

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Nearly a year into producing, new theater company thinks it’s finally time to throw a party.

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]]> 3154900 Arts Orange County Announces 22nd OC Arts Awards Recipients https://voiceofoc.org/2022/06/arts-orange-county-announces-22nd-oc-arts-awards-recipients/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:45:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3154886

The ceremony will honor lifetime contributions to the arts, emerging artists, arts leaders and an emerging arts organization in Orange County.

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The ceremony will honor lifetime contributions to the arts, emerging artists, arts leaders and an emerging arts organization in Orange County.

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]]> 3154886 Pacific Symphony and South Coast Repertory Collaborate to Bring Salieri to Life https://voiceofoc.org/2022/05/pacific-symphony-and-south-coast-repertory-collaborate-to-bring-salieri-to-life/ Fri, 20 May 2022 13:54:21 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3153319

The partnership could be a sign of things to come as arts groups look for new ways to entice audiences back to theaters.

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The partnership could be a sign of things to come as arts groups look for new ways to entice audiences back to theaters.

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]]> 3153319 SCR’ Observes 125th Anniversary of Playwright Thornton Wilder’s Birth with a New Production of ‘Our Town’ https://voiceofoc.org/2022/05/scr-observes-125th-anniversary-of-playwright-thornton-wilders-birth-with-a-new-production-of-our-town/ Fri, 06 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152713

Celebrated writer broke ground with his 1938 masterpiece. Even today, it’s still startlingly innovative – and potent.

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Celebrated writer broke ground with his 1938 masterpiece. Even today, it’s still startlingly innovative – and potent.

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]]> 3152713 Newly Renovated La Habra Depot Theatre Reopens as Home to Phantom Projects https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/newly-renovated-la-habra-depot-theatre-reopens-as-home-to-phantom-projects/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152468

The teen-oriented La Mirada-based theater company, now in its 25th year, has become the historic La Habra venue’s resident troupe.

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The teen-oriented La Mirada-based theater company, now in its 25th year, has become the historic La Habra venue’s resident troupe.

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]]> 3152468 OC Theatre Guild Announces Winners at Its Inaugural Awards Ceremony https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/oc-theatre-guild-announces-winners-at-its-inaugural-awards-ceremony/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:55:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152367

Orange County theater companies big and small came together Monday night to honor local productions during the groups first awards night.

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Orange County theater companies big and small came together Monday night to honor local productions during the groups first awards night.

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