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Best Plays in Costa Mesa

A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory

A Christmas Carol

Now over 40 years young, the South Coast Repertory production of Charles Dickens's iconic holiday play returns to Segerstrom Stage, adapted by Jerry Patch and directed by Hisa Takakuwa. Victorian London comes to Costa Mesa as we follow the journey of miserly lender Ebeneezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of happiness in the iconic story of redemption.

Life of Pi at Segerstrom Hall

Life of Pi

After scooping a multitude of Olivier Awards for its debut run in London's West End, and three Tony Awards after its successful run on Broadway this stunning stage adaptation of Yann Martel's metaphysical novel heads out across the country! With the entire original creative team in tow, including breathtaking puppetry by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell. Don't miss this acclaimed new work!

Jun 3 - 15, 2025

Segerstrom Hall

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Eleanor at Laguna Playhouse

Eleanor

The extraordinary life of Eleanor Roosevelt takes center stage in Eleanor, a powerful solo performance by Kandis Chappell. With grace, strength and heartfelt vulnerability, Chappell embodies the iconic First Lady's as her life unfolds in this intimate performance, revealing the human behind the much loved public figure.

Jan 15, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025

Laguna Playhouse

Peril in The Alps at Laguna Playhouse

Peril in The Alps

Prepare for an exhilarating adventure as Hercule Poirot takes on his most chilling (or chilly) case yet in Peril in the Alps! When a kidnapping rocks a remote Alpine village, the brilliant Belgian detective must race against time - and the elements - to unravel the mystery before tragedy strikes. With danger lurking around every snowy corner and a host of peculiar suspects keeping him on his toes, Poirot faces one of his biggest challenges yet.

A View from the Bridge at Laguna Playhouse

A View from the Bridge

A devastating portrait of the American Dream gone awry, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge is one the theatre's greatest ever works. It centers on the tragic figure of Eddie Carbone, a hard-working Brooklyn longshoreman, who harbors a secret desire for his young niece Catherine. Don't miss this searing work from the Laguna Playhouse this fall, directed by David Ellenstein.

Oct 30 - Nov 17

Laguna Playhouse

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