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THROUGH
APRIL 24
‘HOLIDAY’
A comedy written by Phillip Barry in the 1930s that has been
called one of the outstanding successes of the New York theater. It
is the story of a young man, planning to wed a girl of great wealth
and social standing, who expresses his preference to live life as a
holiday, much to her father’s chagrin and her sister’s fascination.
The production will be directed by Jack Millis and performed at the
Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets
cost $20 for opening night and $15 for all other shows. Information:
(949) 631-0288.
THROUGH SUNDAY
‘TARTUFFE’
Moliere’s comedy about an odious impostor will be staged by Orange
Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company. Written in 1664,
“Tartuffe” was originally banned from the public stage by Louis XIV
and remains a work of art to this day. Curtain is set for 6:30 p.m.,
with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. The play will be staged
in OCC’s Fine Arts Outdoor Amphitheatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa
Mesa. Tickets are $3 in advance an $8 at the door. Information: (714)
432-5880.
TODAY
‘FORBIDDEN PLANET’
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6
for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)
432-5880 or https://www.occtickets.com.
‘A NAKED GIRL
ON THE APPIAN WAY’
The world premiere of Richard Greenberg’s play, “A Naked Girl on
the Appian Way,” directed by Mark Rucker, will be performed at South
Coast Repertory in the Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Dr., Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 708-5555 or https://www.scr.org.
‘CALIFORNIA SEA LIONS -- AN UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTER’
The Orange County Coastkeeper, a non-profit environmental
organization with a mission to protect Orange County California’s
harbors and coastline through education, advocacy, restoration, and
enforcement has formally agreed to showcase the award-winning Rio
Films documentary “California Sea Lions -- An Unforgettable
Encounter,” to help raise much needed funds for both parties. Founded
in 1999, the Orange County Coastkeeper is the only local grassroots
nonprofit organization completely dedicated to protecting the natural
resources of Orange County. Programs include their regional giant
kelp restoration project, citizen water monitoring program, and Rhine
Channel evaluation and solutions project. The movie will be shown at
7 p.m. at Newport Dunes Marina, 101 N. Bayside Dr., Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 723-5424 ext. 306 or https://www.coastkeeper.org.
SATURDAY
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra and 120-voice Chorale
will team up with several other campus departments to offer a Visual
and Performing Arts Showcase at 8 p.m. in OCC’s Robert B. Moore
Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5880.
THE CIVILIANS IN
‘GONE MISSING’
The Civilians, one of New York City’s most acclaimed new theater
companies, will be performing “Gone Missing,” a combination
documentary and musical. Performed by six actors who play more than
30 characters, “Gone Missing,” is set in an intimate cabaret-style
setting with tables on stage and seating for only 150 people. The
performance will be staged at the Irvine Barclay Theater, 4242 Campus
Dr., Irvine. Tickets are $35. Information: (949) 854-4646 or
https://www.thebarclayorg.
TUESDAY
PACO PENA AND ELIOT FISK
Virtuoso classical guitarists Paco Pena and Eliot Fisk have been
performing together since the late 1980s and they will share the
stage for a program that aims to reflect the many points of mutual
influence between flamenco and classical composers of European art
music. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theatre,
4242 Campus Dr., Irvine. Information: (949) 854-4646 or
https://www.thebarclay.org.
WEDNESDAY
POETRY READING
& LIVE MUSIC
Poets Lil Bob and Aire Celeste Norell will read their poetry with
music by Neil Miranda. Open readers and musicians are also welcome.
Readings begin at 8 p.m. at Alta Coffe House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. This event is free and open to the public. Information: (949)
675-0233.
APRIL 15
‘GUESS HOW
MUCH I LOVE YOU’
The Mermaid Theatre Company of Nova Scotia will be performing a
stage adaptation of the children’s book by Sam McBratney. This
performance is recommended for children 3 to 7 and begins at 7 p.m.
at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine.
Information: (949) 854-4646 or https://www.thebarclay.org.
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