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AUG. 28

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

The ever-growing killer plant with an insatiable appetite is at

the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The show will be staged in

Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost

between $21.25 and $64.75. Information: (714) 556-2787 or

o7www.ocpac.org.

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BALBOA BLUES

The Balboa Blues will perform from 5 to 9 p.m. at Players, 512

19th St. West, Costa Mesa. There is no cover charge. Information:

(949) 646-5615.

SEPT. 2 TO OCT. 9

THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE

Bertolt Brecht’s work, which is rich with themes of morality,

justice and the effects of war on individuals through the centuries,

will be staged at south Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Tickets cost $20 to $58. Information: (714) 708-5555 or

o7www.scr.org.

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SEPT. 6 TO 18

LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL

The musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, stars Maureen

McGovern, who originated the role of Marmee in the recent Broadway

production. The timeless tale of family, friendship and romance is

appropriate for audiences of all ages. The show will be staged at the

Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Tickets cost between $21.25 and $64.75. Information: (714)

556-2787 or o7www.ocpac.org.

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SEPT. 9

THE SET-UP

A realistic and gripping boxing film directed by Robert Wise in

1949 will be screened as part of Orange Coast College’s Friday Night

Film Series at 6:30 p.m. in Fine Arts Building, Room 119, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $6, $5 for seniors and

students. Information: (714) 432-5880 or o7www.occtickets.com.

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SEPT. 9 TO 18

I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company will open its

21st anniversary season with Neil Simon’s poignant and tender comedy.

The story of an unlikely family reunion between a failed Hollywood

screenwriter and his long-lost daughter will be staged in the

college’s Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets

cost $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.