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Orange County Performing Arts Center

600 Town Center Drive at Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA
714-556-2787 ext. 833
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Costa Mesa
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Description: One of the region's premier performance venues.
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Carpinteria, California
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We saw the American Ballet Theatre Company perform here & it is an awesome venue to see any sort of performing arts. Just as an fyi, the Orange County Peforming Arts Center is now known as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. More

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San Clemente, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

no bad seats. great audio, saw "wicked" w/ expectant daughters and we all loved it. beautiful architecture. More

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Coto de Caza, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

I'm at the Center about once a month, sometimes more, for various concerts and events. It's always perfect. There is ample, convenient parking. Valet service is available. Consider dining at "Letherby's Cafe Rouge" before your performance. It's located inside the center and has an excellent gourmet menu and lovely bar area for cocktails. You also have the option of pre-ordering... More

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Laguna Niguel, California
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111 reviews 111 reviews
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136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We've been season pass holders and have seen many performances here that we've thoroughly enjoyed, at the 3 different theaters, that encompass this beautiful center and feel lucky to have it in my own back 40, so to speak. My only complaint is that some of the attendee's don't bother to dress up at all and wear things more suitable... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

The official name is actually the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. After a day of drop dead gorgeous shopping and fine dining across at the South Coast Plaza, we top off the day with aconcert here. This is certainly the good life. A little above my pay grade, it was great to splurge for just a day before reverting to... More

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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Great acoustics, the emphasis is on broadway shows and you see all the blue haired rich ladies you could ever want to see. More

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San Juan Capistrano, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

One of the best concert venues in the country. Outstanding artists, orchestras, ballet companies, etc. visiting from all over the world, all the time. Confusing website, which lists only events they sponsor themselves, but there is so much more. Check out, for example the website of Orange County Philharmonic Society which rents the hall and brings all these great artists.... More

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Claymont, Delaware
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Lovely venues, excellent programming. Highly recommend. More

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the OC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

This is a beautiful venue, both visually and acoustically. All the major shows come through here without the LA crush of traffic. The staff is friendly and the crowds are respectful and often fun. More

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Trabuco Canyon, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

One of the last free things in OC is an educational tour of the performing arts center and the concert hall every Sat morning. Very interesting and informative More

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