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    South Coast Repertory Theater

    27 Reviews
    #8 of 23 things to do in Costa Mesa
    Concerts & Shows, Theaters
    Open Now: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    655 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1918
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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    “So many fine productions”

    Have been coming here for twenty years and enriched as a result. On occasion, they push too hard... read more

    Reviewed April 1, 2018
    Robert K
    “Wonderful performance”

    Went to S. Coast Rep after coming home from NY and leaving a Broadway play because it was terrible... read more

    Reviewed March 3, 2018
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    Reviewed April 1, 2018
    So many fine productions

    Have been coming here for twenty years and enriched as a result. On occasion, they push too hard to be cutting edge but the overwhelming majority of the shows are excellent. Shrew versus Taming of the Shrew was witty and clever. Plus the cast seemed...More

    Date of experience: March 2018
    1  Thank Robert K
    Reviewed March 3, 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful performance

    Went to S. Coast Rep after coming home from NY and leaving a Broadway play because it was terrible. In contrast to my Broadway experience, the show at the Rep was great and the venue much better than the Broadway location.

    Date of experience: May 2017
    Thank brenagain
    Reviewed August 16, 2017
    always the best

    I have been attending plays as SCR for well over 20 years and they just keep getting better and better. The acting is fantastic and the sets are very clever and well done. The plays in the little theatre are great too with a real...More

    Date of experience: December 2016
    1  Thank John L. B
    Reviewed May 6, 2017
    One of the top theaters in the US

    Full disclosure: I have worked at SCR for year, but that is because it is a Tony Award winning theater that does consistently excellent work. With an emphasis on new works, SCR always delivers professional, thought-provoking theater.

    Date of experience: April 2017
    Thank 236grega
    Reviewed April 10, 2017 via mobile
    A wonderful theater

    I have seen a few plays here but my favorite by far is A Christmas Carol. Although I was not sitting at the front I was still able to hear and understand the play perfectly. It stuck to the book which I had recently read...More

    Date of experience: April 2017
    Thank IsabelDumaine
    Reviewed January 31, 2017
    Date Nights!

    For years we had season tickets to the Second Stage. Just this year, my husband got be a combination package of shows for my Birthday. I love this place. It is intimate and the plays are thought provoking. They have done a nice job with...More

    Date of experience: January 2017
    Thank Ibkelly
    Reviewed January 4, 2017
    Improved Suspension

    We had season tickets to what was then called Second Stage for years. We quit because we got tired of seeing the same actors over and over again. Then we subscribed to the Segerstrom Stage for a couple of years. We noticed that we were...More

    Date of experience: December 2016
    Thank Dean M
    Reviewed December 24, 2016
    Worse version of Christmas Carol ever!

    Rendition was modified so much it lost the entire story. Sound quality poor. Finally disturbing laugh track. Yes a laugh track. Singers could not care a note. Left at intermission.

    Date of experience: December 2016
    1  Thank Angel T
    Reviewed May 25, 2016
    Wonderful local theater resource!

    My son needed to watch a play to write a review for a class assignment. We found Amadeus and even got front row seats. We purchased tickets easily online, and when I picked them up from will call, we also received a rewards card. So...More

    Date of experience: May 2016
    Thank jackieo7
    Reviewed April 25, 2016
    Top notch theatre!!!

    I have been a season ticket holder to BOTH stages for 25 years. To begin with, the facility is fresh and beautiful. Parking is easy and there are many good restaurants nearby. The quality level of the stage design and acting is exceptional. The actors...More

    Date of experience: April 2016
    1  Thank lindamwh
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    Tom W
    June 2, 2015|
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    Response from Vpjp11 | Reviewed this property |
    Shows are either at 7:45 PM or 8 PM - depending on which stage the show is on. You do need tickets ahead of time. These can be reserved at Will Call. Cost varies per show and seat location. All the seats are excellent... More
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    Tom W
    June 2, 2015|
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    Response from Helene W | Reviewed this property |
    yes a reservation is a good idea. i believe it was 2pm but double check, it was a matinee. my guess 8pm at night. also fabulous shopping center in walking distance, south coast plaza with fabulous restaurants, might want to... More
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