I honestly had no idea this place was here (I guess I'm not cultured lol)…read more This place did not disappoint. It's in a really nice area of Costa Mesa close to a bunch of hotels, south coast plaza and some of the best restaurants. (So many options for you to pick from and have dinner before your show) The architecture of the building itself is really beautiful. I would say it's a little tucked in, because I am always in this area and have never seen it before. The ambiance inside is nice as well. It's extremely clean This place has a parking garage and valet. Unfortunately, we had no idea they had valet. So we just automatically parked in the parking garage. But they do have a little walk way that is extremely easy to get to the building from the garage The lines went extremely fast for getting into the building. There was no restrictions on handbag size. ( or at least they didn't say anything to me about it / could differ from show to show and who is performing) All I had to do was open my purse and walk through a metal detector. Everyone was so friendly Once we entered the building, there are tons of staff directing you where to go if you need help finding your section They do have stairs when you walk in, but they have elevators. I chose to walk up a few stairs and then take the elevator to get to our seats We had second floor box circle level seating. It was extremely easy to get to the seats and the lady who took us to our seats was extremely kind and helpful She also gave us the rules - No placing your handbag on the railing, no video or flash photography I can't stress enough, the importance of elevators and it being accessible. So 5 stars for that The bathrooms were very clean and had a great amount of bathroom stalls. So there was no line I only saw one very tiny stand where you could get refreshments. I did not get anything, so I don't know what they had to offer (such as alcohol or if they had any food) The write up online for the show we went to for Tchaikovsky's Fifth & Avi Avital Pacific Symphony -Experience Tchaikovsky's Triumphant Fifth & Mandolin Virtuoso Avi Avital! Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductorAvi Avital, mandolin-MOZART: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio -FAZIL SAY: Mandolin Concerto (U.S. Premiere)TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

Went to see dancing with the stars here last night and I am just in awe…read more The whole theater was sold out! It was an incredible experience. Parking was only $15. Concession stand was reasonably priced. Drinks are allowed in the theater but snacks are not. This was an amazing show!

The theatre is very intimate, and the play feels like it is being performed just for you. The…read moreticketing process was easy and fast and surprisingly affordable. The production of "Fences" which we attended was well produced, and directed. The staging and costumes were so well done they enhanced the overall power of the play. The acting was breathtaking and the characters were believable and empathetic. The lead actor gave as powerful a performance as you could possibly imagine. I can't wait for the next production! We will be in attendance.

What a hidden gem! Love this small community playhouse!…read moreThere isn't a bad seat in the house. All seats are good! You can easily reserve a seat on line. There has been a handful of plays that I have seen here: Noises Off, The Whale, and Dancing at Lughnasa. All the actors young and old are amazing here! It's a small professional theater and you can tell a lot of the actors here are doing this for the love of theater! This theater is attached to an elementary school. No alcohol for purchase here. Soda, Coffee, cookies and candy are sold before the show and during intermission. I really do love coming here! I highly recommend seeing a show soon.

These shows are beyond anything you can imagine! For 40 years they have put on shows that are…read moreastounding and mesmerizing. It is hard to imagine what they can do to top the last show that you see but they do not disappoint. The nice thing is that they have many traveling shows and resident (Vegas) shows so you will not be bored with the many acrobatic, juggling, contortionist,comedy and unique music.

Cirque de Soleil rarely disappoints. I have seen about ten of their shows in So Cal and Vegas and…read morethis one was simply stunning from a visual and style perspective. It's a tent in a parking lot, folks....how good can it be? Well, once you walk in, you get that they spent some time, money and effort transforming it into a wonderful show place. The stage is a real highlight transforming from water to trapeze to giant treadmill to rotating waterfall...it was spectacular. Great music, great costumes, great talent. Easy parking for only $10. Lots of souvenir, snack and beverage choices...pricey, but available and clean portable bathroom trailers. Just a killer show at the conveniently located OC Fairgrounds.

South Coast Repertory is an intimate, mid-sized theater. We've enjoyed plays and a musical there…read more Since it's small, the view has always been good from any section we've sat in. I enjoy when the actors or musicians are interviewed and we can hear their story. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There are snacks, drinks and photo ops available.

Nice theater- not too big where you get lost in it or where the stage is so far away-not a bad seat…read morein the house- staff were so welcoming and helpful - purchased tickets at the box office and that was a smooth transaction. Large clean restroom with plenty of stalls. Seats were comfortable. Covered drinks allowed in theater- no snacking in theater but ok in lobby. Paid Parking structure - theater is across from south coast plaza. Had a really nice experience.

This is a cozy little theater. We've had seats so close to the stage that you can easily see the…read moreactors faces. We've been to several of their musicals. The actors are very talented and we've always had a good time.

Really enjoyed a great performance at this intimate theater! Great use of a small space.read more

My partner and I pretty much had no dance experience, formal or informal dancing. We decided to…read morereach out to Bella Ballroom as we wanted to have an acceptable first dance at our wedding 3 weeks later. We tried practicing by ourselves first, but found that their expertise saved us hours of researching time and their instructions were crucial in quickly refining the dance. We were paired with Mallory who was incredibly knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around just as the other team members were in making our experience comfortable as amateurs. We had a couple moves to focus on, with the main difficult part being the waltz section. We were taught in an understandable manner through 5 sessions within 2 weeks. The basics of the moves were covered, and every part of our choreography was refined with insightful tips and instruction. We were able to voice any concerns and ideas, and it was a professionally taken into account for our needs. In the end, we locked it down enough to fully perform the dance well enough. The rest would just be keeping it up with practice on our own until the big day. The pricing is reasonable for an important event if you want it to look good. As it was for a wedding, we found the results to be well worth it. The team at Bella Ballroom are great instructors for anyone interested in improving at dancing.

We had the absolute best experience working with Thomas for our wedding first dance! From the very…read morefirst lesson, he made us feel completely comfortable, even though we both started with zero dance experience. His patience, encouragement, and sense of humor made every session something we genuinely looked forward to. He also took the time to understand our vision and skill level, and choreographed a routine that felt natural and "us." What could have been stressful turned into one of the most fun and memorable parts of our wedding planning. If you're looking for someone who is talented, kind, and genuinely invested in making your moment special, we cannot recommend Thomas highly enough!

Complete lack of organization. Was trying to confirm details about the upcoming session for the…read morelast 3 weeks, no one responds to emails and returns voice messages. After seeing such carelessness, decided to cancel the class but the accounting service is also nowhere to be found. Very frustrating.

I highly recommend Arts and Learning Conservatory! When…read morepeople ask me why, I say because it is a well rounded community of people that LOVE what they do! They nurture the children to the fullest and in the end produce spectacular performances for all to see!!

Hello everybody Finally, we visited the Renée and Henry…read moreSegerstrom Concert Hall We attended "Curves in Concert" -- our friends invited us, and it was truly sincere and original We really liked the modern design of the building Everything is very accessible and well organized The seats are very comfortable and the air quality and cooling system are excellent We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely come back! Thank you

As many of us know, Classical music is not for everyone, unless you have a special type of interest…read moretowards that kind of music. Classical music is something that I grew up with and still enjoy listening to until now. I can name a lot of my favorite composers from back in early 16, 17, 18 hundreds but I'd rather not. I listen to symphony/classical music with a different ear. It is always relaxing, soothing, and calming. Also, let me not forget to mention that I grew up playing the piano very well. That also has something to do with it. The Renée & Henry Segerstrom Hall is the newest addition to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus, opening in 2006. I have been to this place 5 times in my life. Each time that I have gone there has been a beautiful experience, top notch, in every way. Great location with so many dining options within walking distance & the Pacific Symphony are glorious, glamorous and amazing to listen to. This hall is GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL, & EXTRAORDINARY! It has 4 levels and no matter where you sit, you can see and hear the performance very clearly. The sound system is FANTASTIC!! I have seen/heard Itzhak Perlman, Scandinavian dance performance, couple of Jazz artists like Berry Perkins Bobby Rush, and few others.. On February 7th, a friend of mine invited me to the event "St.Clair Conducts Beethoven & Don Quixote". Tickets started at $33 and up. Our tickets were $108.00 each. I know, pretty steep, but, totally worth it. We were sitting in the orchestra level row U, seats 10 & 11. I can go on and on and on about this wonderful venue, the architecture of the building, but my fingers are now tired, so I will conclude my review by saying that staff are very professional, helpful, ushers will direct/escort you to your seats, parking is $20 and the rest I am leaving it to your own imagination. Pristine, super clean restrooms. Lights off, and enjoy the program:-)!! I wish this place was close to my city/home.

If you're looking for a "third place," they truly put the "community" in "community theater" here…read more Everyone is open and friendly. It's a great place to make friends or have a cheap date night. I watch at least 2 shows a month here. If you've never seen improv before, I'd recommend watching Teacher's Lounge, which performs the first Friday of every month at 9:30pm. They invite an interesting guest to tell true stories and the performers (who all teach improv) create longer scenes based on the stories we just heard. They offer improv classes. There is a drop in class open to all levels on Wednesdays, 101 classes offered a few times throughout the year, and advanced classes. It's not all improv. I've watched drag shows, a sea shanty night, and a fictionalized beauty pageant. The theater also hosts fundraising shows to support nonprofits. They're located inside the Starlight Theater. When you enter, make an immediate left to purchase a ticket or show your online ticket. There is parking in the front and the back (off McClintock Way). The theater has two restrooms in the back.

Went here for date night to see the Classy Lady Improv Team and had an amazing time! I've been to…read moreimprov shows before, and this one definitely delivered. The theater is small and intimate - looked like they're prepping for Peter Pan, which added a fun touch to the atmosphere. The all-female cast was a standout! Super funny, fast on their feet, and clearly had great chemistry. I was laughing the whole time and the games were creative and entertaining. The vibe felt welcoming and community-oriented. One small suggestion: when asking the audience for ideas, maybe give women the first chance to respond- it'd be a nice nod to the cast. Tickets were super affordable ($5 cash / $7 card [we bought ahead on Eventbrite]). Highly recommend for a fun, low-cost night out!

My family and I attended an older, classic rock/orchestral event at this venue…read more Located on the UC Irvine campus, this theatre is very nice and modern. The lobby was very clean and shiny, and the restrooms were large and clean. The theatre's interior was very beautiful and comfortable. Every comfortable seat in the theatre offers a perfect view of the stage, and the sound system was perfect. The employees were all very friendly and professional, and they assisted anyone and everyone who needed help. Though the music was a tad different from what we are used to on the radio, the performers worked hard and did a GREAT job of keeping the audience engaged and entertained.

We have been here a few times and the last visit was for a screening of National Theatre Live: Dr…read more Strangelove. Being a huge fan of the film, I rushed to get tickets thinking it was actual live stage performance, then come to find out it was just a screening. Oops! Don't rush, take your time when purchasing for a show. The screening itself was adapted from Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece. Nothing can replace the original cast of this iconic film; however, the stage version was pretty impressive with the handling of the changing of stage scenes. It was highly abbreviated though, in my opinion. Tickets were for General Admission so we chose our seats upon doors opening. Every seat (approximately 750 seats) in the house seems to have non-obstructive view. We went for the first row center on the balcony level. Love this view. If you need a snack, there is wine, beer, water, soft drinks, and packaged snacks like cookies, chips, and candies for sale. Parking is in the structure right next to the theatre. (US$10-15) Ushers and all staff were very polite and courteous. Enjoy!