Watched the dress rehearsal of Red and was impressed with the two actors. It was an intellectual…read moreplay and in some parts, it got too wordy. The actors played off each other. There were some surprises near the end.

Attended Wild Child with a friend. We both agreed that parts of the play -the video game characters…read more- were just distracting and didn't make much sense. And we didn't like the kids being "kidnapped" to go to the camp; that could have easily been cut out. But, the actors were good. Had a small candy box and a super small coke and it was $14. On the more of a plus side, the venue was nice. Small and intimate.

It's always a treat coming here with friends and family to enjoy a show. There are so many to…read morechoose from throughout the year. We chose Beauty and the Beast this time around. We purchased orchestras seats for six people. The seats were great and our view was good. Staff are always nice and helpful. Venue is clean and magical looking, especially at night. Parking at the structure was $15. You can pay with card or cash. The show was amazing!!! You can't go wrong with whatever you choose to see!

The theater itself is gorgeous and spacious. The seats have plenty of room and are comfortable…read more Beauty and the Beast was a gorgeous production. I am docking points for my negative experience here. First of all, I was in orchestra row B and I asked where I would need to enter (go up the ramp or enter on ground level). I was directed to go up the ramp, which had 3x the line as the ground level, only to eventually find that ground level was closer and had a much shorter line. I had a handheld camera smaller than the size of my iPhone. The security attendant didn't know whether that was permitted. He asked someone else, who also seemed unsure/hesitated/stuttered at first, then he insisted that it was prohibited. I would understand if it's truly prohibited, but my issues with this: 1. It seemed like he was just making up rules 2. Their website says no PROFESSIONAL recording devices, but personal device recording is okay in the lobby (obviously wouldn't do it during the show) 3. I had to go all the way back to my car to put it in there. I read another review that the workers/attendants are rude; for me, this includes security.

Thirty-two years after my last visit, 2026 finally brought me back to the Pageant of the…read moreMasters--this time, to share its pure magic with my sister. As a talented oil painter, I knew this would be the ultimate gift for her, so I secured front-row magic with third-row seats all the way back in January. We stayed in Laguna Beach in early August, eager to celebrate the Pageant's historic 91st anniversary and create a memory built to last a lifetime. The experience caught us by surprise before the show even started. The new pop-up restaurants transformed the venue into a premier dining destination. We relaxed under shaded table umbrellas, enjoying attentive service and incredible dishes like the Spaghetti Pie and Slow-Cooked Braised Beef. The entire venue felt effortless and alive; as we wandered through the beautifully curated open-air galleries, we even had the chance to meet some of the featured artists. When the curtains rose, the performance was utterly spellbinding. The theme was a masterclass in collaboration, breathing vibrant life into history's greatest masterpieces. The crown jewel of the night was the Pageant's iconic finale: the live recreation of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. Every minute detail was so breathtakingly precise that I couldn't look away for even a second. After a full year of anticipation, the show brought us pure, unadulterated joy--leaving my sister and me with a beautiful, shared bond that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

I love the Pageant! It is the premiere art show and the production is one of a kind! There is…read morenothing like it. Everyone should experience it at least once if not more. I had not been since Covid and it was a lovely show. The theatre is comfortable as are the grounds. One disappointment this year is something changed with the liquor license and adult beverages were not easily available to walk around or bring in the theater. They can only be purchased in one area in the back corner of the venue. If going to the theater they have to remain unopened until inside. A bit of a hassle.

On my frequent visits to San Clemente, I've seen this playhouse and thought it would be great to…read moresee a show there one day. Well, one day happened and my wife and I saw The Spitfire Grill here. It was a wonderful show, well-acted with lots of energy, in a small and very charming 60-seat theatre. Pre-show and during intermission, you can grab a drink in the charming garden area and there was a nice, friendly buzz in the air. I understand that this theatre has been staging shows for some 70 years. Now that I've experienced this gem, I'll make a point of returning frequently in the future. Plus, its great location near Avenida Del Mar makes it perfect for a dinner and show evening.

Such an intimate playhouse! Only 60 seats and stage production is quite impressive. Watched its…read morelatest musical The Spitfire Grill and it was wonderful! There's a nice patio to linger on before, during intermission, and after the show to meet the cast. There's a whole lineup of musical productions to check out in the next few months such as 80 Days Around the World and Adam's Family. Don't miss it!

One of the more special theaters in OC. The performers, shows, and volunteers are so kind and…read moreprofessional. It can make for a great date in the San Juan area :)

It was such a cute theater. The actors gave it there all. Kids saw a Charlie Brown Christmas,…read morereally put us in a nice Christmas Spirit. The tickets were very reasonable, everyone had great seats. It was nice also to be able to walk down to the mission afterwords, and go antiquing!

Theatre in the Heart of Orange County…read more Culturize and Familiarize yourself with the OC. The OC is the best place to live and small community based artsy venues with great talent bring entertainment to your footstep. A small forum with great talent really places every seat in the house as a good one. Chapman's Waltmar Theatre is vibrant and blossoming with talent. The theatre is a great option for localites to see shows, musicals and more. Yes, it is open to the public for shows. I have had nothing but positive experiences here. A few years back I even had the pleasure of seeing, in person, Supreme Justice Scalia. Overall, this is a great piece of Orange for locals to experience up and coming talent. It is a value and you can get to see great shows for reasonable prices. You can check their website for current shows, times, and prices. I am a fan! Waltmar Theatre, Orange..another reason the OC is the best place to liive!

This is my second time visiting the Waltmar Theater…read more I do love visiting college shows. In my own biased and ignorant world, I think college theatre offers more "art" than the professional world. Don't get me wrong - I love the big shows in the big theaters, too -- but it's like watching an indie film -- it's just very very good in a very very different way. The Chapman University Theatre Arts does not disappoint. The last show I saw was "The Taming of the Shrew". It was very well done with superb acting and we very much enjoyed the show. I also saw "Urinetown" on Thursday and I was equally, if not more, impressed. The quality of work that happens in this theater is absolutely spectacular. Every season bring something interesting and unique - and I wait in anticipation every year to see what Chapman has in store for myself and for my students. Parking under the football field is probably your best bet. A three-hour temporary parking permit is $3.00 and can be obtained from one of those parking permit machines using cash or credit card. Then, it's a quick 3-minute walk to the Waltmar theater. I strongly urge your attendance at this theater. There's some unbelievable quality-work that's going on here.

Thank you City of Irvine for putting on a quality, FREE family event during this crazy time!…read more Attended the first in the Summer Drive In Series, Southland Mega Groove, on 08/01/20 at the great park. Fun to hear some live music even if done from far away! This is to replace the usual Concerts in the Park series that the City typically puts on. There are five events total this summer; three concerts and two movies. Tickets were reserved online, and were delivered by email, with very detailed instructions and a map. No problems finding Lot 2 at the Great Park. Check in was a breeze, no lines at all. You're lead to a parking space, and they parked everyone with a full space in between each car. We were off to the side, but our view was decent for being in a small sedan. The bigger SUVs and trucks definitely have an advantage (wish they would park them towards the back). Some people brought chairs and sat outside their vehicles, but most sat in the backs of their tailgate or in them. We brought our own take out, but there were two food trucks on site. Porta-potties were available, but we didn't use them. Event was well staffed and organized. Sound quality could have been better (I think I only saw one tower of speakers), but we still had a good time. The band encouraged everyone to honk their horns and wave their hands out the windows! Definitely a fun distraction when nothing else is going on. I already have tickets to see Tijuana Dogs!

This was my wife and I first time attending any event at Great Park LIve. We were here to see…read moreArrival from Sweden as part of our wedding anniversary celebration. Traffic to enter the venue was ugly and slow due to other venue events that were ending as we were entering. I take partial blame for not realizing that Great Park Irvine sent both a text and email to me approx. 7 hours before showtime to advise me of parking and traffic issues that I would encounter. Once we entered, we were both pleasantly surprised that the varied foods and drinks available for purchase. Finding our seats was somewhat aggravating. When I purchased our tickets on-line, it provided the section row and seat numbers. But at this concert, the signage for sections was not very prominent. We had to ask several Symphony volunteers where our section was. We finally stumbled onto the section but where the hell was row 03310??? Turns out that row was more like a table number, with 4 chairs and no seat numbers. Unsure if we had reached the right seating area, we asked some very nice folks sitting at the table next to us if we were in the right location. Yes! we were. My wife and I were quite impressed with the seating that we got for $70 each. We were seated at a round table with a tablecloth on it. The folding chairs we sat on were very comfortable as well. This seating arrangement was very nice for watching a concert in style. Just wish we were hungry, I saw a stand selling charcuterie boards and that would have made the evening that more special for us. After the concert, we waited several minutes for the majority nof the crowd to leave the parking lot. Overall, we really like attending the Pacific Symphony's Outdoor Summer Concert at Great Park Live. Knowing what we learned that night, we can now better plan our next evening concert there.

Came for Pacific Symphony Summerfest concerts and it's very well done. You are allowed to bring in…read morea sealed plastic bottled water and a gallon sized ziploc of food. They allow small clutches or up to a 12x13 clear bag. Our first visit on July 4th was super busy and parking took a while because there were roads closed off, however yesterday's Star Wars concert was really easy to get into with no wait at all for parking. It's very easy to get into the venue and there were ushers showing us to our seats. The VIP section and forward middle areas were all circular tables with chairs so you can eat and drink comfortably while watching the performance. The other seats are foldout style seats in rows with cup holders. The chairs in some areas had little platforms to put your snacks. There are vendors that sell all kinds of food and drink at premium prices but that's expected at these events. There are large screens to view different camera angles of the concert if you are further back and don't have a full clear view of the stage. The sound quality was excellent and the performance was spectacular.