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Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project at Descanso Gardens – Fairytale Opera Performance
JULY 12-21: Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and was the original inspiration for Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid.
90s Neon Night & Silent Disco at Long Beach Exchange
SATURDAY, JULY 20: Step back into the 90s for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a silent disco playing 90s and today's hits, live band (7-9pm), glow stick party with complimentary glow sticks, face painting, activities, and photo ops.
The Old Man and the Old Moon at Mission San Juan Capistrano
JULY 20 - AUGUST 11: An epic adventure across land, sea and sky–all in the name of love! Indie-folk music and ingenious staging transform this tall tale into a thrilling theatrical event like no other. In the old man's quest to find his wife, he encounters colorful characters, gets caught in an apocalyptic storm and is swallowed by a giant fish.
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert at Hollywood Bowl
JULY 19-20: Highlighting songs and clips from the iconic Disney films of the 1980s and 1990s, special guest singers join up with orchestra for unforgettable favorites from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Hocus Pocus, Newsies, A Goofy Movie, and so much more.
Disney’s Newsies at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach
JULY 12 - JULY 28: A Tony Award-winning Disney musical about a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city.
Goldilocks on Trial at Morgan-Wixon Theatre in Santa Monica
WEEKENDS, JULY 13-28: Goldilocks is on trial for breaking and entering. Will she be found guilty and sent to jail, or will the truth come out? It’s up to Judge Wallabee and some very silly jurors to decide.
Party Animals: Family Club Experience in Hollywood
JULY 28: Bring your little party animal to a family club experience with Big Fish Little Fish at the Sound Nightclub. Enjoy a day filled with music, dancing, and family fun.
Bluey’s Big Play at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
AUGUST 3-4: Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Seussical presented by South Coast Repertory’s Summer Players
AUGUST 3-11: The talented, young actors of South Coast Repertory present a magical, musical extravaganza, live on stage, with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters including The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant.
The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy at Long Beach Playhouse
JUNE 29 - AUGUST 4: Everything will change for the Addams Family as they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his strait-laced parents. Featuring the characters you love – Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandma, Pugsley – with darkly comic, hummable songs, this is one musical for your own dark brood you won’t want to miss!
Peter Pan at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
AUGUST 6-18: This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new production.
The Greatest Show on Earth – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in Ontario
AUGUST 9-11: Get ready for The Greatest Show on Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats and thrills.
The Greatest Show on Earth – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in Anaheim
AUGUST 16-18: Get ready for The Greatest Show on Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats and thrills.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid presented by Torrance Theatre Company
AUGUST 3-17: Torrance Theatre Company is celebrating 25 years of local theatre featuring a production of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Kids (13 and under) who come in costume are invited on stage after the show for a group photo with cast members!
Launch Week at Platinum Performing Arts – Free Classes!
AUGUST 19-24: Celebrate the grand opening of Platinum Performing Arts with a week of free unlimited classes! Dance, sing, act, and perform in classes for all ages, levels & abilities.
The Greatest Show on Earth – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in Los Angeles
AUGUST 23-25: Get ready for The Greatest Show on Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats and thrills.
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience at the Hollywood Bowl
AUGUST 30-31: Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic on a live concert and cinematic journey through the Marvel Infinity Saga—beginning with the Tesseract being hidden on Earth by the Asgardians all the way to Tony’s ultimate sacrifice—from an all-new perspective.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents Hallowe’en Spooktacular
SEPTEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 10: In this hour-long, family friendly revue, over 100 spirited puppets rally to regale you with silly things on strings.
DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical at La Mirada Theatre
SEPTEMBER 12-14: An exciting new musical based on the Creatrilogy trio of award-winning picture books. The musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.
Korean Music and Dance Performance at Descanso Gardens
SEPTEMBER 14: Watch the Korean Classical Music & Dance Company perform ancient traditional dance forms.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents ¡FIESTA! at The Ford in LA
SEPTEMBER 15: ¡FIESTA! features a marionette lineup of dancing cacti and colorful birds, marimba maestros from Xochimilco, a brand new Día de Muertos sequence, and a newly outfitted marionette mariachi band inspired by Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles!
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SEPTEMBER 17: Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
SEPTEMBER 20: Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
Little Shop of Horrors at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa
SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 19: At Mushnik’s Skid Row Florists, down-on-his-luck Seymour pines for his beautiful co-worker, Audrey, not knowing the feelings are mutual. When he stumbles across a strange and interesting new plant, it looks like Seymour may get everything he’s ever wanted. But first, he’ll have to tackle the sneaky succulent’s unquenchable thirst for human blood in this thrilling creature feature bursting with the sounds of doo-wop and Motown!
Mrs. Doubtfire at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SELECT DATES, SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 6: Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Segerstrom Center! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call "wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny" (Manchester Evening News) and "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers" (The Hollywood Reporter).
LAZERDOME: Mousical Movie Magic at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SEPTEMBER 24: Enjoy your favorite songs from popular family films and experience them in an entirely new way as Laser Movie Magic reimagines them using vibrant laser light. Soundtracks include The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana and many more.
Vampirates Dinner Show in Buena Park
SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 3: If you’ve been to Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, you’re in for a whole new swashbuckling Halloween themed treat this October! Costume contest on select nights.
Ninja Kidz! Live on Stage in Riverside
SEPTEMBER 27: The Ninja Kidz are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate a stage near you. Join for the first ever Ninja Kidz live action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles. What happens when two worlds collide? The audience holds the key to shape how each adventure unfolds with an infinite number of possible outcomes.
Magical Musical Kingdom – Free Family Concert in Long Beach
OCTOBER 6: Children and their families will enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, crafts, and interactive activities as Long Beach Symphony presents the RuMBa Foundation Family Concert, A Magical Musical Kingdom at the Terrace Theater and Plaza. And thanks to the Rumba Foundation of Long Beach, KIDS GET IN FREE!
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 12-13: This heartwarming puppet play from Vancouver-based Axis Theatre Company examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. Join washerwomen Betsy, Edna, and Molly as they bring Mr. Hatch’s story to life and help him search for his secret admirer!
Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA at Santa Monica Pier
OCTOBER 19 - DECEMBER 1: Watch acrobatic performances and the art of clowning during at KOOZA. The show is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. Acts include Silks, Double Highwire, Skeleton Dance, and Wheel of Death.
Spooktacular Interactive Concert with Music for Autism
OCTOBER 19: The Help Group, in partnership with Music for Autism, invites your family to an interactive, autism-friendly concert designed for young people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The concert features the phenomenal, multi-instrumental duo, ArcoStrum.
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! in Cerritos
OCTOBER 22: America’s favorite game comes to your hometown! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join the host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and win incredible prizes such as trips to Paris and Hawaii or up to $10,000 in cash.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at Dolby Theater in LA
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25-26: Concert will feature the movie on HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live.
Historical Cemetery Tour in Long Beach
OCTOBER 26: Enjoy graveside performances by community theater actors portraying the life of the person lying at rest. The tour is appropriate for families and all ages.
Alphabet Rockers at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
OCTOBER 26: GRAMMY-winning artist Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations, reflections and get our bodies MOVING in celebration and joy!
Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert at The Soraya
OCTOBER 26-27: The Disney Pixar’s beloved Coco comes to life on stage with the heartwarming smash hit film’s score. Disney fans of all ages will enjoy this unforgettable night of Disney magic.
Absolutely Halloween – A Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical
OCTOBER 5-27: A heartwarming musical tale that tells the story of a sweet girl named Candy, who learns lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar from a delightful array of colorful characters, who take her on a magical adventure to save Halloween.
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse in Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 27: Concert will feature the movie showcased on HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live. This lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists.
Kids Imagine Nation at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo
OCTOBER 27: Join Kids Imagine Nation for an exciting Halloween-themed interactive musical dance party! Kids are encouraged to come in costumes to enjoy dancing, receive a balloon animal, and meet the musicians afterward to collect a free trading card.
MUMMENSCHANZ “50 Years” at The Soraya
NOVEMBER 2: Take a look back at the world of MUMMENSCHANZ in its most lively and humorous pieces—full of affection and brimming with imagination. For its 50th anniversary production the troupe takes audiences on a journey filled with imagination and poetry, putting on its most beloved sketches of the past five decades, such as the Clay Masks, Toilet Paper Faces, the delicate, air-filled Giants, and plenty of other bizarre objects and shapes brought to life by the troupe!
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
NOVEMBER 2-3: Jazzy Ash and her band, the Leaping Lizards, invite the whole family on a lively, Crescent City-inspired musical journey! With her catchy tunes and rich storytelling, Ash brings to life traditional songs, rhythms, and rhymes passed down by African-American communities for generations.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker in Cerritos
NOVEMBER 8: The contemporary dance spectacle remixes and reimagines the classic, merging Hip-Hop dance and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless music into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday treat led by a deejay, a violinist, all-star dancers, and one of Hip-Hop’s founding fathers, MC Kurtis Blow.
Disney’s Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert | Cerritos
NOVEMBER 16: Calling all Encanto lovers! Dress up as Mirabel, Luisa, Isabela, or your favorite character from the film and sing along to the chart-busting soundtrack featuring the hit Surface Pressure and the Grammy-winning We Don’t Talk About Bruno. The blockbuster movie will be screened while songs are performed live by Banda de la Casita. Live characters will not appear in this event.
Alice in Wonderland in Westminster’s Rose Center Theatre
NOVEMBER 8-10 & 15-17: A fantastical musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland will transport you down the rabbit hole to where anything is possible and the unexpected awaits. Experience a fresh take on this classic tale, and embark on a magical musical adventure through Wonderland.
Beauty and the Beast at Santa Monica Playhouse
NOVEMBER 2-17: A richly humorous performance featuring breath-taking costumes and magical FX that transform the stage into an ornately detailed Medieval castle right before your eyes.
Shrek the Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 22-24: Your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film. An all-new musical that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.”
Journey to Oz at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 23-24: A experiential show that puts the audience front and center by allowing children in the crowd to take on key roles, including Munchkins, Winkies, and even Dorothy.
Christmas at The Grove in LA
NOVEMBER 25: Annual Tree Lighting Celebration presented by Fox11 with host Lance Bass with a night full of special performances by Ryan Tedder, Maren Morris, Rachel Platten, Jesse McCartney, Abi Carter, Robin Thicke, Sheléa, Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA and more. Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, the season’s first snowfall, an exciting drone show, a fireworks spectacular and Santa Claus’ grand arrival.
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker – Marionette Adaptation in Sierra Madre
NOVEMBER 30 - JANUARY 5: Enjoy a marionette adaptation of the ballet classic. It's Bob's most beloved holiday show since its opening in 1969.
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