Costa Mesa highlight
Strong arts
Costa Mesa is home to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, which hosts Broadway shows, symphony performances, ballet, and theatrical productions.
Costa Mesa's reputation as the cultural heart of Orange County rests largely on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, a complex of multiple theaters and performance halls. The Center features several venues, including a large hall that hosts major Broadway productions and ballet performances, as well as concert halls dedicated to symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles. The variety of venues allows the Center to present everything from large-scale musicals to intimate jazz performances and classical concerts throughout the year.
South Coast Repertory is a professional theater company based at the Segerstrom Center with an international reputation for developing new American plays. The company showcases both established and emerging playwrights, bringing contemporary theater to the region. The Segerstrom Center also houses the Orange County Museum of Art, adding visual arts to its role as a cultural anchor for the region.
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