Stunning & very imitate venue of Chapman university. Small building with a nice courtyard will with artist statues surrounding. Lobby is small but warm & cozy vibe. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Inside, just wow beautifully setting and the stage is very nice. From every angel, you can see the stage perfectly well. Sound audio is good and seats are very comfortable and spacious too. Really enjoy the venue a lot. read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was invited by her favorite steampunk gentleman to watch the opera, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, at this lovely venue. The acoustics are strong here! We enjoyed the performances. This is a splendid venue for up-and-coming opera singers. Looking forward to the next offering! The end. read more

Gorgeous theatre that the school uses for dance, music, theatre and more. Shows are open to the public. There are leveled seats for ease of viewing. They have great acoustics and lighting. Clean bathrooms available. Box office is inside the lobby. read more

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This venue is AMAZING! I came here for Nochebuena with my mom and was so surprised by how beautiful the stage is. We sat no the main floor and the view was spectacular as well as the acoustics. I had no idea the Musco Center has so many great performances throughout the year. I know for a fact that we will be back for Nochebuena next year but I am very interested in the upcoming season as they have a variety of concerts and genres. Parking is fairly easy and I love that all you have to do is register your license plate the day before. All in all, it was a great experience and I will be back! read more

Musco Center for the Arts - a stage with purple lights - Music Venues Near Me - Orange, California

First time to Musco and definitely not the last. The band: Los Lobos. The opening band: an Australian blues band, Teskey Brothers. I was actually more satisfied with the sound coming out of the opening band. It was clear and not too loud. When Los Lobos came on, the sound was blaring. It was almost like travelling back to my teen days when all the music I listened to had to be on full blast. I was not impressed, regrettably. Taking one star off for this mishap. Hopefully the sound engineers do a better job next time around. There should be a team of sound crew to critique the concert and adjust sound quality to perfection. The seats are at a slight grade; therefore, the row in front of us is partially blocking our view, not too badly though. I was able to live with that. Location: Chapman University, walking distance from Old Towne Orange. Perfect walking distance to a number of restaurants. Definitely make a field day out of this visit if you are driving a long distance. So many things to do in Old Towne like vintage shopping and grabbing a meal or snack! read more

Musco Center for the Arts - Nice view - Music Venues Near Me - Orange, California

A few weekends ago, I was invited by my friends who are Chapman Alumni, to attend Muscochella. Muscochella is an outdoor music festival held at Chapman University outside the Musco Center for the Arts. They featured new and undiscovered artists. The bands and vocalists were amazing. It was an all day event that started in the afternoon and went well into the evening. It was a really cool way to spend the afternoon. The event was free and I parked for free nearby. There were some beverage stands offering free drinks and plenty of food options nearby in Orange. I ate at a food truck and ended up getting dessert with my friends at the Pie Hole down the street. The music festival is put on my Chapman University's radio station and is a great way to check out new artists. The music was great and it was great to hang out. I can't wait to check it out next year. read more

Musco Center for the Arts - Muscochella! - Music Venues Near Me - Orange, California

My wife's office holiday party included dinner at The Ranch and a holiday music performance at Musco. The theater is located on the campus of Chapman University and it was first visit to the campus. Parking was cheap and easy and the walk over to the theater was short. This looks like a new plaza and theater and it was beautiful. The staff comprised of mostly students and they were cheerful and helpful. The theater layout, seating, sound system, etc. were all top notch but just on a smaller scale than, say, Segerstrom Hall. Just perfect for a college campus. The show itself was excellent. The student performers were amazing. read more

Challenging for the disabled. Had to have my escort get an usher to get the head usher come to the door to escort me to the elevator. Then there were another set of stairs to get to our seats. For a recent contemporary design, this is absurd. read more

I came to watch a performance of two one-act Puccini operas: Suor Angelica ( or Sister Angelica) and Gianni Schicchi (a comedy) as performed by Chapman student ensembles - opera and orchestra. Bravo! Bravo! to the ensemble tonight. Such genuine talent for such young artists. Super titles in English allow fuller enjoyment (as I speak no Italian). Beautiful venue, with very roomy seating , very good view of the stage from mezzanine and orchestra, including boxes. Most seats are unobstructed by anything other than maybe a very tall patron's head. Also comfortable temperature-wise, although I did wear a light sweater. No food allowed inside during performances , but there are concession stands open before the start of the opera and during the intermissions. Stairs and elevator access available. Bathrooms are located to the left side of the building on all three floors. Outdoors is also very open, with a lovely green plaza, numerous benches adn itneresting sculptural pieces along the walk. Come support the arts! See more at: http://muscocenter.org/events/ read more

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This venue is stunningly beautiful, luxurious, and immaculate! Where do I start?! The seating was comfortable and you had a great view of the stage no matter where you sit in the venue. No obstructed views. I was invited to attend The Chinese Warriors of Peking because the venue donated tickets to a Veteran organization (VetTix) and I'm glad because it was my first time at this gem of a venue. I'm already anticipating the next event I will be attending. The venue is newer, clean, modern, and has a touch of luxurious feeling without the high price tags. I purchased tickets for another event at the venue and most all their tickets were very reasonably priced. I was astonished that even the restrooms were nice and had that luxurious feel to them. All the staff was very attentive and friendly. Sound in the venue was perfectly crisp. I did see the staff inside the venue inform a few people to not take pics of video of the performance and they were very strict enforcing those rules. I would highly recommend this venue and will be returning quite frequently!! Cons: The nearest parking structure is a bit of a walk from the venue. For the event I attended, there was no photography allowed which was displayed on signage at every entrance and it was strictly enforced. read more

Musco Center for the Arts - Very nice theater. - Music Venues Near Me - Orange, California

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Saw Roseanne Cash a couple days ago at this theater. The show was amazing! The theater is beautiful and has an amazing sound. A good seat anywhere in the theater. They even play the live music outside the doors if you need to step out for a moment. The staff was very courteous and friendly. I highly recommend a show here. Parking is easy too and it was included with the ticket. Roseanne was awesome if you ever get a chance to see her and her husband please do! You won't be disappointed! read more

Had an event at the Musco center a while ago, and was very impressed with how nice it was. The interior is well decorated, and it makes you feel like you are at a very high end theater. I hope that Chapman uses the space well because it is very nice. read more

This venue is acoustically designed, and the sound is stellar. It exists on Chapman Univetsities Campus, and hosts a variety of events that are open to the general public. read more

The staff here are great. Seating is comfortable. I've come here for two venues so far and I've been quite pleased with everyone and shows. Stage is a good size. Clean restrooms. Affordable ticket prices. One thing... I wish we could take drinks inside. No one wants to chug their wine down. All in all, I will continue to come to this location for future shows! read more

Will never purchase tickets again. Had a situation 30 days before a performance that we could not attend. They would not exchange tickets or accommodate us in any way. I frequently go to other venues who are happy to accommodate date changes as long as they aren't last minute. Like I said, this was 30 days before the performance. BEWARE of this situation before you consider going there. There are plenty of other concert halls with much better service. read more

Absolutely breathtaking. The interior is state of the art and looks brand new. The seats are very comfortable and each seat (even the mezzanine and balcony sections) has back and seat cushions. The seat space isn't too small that you would feel cramped watching a 4 hour show. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Mine was located in the Mezzanine section, Row 2D, Seat 1, which is the far back last row. I saw the show I went to just fine. Some seats may indicate that the view is "obstructed" and offered at a discount, but if you look at my picture, the obstructing object is just a lattice barrier that is fairly short. It's also not directly in your view, but at the corner of your peripheral. So if you want to save a few bucks, go for those seats. The outside of the center is also an architectural masterpiece with a bright green grass field with headstones of the various donors of the project. This is a great photo op if you arrive early to your show and the sun is still out. I have been to a few auditoriums to watch plays (old globe, segerstrom, la jolla playhouse, etc) and this one is ranked up there with those. I'll surely come back when they have a show I'm interested in watching. read more

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My school has been building this lavish concert hall for years, really ever since I became a student there. To see it completed in all its glory just as I'm finishing up my final semester is quite the send off for my educational career, I must say. The interior reminds me of the world's great concert halls like the Sydney Opera House or Walt Disney Concert Hall. It's just another reason to be thankful for going to the school that I go to! read more

Musco Center for the Arts - Music Venues Near Me - Orange, California

Great performing arts facility. The building is brand new...what a beautiful show piece for the University. Love the interior design and the acoustic was great. Not a bad seat in the house. Ample parking at the parking structure close by. We love the fact that there are so many bars and restaurants within walking distance. All the events are very reasonably priced. For example, the concert we went to last night was only $10, senior discount not including parking. A great evening entertainment for about $25. The campus also was beautifully designed and we enjoyed the pedestrian experience read more

Beautiful venue, looks so new and the design is very creative. I walked thru all 3 tiers of the theater. The ground floor is the best, with third level a bit scary because it is so steep looking down. It's moderate sized theater located in the lovely and clean campus of Chapman University. It was my first time visiting both the college and the theater. The performance I saw at this theater was not great, however, this is a review for the theater itself only. They have theater parking for relatively cheap price, however, there is also good free street parking available, especially during the evenings and weekends. read more

Very beautiful place I was very impressed it reminds me of the Walt Disney Concert Hall from the inside and a lot closer!

Beautiful venue & wonderful theater. Have dinner in Old Towne Orange and enjoy the show. North Orange County is lucky to have Chapman University. read more

What an impressive venue! Not too big and not too small, but definitely world class. We attended their grand opening open house today and they put on a wonderful event. We saw several excellent music and dance acts, both inside the hall and outside in a variety of performance areas on the lovely Chapman campus, and we had a great day, filled with sophisticated and varied cultural activities. I am filled with pride about this new performing arts venue in my sleepy little town. We attended a showcase of OC dance organizations in the hall, and when we entered, we just grabbed the first seats we saw, all the way in the back. We figured these were the worst seats in the house and would give us a good impression of the quality of the venue. But the sightlines were perfect and the sound was excellent. It's small enough that we did not feel far removed from the performance, and the seats were roomy and comfortable. After the performance we explored the other floors and took in the view from the upper boxes. Close to the front, it seemed that one would be looking down at the performance, so I was less impressed with the boxes closest to the stage. But there are ample, and really quite beautiful bathrooms on every level, and even drinking fountains. I doubt that I'll ever see a rock show here, but I already look forward to seeing something, anything here, at the Musco Center for the Arts. read more