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!

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!

I've been to three plays at Saddleback College's McKinney Theater and all have been fun,…read moreentertaining and performed by talented actors. What a deal: I paid $12 for a ticket that included parking. The theater is a small, cozy college theater with comfortable seats and good viewing from any seat.

Great venue with no bad seats. Reasonably - highly recommend the Feast of Lights for 2026 - Choral…read moreand instrumental are fantastic and the theater is very festive for the Holiday.

Came here to watch "Your a Good Man Charlie Brown," and this was an awesome cozy venue! I would say…read moreabout 100 seats. They sell candy, chips, and drinks during intermission (I believe food and drinks are not allowed in the theater) and you can purchase gifts, snacks and drinks for the performers as well. Since it is a small theater you do not need to show up super early. The performers (Many of them high school or college students, as well as some as young as 6 years old!) did a great job and you can tell they put a lot of work and practice into their performance! Definitely recommend coming here to watch some plays!

I just started auditioning and joining this production group and am having a blast. Watch a show or…read morebe in one! Come on in!!

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

Pageant of the Masters is a annual event every summer in Laguna Beach. It was created in 1933. What…read moreis the Pageant of the Masters you ask? It is a recreation of art... making art come alive.... in a nutshell, it is recreating sculptures and paintings with people that are dressed in attire with make up to look like they are part of the painting. It gives a 2D and 3D look and truly is incredible. I have always wanted to go to Pageant of the Masters but never made the time to go until this summer. I bought tickets online a few weeks earlier and my husband and I came for a showing on a Wednesday night last month (tickets are just a little cheaper on a weekday than on a weekend). There is one showing each day, from 8:30 pm- 10:30 pm, with an intermission of 15 minutes. This year's theme is 'The Greatest Of All Time', meaning featuring the greatest well known artists during different time periods (including Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo), featuring some of their best art and/ or sculptures. It also covers brief history of each of featured artists as well. Unfortunately taking photos is prohibited and it's just something that you have to come in person to see (and really is tremendous and incredible to see, I promise you). But what was very interesting was that all of the performers participating are volunteers. There is pool of about 500 volunteers that help to make this event happen. Each set up of the painting or sculpture is up for a few minutes and then will move on to the next one for the audience to view. There is also a part to show to show the audience how the painting is set up with the volunteers and how they are either attached to the set itself (so they don't fall when moving the frame up closer to the stage) and how they are positioned. Also shown for any last minute touch ups before given the okay to raise the curtain. While this is all going on, there is also an amazing orchestra under the stage playing live music, guided by the conductor. As other Yelp members have mentioned, sitting closest to the stage is ideal. But what I would really recommend is to have binoculars with you so that you can really see the painting or sculpture in great detail. Also kind of fun to see the performer's movements (as they are supposed to remain still, but sometimes you can catch them moving, especially the children). It really is amazing to see the finish pieces of these artworks.. and tricks your mind because you are seeing the art in partial 3D. And if you have it, I would also recommend having seat cushions too to make your visit as comfortable as possible since you are sitting for the strong majority of the time. You are also allowed to bring in your own food if you do not wish to purchase food at the event. Also with your ticket. you not only have a pass to visit the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show on the day of the event, but can visit the art show for the entire summer. The art show itself features about 100 artists that have many different and unique art work for sale that is also neat to just browse and take a look. But since we do not live out in Orange County, we aren't able to take advantage of this additional perk. (Please note that there are clean restrooms with the essentials of toilet paper, soap and paper towels). Parking is plenty. There are $15 parking lots right across the street. But there are also a $10 lot a few streets down that include a free Trolly shuttle to take you to and from (which is what we did). You can also walk if you miss the Trolly or do not want to wait for one. But the Trolly shuttles come pretty frequent. There is also street parking along the way to the event from the $10 parking lot but I believe that metered. I think for most people, this might be a one and done situation (like my husband). But I really enjoyed this event and would come back again next summer.

I had a good time here and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fine art…read more Parking was $10, and there's a free trolley that takes you to the venue, which made getting there pretty convenient. We bought our tickets online ahead of time for around $50 to make entry easier. As for attire, most people were dressed in smart casual or dressy casual clothing, which felt appropriate for the setting. The experience began by featuring a gallery of artwork in a variety of formats, which kept things interesting. One of the coolest parts was that some of the artists were there in person and available to talk about their work. It added another layer to the experience and made it feel much more personal. The actual experience started a bit later and was immersive from the start, describing various artists throughout history, their major works, and the impact they've had. A few tips before you go: the program is around 2 hours total and includes a 15-minute intermission, so make sure to use the restroom beforehand and keep your ticket with you for reentry. The venue was warm during my visit, but I'd still bring a light jacket just in case the temperature changes. If you're seated farther back, a small pair of binoculars can make it much easier to appreciate the finer details. If you have a background in art or art history, you'll probably get even more out of the exhibition, but I still think it's enjoyable for someone who's just curious and wants to experience something new. Overall, it was a unique and thoughtfully put-together experience that I'd recommend if this sounds interesting to you. L

Saw Dancing with the Stars at the Segerstrom. It was very entertaining and paced well. Of course,…read morethe dancers were amazing particularly Robert Irwin. The projected visuals set the mood. I especially liked the projected pillars with bulbs. They looked realistic. One thing to complain about is the lighting where it could be greatly improved. In some cases it was too dim with not enough focus on the dancers. And on one case, the pink lights were blinding that you can hardly see the dancers.

Beautiful place to come to visit and enjoy music and shows it is very beautiful inside also the…read moreworkers are friendly to the people that come in to the music.

Comfortable seating. Very nice people working there…read more Restroom was nice. All in all a very nice environment!

Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema in Laguna Niguel is a special theater as they also feature…read moreindependent films, foreign-language movies, documentaries, special releases, and of course the normal movies out in theater. Every auditorium here has recliner seats, and the pricing is really fair. If you come on discount Tuesdays, it's only $7.50 for any seat. As for the snacks, they have the tradition popcorn, soda, icees, candy and things you expect at a normal theater but they also have pizza, beer, and wine. So fancy! My boyfriend wanted to come here to watch Pressure, and it was released for limited time only and this was one of the only theaters in southern California that still had it when we had a free weekend to go. While he watched his depressing d-day depressing story, I was off enjoying Minions and all of their cuteness. I ordered a large Popcorn and an Icee. Don' t forget that the large popcorns get a free refill. I asked for the refill upfront to share with my boyfriend, and staff happily complied. So it's a great thing that it's not too crowded for the theater experience... but it's also a bad thing that it isn't crowded because the popcorn was not as fresh and cravable as when I go to AMC or Regals. Oh well, not a bad tradeoff. I wouldn't mind coming back the next time there's a movie that isn't at the mainstream theaters.