Judy Morr

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Susan Brooker has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, effective August 1, 2023.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the North American Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's latest ballet Like Water for Chocolate from American Ballet Theatre for six performances from Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the North American Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's latest ballet Like Water for Chocolate from American Ballet Theatre for six performances from Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2. Center audiences will be the first in the country to experience this magical Mexican love story with the stellar dancers of ABT translating this richly layered story.

Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the one-night-only special ballet performance, Reunited in Dance, will be simulcast for free on Segerstrom Center's Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Reunited in Dance brings together dancers impacted by the war in Ukraine on the stage of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall November 12 at 8pm.

On November 12, 2022, renowned ballet dancers from around the world will gather for an intimate one-night-only special ballet performance, Reunited in Dance, in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Reunited in Dance brings together dancers with ties to Ukraine and Russia.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces its 2022-2023 dance performances, offering a wide range of modern, contemporary, and classical dance.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Philadelphia's premiere contemporary ballet company BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, in its SCFTA debut on Saturday, October 16 at 7:30 pm. 

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced  2021 Dance performances showcasing a varied and culturally rich program beginning next month with three of the most innovative North American dance companies heading to Orange County. From modern dance to contemporary ballet, the Center will host an extraordinary range of performances indoors.

Segerstrom and South Coast Plaza were hosts to a private dinner celebrating American Ballet Theater's new production by Alexei Ratmansky, Of Love and Rage, which debuted at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County. Thousands of white flowers, Petrosian caviar, and Don Perignon champagne greeted guests on their arrival.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The ABT Gillespie School opened on September 14, 2015. and has become one of the most respected ballet schools on the West Coast. Combining the resources of American Ballet Theatre, America's National Ballet Company, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, one of the nation's leading presenters of dance, the school offers unrivaled training and performance opportunities for students ages 3 a?" 18. Already, many of the school's students have performed in productions by American Ballet Theatre, the Mariinsky Ballet and the Mikhailovsky Ballet. Center Executive Vice President Judy Morr said, a?oeWe are so proud of the extraordinary success of our ABT Gillespie School and the achievements of our students. The Center cannot thank Bill Gillespie enough for making our school possible and the talent and guidance of Alaine Haubert, the school's principal. And, of course, we treasure our relationship with American Ballet Theatre, whose presence at the Center through the school's National Training Curriculum and their glorious performances on our stages have helped to make Orange County the dance capital of the West Coast.a??

Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates Día de los Muertos and the return of fall with a rich blend of performances and FREE events. Center Executive Vice President Judy Morr said, a?oeThe best way to introduce ourselves to new cultures and traditions is through their music, dance, singing and theater. These are opportunities that bring us together to learn about and experience these beautiful traditions.a??

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering a rich blend of performances and events that celebrate Hispanic culture through the month of December. Center Executive Vice President Judy Morr said, a?oeWe are so pleased to present these exciting events that represent the lasting influence of Spain, Mexico and Latin America on Orange County. These are opportunities for all of us to come together and learn about and experience these beautiful traditions.a??

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its annual Holiday Benefit dinner and performance, December 11, 2017, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts opened its new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation on Saturday, October 28 with music, dancing, performances, family activities, bands and more from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. More than 10,000 people and families from around the neighborhood and throughout Orange County explored the 56,100-square-foot plaza designed by Michael Maltzan, with its spectacular fountain entry, the grand spiral staircase that wraps around the new Center 360 outdoor caf , leading from the Segerstrom Hall terrace to the plaza, shaded seating and dining areas, groves of trees for picnicking and permanent stages for year-round entertainment. The new plaza is named for Julianne and George Argyros, who provided funding for the transformation to the Center's campus.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces program and casting changes to its onenight-only dance gala, Tour de Force III: Edward Watson, scheduled to dance with Natalia Osipova in Alastair Marriott's Zeitgeist is unable to perform due to visa complications.

Veteran American Ballet Theatre dancer and internationally recognized dance teacher Kenneth Easter will join the faculty of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for the 2016 - 2017 fall semester, which begins on Monday, September 12.

Segerstrom Center's annual Off Center Festival returns today, January 16, through January 30, 2016 with an all-new line-up of creative, contemporary and sometimes controversial artists and shows.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School is accepting new students for the second half of the 2015 - 2016 school year. As well as applications for the 2016 Spring Sunday Intensives.

American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker, co-presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts and ABT, and choreographed by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, will be given 14 performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, tonight, December 10-20, 2015.

Segerstrom Center's annual Off Center Festival returns January 16 - January 30, 2016 with an all-new line-up of creative, contemporary and sometimes controversial artists and shows.