Costa Mesa, Orange County
600 Town Center Dr
Btwn Park Center Dr & Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, California 92626
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Description
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony needed a concert hall with seating and acoustics appropriate to their needs and the caliber of their performances; a setting in which to grow and achieve greater prestige and recognition.
By the mid-70s, the center had its site: a five-acre parcel of land donated by the local Segerstrom Family.
On January 12, 2011, the Center was named Segerstrom Center for the Arts to honor the extraordinary contributions of the Segerstrom family, whose unwavering commitment has been at the core of the Center's success.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its venues are situated in a 14-acre multidisciplinary campus of the same name that encompasses two other major arts organizations. These include the Tony® Award-winning South Coast Repertory and the future site of the new Orange County Museum of Art.
The Center is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of its stages and offering unsurpassed performances and educational experiences, engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and an array of inspiring programs.