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Category: Paul Hodgins
Paul Hodgins wrote about Orange County’s performing arts, including how its theaters and orchestras came out of the pandemic. This column is no longer running; the archive stays here, newest first.
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Hodgins: Dwyer Leaves a Strong Legacy at Segerstrom Despite His Mysterious Departure
While details of Dwyer’s departure remain unclear, what is clear is his impact on the current success of the Center.
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Hodgins: Something’s Missing from O.C.’s Major Stages: Hispanics
Though Asian theater is finding representation at the biggest local theaters, Latinx plays and playwrights are largely marginalized.
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Hodgins: The Top 10 Arts Events For The New Year
If you are looking for inspiration for something to do in the new year, we have the list for you.
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Hodgins: Should Imagination Celebration be Scrapped or Revived?
ANALYSIS: The annual festival, begun with fervor in the ’80s, needs money, marketing, and a new partnership with O.C.’s biggest arts center.
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Hodgins: Sara Bareilles’ Songs and Some Solid Performances Save ‘Waitress’
REVIEW: If you can endure the clichés, this routine adaptation of the 2007 film contains just enough memorable moments, thanks to a talented songwriter.
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Hodgins: OCMA Moves a Step Closer to Its Goal With OCMAExpand
REVIEW: With many airy galleries on two floors, temporary location offers surprisingly high-quality facilities.
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Hodgins: What Goes With Classical Music? Checkers, Cornhole and Cake Pops!
REVIEW: KUSC and Pacific Symphony aim for new audiences with shorter program, lighter fare and an after-party on the plaza.
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Hodgins: One Year After Opening, is Argyros Plaza Really Working?
Segerstrom Center’s refurbished public plaza is drawing diverse crowds, which is all that Center officials say they care about. But what about cross-marketing?
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Hodgins: Solid Performances and Classic Pop Songs Overcome Predictability in the Carole King Musical “Beautiful”
REVIEW: Touring production at Segerstrom Center features a likeable and credible performer in the crucial role.
