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Review of Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The musical Anastasia was performing here in the f...

The musical Anastasia was performing here in the fall and I really wanted to see this musical. I grew up watching the movie and wanted to relive the music and story. The center is located nearby the Costa Mesa Plaza and it has a few parking structures. It is best to get early before the show starts because parking lines can get long. Before you enter the center, you need to go to security and metal detectors. You can rent out binoculars if your seats are far away from the stage. The cost is $8.00 and you need to leave your ID while you are in possession of them.

My seat was E6 in the Loge section. You get a good view of the stage and do not need to get binoculars unless you want to see the facial expressions on the actors. The seats are comfy, clean, and the staff are friendly to answer questions or give you directions. The sound system is clear and the effects on stage are amazing. There is no need for big props or background changes. The effects were good to set the imagery and tone of the scenes. I was impressed by the center and do look forward to seeing more shows here.