Theater & Day Trips

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9 to 5 at the Ahmanson
This classic movie 9-5 morphs into a fun new musical comedy with a brand new score by Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton that includes the blockbuster title song and direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, director of Wicked. Luxury bus available for $25 additional- min of 30 people

A Day at the JCC"s Camp Yofi
Relive your camp days at the JCC's Camp Yofi in the San Bernardino Mountains. Meet the campers, go canoeing in Jenks Lake, enjoy archery, arts and crats, camp songs, lunch and canteen. Bus departs at 8:30 am and returns at 6:30 pm

Adult Horticulture Camp
A day at Sherman Gardens with gourmet lunch at Pascal's. You will be driven to Sherman Gardens and Library for a 10 am docent tour of the beautiful gardens followed by a gourmet lunch at Pascals surrounded by this beautiful relaxing environment.

American Ballet Theatre at the OCPAC
A center favorite, American Ballet Theatre is known for the "most spectacular dancing in the world" (NY Times). This extraordinary company and its galaxy of dance superstars captivate audiences with superior performances of dance of the highest caliber.

Art Walk in Laguna Beach
Artist Lynne Kaplan is our guide for this walking tour of the finest Laguna Beach art galleries where you will see modern, traditional and abstract artworks in a variety of media. Many of the galleries serve hor d'oeuvres and wine and provide live entertainment. The JCC bus departs at 5:30 pm and drops us off at the Laguna Art Museum and returns at 9 pm Register by 8/4

Broad Contemporary Art Museum at the LACMA
Luxury bus and docent tour of the LACMA. See works by Baldessari, Koons, Warhol, and Lichtenstein in the stunning new 60,000 sq feet of gallery space dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

Chorus Line at the OCPAC
The show thrills from the opening number to the glittery gold finale-NY Daily News. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. Winner of 9 Tony Awards and the longest running American Broadway musical.

Drowsy Chaperone at the Ahmanson
From its premiere at the Ahamanson to a big Tony Award winning hit on Broadway, its coming home again for only two weeks. It all begins when a die hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album and the show magically bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills surprises that take both the cast (literally) and the audience (metaphorically) soaring to the rafters. Includes luxury bus. Register by 5/13. Orchestra seats

High School Musical at the OCPAC
A musical for both kids and adults. Bring the entire family to the theatre for a rousing night of song and cance. Based on the popular Disney TV movie this touring stage show features a cast of 34 performers with an electrifying live band and includes all of the favorite characters and songs as well as some new ones. Front Orchestra seats, Must register by 6/1

Marvelous Wonderettes -Laguna Playhouse
This pop musical blast from the past, written by Roger Bean, features your favorite songs from the 50s and 60s. LA's long running musical revue follows four girls on prom night in 1958 with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. Bus to Laguna $10 pp-min 10 people

My Fair Lady athe the OCPAC
This glorious new production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady was hailed by the Daily Mail as "the revival against which all others will be measured." Front Orchestra seats- Must register by 6/1.

Newport Habor Adventure Camp
Lunch on a Duffy Boat Harbor Tour Let the JCC Bus take you to Newport Beach for a Duffy Boat harbor tour and lunch. Price includes transportation, boat tour and lunch

Noah's Ark at the Skirball
Family trip: A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People Take the bus, enjoy a private docent tour and catered lunch. Appropriate for ages 4+ accompanied by parents or grandparents. Children's tickets 12 and under are $43

Pageant of the Masters
Laguna's world famous celebration of art in living pictures celebrates its 75th birthday with the theme "All the World's a Stage". The show focuses on the lives and legends of actors, singers, dancers and other performers depicted in the works of artists from Europe, America and Asia. Register by 6/20. Optional JCC Bus for addtl charge

Terra Cotta Warriors at Bowers - Tickets only
The discovery of the Terra Cotta Warriors was one of the most significant archaeological events of the 20th century. The ceramic army has captured our imagination with a fascinating view into the life of Emperor Qin Shi Huan, China's first emperor. Ticket and audio tour for $25 members/$35 public.

Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of the First Emperor & Lunch
The discovery of the Terra Cotta Warriors was one of the most significant archaeological events of the 20th century. The ceramic army has captured our imagination with a fascinating view into the life of Emperor Qin Shi Huan, China's first emperor. At the Bowers Museum includes transportation from the J, lunch, ticket and audio tour.