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South Coast Repertory (SCR) is a cornerstone of Orange County’s theater scene, housed within the Emmes/Benson Theatre Center at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. SCR stages a diverse mix of contemporary plays, world premieres, and classic works across three intimate spaces: the Segerstrom Stage (507 seats), the Julianne Argyros Stage (336 seats), and the Nicholas Studio (94 seats). Whether you’re catching a mainstage production or a workshop reading, SCR offers an accessible, professional theater experience just steps from hotels, dining, and transit.
As you plan your visit, you’ll find clear seating charts on SCR’s site, convenient paid parking nearby, and multiple ways to get there via OCTA buses. We’ve got you covered with insider tips on parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to make your night out easy and enjoyable.
Venue details
- Location: Emmes/Benson Theatre Center, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197 (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).
- Spaces and capacities: Segerstrom Stage — 507 seats; Julianne Argyros Stage — 336 seats; Nicholas Studio — 94 seats.
- Parking: Paid parking in nearby structures. Typical event parking around the best available price, with a 10-minute box-office parking option available for quick pickups or drop-offs. SCR does not operate its own garages.
- Transit: OCTA buses serve the Segerstrom Center area with several stops within walking distance.
- Hotels nearby: Avenue of the Arts Hotel is located across the street, and The Westin South Coast Plaza is nearby, with the lobby bar accessible to SCR patrons.
- Notable history: SCR launched the Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF) in 1998, featuring world premieres and readings. SCR is a recipient of the 1988 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The space formerly known as Second Stage is now the Nicholas Studio; the main stage was renamed Segerstrom Stage after renovations.
When you’re ready to secure your seats, you’ll find straightforward options and helpful tips here. We’re the friend in the business who helps you find seats, confirm availability, and plan your night, minus the fuss.
Explore the three SCR spaces at SCR’s official site for current seating charts and capacity details, and check our affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to enhance your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Emmes/Benson Theatre Center, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197, Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
- Capacities: Segerstrom Stage 507 seats; Julianne Argyros Stage 336 seats; Nicholas Studio 94 seats.
- Seating charts exist for all three SCR spaces on SCR’s site.
- Parking: Paid parking in nearby structures (SCR does not own/operate the garages); typical performance parking around $15; 10-minute box-office parking available.
- Transit: OCTA public transportation serves the Segerstrom Center area; several bus stops within short walking distance.
- Nearby hotels: Avenue of the Arts Hotel across the street; The Westin South Coast Plaza nearby (and its lobby bar accessible to SCR patrons).
- Notable events: Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF) launched in 1998; PPF features world premieres and readings; SCR won the 1988 Regional Theatre Tony Award.
- Renaming/history: The former Second Stage space was renamed Nicholas Studio; the main stage was renamed Segerstrom Stage after renovations.