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Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach’s world-famous theatrical celebration of art through the magic of tableaux vivants (“living pictures”), is pleased to announce the 2022 theme is “Wonderful World.” In summer 2022’s show, a kaleidoscope of international art becomes a passport to distant lands, cultural celebrations, and fascinating history. Pageant of the Masters Tickets for 2022 go on sale to the general public Wednesday, December 1, 2021 online at www.PageantTickets.com or by calling (800) 487-3378.
Production plans for the 2022 Pageant of the Masters are already under way and Pageant Director Challis Davy is once again working with veteran Pageant scriptwriter Dan Duling and Pageant narrator Richard Doyle.
“One of my favorite heroines who provided inspiration for next year’s Pageant is the intrepid American journalist: Nellie Bly,” Challis Davy said. “In the 1890’s, she attempted to travel round the world in fewer than 80-days, the challenge imagined in Jules Verne’s fictional classic Around the World in 80 Days. We’re researching her travel logs, diaries and ephemera related to her ambitious solo journey. Did she accomplish her mission? You’ll have to see the show!”
Tickets to Pageant of the Masters 2022
The 2022 Pageant of the Masters production “Wonderful World” is July 7 – September 3, 2022 with advance tickets on sale December 1, 2021 starting $25 per person. To stay up to date on all things Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts, follow the Festival on social media at @FestivalPageant and visit www.foapom.com.
The 2022 Pageant production of “Wonderful World” will include live re-creations of art from all over the world including works of art by Swedish painter Carl Larsson, Italian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, French artist Jean Béraud, Edvard Eriksen from Denmark, Japanese woodblock artist Toyohara Chikanobu, and many more.
“There are so many great artworks to recreate,” Challis Davy said. “I especially like our selections of African art, and our recreations of works by Swedish painter Carl Larsson. There is a beautiful painting of a Venice canal with carnival revelers by Tiepolo. And we’ll end the first act with a fantastic world dance party!”
“We’ll visit 17 countries in 90 minutes…. That’s what I call a ‘Bon Voyage!’” added Challis Davy. “I hope world travel and experiencing life in other countries will become easy again. In the meantime, we are going to celebrate – through living pictures, music, and dance – here in the Irvine Bowl. And our professional composers and orchestra will fill the Bowl with original and authentic music from around the world.”
About Pageant of the Masters
The Pageant of the Masters has been a Laguna Beach tradition since the 1930’s and now attracts over 225,000 patrons every summer. In preparation for “Wonderful World”, Challis Davy is once again summoning her creative energies and inspiring her talented team of theatrical artists as they breathe life into this one-of-a-kind entertainment. Eighty-nine years after its first humble incarnation at the 1933 Festival of Arts, the Pageant remains a celebration of art featuring live, original music and narration, and breathtaking theatrical illusions performed in the Irvine Bowl.
As always, Challis Davy and her team of artists and technicians realize the Pageant wouldn’t be possible without its dedicated volunteers who return year after year.
2022 FESTIVAL OF ARTS FINE ART SHOW & PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show
July 5 – September 2, 2022
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org
(949) 494-1145
Join the Festival of Arts in celebrating 90 years of art! Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, this highly acclaimed juried fine art show features the work of over 100 award-winning Orange County artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics, photography and more, the Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists. In addition to the artwork on display, visitors can enjoy art demonstrations, live music performances on select days, opportunities to meet the artists and more.
General Admission: Weekdays $10, Weekends $15; Students & Seniors: Weekdays $7, Weekends $11; Children 6-12: $5; Free Admission for Children 5 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
Pageant of the Masters “Wonderful World”
July 7 – September 2, 2022
Shows Nightly at 8:30pm
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Buy Pageant of the Masters tickets at: www.pageanttickets.com
(949) 497-6582 | (800) 487-3378
The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each evening during the summer season, classic and contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures. Enjoy art that comes to life under the stars in the Pageant’s outdoor amphitheater.
A kaleidoscope of international art becomes your passport to distant lands, cultural celebrations and fascinating history in the 2022 production of Wonderful World. Transported through the theatrical art of living pictures, the Pageant sets sail in pursuit of seasonal festivities, ancient and modern, promising new surprises at every turn. Prepare to be amazed by the Pageant’s intoxicating blend of original music, storytelling and stage illusions. Wonderful World is a love letter to our common humanity, and the countless ways in which artists have asked the eternal question: “Why are we here?”
Pageant of the Masters tickets start at $25 per person (Includes season pass to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show).
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