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Pageant of the Masters - The Muse

Presented by Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach at Festival of Arts

July 8-August 31, 2009

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Pageant of the Masters is a world-famous stage presentation featuring "living pictures." Watch as volunteer cast members are magically transformed into famous works of art, accompanied by a full orchestra and live narration. The 2009 Pageant, The Muse, will explore the nature of artistic inspiration.

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    Festival of Arts

    650 Laguna Canyon Road
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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    Tickets: $20-$100

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    July 8-August 31, 2009

    Times:
    Sunday-Saturday 8:30pm

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    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "Awesome!"
      Review posted by: GG from Encinitas CA, Aug 06, 2009
      

      OK - Jerry Falwell, what are you afraid of? This show is amazing. It was my 1st time and I was wowed by the entire production. My favorite pieces were of statuary, and the nudity was completely... Expand

      OK - Jerry Falwell, what are you afraid of? This show is amazing. It was my 1st time and I was wowed by the entire production. My favorite pieces were of statuary, and the nudity was completely appropriate. Collapse

    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "Pageant of the masters success!"
      Review posted by: Gloria from Coto de Caza, California, Aug 05, 2009
      

      Having gone for several years, I was delighted to find that this year the production of the Pageant of the Masters-"The Muse" on 7/29 hit high marks for originality. Not only do the cast members... Expand

      Having gone for several years, I was delighted to find that this year the production of the Pageant of the Masters-"The Muse" on 7/29 hit high marks for originality. Not only do the cast members make seamless transitions from real life to painting, but the amount of detail and time put into the show is incredible. The narration has moved in a likable direction, aiming for all audience members. The entire show is fully orchestrated with music written for each piece. It is slightly different than say, a year like 2007, where there were no nudes. However, as this is art, and there is artistic nudity, prudish members of society may find this offensive. Regardless, my family and I had no problem with the pieces chosen this year. It is a beautiful show with an array of pieces detailing feminine inspiration in art and culture through the ages. Our personal favorites were the posters, especially The Mummy and King Kong (They come to life!) and the Claudel sculptures. Collapse

    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "The Muse is better than ever"
      Review posted by: gmh from Laguna Beach, CA, Jul 17, 2009
      

      Ever wonder where artists find artistic inspiration? The Pageant of the Masters 2009 presentation of The Muse- has the answer. You're under the stars outside in Laguna Beach, watching real people... Expand

      Ever wonder where artists find artistic inspiration? The Pageant of the Masters 2009 presentation of The Muse- has the answer. You're under the stars outside in Laguna Beach, watching real people posing to look like their counterparts in re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art! Plus, there's an orchestra and live, yes LIVE narration during the perfofrmance. You have to check it out for yourself. Collapse

    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "REALLY...?"
      Review posted by: mdg from newport beach, Jul 09, 2009
      

      In years past we have been awed and wowed by the Pageant "Experience". ...this year misses the mark...most paintings are not of the same extrodinary quality... and frankly there is a line between art... Expand

      In years past we have been awed and wowed by the Pageant "Experience". ...this year misses the mark...most paintings are not of the same extrodinary quality... and frankly there is a line between art and lewdness that is not only crossed but blown through to pornography... save your money and probably find the same at a strip joint Collapse

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    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "Awesome!"
      Review posted by: GG from Encinitas CA, Aug 06, 2009
      

      OK - Jerry Falwell, what are you afraid of? This show is amazing. It was my 1st time and I was wowed by the entire production. My favorite pieces were of statuary, and the nudity was completely... Expand

      OK - Jerry Falwell, what are you afraid of? This show is amazing. It was my 1st time and I was wowed by the entire production. My favorite pieces were of statuary, and the nudity was completely appropriate. Collapse

    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "Pageant of the masters success!"
      Review posted by: Gloria from Coto de Caza, California, Aug 05, 2009
      

      Having gone for several years, I was delighted to find that this year the production of the Pageant of the Masters-"The Muse" on 7/29 hit high marks for originality. Not only do the cast members... Expand

      Having gone for several years, I was delighted to find that this year the production of the Pageant of the Masters-"The Muse" on 7/29 hit high marks for originality. Not only do the cast members make seamless transitions from real life to painting, but the amount of detail and time put into the show is incredible. The narration has moved in a likable direction, aiming for all audience members. The entire show is fully orchestrated with music written for each piece. It is slightly different than say, a year like 2007, where there were no nudes. However, as this is art, and there is artistic nudity, prudish members of society may find this offensive. Regardless, my family and I had no problem with the pieces chosen this year. It is a beautiful show with an array of pieces detailing feminine inspiration in art and culture through the ages. Our personal favorites were the posters, especially The Mummy and King Kong (They come to life!) and the Claudel sculptures. Collapse

    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "The Muse is better than ever"
      Review posted by: gmh from Laguna Beach, CA, Jul 17, 2009
      

      Ever wonder where artists find artistic inspiration? The Pageant of the Masters 2009 presentation of The Muse- has the answer. You're under the stars outside in Laguna Beach, watching real people... Expand

      Ever wonder where artists find artistic inspiration? The Pageant of the Masters 2009 presentation of The Muse- has the answer. You're under the stars outside in Laguna Beach, watching real people posing to look like their counterparts in re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art! Plus, there's an orchestra and live, yes LIVE narration during the perfofrmance. You have to check it out for yourself. Collapse

    • Event Name: Pageant of the Masters - The Muse
      "REALLY...?"
      Review posted by: mdg from newport beach, Jul 09, 2009
      

      In years past we have been awed and wowed by the Pageant "Experience". ...this year misses the mark...most paintings are not of the same extrodinary quality... and frankly there is a line between art... Expand

      In years past we have been awed and wowed by the Pageant "Experience". ...this year misses the mark...most paintings are not of the same extrodinary quality... and frankly there is a line between art and lewdness that is not only crossed but blown through to pornography... save your money and probably find the same at a strip joint Collapse

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