Milo the Magnificent | Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa
A wordless puppet show featuring a magician with stage fright, inspired by vaudeville comedy.
November 21-22, 2026 Watch an aspiring young magician take the stage in a wordless puppet show full of tricks and experiments. Follow Milo, a magician with a big heart and a touch of stage fright, as his tricks don’t always go as planned. The highly physical comedy is inspired by turn-of-the-century vaudeville and uses award-winning puppetry to bring Milo’s magical world to life. Catch the show performed by puppet theater and filmmaking duo Alex and Olmsted (Alex Vernon and Sarah Olmsted Thomas), who have toured across Europe, South Korea, and Canada. Event highlights: Wordless puppet show Vaudeville-inspired comedy Award-winning puppetry Magic tricks that don’t always work The show is recommended for kids (ages 4 and up). Tickets start at $37. ————— Before You Go: Visit Segerstrom Center for the Arts ‘ website for updates and details. This event is organized by Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California. Looking for more family fun? Explore more family-friendly events on our blog , browse our calendar , check out limited-time exhibits and experiences , or subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates.
