2012 Pageant of the Masters Tickets on Sale Now

Celebrate the Masters of Art With "The Genius"


LAGUNA BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - Dec 7, 2011) - Tickets for the much-anticipated 2012 Pageant of the Masters are on sale now and make the perfect holiday gift for the art lover on your list. This holiday season, share the excitement of Pageant with tickets to The Genius.

Acclaimed for its awe-inspiring theatrical celebration of tableaux vivants -- "living pictures" -- the 2012 Pageant of the Masters presentation of The Genius will showcase the fascinating and unpredictable relationship between art and technology. A cavalcade of classic masterpieces will illustrate how breakthroughs in different fields have also altered the path of art history and the way we see the world. From the glories of the Italian Renaissance, including Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," to the deeply personal imaginings of modern masters, The Genius promises to be fun and inspiring!

"Great seats are still available, but do sell out fast," says Ticket Services Director Lucia McLeod. "The Genius will highlight some of the most extraordinary artists of our time and it's sure to be one of our most popular shows."

Tickets start at just $15. A Pageant ticket entitles you to free unlimited admission to the Festival of Arts grounds where you can enjoy original artwork by 140 of Southern Orange County's finest artists, art classes, musical entertainment, special art events, dining at Gina's Alfresco and so much more. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-487-3378, or online at www.PageantTickets.com.

The Pageant of the Masters will be performed nightly from July 7 through August 31, 2012. The Festival of Arts is a non-profit organization that produces The Festival of Arts -- California's Premier Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. Proceeds support the arts in Orange County.

Editor's Note: photos provided as attachments. Cutline for photos:
1. Pageant of The Masters Tickets for the 2012 performance of The Genius
2. Copernicus: Conversations with God by Jan Matejko to be featured in the 2012 Pageant of Masters

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Sharbie Higuchi
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