Jackie Moe
Jackie Moe is a professional entertainment reporter and editor who lives for live music, spaghetti, beef ribs, long distance running, and good stories. Working as a features reporter for major newspaper publications Orange County Register, Press-Enterprise and Los Angeles Times, and as an editor for a variety of magazines including OC Business Journal, Inland Empire Magazine and Parenting OC, she recognized the need for quality digital coverage for all of the truly fascinating people and events in and around Orange County. She created Backstage SoCal in 2017 to provide unique entertainment content beyond the general calendar items. You may contact her directly on her social media or email: socalnewsjackie@gmail.com
‘Hamilton’ star Chris Jackson brings live show experience to homes for virtual benefit concert
Broadway star Chris Jackson will present a livestream concert event "Live from the West Side" on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. PST in support of Segerstrom Center for the Arts and other theaters throughout the nation affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Q&A with legend Herb Alpert: ‘Artists are our second responders’
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and visual artist icon Herb Alpert talks about why, more than ever, the world needs artists.
No theater? No problem! OCSA students will perform ‘Now. Here. This.’ virtually
Author of musical "Now. Here. This." Susan Blackwell reimagines musical with OCSA students to create virtual theater experience in a COVID world.
Soap opera diva Arianne Zucker talks live COVID charity event, new podcast & more
Soap opera fans can see their favorite daytime television stars virtually gather this Saturday, May 9 for the "Daytime Cares: A Live Event," a live variety show featuring soap stars of the past and present.
Legendary saxman Tom Scott is ready to bring the funk to O.C.
Grammy Award-winning iconic saxophonist, composer and arranger Tom Scott is coming to Orange County to perform his countless hits with his celebrated...
Magic of ‘Margaritaville’: SoCal-grown lead Sarah Hinrichsen
It may be brisk outside, but the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa is in the island state of mind...
‘Wicked’ star performs with OCSA’s aspiring Broadway students
Before she was belting out "Defying Gravity" as Elphaba in the Broadway and national tour of Tony Award-winning Wicked, Jessica Vosk was...
Puppet master Joshua Holden chats about the value of spreading joy
"The Joshua Show: Episode 2" invites all ages to Segerstrom Center for the Arts this weekend, Feb. 1-2 to experience the happy, whimsical performance.
New Orleans’ artist James Martin is exactly what jazz needs
Saxophonist, singer, and songwriter James Martin is pumped to get everyone on the dance floor of the Music Preserves Foundation's One Year...
Broadway legend Lillias White shares heartfelt advice & precious moments
Sitting on the sands of Venice Beach in January, Tony and Emmy Award-winning Lillias White was lovely, relaxed and open as we...
Get ready to dance with Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Comedic dance-pop duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo will bring their fun show to California rock clubs, including the Voo Doo Room in San Diego on Jan. 23 and Chain Reaction in Anaheim on Jan. 30.
Legendary rock duo Air Supply still gets goosebumps over ‘All Out of Love’ after...
Air Supply's Graham Russell shares insight into his musical genius before the band's stop at Cerritos Center on March 15.
Stoner comedian Doug Benson shares a few of his favorite things
Benson chats movies, podcasts, and stand-up before he brings his comedy to Orange County.
4 reasons why you can’t miss Dana Point’s 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Decked in exotic Tiki decor, the 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights in Dana Point kicks off with a bang on Dec. 6.
Inside the Mind of Celebrity Chef Jack Lee: $100 egg roll, fave stars to...
Celebrity Chef Jack Lee chats about his favorite star to cook for, oddest ingredients, secrets to success and more.
