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The Moth Mainstage in Orange County

Event poster for The Moth Mainstage titled "American Dreams." The left side shows a large white moth illustration over text for the Irvine Barclay Theatre on April 16. The right side features a dense collage including a woman speaking at a microphone, a "Stonewall was a Riot" sign, a bald eagle, and a hand holding a smartphone displaying the words "Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness."
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Irvine Barclay Theater
    4242 Campus Dr
    Irvine 92612
$40 - $70

This spring, globally-beloved storytelling institution, The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage show to Irvine for the first time!

For ONE night, five seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream.

Does it even exist anymore? FOR WHO? What happens when the dream rubs up against reality? What happens when it’s dashed or deferred? And what happens when the dream comes true?

Come together, sit shoulder to shoulder, and listen to people sharing hilarious, moving, illuminating, astounding stories of their very own American Dreams.

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