The play, based on what happened to musicians who were outlawed during the Khmer Rouge regime, is a powerful, if uneven, mix of music and history.

The groundbreaking play, one of the most performed in recent years, pairs a family's story with an onstage music group.

Orange County and Santa Ana honored the Cambodian community this year, marking 50 years since the Khmer Rouge genocide started, while one local Cambodian organization celebrates 45 years of service to ...