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‘The Salonnières’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

‘The Salonnières’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

Behind powdered wigs and polite society, a group of women finds freedom through storytelling and rebellion.

November 3, 2026

‘Rent’ at the Phantom Projects Theatre

‘Rent’ at the Phantom Projects Theatre

Celebrating 30 years of the iconic musical that challenged conventions, broke barriers and inspired a generation.

November 3, 2026

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ at Westminster Community Playhouse

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ at Westminster Community Playhouse

A haunting tale where beauty deceives, pleasure consumes and the truth can no longer stay hidden.

November 3, 2026

‘Baby With the Bathwater’ at No Square Theatre

‘Baby With the Bathwater’ at No Square Theatre

A darkly funny look at the consequences of parenthood.

November 3, 2026

‘What Every Girl Should Know’ at The Wayward Artist

‘What Every Girl Should Know’ at The Wayward Artist

Four girls discover a world they were never supposed to imagine.

October 27, 2026

‘The 39 Steps’ at Laguna Playhouse

‘The 39 Steps’ at Laguna Playhouse

Director Hunter Foster brings Hitchcock's classic spy thriller to the stage.

October 27, 2026

Back From the Dead, Wicked Lit Returns to Haunt Orange County

Back From the Dead, Wicked Lit Returns to Haunt Orange County

After a six-year hiatus, the immersive theater company returns for the Halloween season with two productions at Anaheim’s Chance Theater.

October 21, 2026

Iranian Play ‘Blind Runner’ Faces Its Own Border Battle 

Iranian Play ‘Blind Runner’ Faces Its Own Border Battle 

As the production makes its West Coast premiere at South Coast Repertory, writer and director Amir Reza Koohestani discusses political resistance, artistic freedom and the U.S. visa restrictions keeping him away.

October 16, 2026

‘Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at Ophelia’s Jump Productions

‘Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at Ophelia’s Jump Productions

A close shave: Bringing the darkness up close.

October 1, 2026

‘Ride the Cyclone’ at The Phantom Projects Theatre

‘Ride the Cyclone’ at The Phantom Projects Theatre

Are you making the most of your life?

October 1, 2026

‘The Addams Family’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

‘The Addams Family’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

A kooky family crisis comes to life.

October 1, 2026

‘Assassins’ at Curtis Theatre and Southgate Productions

‘Assassins’ at Curtis Theatre and Southgate Productions

Sondheim takes aim at the American dream.

September 24, 2026

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