“Forever Plaid” at ACTC
A sincere homage to the original (’50s) boy bands By Eric Marchese Is there a jukebox musical more popular than “Forever Plaid”? If so,...
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- May 17
“The Killer Angels: Soldiers of Gettysburg” at The Maverick
“The Killer Angels: Revisiting a past that feels closer than ever By Joel Beers Those familiar with the Maverick Theater in Fullerton can...
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- May 15
“Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess” at Chance Theater
Chance’s new one-woman play tells a true story of teenage courage and resilience By Libby Nicolay Up next in Chance Theater’s exciting...
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- May 12
“Little House on the Prairie: the Musical” at Westminster Community Playhouse
Don’t Miss This SoCal Premiere Full of Community, Love, and Grit By Shannon Cudd The beloved story of a young woman named Laura Ingalls...
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- May 4
"Our Town" at Costa Mesa Playhouse
Return to Grovers Corners for the Ultimate Experience in Comfort Theater By Dana Hammer Many stage plays pride themselves on being edgy —...
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- May 1
Matilda the Musical at No Square Theatre
Childhood Isn’t Magical — Except When it Is Childhood. It’s a time that many of us idealize. We remember a time when we didn’t have to...
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- Apr 19
‘Pirates of Penzance’ at Cabrillo Playhouse
Director Casey Garritano aims to create a ‘big-time show’ in an intimate space. By Eric Marchese Even the casual Southern California...
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- Mar 31
“Dinner With Friends” at Newport Theatre Arts Center
Experience the Drama of an Awkward Dinner Party Without the Attendant Emotional Pain By Dana Hammer Breakups. Most of us have been...
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- Mar 17
The Rocky Horror Show at The Maverick
The Stage Play it Always Should Have Been By Dana Hammer If you’re reading an article on a theater website, I will assume that you are...
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- Mar 14
Sense and Sensibility at Costa Mesa Playhouse
Come for the Romance, Stay for the Feminism By Dana Hammer “Sense and Sensibility” is a classic romance, and it’s a classic for good...
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- Feb 4
“Ride the Cyclone” at Chance Theater
The California premiere of this Musical Comedy that really goes off the rails By Dana Hammer Roller coasters have long been used as a...
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- Feb 2
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” at Curtis Theatre
This Lovable Serial Killer Will Win Your Heart By Dana Hammer Serial killers. They fascinate us. Men like Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, John...
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- Jan 26
'Clybourne Park' at Costa Mesa Playhouse
13 years after it exploded in theaters Clybourne park is as funny, cautionary and relevant as ever by Joel Beers Where most people see...
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- Nov 6, 2022
“12 Angry Jurors” @ Westminster Community Playhouse
Director Jim Rice puts a different spin on the ’50s classic By Eric Marchese Theater lovers everywhere know “12 Angry Men,” the acclaimed...
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- Nov 5, 2022
“Actually” Opens at The Wayward Artist
A “He Said, She Said” for Modern Times by Dana Hammer I recently cleaned out my garage. It was a daunting task, and a thankless one, and...
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- Oct 26, 2022
“Dancing at Lughnasa” at Costa Mesa Playhouse
Costa Mesa Playhouse kicks off its next season with the moving and powerful Irish classic By Libby Nicolay It is no secret that the Irish...
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- Oct 23, 2022
"Love Among the Ruins" at Laguna Playhouse
An Adaptation of the Film Who hasn’t dreamed of being a lawyer, and having your ex come crawling to you, begging you to save her or him...
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- Sep 29, 2022
“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” at Chance Theater, Sep 23 - Oct 23
OC premiere of ‘…Chad Deity’ gives us an ‘Entrance’ into the world of professional wrestling entertainment By Eric Marchese You might not...
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- Sep 19, 2022
Kim’s Convenience at Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse welcomes the Canadian Netflix hit to the local stage By Libby Nicolay When Director Jon Lawrence Rivera signed onto this...
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- Sep 3, 2022
“The Whale” at Costa Mesa Playhouse, Sept. 2-Sept .25
Move over Moby, there’s a new addition to literary tales involving whales by Joel Beers Like many actors, Peter Hilton has a list of...
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