‘Ride the Cyclone’ at The Phantom Projects Theatre

Are you making the most of your life?

Billy Mann. Photo courtesy of Catherine Oregon

By Shannon Cudd

One of the many things that separates human beings from the animal kingdom is our awareness of our own mortality. That awareness takes on new meaning for the six teenagers who pass while riding  a roller coaster at a traveling fair at the beginning of their young lives.

Theatergoers under 30 will recognize “Ride the Cyclone” while more mature aficionados might not yet be aware of this powerful musical.

Steve Cisneros, the producing artistic director at Phantom Projects Theatre and show director, first encountered the musical because of.... [ Read the full article here ]

‘Ride the Cyclone’

The Phantom Projects Theatre

When: Oct. 9-25, 2026

Where: 311 South Euclid St., La Habra

Information: 714-690-2900, PhantomProjects.com

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