What's Playing in OCTG Theatres & Promo Offers

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Wild Child

Laguna Playhouse

Sep 9 - Oct 4

The Hunchback of

Notre Dame

Newport Theater Arts Center

Sep 25 - Oct 25

Blind Runner

South Coast Repertory

Oct 18 - Nov 8

The Bed Trick

Chance Theater

Sep 11 - Oct 4

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The Addams Family

Cabrillo Playhouse

Oct 2 - Nov 1

What Every Girl

Should Know

The Wayward Artist

Nov 5 - 14

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Camino Real Playhouse

Sep 11 - Oct 4

Assassins

Curtis Theatre

Oct 9 - 18

Rent

The Phantom Projects Theatre

Nov 6 - 22

Into the Woods

South Coast Repertory

Sep 12 - Oct 10

Bat Boy

The GEM Theatre

Oct 9 - 25

Fiddler on the Roof

The GEM Theatre

Nov 12 - Dec 20

Little Shop of Horrors

Musical Theatre Village

Sep 18 - Oct 11

Ride the Cyclone

The Phantom Projects Theatre

Oct 9 - 25

A Christmas Carol

South Coast Repertory

Nov 28 - Dec 27

LAGUNATICS: May The Farce Be With You

No Square Theatre

Sep 25 - Oct 11

Dracula: A Comedy

of Terrors

Camino Real Playhouse

Oct 16 - Nov 1

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‘The Addams Family’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

A kooky family crisis comes to life. From left, Christopher Vournas, Isabella Klein, Patrick Brannelly, Juliet Fischer, Rebecca Leeds, Andrew Whitwell and Rob Bergman. Photo courtesy of Cabrillo Playhouse By MaryAnn DiPietro Every family has its problems. Some involve miscommunication, growing children or awkward introductions to the in-laws. For the Addams family, naturally, things get a little stranger. Cabrillo Playhouse opens its 2026-27 season with “The Addams Family,” t

‘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

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

A close shave: Bringing the darkness up close. From left, eff Sable, Em Flosi, Amanda Colclough, Tyler Marshall, Robert Hoyt, Jaylen Bahem, Patrick Geringer, Sammy Linkowski, Caitlin Lopez and Jackie Cox. Photo courtesy of Sej Patel By MaryAnn DiPietro There is murder, revenge, corruption and, of course, a rather unsettling approach to pie. But for Beatrice Casagrán, producing artistic director of Ophelia’s Jump Productions, there is also something irresistible about stepping

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‘Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical’ at Chance Theater

Broadway hit explores themes of identity, trauma and healing. From left, Ishan Panjabi, Sol Joun, and Doshima Iyorlu. Photo courtesy of Doug Catiller. by Anne Reid When "Jagged Little Pill" premiered on Broadway in 2019, audiences embraced its unflinching examination of addiction, racism, identity and the complicated realities that often exist beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Now Chance Theater is bringing the Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-winning musical

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Phantom Projects Theatre

Putting on a Very Happy Face Bruno A. Satalino and the ensemble of Bye Bye Birdie. Photo courtesy of The Phantom Projects Theatre by Anne Reid Rock-and-roll fever is set to sweep through Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot as “Bye Bye Birdie,” one of Broadway’s most beloved musical comedies, arrives with laughs, lively dance numbers and timeless charm. Directed and choreographed by Alan M-L Wager, the Tony Award-winning musical follows the chaos that erupts when rock-a

‘The Book of Will’ at Begins And Ends With A & Curtis Theatre

Celebration of Shakespeare’s Friendship and Legacy From left, Genevieve Kauper, Kelly Franett and RigelKent Paden. Photo courtesy of Francis Gacad. by Anne Reid Director Amanda Hallman has wanted to stage “The Book of Will” since the moment she first read Lauren Gunderson’s play. After years of waiting for the rights, that vision is finally coming to life at Curtis Theatre through Begins And Ends With A, the production company Hallman co-founded with producer and costume desi

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What's Playing in OCTG Theatres & Promo Offers

OCTG NEWS (more)

‘The Addams Family’ at Cabrillo Playhouse

‘Ride the Cyclone’ at The Phantom Projects Theatre

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

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OCTG AWARDS RECOMMENDED PRODUCTIONS (more)

‘Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical’ at Chance Theater

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Phantom Projects Theatre

‘The Book of Will’ at Begins And Ends With A & Curtis Theatre