THE MOST HAPPY HELLA Takes The Stage At North Coast Repertory Theatre
Directed by Jeffrey B. Moss, performances begin June 3.
North Coast Repertory Theatre will present The Most Happy Fella, a new intimate version of Frank Loesser’s lush, romantic musical masterpiece — filled with soaring melodies, tender ballads, and vibrant Broadway showstoppers that paint a rich emotional landscape. Set against the sun-drenched vineyards of California’s Napa Valley, this passionate tale of unexpected love weaves together unforgettable characters with one of musical theatre’s most ambitious and breathtaking scores.
All by Broadway’s famed Pulitzer Prize-winning Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls). This
sweeping, heartfelt classic radiates with the timeless message that true love sees beyond outward appearances to the real beauty within. One of the most powerful love stories ever sung about love, truth, and forgiveness.
Jeffrey B. Moss directs Gregory North, Jacob Caltrider, Chris Hunter, Jason Maddy,
Andrew Hey, Shinah Hey, Bethany Slomka, and Lauren Weinberg, with Morgan
Hollingsworth, Eli Wood, Tori Hitchcock, and Isabelle Pizzurro. Elan McMahan is the Music
Director/Pianist, with Justin Gray at Piano and Melissa Glasgow as Choreographer. Vernon
Willet* is the Production Stage Manager. The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Set
Design), Matthew Novotny (Light Design), Alina Bokovikova (Costume Design), Grace Wong
(Associate Costume Design), Tristan King (Sound Design), Michael Wogulis (Props Design),
Matt FitzGerald (Projection Design), Meredith Lange (Sound Mixer) and Megan Woodley (Hairand Wig Design).
THE MOST HAPPY FELLA performances begin Tuesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Final
performance is Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The show runs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Additional matinee 2pm performances: June 5 & June 24th . There will be a talkback with the cast on June 12 th after the performance.
Tickets can be purchased at the North Coast Rep website or by calling the box office at 858-481-1055. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075.
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