Beautifully and tenderly directed by Matthew McCray, this ferociously performed and often visually hypnotic intimate production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is such a pleasant surprise, instantly becoming one of Chance Theater's most piercingly emotional new musicals it has ever produc…
In the fantastical, visually-enchanting stage play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD—the theatrical continuation of J.K. Rowling's beloved magical saga—the idea of revisiting the past is embraced as its central theme, which in turn shifts the focus away from the mischievous school adventures tha…
Musical Theatre West's brand new presentation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT marks the fifth time the 74-season-old institution is revisiting this ubiquitous musical, this time starring hunky Broadway alum and America's Got Talent standout Brian Justin Crum. For all intents and purp…
I'll say this now: this Summer's most beguiling, most enchanting theatrical surprise is perhaps the brand new, gorgeously opulent regional production of ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL, now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through June 20, 2026. A visual stunner punctuated by remark…
You may ask yourself—is seeing a touring stage production of the globally and generationally ubiquitous 1959 musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC still worth experiencing live on stage in 2026? While the stage musical in its current touring form certainly doesn't offer anything revolutionary or new to the s…
It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently whe…
Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D. White's thoughtfully sprawling and emotionally layered new play—directed by Lili-Anne Brown—delivers an ambitious, deeply affecting examination of generational legacy, Black identity, masculinity, and the …
First developed and workshopped at South Coast Repertory’s annual Pacific Playwrights Festival in 2025, celebrated new “it” playwright Talene Monahon’s freshly birthed play EAT ME is currently being presented at OC’s Tony Award-winning regional theater as a fully-formed World Premiere prod…
Now having its Southern California regional production, MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL continues performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 3, 2026. Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this fun, high-energy, youthfully-targeted new iteration of the 2018 stage adaptation o…
Bursting with contagious rhythm, irrepressible heart, and an abiding sense of community pride, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 2008 original Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS remains one of the most vibrant and emotionally resonant contemporary musicals to emerge from the early 21st century. F…
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One of Sophocles' ancient Theban plays, Antigone tells the story of a teenage girl who wishes to bury her brother, Polyneices, after he has died in a brutal civil war. With the new King Creon desperate to gain control over the war-ravaged city, Antigone openly and intentionally...
HB APA will present six performances of its spring mainstage musical, The Drowsy Chaperone . Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance...
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HB APA) will present six performances of Anne Washburn's black comedy Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play. After the collapse of human civilization, a group of survivors huddle around a campfire and attempt to piece together the...
Entertain your brain and get a little culture if you dare...at "Fanfare!" APA Orchestra department celebrates timeless music from the Baroque period to today with a night of exceptional student performances. You will hear from the APA Festival Orchestra, Select Wind Ensemble...
CABARET holds its lens to 1929 Berlin. Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in Berlin, encounters Sally Bowles at the seedy Kit Kat Klub where she sings. When she is fired by the clubs owner, she moves in with Cliff and the two fall in love. As the Nazis begin...
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HB APA) is proud to present its fall play "She Kills Monsters." This dramatic-comedy by Qui Nguyen tells a tale of both starkly-realistic and fantastical proportions, as characters deal with mental health while traversing the...
The sinking of the Titanic in the early hours of April 15, 1912 remains the quintessential disaster of the century. The musical "Titanic" is set against the melodious score by renown composer Maury Yeston and is based on the true story of the great ship's maiden voyage from...
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (HB APA) will present its first show of the year: a dinner theater comedy extravaganza! Catch this hilarious romp of a play and enjoy a delicious meal provided by Love at First Bite Catering. All proceeds benefit APA's Theatre...
Based on the timeless French fairy tale and Disneys beloved smash movie hit, "Beauty and the Beast" comes to the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts' Main Stage this spring!"Beauty and the Beast"tells the story of Belle: a beautiful, intelligent young woman who...
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts presents its annual Musical Theatre department fundraiser and show: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" in our APA Studio Theater. Arrive an hour before showtime for appetizers and a pre-show."The rare instance of...
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Haus of Mayhem: A Drag Tribute House of Blues: Anaheim (9/05-9/05) |
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TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue Toyota Pavilion at Concord (10/11-10/11) |
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Pokemon Night Out: Marshmello & Alison Wonderland Intuit Dome (10/24-10/24) |
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Marco Antonio Solis Long Beach Amphitheater (10/04-10/04) |
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The Crucible Curtis Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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Gorillaz Oakland Arena (10/28-10/28) |
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Bright Blue Sky: the 9/11 Musical Rose Center Theater (9/11-9/20) |
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UB40 Fred Kavli Theatre (10/25-10/25) |
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Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Concert of Hope (9/05-9/05) |
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Pageant of the Masters “The Greatest of All Time” Festival of Arts (7/09-9/04) |
