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BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the second show of its 2025/2026 season with the rolling world premiere comedy, BESIDE MYSELF by Paul Slade Smith. Learn more!

North Coast Repertory Theatre Opens Season 44 With World Premiere Of BESIDE MYSELF
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025

North Coast Rep opens its 44th season with the world premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s comedy Beside Myself, running September 10 – October 5, 2025, in Solana Beach. Directed by David Ellenstein, the witty new play explores modern anxiety, identity, and self-discovery. Tickets at northcoastrep.org.

Photos: PERIL IN THE ALPS At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the world premiere of a new Hercule Poirot comic mystery, PERIL IN THE ALPS, written and directed by Steven Dietz (Laguna Playhouse’s wildly successful production of Murder on the Links), and based in part of “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie. Check out photos of the show.

Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 28, 2025

Agatha Christie’s famous Hercule Poirot is back on the North Coast Rep stage, this time in the world premiere “Peril in the Alps”, a sequel to ‘Murder on the Links” from two years ago.  This is a lighthearted, quick, comic murder mystery and is running through May 25th.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Extends PERIL IN THE ALPS
by Emmy Rice - Apr 19, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended its production of Peril in the Alps, written by Steven Dietz. The show will now close on May 18. Check here for more details.

Photos: PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

PERIL IN THE ALPS is being presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get a first look at photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets here!

PERIL IN THE ALPS Begins at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Peril in the Alps will be presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre this month. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 15, 2025

Step into the wonderfully chaotic world of You Can't Take It with You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart! Check here for more details.

PERIL IN THE ALPS World Premiere Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Detective Hercule Poirot confronts PERIL IN THE ALPS a World Premiere comic mystery at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Written and directed by Steven Dietz. Based on “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie, April 16 – May 11, 2025.

INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present the San Diego Premiere of INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1970s, Katie Forgette’s charming comedy unfolds within the confines of a working-class home.

Photos: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER at Laguna Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is currently presenting the hilarious farce, DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER, written by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon, and directed by Christopher M. Williams through Sunday, September 22 at the Laguna Playhouse. Check out production photos here!

Laguna Playhouse Presents DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present the hilarious farce, DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER, written by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon, and directed by Christopher M. Williams (Tartuffe, Holmes & Watson).

Review: HOLMES & WATSON at Laguna Playhouse
by Amanda Callas - Jun 3, 2024

Lovers of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Michael Connelly, and of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be absolutely delighted by this fiendish period mystery starring everyone’s favorite sleuth and cocaine addict.

Photos: First Look at TARTUFFE at the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a transfer production from North Coast Repertory Theatre of their critically-acclaimed production of TARTUFFE, written by Molière, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur, and directed by Richard Baird. Check out all new photos here!

Review: TARTUFFE is Full of Laughter at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 20, 2024

This standout production of 'Tartuffe' at North Coast Repertory Theatre is energetic and intelligent proving that even at 360 years old,  this show can still have an audience laughing from start to finish.  “Tartuffe” is playing through April 7th.

TARTUFFE Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Molière's timeless comedic masterpiece, TARTUFFE, March 6 to March 31. This extraordinary production, translated into English verse by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Wilbur, is directed by Richard Baird. 

Molière's TARTUFFE Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Molière's comedic masterpiece, TARTUFFE. Directed by Richard Baird and translated by Richard Wilbur, this production offers a satirical commentary on religious hypocrisy and self-inflicted chaos. Don't miss this inventive and entertaining evening of wit and laughter.

Review: DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Nov 1, 2023

The tale of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE  comes to life on the North Coast repertory stage proving that it doesn’t matter how old this story may be, the tale of the inner struggle between good and evil is always a compelling one.  With a talented cast, clever staging, and an adaption by Jeffrey Hatcher, this play offers a new way to approach this old tale.   DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE is playing through November 19th.

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE to Play North Coast Repertory Theatre Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023

Experience the Halloween spirit with North Coast Repertory Theatre's production of 'DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE,' adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella. Directed by Shana Wride, performances run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 12, 2023.

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2023

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a daring reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. Delve deep into the human psyche, exploring the eternal conflict between good and evil in this gripping drama. Prepare for a wickedly clever and suspenseful narrative that captures the essence of the season.