David Ellenstein Resigns as Artistic Director of Laguna Playhouse
David Ellenstein has resigned his position as Artistic Director of the Laguna Playhouse effective November 16, 2025.
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Portland Stage to Present Mark St. Germain’s ELEANOR Starring Kandis Chappell
Portland Stage will open its 52nd season with Eleanor by Mark St.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Opens Season 44 With World Premiere Of BESIDE MYSELF
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.
Photos: HONKY TONK ANGELS at Laguna Playhouse
Production photos for Honky Tonk Angels at Laguna Playhouse, written by Ted Swindley, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by John Massey and direction by David Ellenstein, have just been released.
Laguna Playhouse Receives $4,000 Grant from FOA Foundation to Support Youth Arts Education
Laguna Playhouse has announced it has received a $4,000 grant from the FOA Foundation to support its year-round educational programming for children and teens in Orange County.
Interview: Couples Take the Lead in A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Two married couples take center stage—on and off—in North Coast Rep’s 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
Laguna Playhouse Names Adele Adkins New Managing Director
After conducting an extensive nationwide search led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG), Laguna Playhouse is pleased to welcome Adele Adkins as its new Managing Director, effective immediately.
Laguna Playhouse Finishes 2024-2025 Season with HONKY TONK ANGELS
Laguna Playhouse will present the final show of its 2024/2025 season, the boot-scootin’, foot-stompin’, dancin’ in the aisles, country music party of the year, Honky Tonk Angels, written by Ted Swindley, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by John Massey and direction by David Ellen
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Extends at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended its production of Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life.
Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at North Coast Repertory Theatre
“Birthday Candles”, now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre, is a curious mix because existentialism and birthday cake are not a combo I usually crave.
Interview: Cate Caplin on Directing THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR
Inspired by a 1924 drawing room comedy by Ferenc Molnar, The Angel Next Door was originally commissioned by David Ellenstein for North Coast Rep and the Laguna Playhouse.
Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES At North Coast Repertory Theatre
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Will Play North Coast Repertory Theatre
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Noah Haidle's Birthday Candles, a touching tribute to one woman's life.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life.
THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR Comes to International City Theatre
International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of The Angel Next Door, a deliciously screwy rom-com by Paul Slade Smith, the playwright behind last season's hit comedy The Outsider.
THE MALTESE FALCON World Premiere and More Set for Laguna Playhouse 2025/26 Season
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has revealed its 2025-2026 season of shows! The season opens with the Tony award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU At North Coast Repertory Theatre
Step into the wonderfully chaotic world of You Can't Take It with You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S.
Photos: THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES At Laguna Playhouse
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the musical comedy murder mystery, THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES, book by Omri Schein and David Ellenstein, lyrics by Omri Schein, music by Daniel Lincoln, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by Alby Potts and directed by David Ellenstei
THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a musical comedy murder mystery, THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES, book by Omri Schein and David Ellenstein.
Photos: ELEANOR is Now Playing at Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse will one of the most iconic first ladies in American history, Kandis Chappell is Eleanor Roosevelt in ELEANOR written by Mark St.
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