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You can now get a first look at production photos of Laguna Playhouse's adaptation of The Maltese Falcon, reimagined by playwright Matthew Salazar-Thompson.

Rainy streets, shady characters, and a mysterious black bird that everyone seems willing to lie, cheat, or worse to possess, ”The Maltese Falcon” has all the ingredients of classic detective fiction but with a fun new twist in this world-premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre.

In this interview, Regina Fernandez shares her insights on performing in The Maltese Falcon, the world‑premiere stage adaptation by Matthew Salazar‑Thompson, based on the classic noir novel by Dashiell Hammett and directed by Todd Nielsen.

New photos have been released from The Maltese Falcon at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Performances run through April 5. Check out the photos and learn more here!

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present a new comedic adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's THE MALTESE FALCON, featuring a versatile cast and directed by Todd Nielsen. The show opens on March 4, 2026, offering a fresh take on the classic noir with performances scheduled through March 29.

The search for the legendary black bird takes a comedic twist in this world premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production here!

South Coast Repertory is celebrating 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Check out photos of the production.

With special elements designed to enhance the theatergoing experience, South Coast Repertory celebrates 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Rubicon Theatre Company is well underway with its 2025 Summer Youth Season, with two productions already completed and two more performances just around the corner! Learn more!

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Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer. “Murder on the Links”, a hilarious new stage adaptation by Steven Dietz of Agatha Christie’s most complicated whodunit, opens Friday at International City Theatre. Previews begin Wednesday night. Check out photos from the production.

International City Theatre will present Murder on the Links, hilariously adapted for the stage by Steven Dietz from the novel by Agatha Christie. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rubicon Theatre will present the students of the organization’s Fearless Shakespeare Intensive in RICHARD III. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rubicon Theatre celebrates 25 years of its Summer Youth Education Program with four youth productions, including FROZEN KIDS and RICHARD III, showcasing young talent and diverse theatrical performances.

Rubicon Theatre Company, Ventura County's leading not-for-profit theatrical organization committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the community through live performance, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2023 Summer Education Season, this year entitled “Love Conquers All.”

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the second show of its 2022-23 Season, an all-new take on the holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps) and directed by Jamie Torcellini. Check out photos here!

See photos of Ensemble Theatre Company's second show of its 2022-23 Season, an all-new take on the holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps) and directed by Jamie Torcellini.

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Ensemble Theatre Company will present the second show of its 2022-23 Season, an all-new take on the holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps) and directed by Jamie Torcellini. 

The World Premiere of ANNABELLA IN JULY inaugurates North Coast Repertory Theatre's eclectic Season 41, starting September 7.