Laughing Nerd New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with a night of laughs and geeky fun at our sober, nerd-themed comedy show! Headlining the event is the brilliantly...
Brooks Theater
217 North Coast HighwayOceanside, CA 92054
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Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - June 13, 2026
Jihye Lee’s 13-piece big band opened its second of two sets at The JAI in La Jolla with an original she called “Why Is That.” She explained the title in a 2024 Jazz Times interview. “I started out writing a simple blues tune, but it didn’t go well. … Why Is That? Why can’t I do that?�...
Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 07, 2026
If you think lying on your dating profile is a modern invention, “The Most Happy Fella” is here to remind you that catfishing has existed for generations. Fortunately, North Coast Repertory Theatre's production has something even more timeless than romantic deception: a glorious score sung by an...
Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 06, 2026
“The Monsters” delivers thrilling fight sequences, but its greatest strength lies in the family story at its center. Whether you're an MMA fan or not, the play's emotional punches land with equal force. ...
Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 06, 2026
“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. ...
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Oceanside Theatre Company
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 01, 2026
Funny and heartfelt, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' is a delightful reminder that sometimes the biggest victories have nothing to do with trophies—or correctly spelling 'schadenfreude.'...
Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2026
There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of REN...
Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 22, 2026
“Kim’s Convenience,” now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change....
Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 20, 2026
“Seussical the Musical” at San Diego Musical Theatre thorugh June 7th, is colorful chaos in its most delightful form, an energetic, sentimental, and joyfully silly production that embraces the heart and whimsy of Dr. Seuss’s beloved worlds....
Review: PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 19, 2026
“Purpose”, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that takes one messy, snowed-in family weekend and turns it into something hilariously chaotic, emotionally sharp, and painfully recognizable....
Review: A ROOM IN THE CASTLE at MOXIE Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2026
Fear not if you have not seen “Hamlet” in a while; “A Room in the Castle” at Moxie Theatre does not require in-depth knowledge of it to be enjoyed, and it is sharp, funny, devastating, and ultimately empowering in ways Shakespeare rarely allows his women to be....
Past Shows
Improvised Comedy with NCIS: North County Improv Squad
NCIS: North County Improv Squad presents a fun night of improv comedy similar to what you would see on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Everything...
Artist Open House: SPIRITED
Embrace the winter season at the SPIRITED Artist Open House on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at the Brooks Theater Gallery....
Adult Tap Dancing Workshop
Have you always wanted to tap dance? In our Adult Tap Workshop, we will work on the fundamentals of tap dance in the feet and...
FeaturedStranger Sings! The Parody Musical
The West Coast Premiere of "Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical" written by Jonathan Hogue and directed by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs offers a hilarious, fun-filled romp...
Gentle Yoga and Soundbath
A 30-minute Gentle yoga class suitable for most skill levels. No prior yoga experience is needed. Followed by a relaxing 30-minute soundbath meditation.Please bring your...
Oceanside Theatre Company's 2024 Gala "Love Boat to Paradise"
Join Oceanside Theatre Company for an afternoon of refreshments, entertainment and awards honoring significant contributors to the arts community. This festive event hosted by Ted...
Six String Society Presents The Celestial Sirens
The Six String Society’s Celestial Sirens production is ready to dazzle Oceanside on Sept. 7 with several of San Diego’s most celebrated performers! This eclectic...
Addams Family Youth Auditions
Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy returns this fall from September 3 to November 17 at the Brooks Theater for rehearsals for “The Addams Family.” Students...
Book Reading and Signing with Victor Villasenor
Victor Villaseñor is an American writer, best known for the national bestselling book Rain of Gold. Villaseñor's works are often taught in American schools. He...
Like a Rolling Stone
Like a Rolling Stone, is a new production by the Six String Society that includes the revolutionary music and iconic stories of the Rolling Stones....
Rolling Heartbreakers
Returning off last year’s exciting sellout salute to Tom Petty at the OTC, the Rolling Heartbreakers will be performing two classic iconic albums from both...
Tom's Elton Tribute
The world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming to play All The Hits by Elton John. The spectacular show includes Bennie and the...
ZB Savoy's "Songs of Willie Nelson"
Step into the world of country music legend Willie Nelson with ZB Savoy's "Songs of Willie Nelson" live tribute show. Celebrating the remarkable career and...
Humor: Art to Laugh Out Loud Artist Open House
You're invited to Tickle Your Funny Bone at the Brooks Theater Gallery Artist Open House on Friday, August 2. Doors open at 5:30 pm and...
Hot (Almost) August Nights
Get ready to celebrate the fabled songwriting and musical career of Neil Diamond, with additional songs and stories focusing on his breakthrough "Hot August Nights"...
Sounds of Laurel Canyon - A Back to the Graden Story Concert
In the late 1960s and early 70's a collection of musicians colonized a eucalyptus-scented canyon deep in the Hollywood Hills to create folk, rock, and...
Footloose the Musical
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the adjustment period at his new high school....
Performance Camp
OTC Summer Theatre Performers focus on acting, singing, and dancing, while also honing audition skills, stage presence, and a sense of theater community. The camp...
Tech Camp
Learn about the technical aspects of live theater from the Oceanside Performing Arts Center Coordinator & Technical Director including lighting and sound. Opportunity to work...
Level 2 Improv: Character Development and Scene Work
Build upon the foundations established in Level 1 and delve deeper into the art of improvisation as we learn how to build fun and engaging...
Design Camp
Discover how theater design brings a stage production to life! Color, space, line, texture – all the artistic elements and more are explored and used....
Level 1 Improv Fundamentals
Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the...
Next To Normal
Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, "Next to Normal," written by Brian Yorkey with music by...
Improv Comedy with North County Improv Squad (NCIS) and Ringland
Join OTC for a fun night of improv comedy with NCIS: North County Improv Squad and Ringland, made up of American Improv Theatre's Jeff Ringgold...
Level 1: Improv Fundamentals
Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the...
The Highwayman Show
The Highwayman show is the premiere Outlaw Country show featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson as performed by...
Kimmi Bitter "Old School" Album Release
Dial up the reverb, crank up the twang, and get ready to hitch a ride back to 1965 with Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang!...
Mindful Art - Artist Open House
This exhibition explores how artists embrace art in many forms for mental wellness and healing. ARTIST OPEN HOUSE/ART WALK: This special event features artists who...
Swinging Serenades: An Evening of Timeless Classics
Step into a world of timeless elegance and rhythmic enchantment with "Swinging Serenades: An Evening of Timeless Classics." In this captivating journey through the golden...
Videos
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Tenth Avenue Arts Center (6/11-7/03) |
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the wulfeater 10th Avenue Arts Center (8/28-9/18) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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Radio '47 Mockingbird Improv (5/08-7/24) |
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Junie B. Jones Jr. Sweetwater Community Church - White Chapel (7/28-8/01) |
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Disney''s Beauty and the Beast San Diego Civic Theatre (7/07-7/12) |
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The Lion King Jr Front Row Center (6/19-6/28) |
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Live Music and Fine Dining La Botte Italian Restaurant and Catering (6/20-6/20) |
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Day After Day - The Life and Music of Doris Day @ The Hollywood Fringe Festival The Broadwater Second Stage Theatre (6/08-6/20) |
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The Lion King Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/18-3/07) |
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