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Brooks Theater

217 North Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054

Review: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Review: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at North Coast Repertory Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 20, 2026

'Good Night, Oscar' is full of comedy, music, celebrity, addiction, mental illness, ambition, and the uncomfortable bargain between an artist and an audience that wants to consume his genius.  This production at North Coast Repertory Theatre handles it all with impressive performances and empathy.…

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 19, 2026

'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Moonlight Stage

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Moonlight Stage

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 18, 2026

 Come From Away is a show about the ripple effect of kindness. You do not have to save the world to make a difference. Fred Rogers famously told us to “look for the helpers.”  Perhaps that is why this particular musical continues to feel so welcome: In a world that can sometimes feel determin…

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

by Michael Quintos · September 15, 2026

Featuring book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by composer Julianne Wick Davis, WILD CHILD is an ambitious, sincerely earnest, and, at times, cleverly innovative new musical about a group of teenagers who are forced to join an outdoor wilderness therapy program where they must grapple with iden…

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cygnet Theatre

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Cygnet Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 13, 2026

Cygnet Theatre’s 'Dear Evan Hansen' cast is terrific; the technical elements are beautifully integrated, and the emotions land exactly where they are meant to. You may or may not have some issues with the story, but Cygnet has made a production that gives audiences plenty to feel and discuss on th…

Review: OUR LADY OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER at TuYo Theatre

Review: OUR LADY OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER at TuYo Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 12, 2026

Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center centers these experiences with care and humor, giving audiences a chance to know these migrant girls and what they experienced as children by capturing their fears, friendships, faith, and small moments of joy instead of as statistics or political talking …

Review: MENSA at OnStage Playhouse

Review: MENSA at OnStage Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 10, 2026

There is no magic equation for solving political division, or for fixing a culture that increasingly seems to prefer arguing at one another rather than actually talking. Mensa doesn’t pretend to have that answer, but it does offer a nice opening to start the conversation.…

Past Shows

30 total · showing 11–20

Like a Rolling Stone

Like a Rolling Stone

Aug 31

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. Performing in the show will include the 2 finest Rolling Stones tribute acts in San Diego including Custard Pie and the Brian Jones...

Rolling Heartbreakers

Rolling Heartbreakers

Aug 25

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 the Rolling Stones and Tom Petty in their entirety. The show will feature the Stones' Let It Bleed (1969) and Tom Petty's...

Tom's Elton Tribute

Tom's Elton Tribute

Aug 4

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 Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. They...

ZB Savoy's Songs of Willie Nelson

ZB Savoy's "Songs of Willie Nelson"

Aug 3

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 enduring legacy of the "Red Headed Stranger," this performance is a journey through the heart and soul of American music...

Humor: Art to Laugh Out Loud Artist Open House

Humor: Art to Laugh Out Loud Artist Open House

Aug 2

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 you're welcome to just drop in or stay a while. The Gallery is filled with HUMOR - Art guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Enjoy light...

Hot (Almost) August Nights

Hot (Almost) August Nights

Jul 28

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" concert and album. Scott Samuels and Solitary Diamonds will recreate some of Neil's very best material with...

Sounds of Laurel Canyon  - A Back to the Graden Story Concert

Sounds of Laurel Canyon - A Back to the Graden Story Concert

Jul 27

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 American pop into a sound that captured the hearts of the music world. Back to the Garden, recreates the music and vibe of the...

Footloose the Musical

Footloose the Musical

Jul 12 – Jul 21, 2024

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. But he is not prepared for the rigorous laws and edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher who is determined to exercise...

Performance Camp

Performance Camp

Jun 17 – Jul 21, 2024

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 culminates in a weekend of performances of a standard Broadway-style musical theater youth production.

Tech Camp

Tech Camp

Jul 1 – Jul 12, 2024

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater from the Oceanside Performing Arts Center Coordinator & Technical Director including lighting and sound. Opportunity to work tech during the performances of Footloose July 12, 13, 14 and July 19, 20, 21

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BEGIN AGAIN in San Diego BEGIN AGAIN
The Old Globe (9/06-10/11) PHOTOS
Good Night, Oscar in San Diego Good Night, Oscar
North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/18)
Jake Shimabukuro Holidays In Hawaii in San Diego Jake Shimabukuro Holidays In Hawaii
Poway Center for The Performing Arts (11/21-11/21)
Odds Are in San Diego Odds Are
Mosaic Theatricals (10/02-10/18)
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 in San Diego Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026
Balboa Theatre (10/10-10/10)
Bluey's Big Play in San Diego Bluey's Big Play
Balboa Theatre (11/13-11/15)
Mamma Mia! in San Diego Mamma Mia!
Civic Theatre- San Diego (6/15-6/20)
September Cinballera Salon - An Evening of Lieder in San Diego September Cinballera Salon - An Evening of Lieder
Villa Montezuma (9/21-9/21)
Arrowhead in San Diego Arrowhead
Diversionary Theatre (11/12-12/06)
The Modern Gentleman Hits, Harmony, & The Holidays in San Diego The Modern Gentleman Hits, Harmony, & The Holidays
Poway Center for The Performing Arts (12/05-12/05)