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Moonlight Amphitheatre

1200 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Jul 8 – Jul 25, 2026

Experience the magic of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, a fun-filled Broadway musical for audiences of all ages. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved novel, the...

Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla

Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla

by Ron Bierman · June 30, 2026

At roughly six minutes, the Memorium is an excellent introduction to the “tintinnabula” (bell) minimalist style created by the composer. A simple melodic line combines with a separate line of triads. Music majors have written theses describing the style in excruciating detail, but the effect Pä…

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 25, 2026

Backyard Renaissance Theatre's San Diego premiere of Jim Cartwright's “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is a curious blend of broad comedy and intimate drama. Anthony Methvin's production is elevated by a remarkable cast that finds genuine humanity beneath the script's extremes.…

Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts

Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 19, 2026

With so many artists making their New Village Arts debuts in this 'Hairspray,' there is a palpable sense of excitement and discovery throughout the evening, complementing the musical's themes of young people finding their voices and stepping into the spotlight. …

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 19, 2026

“The SpongeBob Musical,” playing through at Cygnet Theatre, is loud, colorful, wonderfully goofy, and fueled by an unapologetic belief that optimism can overcome even the biggest obstacles. Sometimes that's exactly what audiences need. …

Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad

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

Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 7, 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

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 6, 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. …

Past Shows

A Classic Christmas

A Classic Christmas

Dec 10

“A Classic Christmas” is a one-night-only holiday-themed concert presented by Moonlight Cultural Foundation at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, Calif. featuring powerhouse vocalists, Chris Mann and...

Big Fish

Big Fish

Sep 9 – Sep 26, 2015

Moonlight Stage Productions presents the San Diego professional premiere “Big Fish,” based on the celebrated Daniel Wallace novel and the acclaimed Tim Burton film. “Big...

Sweeney Todd

Sep 19 – Oct 6, 2012

Stephen Sondheim’s ground-breaking musical experience is laced with brilliant wit and dark humor. Centering on Sweeney Todd’s return to London after fifteen years of false...

Anything Goes

Aug 22 – Sep 8, 2012

Set sail on the S.S. American and get ready for a voyage of shipboard shenanigans, fabulous Cole Porter music, and dazzling tap dance numbers. On...

Fiddler on the Roof

Jul 25 – Aug 11, 2012

Relive a glorious tradition as Moonlight presents the Tony Award-winning musical set in 1905 in a small Jewish village in Russia telling the story of...

Legally Blonde

Jun 27 – Jul 14, 2012

Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde The Musical takes the stage in a smart pink bow of fun! Elle Woods is the college sweetheart...

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North Coast Repertory (7/22-8/16)
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice in San Diego The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Tenth Avenue Arts Center (6/11-7/03)
The Fairy Tale Monologues in San Diego The Fairy Tale Monologues
Riot Productions (7/31-8/09)
2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA in San Diego 2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA
PayPal Park (9/05-9/05)
Les Misérables School Edition in San Diego Les Misérables School Edition
Casa del Prado Theatre (7/24-8/09)
RadioPlay! in San Diego RadioPlay!
The Merc (2/22-8/30)
The SpongeBob Musical in San Diego The SpongeBob Musical
Cygnet Theatre (6/10-7/05)
the wulfeater in San Diego the wulfeater
10th Avenue Arts Center (8/28-9/18) PHOTOS VIDEOS
The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition in San Diego The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition
Sunshine Brooks Theater (7/10-7/19)
Freaky Friday: A New Musical in San Diego Freaky Friday: A New Musical
Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center (7/17-7/19)