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North Coast Repertory Theatre

987 Lomas Sante Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Solana Beach, CA 92075


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. …

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 6, 2026

“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. …

Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre

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

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

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.…

Past Shows

Justice Holmes Disposes

Justice Holmes Disposes

Jun 15

February 1903. One of the most consequential voting rights cases in American history is about to be argued before the Supreme Court. On the bench...

Memories Unleashed

Memories Unleashed

Jun 8 – Jun 9, 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening with Elijah Rock as he brings his newly acclaimed album Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1 to life on stage. Inspired by his father’s...

Beau Jest

FeaturedBeau Jest

Apr 22 – May 24, 2026

Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s...

Six the Musical

Six the Musical

Apr 9 – Apr 12, 2026

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a musical show with drama and comedy, the hit musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Ross, SIX...

The Maltese Falcon

FeaturedThe Maltese Falcon

Mar 4 – Apr 5, 2026

The search for the legendary black bird takes a comedic twist in this world premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Matthew Salazar-Thompson's ingenious new...

Louisa Gillis

FeaturedLouisa Gillis

Jan 14 – Feb 8, 2026

A haunting incident from 40 years ago ignites this explosive world premiere about the devastating ripple effects of revenge. Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama...

Beside Myself

FeaturedBeside Myself

Sep 10 – Oct 5, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre kicks off Season 44 with the world premiere of the brilliantly inventive comedy BESIDE MYSELF, a witty, surreal exploration of modern anxiety...

Shuddersome: Tales of Poe

Shuddersome: Tales of Poe

Oct 17 – Oct 20, 2024

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents five eerie and macabre Edgar Allen Poe short stories and poems as, Shuddersome: Tales of Poe for...

Don't Dress For Dinner

FeaturedDon't Dress For Dinner

Jul 17 – Aug 18, 2024

For the past twenty years, audiences have been requesting North Coast Repertory Theatre to bring back the side-splitting, furiously paced farce, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER,...

Camelot

FeaturedCamelot

May 29 – Jul 7, 2024

Audiences will be treated to an evening of enchantment as North Coast Repertory Theatre presents CAMELOT, brilliantly adapted for intimate theatres. Lerner & Loewe’s Tony...

Failure: A Love Story

Failure: A Love Story

Feb 15 – Feb 18, 2024

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the heartbreaking romance, Failure: A Love Story as its next student production! By the end of 1928,...

Pippin

FeaturedPippin

Jul 19 – Aug 20, 2023

North Coast Rep concludes a record-breaking Season 41 with the captivating musical, PIPPIN. Winner of five Tony Awards, this enchanting escapade explores good and evil,...

Murder on the Links

FeaturedMurder on the Links

Apr 19 – May 21, 2023

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere play of Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE LINKS. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot to...

The Cherry Orchard

FeaturedThe Cherry Orchard

Mar 8 – Apr 2, 2023

Anton Chekhov’s beloved masterwork is a rich tapestry of the human condition woven into a humorous and haunting tale. With universal themes of societal upheaval,...

2 Pianos 4 Hands

Featured2 Pianos 4 Hands

Dec 7 – Jan 1, 2023

By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back the joyful family pleasing 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS to brighten the holiday season. Get ready...

BEN BUTLER at North Coast Repertory Theatre

FeaturedBEN BUTLER at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Oct 20 – Nov 14, 2021

North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its wholly live Season 40 by shining a light on a little-known chapter of the Civil War. Written by Richard...

D.O.A at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

D.O.A at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

Oct 7 – Oct 10, 2021

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the suspenseful murder mystery thriller D.O.A. as its next student production. Frank Bigelow walks into a police...

Dancing Lessons at North Coast Repertory Theatre

FeaturedDancing Lessons at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Sep 8 – Oct 10, 2021

North Coast Repertory Theatre is ringing in the New Season with Mark St. Germain’s entertaining and charming DANCING LESSONS. Two highly offbeat neighbors, a Broadway...

WIESENTHAL at North Coast Repertory Theatre

WIESENTHAL at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Sep 27 – Sep 28, 2021

From Off-Broadway, North Coast Rep presents WIESENTHAL, a play by Tom Dugan directed by Jenny Sullivan. His 90-minute play is heartfelt, deeply moving and compelling;...

Tuesday Night Comics

Tuesday Night Comics

Aug 10

Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends...

4th Annual Memoir Showcase

4th Annual Memoir Showcase

Oct 22

Marni Freedman and San Diego Writers, Ink in association with the San Diego Memoir Writers Association are thrilled to announce the 4th Annual ‘Memoir Showcase’...

Elijah Rock Gershwin for My Soul

Elijah Rock Gershwin for My Soul

Dec 18

Elijah Rock is a triple threat Entertainer and the next generation interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Elijah starred as the Crooner in the musical...

Monday Night Jazz - Kevin Toney

Monday Night Jazz - Kevin Toney

Apr 24

A Taste of Kevin Toney with Special Guest Star Dominique Toney April 24, 2017 @ 7:30pm Happy Hour @ 6:30 with $3 beers and Free...

THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON

THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON

Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2017

Robert Dubac’s THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? is an international comedic phenomenon. Described by The New York Times as “Hilarious... a one man tour de...

HEY, I'M THA MAMA

HEY, I'M THA MAMA

Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2017

FEBRUARY 27-28, 2017 @ 7:30PM "Hey! I'm Tha Mama" is a musical journey of a showbiz mother and daughter, The Internationally renowned Jazz recording artist...

THE ILLUSION

THE ILLUSION

Feb 22 – Feb 19, 2017

FEBRUARY 22 – MARCH 19, 2017 By: Tony Kushner Freely adapted from Pierre Corneille’s L’Illusion Comique Directed By: David Ellenstein Legendary playwright Tony Kushner (Angels...

TUESDAY NIGHT COMICS

TUESDAY NIGHT COMICS

Jan 17

RATED R January 17, 2017 @ 7:30pm Hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence San Diego Critic's Circle 2012 Outstanding Actor Of The Year Tuesday Night Comics...

Impro Theatre's Dickens Unscripted

Impro Theatre's Dickens Unscripted

Dec 19

This is a Winter Holiday show built on vivid narration and rich characters inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, all of it improvised. Comic...

Neil Simon's LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR

Neil Simon's LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR

Oct 19 – Nov 13, 2016

North Coast Repertory Theatre, which mounted a monster hit last year with Neil Simon’s Chapter Two, is now staging one of Simon's funniest plays; LAUGHTER...

Film Noir UnScripted

Film Noir UnScripted

Nov 7

The dark and seedy underbelly of Southern California in the 1940’s and 50’s is the setting for Film Noir UnScripted. Join Impro Theatre for a...

A.R. Gurney’s THE C*CKTAIL HOUR

A.R. Gurney’s THE C*CKTAIL HOUR

Sep 7 – Oct 2, 2016

Mix two upper-class New Englanders, their over-privileged adult children and endless cocktails for a delightfully intoxicating evening of comedy. John arrives for dinner at his...

John Denver Tribute

John Denver Tribute

Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2016

The music of the late John Denver (“Rocky Mountain High”, “Sunshine”, “Calypso” and “Annie’s Song”) is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the...

Bob Boss Quartet

Bob Boss Quartet

Sep 19

Some of the area’s finest jazz musicians turn North Coast Rep into a nightclub. Come and hear some great music played by brilliant players. Each...

Suburban Showgirl

Suburban Showgirl

Aug 15 – Aug 17, 2016

Solana Beach, CA, North Coast Repertory Theatre presents SUBURBAN SHOWGIRL. This dramatic musical comedy takes you into the heart and soul of a modern day...

A Conversation With Edith Head

A Conversation With Edith Head

Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2016

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD, A behind the scenes feast of great movie lore and delicious stories as told by...

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

Jul 13 – Aug 7, 2016

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is a roof-raising musical tribute to the black musicians of the ‘20s and ‘30s. Based on the signature Fats Waller song, this rousing...

TUESDAY Night Comics

TUESDAY Night Comics

Jul 19

Tuesday Night Comics returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre on July19, 2016 at 7:30pm. Hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence San Diego Critic's Circle 2012 Outstanding...

Way Downriver; William Faulkner's 'Old Man'

Way Downriver; William Faulkner's 'Old Man'

Apr 13 – May 8, 2016

A flood of Biblical proportions on the mighty Mississippi provides the dramatic backdrop to this gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure. Adapted by Edward Morgan from the William...

Clarence Darrow Tonight!

Clarence Darrow Tonight!

Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2016

Broadway’s Laurence Luckinbill brings his one-man show for two nights at North Coast Repertory Theatre on March 21 & March 22 at 7:30pm. One of...

Georges Feydeau's NOW YOU SEE IT

Georges Feydeau's NOW YOU SEE IT

Feb 24 – Mar 20, 2016

Hasty entrances and exits, jealousy bordering on paranoia, a philandering husband, hypnotism, a spurned lover and a scandalous discovery. Here is classic French farce as...

His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley

His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley

Mar 7 – Mar 8, 2016

After a sold out run in London, Jake Broder’s critically acclaimed salute to Lord Buckley – the iconic hipster comic who rattled counter culture as...

DAMES AT SEA

Jul 4 – Jul 29, 2012

Start tapping your toes as the delightful and hilarious musical comedy DAMES AT SEA docks on the intimate stage of North Coast Repertory Theatre. This...

THIS

Apr 4 – Apr 29, 2012

A new American comedy every bit as poetic as it is honest and revelatory. This captures forty-something life at its most vulnerable in a narrative...

BroadwayWorld TV


The Most Happy Fella in San Diego The Most Happy Fella
North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28)
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 Lion King in San Diego The Lion King
Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/18-3/07)
John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour in San Diego John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour
The Observatory North Park (9/20-9/20)
The Marriage of Figaro in San Diego The Marriage of Figaro
Bornemann Theatre (8/28-8/30)
the wulfeater in San Diego the wulfeater
10th Avenue Arts Center (8/28-9/18) PHOTOS VIDEOS
HAIRSPRAY in San Diego HAIRSPRAY
New Village Arts (6/05-7/19)
Radio '47 in San Diego Radio '47
Mockingbird Improv (5/08-7/24)
The Lion King Jr in San Diego The Lion King Jr
Front Row Center (6/19-6/28)
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)