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Sunshine Brooks Theater

217 N. Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054

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Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr.

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr.

Jun 26 – Jun 27, 2026

OTCYA presents Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)!This performance is the culmination of...


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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

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

Mar 13 – Mar 29, 2026

This explosive play body slams its way into the world of professional wrestling, where larger-than-life personas and real-world politics collide. At the heart of the...

Dead Moose

FeaturedDead Moose

Jan 24 – Feb 1, 2026

OTC at the Brooks presents the world premiere of Dead Moose! Dead Moose tells the story of Job, an eighteen-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident...

Dead Moose

Dead Moose

Jan 23 – Feb 1, 2026

Dead Moose tells the story of Job, an eighteen-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident with a moose. Returning home from the hospital, he begins to...

Once Upon a Mattress

Once Upon a Mattress

Nov 14 – Nov 23, 2025

In a comical retelling of The Princess and the Pea, a faraway kingdom faces a royal dilemma—no one can marry until Prince Dauntless finds a...

FeaturedSpring Awakening

Aug 29 – Sep 14, 2025

Oceanside Theatre Company presents Spring Awakening, a Tony Award-winning rock musical that delves into themes of identity, sexuality, and self-discovery among adolescents in 19th-century Germany....

Seussical the Musical

Seussical the Musical

Jul 11 – Jul 20, 2025

OTCYA presents Seussical the Musical, a vibrant, family-friendly summer production at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)!“Oh, the thinks you...

Latin History For Morons

Latin History For Morons

May 23 – Jun 8, 2025

LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS is a hilarious and insightful exploration inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks. In this uproarious show, John...

Once on This Island

Once on This Island

Mar 28 – Apr 13, 2025

Once on This Island, brings the captivating Caribbean-set retelling of The Little Mermaid to the Brooks Theater stage. Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or,...

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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)
Goose – The Band in San Diego Goose – The Band
Cal Coast Credit Union Air Theatre (8/13-8/13)
RadioPlay! in San Diego RadioPlay!
The Merc (2/22-8/30)
The Phantom of the Opera in San Diego The Phantom of the Opera
San Diego Civic Theatre (9/02-9/13)
WAR + Malo | Music in the Park in San Diego WAR + Malo | Music in the Park
Plaza de Cesar Chavez (7/26-7/26)
Radio '47 in San Diego Radio '47
Mockingbird Improv (5/08-7/24)
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr. in San Diego Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr.
Sunshine Brooks Theater (6/26-6/27)
Improvability in San Diego Improvability
Scripps Ranch Theatre (6/28-6/28)
National Comedy Theatre in San Diego National Comedy Theatre
National Comedy Theatre (5/02-12/28)