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| | Page to Stage Playwrights Festival:
"That's What She Said!"
VIGNETTES FROM A PORTAL TO HELL
Saturday, August 15 · 8pm
Approx. Run Time: 1 - 2 hours
When a portal to Hell opens up in an agoraphobic woman’s backyard, the townspeople come to see it, each for their own reasons.
Since 2018, the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival has offered a platform for powerful new works that uplift, challenge, and connect. Produced in partnership with That’s What She Said Women’s Writers Collective, this annual festival continues its mission to amplify diverse female voices through bold storytelling by playwrights from across the country.
Content Advisory: Some performances may have language, themes, or depictions that are not suitable for younger audiences. | Buy Tickets |
| | Page to Stage Playwrights Festival:
"That's What She Said!"
THE END OF SEX
(or What's Wrong with Mom)
Sunday, August 16 · 3pm
Approx. Run Time: 1 - 2 hours
All is not well in hetero sexville. How consensual is consensual sex if long standing traditions favor male pleasure and female accommodation?
Since 2018, the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival has offered a platform for powerful new works that uplift, challenge, and connect. Produced in partnership with That’s What She Said Women’s Writers Collective, this annual festival continues its mission to amplify diverse female voices through bold storytelling by playwrights from across the country.
Content Advisory: Some performances may have language, themes, or depictions that are not suitable for younger audiences. | Buy Tickets |
| | Curtis Theatre & The Larking House
present
THE CRUCIBLE
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Lizzy McCabe
September 4 - 13, 2026
Fridays 7:30pm · Saturdays 7:30pm · Sundays 3:00pm
Approx. run time: 2 hours 30 minutes · One Intermission
“discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history.”
Rumors swirl across Salem: women are practicing witchcraft. When a group of young girls begin accusing townsfolk of devilish acts, fear and self-righteousness turn to mass hysteria. Arrests are made, and a frenzy of paranoia and violence follows. Compelled by fear and opportunity, neighbor is pitted against neighbor. The accused are forced to defend themselves against a zealous court unwilling to listen. But the towns’ hunger for retribution only grows as arrests and executions amass.
Arthur Miller's powerful drama explores themes of integrity, justice, and the dangers of mass hysteria—issues that remain strikingly relevant today in an age of misinformation, public outrage, and the rapid spread of accusations.
Content Advisory: Some depictions of violence, supernatural elements, mature themes of betrayal and murder, and disturbing imagery may not be suitable for younger audiences. This production uses fog, haze, and flashing light effects.
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| | CRIERS FOR HIRE
by Giovanni Ortega
Presented in association with East West Players and Prizm Haus
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 5pm
Approx. Run Time: 90 minutes · No Intermission
Aurora, Remedios, and Eugenia are three of the most sought-after professional funeral criers in Brea. They are eager to welcome Aurora’s 14-year-old daughter Ligaya (nicknamed Gaya) from the Philippines into their world and teach her their somber trade. However, they soon realize that Gaya has the opposite effect on people, making them laugh instead of cry. What ensues is a hilarious and heartwarming story of cultural identity, generational conflict, and finding home in a new country
Criers for Hire was commissioned by East West Players Theatre in 2016 and was produced with generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts. In community partnership with Asia Society and FilAm Arts.
Content Advisory: Some depictions of hate speech and racism may not be suitable for all audiences.
This production is part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community. | Buy Tickets |
| | Curtis Theatre & Southgate Productions
present
ASSASSINS
Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JOHN WIEDMAN
ASSASSINS is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr.
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. - New York City
Produced ASSASSINS Off-Broadway in 1990
Orchestrations by Michael Starobrin
Directed by Jonathan Infante
October 9 - 18, 2026
Fridays 8pm · Saturdays 8pm · Sundays 3pm
Approx. Run Time: 110 minutes · No Intermission
A true theatrical tour-de-force, Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins combines his signature blend of intelligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it. Shown through the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, Assassins is a gripping historical one-act musical that explores the dark side of the American experience.
Content Advisory: Mature themes, including depictions of violence, theatrical gunshots, racial slurs, and references to real-life violent events. Themes include sensitive topics including mental illness, racism, political extremism, and the motivations behind acts of violence.
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| | A HOLLYWOOD HORROR STORY
Written and Performed by Ingrid Garner
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 5pm
Approx. Run Time: 90 minutes · No Intermission
Long before Elvira, TV’s first horror host, Vampira, titillated and terrified 1950s America. Award-winning actor/writer Ingrid Garner (Eleanor’s Story) resurrects the legendary behind Hollywood’s most fascinating forgotten icon, and unearths the mercurial life of her creator, Maila Nurmi, in this electrifying multimedia performance.
Content Advisory: Adult Language, Sexual themes, Suggestive Imagery, Disordered Eating, Death, Suicide, and reference to sexual assault.
This production is part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community. | Buy Tickets |
| | Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
Getting Personal
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 3pm & 7pm
approx. Run Time: 90 minutes · One Intermission
Join us as Orchestra Collective of Orange County presents a concert that reveals the heart of its composers, featuring works shaped by the moments, memories, and emotions that mattered most to them. Music by George Butterworth, Vivian Fine, Maurice Ravel, Richard Wagner, and more.
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
www.ocofoc.org | Buy Tickets |
| | Christmas With
THE ALLEY CATS
November 27 - 29, 2026
Friday 7pm · Saturday 3pm & 7 pm · Sunday 3pm
Approx. Run Time: 2 hours · One Intermission
Christmas with The Alley Cats is a beloved, long-standing tradition at the Curtis Theatre! Celebrated for their appearances on PBS specials and international tours, this award-winning doo-wop group brings their signature blend of smooth harmonies and hilarious holiday cheer. Get ready for classic Christmas tunes with a side of laugh-out-loud comedy, ensuring you'll be laughing all the way. This high-energy show is a must-see for a retro-inspired, unforgettable festive evening. | Buy Tickets |
| | Curtis Theatre & STAGEStheatre
present
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Amanda DeMaio
December 17 - 20, 2026
Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 7:30pm
Saturday 1pm & 4pm, Sunday 3pm & 6pm
Approx. Run Time: 105 minutes · One Intermission
Step back in time with It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, a nostalgic journey into the heart of Bedford Falls. Experience the magic of a 1940s radio broadcast, complete with live sound effects and a talented ensemble portraying dozens of iconic characters. This heartwarming story of George Bailey's transformative night reminds us of the enduring power of community and the true meaning of the holidays. Join us for an evening of vintage charm and timeless sentiment.
Presented in partnership with STAGEStheatre.
It's a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
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| | Curtis Theatre & Southgate Productions
present
A MUSICAL TO BE ANNOUNCED
Directed by Jonathan Infante
February 12 - 28, 2027
Fridays 8pm · Saturdays 8pm · Sundays 3pm
Approx. Run Time: 100 minutes · No Intermission
The Curtis Theatre’s partnership with Southgate Productions continues with this Tony Award-winning musical. One of the most beloved Broadway shows of the last decade, the recently-released rights for this hit musical are so exclusive that we’ve been sworn to secrecy until November 1, 2026.
Follow us on social media to be the first to take a Gander at what’s coming.
Content Advisory: Mature themes, including strong language, drug/alcohol use, and references to real-life violent events. | Buy Tickets |
| | Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
American Stories
Saturday, April 24, 2027 · 3pm & 7pm
approx. Run Time: 90 minutes · One Intermission
For their spring concert, OCofOC explores European composers' perspectives on "America," from an English view of the orange groves of Florida to an Italian imagining of the Wild Wild West. Music by Frederick Delius, Antonín Dvořák, Giacomo Puccini, and more.
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
www.ocofoc.org | Buy Tickets |
| | Celebrating 40 Years of
THE ALLEY CATS
May 8 - 9, 2027
Saturday 3pm & 7 pm · Sunday 3pm
Approx. Run Time: 2 hours · One Intermission
"40 years? I didn't think they'd last 40 minutes!"
- Mando Fonseca, Alley Cats Founding Member
The Alley Cats are turning 40, and you’re invited to the party! Since their first professional show right here at the Curtis Theatre, The Alley Cats have travelled the world performing their signature blend of doo wop vocals and side-splitting comedy. Join Cats from across the country – and across decades – as they sing, laugh, and reminisce over 40 years in show business. | Buy Tickets |
| | A LESSON IN SWIMMING
by Michael Shutt
Directed by Diana Wyenn
Sunday, May 16, 2027 · 5pm
Approx. Run Time: 80 minutes · No Intermission
Hilarious and poignant, this staged reading of A Lesson In Swimming takes you inside three-time stroke survivor Michael Shutt’s brain as it “breaks” and invites you to experience how deep the cracks really go. After being left partially blind, partially paralyzed, and partial to chocolate pudding, Michael sets out on a fantastical quest to put the pieces of his broken brain back together. Written and performed by Shutt and directed by Diana Wyenn, this play weaves humor, heartbreak, and theatrical magic into an unforgettable and triumphant experience.
Content Advisory: Adult Language.
This production is part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community. | Buy Tickets |
| | THE ASSISTANT'S MAGICIAN
starring Naathan Phan
May 21 - 22, 2027
Friday 7:30pm · Saturday 3pm & 7:30pm
Approx. Run Time: 2 hours 20 miunutes· One Intermission
Do you believe in love at first sleight?
Lexi is a bright-eyed and ambitious magician's assistant who sees the makings of a star in Ethan, a talented – but aimless – cruise ship singer. Convinced he could be the next superstar of magic, she begins to teach him the craft in the hopes of creating a unique act: a singing magician. Together, they start to build a life filled with song and dance, laughter and love, and – of course – magic. | Buy Tickets |
| | Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
Summer Serenade
Saturday, June 5, 2027 · 3pm & 7pm
Approx. Runtime: 90 minutes · One Intermission
Summer Serenade returns to the Curtis Theatre season, reimagined! Join the Orchestra Collective of Orange County for a chamber music concert in an intimate living room setting. Renowned musicians deliver a captivating performance of beloved classics and new discoveries, creating a truly shared and unforgettable experience.
OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!
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| | Curtis Theatre & Begins and Ends with A
present
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND UNAFRAID
Directed by Amanda Hallman
June 18 - 27, 2027
Fridays 8pm · Saturdays 8pm · Sundays 3pm
+ Thursday June 24 8pm
Approx. Runtime: 2 hours · One Intermission
Agnes and her teenage daughter, Penny, run a quiet bed and breakfast on Whidbey Island. It’s 1972, before Roe v. Wade and the Violence Against Women Act, and this B&B is secretly an underground shelter for women seeking to escape domestic violence. This deeply moving and thought-provoking play offers a powerful look at feminism, survival, and solidarity as these women wrestle with their pasts while fighting for a better future, serving as a reminder that the path to women's rights was perilous, and that the protection of those rights remains constantly threatened today.
Content Warning: This production features adult content and intense subject matter regarding domestic violence and sexual assault, including graphic descriptions/discussions of physical and sexual abuse and is recommended for mature audiences. | Buy Tickets |
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