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| | Curtis Theatre & Southgate Productions
present
ASSASSINS
Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JOHN WEIDMAN
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 |
| | Rental Engagement:
The Best of '60s, '70s and '80s Classic Rock One-Hit Wonders
featuring
THE RANDOM 1s
The Premier One-Hit-Wonders Tribute Band
October 30, 2026 · 7:00pm
An Unforgettable Night Awaits — Classic Rock’s Premier One-Hit Wonders Tribute Band, The Random 1s is coming back to the iconic Curtis Theater for a night that promises to be as magical as ever. Known for true to form renditions of rock’s best one-hit wonders of the ‘60s, '70s & '80s, and electrifying stage presence, The Random 1s first stepped on this stage in 2025 leaving audiences spellbound.
- Also returning is special guest M.C. National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, two-time Emmy winner and Sirius XM DJ, Shotgun Tom Kelly.
This return performance isn’t just a concert — it’s a homecoming. Fans can expect a carefully curated setlist blending beloved classics with fresh new one-hit wonders, all brought to life with the intimacy and acoustics that only the Curtis Theater can offer.
Whether you were there for the first show or are experiencing The Random1s live for the very first time, this is your chance to be part of a moment that will be talked about long after the final encore. | 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 |
| | Rental Engagement:
Shahyar Ghanbari
Live in Concert
November 13, 2026 · 8:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable, intimate evening celebrating modern Persian music and poetry: Shahyar Ghanbari Live in Concert — A Tribute to a Lyrical Legend.
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| | 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!
www.ocofoc.org | Buy Tickets |
| | 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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