Orange County

OC Stage Guide

What’s on stage in Orange County. Titles go to the theater’s page. Always verify times and tickets with the house.

Dates checked Oct 12, 2026

Now playing

  1. Into the Woods
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Sep 12–Oct 18, 2026
  2. Hunchback of Notre Dame
    Newport Theatre Arts Center, Newport Beach
    Sep 25–Oct 25, 2026
  3. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
    Maverick Theater, Fullerton
    Sep 25–Oct 31, 2026
  4. The Sound of Music
    Dana Hills High School, Dana Point
    Fall Musical 2026 (dates TBA)
  5. They’re Playing Our Song
    Dana Hills High School, Dana Point
    Fall Play 2026 (dates TBA)
  6. The Addams Family
    Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente
    Oct 2–Nov 1, 2026
  7. Assassins
    Curtis Theatre, Brea
    Oct 9–18, 2026
  8. Bat Boy
    GEM Theatre, Garden Grove
    Oct 9–25, 2026
  9. Ride the Cyclone
    The Phantom Projects Theatre, La Habra
    Oct 9–25, 2026

October 2026

  1. Our Town (bilingual)
    San Juan Hills High School, San Juan Capistrano
    Oct 14–17, 2026
  2. Houston Ballet Sons de L’âme
    Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
    Oct 15–18, 2026
  3. Once Upon a Mattress
    Vanguard University, Costa Mesa
    Oct 15–Nov 1, 2026
  4. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
    Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano
    Oct 16–Nov 1, 2026
  5. Shanghai Ballet The Butterfly Lovers
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Oct 16, 2026
  6. Blind Runner
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Oct 18–Nov 8, 2026
  7. The Outsiders
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Oct 20–Nov 1, 2026
  8. A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Irvine Valley College PAC Rezanoor Stage, Irvine
    Oct 22–Nov 1, 2026
  9. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
    McKinney Theatre, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo
    Oct 23–Nov 1, 2026
  10. Cat Kid Comic Club
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Oct 24, 2026
  11. Yellow Bird Chase
    Segerstrom Center, Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa
    Oct 24–25, 2026
  12. A Hollywood Horror Story
    Curtis Theatre, Brea
    Oct 25, 2026
  13. The 39 Steps
    Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
    Oct 27–Nov 22, 2026
  14. Wicked Lit 2026 (Unbound)
    Chance Theater, Anaheim
    Oct 29–Nov 2, 2026

November 2026

  1. Bluey's Big Play
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Nov 4–5, 2026
  2. What Every Girl Should Know
    Wayward Artist, Santa Ana
    Nov 5–14, 2026
  3. Baby with the Bathwater
    No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach
    Nov 6–22, 2026
  4. Continuity
    UCI xMPL, Irvine
    Nov 6–14, 2026
  5. Rent
    The Phantom Projects Theatre, La Habra
    Nov 6–22, 2026
  6. Rhinoceros
    Waltmar Theatre, Chapman University, Orange
    Nov 6–14, 2026
  7. The Picture of Dorian Gray
    Westminster Community Playhouse, Westminster
    Nov 6–22, 2026
  8. Water for Elephants
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Nov 10–22, 2026
  9. The Salonnières
    Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente
    Nov 13–Dec 13, 2026
  10. The Spitfire Grill
    Concordia University Irvine, Irvine
    Nov 13–21, 2026
  11. The Glove Thief
    Tesoro High School, Las Flores
    Nov 18–21, 2026
  12. Almost, Maine
    Newport Theatre Arts Center, Newport Beach
    Nov 20–Dec 13, 2026
  13. SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS
    Maverick Theater, Fullerton
    Nov 21–Dec 23, 2026
  14. Titanic - The Musical
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Nov 21–22, 2026
  15. A Christmas Story
    Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano
    Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026
  16. Scrooge! The Musical
    Chance Theater, Anaheim
    Nov 27–Dec 27, 2026
  17. A Christmas Carol
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Nov 28–Dec 27, 2026

December 2026

  1. The Comic Book Artist
    Tesoro High School, Las Flores
    Dec 1, 2026, 5pm and 7pm
  2. Little Women
    Vanguard University, Costa Mesa
    Dec 3–13, 2026
  3. A Charlie Brown Christmas
    The Phantom Projects Theatre, La Habra
    Dec 4–20, 2026
  4. Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish
    Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
    Dec 4–27, 2026
  5. Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
    Chance Theater, Anaheim
    Dec 4–27, 2026
  6. Festival Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Dec 5–24, 2026
  7. American Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker
    Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
    Dec 10–24, 2026
  8. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
    Curtis Theatre, Brea
    Dec 17–20, 2026
  9. It’s a Wonderful Life: a live radio play
    STAGEStheatre, Fullerton
    Dec 17–20, 2026
  10. The Book of Mormon
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Dec 29, 2026–Jan 3, 2027

January 2027

  1. ShowOff! 2027
    Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano
    Jan 8–17, 2027
  2. The Savannah Sipping Society
    Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente
    Jan 8–31, 2027
  3. The Underpants
    Westminster Community Playhouse, Westminster
    Jan 8–24, 2027
  4. A Few Good Men
    Newport Theatre Arts Center, Newport Beach
    Jan 22–Feb 14, 2027
  5. Mother Russia
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Jan 22–Mar 20, 2027
  6. Silent Sky
    Concordia University Irvine, Irvine
    Jan 22–31, 2027
  7. The Importance of Being Earnest
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Jan 23–Mar 20, 2027
  8. Jersey Boys
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Jan 26–31, 2027
  9. Machines Like Me
    UCI, Irvine
    Jan 29–Feb 6, 2027
  10. Adventures of Tortoise & Hare
    Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
    Jan 30, 2027

February 2027

  1. Bright Young Things
    Tesoro High School, Las Flores
    Feb 2, 26 and 27, 2027
  2. Stuttgart Ballet Onegin
    Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
    Feb 4–7, 2027
  3. Lightwire Theater - The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Feb 6, 2027
  4. Green Day's American Idiot
    Musco Center, Chapman University, Orange
    Feb 18–20, 2027
  5. Sense and Sensibility
    Vanguard University, Costa Mesa
    Feb 18–28, 2027
  6. A Year With Frog and Toad
    The Phantom Projects Theatre, La Habra
    Feb 19–Mar 7, 2027
  7. How I Became a Pirate
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Feb 19–Mar 7, 2027
  8. Quilters
    No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach
    Feb 19–Mar 7, 2027
  9. The Legend of Georgia McBride
    Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente
    Feb 26–Mar 21, 2027

March 2027

  1. Murder on the Nile
    Westminster Community Playhouse, Westminster
    Mar 5–21, 2027
  2. Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
    UCI, Irvine
    Mar 5–13, 2027
  3. The Who's Tommy
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Mar 9–14, 2027
  4. The Imaginary Invalid
    Concordia University Irvine, Irvine
    Mar 13–21, 2027
  5. Urinetown
    Newport Theatre Arts Center, Newport Beach
    Mar 18–Apr 18, 2027
  6. La Bohème (Parnassus Society)
    Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
    Mar 21, 2027
  7. Buena Vista Social Club
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Mar 30–Apr 11, 2027

April 2027

  1. Clowns & Masks
    UCI, Irvine
    Apr 2–10, 2027
  2. Festival Ballet Theatre Coppélia
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Apr 3–4, 2027
  3. Three-headed Monster
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Apr 4–May 2, 2027
  4. RENT
    Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
    Apr 7–May 2, 2027
  5. Anything Goes
    Vanguard University, Costa Mesa
    Apr 8–25, 2027
  6. Student Directed One-Act Play Festival
    O.L. Halsell Foundation Studio Theatre, Orange
    Apr 8–11, 2027
  7. The SpongeBob Musical
    Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente
    Apr 16–May 16, 2027
  8. The Ingenue
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Apr 18–May 9, 2027
  9. Treasure Island Reimagined - Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Apr 18, 2027
  10. American Ballet Theatre The Sleeping Beauty
    Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
    Apr 22–25, 2027
  11. NY Gilbert and Sullivan Players: Pirates of Penzance - One Act Play
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    Apr 23, 2027
  12. Waitress
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Apr 27–May 2, 2027
  13. 10-Minute Play Festival and Student Showcase
    Concordia University Irvine, Irvine
    Apr 29–May 2, 2027
  14. Fefu and Her Friends
    Waltmar Theatre, Chapman University, Orange
    Apr 30–May 8, 2027
  15. Pacific Playwrights Festival
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    Apr 30–May 2, 2027

May 2027

  1. Merrily We Roll Along
    No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach
    May 7–23, 2027
  2. Hamlet
    South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
    May 8–Jun 5, 2027
  3. UCI Opera - The Magic Flute
    Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine
    May 8, 2027
  4. Little Shop of Horrors
    Westminster Community Playhouse, Westminster
    May 14–Jun 6, 2027
  5. Ballet Hispánico Don Q: In Pursuit of the Impossible
    Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa
    May 15, 2027
  6. A Lesson in Swimming
    Curtis Theatre, Brea
    May 16, 2027
  7. The Great Gatsby
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    May 18–30, 2027
  8. The Assistant’s Magician
    Curtis Theatre, Brea
    May 21–22, 2027
  9. ACTC Othello
    Vanguard University, Costa Mesa
    May 27–Jun 12, 2027
  10. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
    UCI, Irvine
    May 28–Jun 5, 2027

June 2027

  1. Clue
    Cabrillo Playhouse, San Clemente
    Jun 4–27, 2027
  2. Bonnie & Clyde
    Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
    Jun 9–Jul 4, 2027
  3. Maybe Happy Ending
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Jun 15–27, 2027
  4. ACTC Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
    Vanguard University, Costa Mesa
    Jun 18–Jul 3, 2027
  5. When We Were Young and Unafraid
    Curtis Theatre, Brea
    Jun 18–27, 2027

July 2027

  1. Anastasia
    Newport Theatre Arts Center, Newport Beach
    Jul 2–Aug 1, 2027
  2. Grease
    No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach
    Jul 23–Aug 8, 2027
  3. Death Becomes Her
    Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
    Jul 27–Aug 8, 2027