Theater

A 17th century lawyer, facing mortality, desperate to find the son he banished years before, undertakes a journey into a cave to engage the services of a mysterious magician in the search for his long-lost son.  With the help of a peculiar servant, the magician conjures up visions from the son's life during his 15 … Continue reading "The Illusion at Irvine Valley College"

Blithe Spirit is a classic comedy play written by Noel Coward, first premiered in 1941. The play revolves around an English novelist and his second wife, who hold a seance to gather material for his next book. However, the plan backfires, and the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, is summoned, causing chaos and hilarity. … Continue reading "Blithe Spirit at Newport Theatre Arts Center"

Verona's streets are plagued with violence, thanks to an age-old grudge between the Capulets and Montagues. Two young people from these feuding families fall hard and fast for one another, but the brutality of their world threatens both their love and their lives. Filled with thrilling fights, playful comedy, and epic romance, this enduring tale … Continue reading "Romeo and Juliet at Fullerton College"

A 17th century lawyer, facing mortality, desperate to find the son he banished years before, undertakes a journey into a cave to engage the services of a mysterious magician in the search for his long-lost son.  With the help of a peculiar servant, the magician conjures up visions from the son's life during his 15 … Continue reading "The Illusion at Irvine Valley College"

Free, but please donate! This eclectic festival is an annual tradition. As the culmination of our year, the Rep presents a wide variety of both published plays and original works by Rep playwrights who have worked all year on these plays for you!

Blithe Spirit is a classic comedy play written by Noel Coward, first premiered in 1941. The play revolves around an English novelist and his second wife, who hold a seance to gather material for his next book. However, the plan backfires, and the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, is summoned, causing chaos and hilarity. … Continue reading "Blithe Spirit at Newport Theatre Arts Center"

It's an evening filled with mistaken identities, bribery, deception and plans that go disastrously awry. Confusion reigns in this hilarious farcical tale of a weekend that becomes a nuptial nightmare!

Verona's streets are plagued with violence, thanks to an age-old grudge between the Capulets and Montagues. Two young people from these feuding families fall hard and fast for one another, but the brutality of their world threatens both their love and their lives. Filled with thrilling fights, playful comedy, and epic romance, this enduring tale … Continue reading "Romeo and Juliet at Fullerton College"

Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues, now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime, Troy's bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading "Fences at The Costa Mesa Playhouse"