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OB Playhouse & Theatre Company Presents:

INTO THE WOODS   

Directed by: Juztine Tuazon

Music Direction by: Kirk Valles

Choreographed by: Jennie Gray Connard

Produced by: OB Theatre Company

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim

Book by: James Lapine

About the Production:

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The production will look at the story told through a new perspective. 

The production is helmed by audience-acclaimed director, Juztine Tuazon, winner of the BroadwayWorld San Diego region awards in 2019 for their productions of Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead and American Idiot. Tuazon will take the audience on a whimsically enticing visual adventure that follows the path of unlikely characters on a journey deep into the darkness (and light) found only in the woods. Tuazon presents a fresh and more diverse perspective on this now classic tale, by challenging gender and sexuality norms, and finding parallels in the story with struggles same-sex couples experience while trying to have children of their own.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

 “Anything can happen in the woods.”

 Rated: E

Runtime: ~2 hours

 DATES:

March 13th – April 5th

Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 PM

Sundays at 2 PM

**There is one industry night: Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8 PM

Cast:

Narrator - Anton Sc​hneiderwind Cinderella - Adelaida Martinez The Baker - Sydney Joyner Bakers Wife - Wendy Waddell Jack - Roberto Castillo, Jr. Jack’s Mother - Heather Deerfield Little Red - Sara Ah Sing The Witch - Chelsey Moore Stepmother - Erik Ramirez Florinda - Dominique Brown Lucinda - Mary Grace Sumner Rapunzel’s Prince/Wolf - Cody Bray Cinderella’s Prince - Quincy Bazen Steward - Cecile Pham Rapunzel - Caitlin Helm Mysterious Man - Brian Evans Milky White/Cinderella's Mother/Granny - Dianne Gray Giant’s Wife - Beth Accomando

PRICING:

Friday & Saturday: GA: $36, VIP $49 Thursday & Sunday: GA $32, VIP $46

**Special Industry Night 3/23/2020: GA $15, VIP $30

 THURSDAYS: Buy-One-Get-One-Free Tickets on Thursdays with code “2for1”

SUNDAYS: Save $8 on Sundays with code “SundayFunday”

 OTHER INFO:

Lobby opens one hour before showtime. House opens 15-20 minutes before showtime. Seating is first- come, first-served. No seating for late arrivals 15 minutes after showtime.

Event Site: https://www.obplayhouse.com/

Ticketing Site: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/into-the-woods.html

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OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. presents: The Rocky Horror Show

OB Playhouse & Theatre Company presents…

The Rocky Horror Show

Music, Lyrics and Book by: Richard O'Brien and Richard Hartley

Directed and Choreographed by: Michael Mizerany

Music Direction by: Kirk Valles

Produced by: OB Theatre Company

The outrageous musical comedy featuring a Transylvanian transvestite, a cryogenically preserved zombie motor biker, and Frankenstein's monster in Greek god form returns to OB Playhouse with a new look, new(ish) cast, and same high-energy staging and choreography by Michael Mizerany. This sexual parody of horror and science fiction films premiered onstage in London in 1973, becoming the popular cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.

Rated M for mature content including but not limited to, sexual innuendo, brief nudity, vulgar language and choreography, etc.

Runtime: 2 hours

DATES & TIMES

January 17 – March 1, 2020

Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm

Sunday at 6 pm

**There is one industry night on Monday, January 27th at 8 pm.

CAST

Frank N. Furter: Joey Kirkpatrick

Rocky: Jake Bevill

Janet Weiss: Kylie Young

Brad Majors: Hunter Brown

Columbia: Olivia Lucci

Riff Raff: SeeJay Lewis

Magenta: Kaitlyn Summers

Eddie/Dr. Everett V. Scott: Amanda Blair

The Narrator: David Janisch

Phantom: Roxie Peters

Phantom: Jake Strohl

Phantom: Andrew Aguilar

 PRICING:

Friday & Saturday: GA: $36, VIP $49 Thursday & Sunday: GA $32, VIP $46

**Special Industry Night 1/27/2019: GA $15

THURSDAYS: Buy-One-Get-One-Free Tickets EVERY Thursday with code “2for1”

SUNDAYS: Save $8 EVERY Sunday with code “SundayFunday”

OTHER INFO:

Lobby opens one hour before showtime. House opens 15-20 minutes before showtime. Seating is first- come, first-served. No seating for late arrivals 15 minutes after showtime.

Advisory Warning: The Rocky Horror Show contains adult content, mature themes, and strong language. Recommended for audiences 14 years of age and older.

Event Site: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/the-rocky-horror-show.html

Ticketing Site: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=108123

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OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. presents: Scrooge in Rouge

December 6th through December 22nd, 2019

Book and Lyrics by: Ricky Graham Additional Material by: Jeffrey Roberson Other Bits by: Yvette Hargis Original Music Composed by: Jefferson Turner

 Directed by: Manny Bejarano

Choreographed by: Michael Mizerany

Music Direction by: Christopher T. Miller

Produced by: OB Theatre Company

 ABOUT THE SHOW:

This quick-change, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning. This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol. The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. Done in the style of British Music Hall, SCROOGE IN ROUGE abounds in bad puns, bawdy malapropisms, naughty double-entendres, and witty songs. A show for those who want to skip the sugarplums and drink the spiked eggnog instead!

  Suggested Rating: Scrooge in Rouge contains adult content, mature themes, and strong language. Recommended for audiences 14 years of age and older.

Runtime: 2 hours

 DATES & TIMES:

December 6th – December 22th, 2019

Thursday - Saturday: 8 pm

Sunday: 6 pm

CAST:

Shane Ruddick Allen as Charlie Schmaltz

SeeJay Lewis as Lottie Obbligato

Amanda Blair as Miss Vesta Virile

 PRICING:

Thursday 8pm & Sunday 6pm: GA $28, VIP $42

Friday & Saturday 8pm: GA $32, VIP $45

**Special BENEFIT Night 12/9: GA $15 (at this special performance 100% of ticket sales will go to aid in recovery for SD Theatre supporter extraordinaire, Adriana Zuniga-Williams)

THURSDAYS: Buy-One-Get-One-Free Tickets on Thursdays with code “2for1”

SUNDAYS: Save $8 on Sundays with code “SundayFunday”

 OTHER INFO:

Lobby opens one hour before showtime. House opens 15-20 minutes before showtime. Seating is first- come, first-served. No seating for late arrivals 15 minutes after showtime.

Advisory Warning: Scrooge in Rouge contains adult content, mature themes, and strong language. Recommended for audiences 14 years of age and older.

Event Site: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/scrooge-in-rouge.html

Ticketing Site: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=107933

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OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. presents: Heathers, the Musical

Heathers, the Musical Music, Lyrics, & Book by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy Directed by Manny Bejarano Choreographed by Michael Mizerany Music Direction by Ian Brandon Produced by OB Theatre Company Heathers, the Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde). Heathers, the Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. Heathers, the Musical is based on the 1980’s cult classic movie, Heathers. Rated M Runtime: 2 hours Thur 8pm & Sun 2pm: GA $28, VIP $42 Fri & Sat 8pm GA $32, VIP $46 Seating is first come, first served. *Tickets are nonrefundable* Cast: Kay McNellen: Veronica Sawyer Hunter Brown: JD Kylie Young: Heather Chandler Alexis Dytko: Heather McNamara Tyra Carter: Heather Duke Dani Leandra Guinn: Martha Dunnstock Quincy Bazen: Ram Sweeney Tyler Lloyd: Kurt Kelly Jack Setran: Hipster Dork AJ Wolf: Preppy Stud Ariel Sheridan: Stoner/Goth Chick Kalin Booker: Young Republicanette Christopher T. Miller: Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper Keri Miller: Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom Randy Coull: Kurt's Dad/Veronica's Dad/Principal Gowan Lobby opens an hour before the show. Late Arrivals 15 minutes past showtime will not be admitted into the performance.

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OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. presents Green Day’s: AMERICAN IDIOT

September 6th - October 6th, 2019

Music by Green Day Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer Direction (& co-choreography) by Juztine Tuazon Choreography by Michael Mizerany Music Direction by Kirk Valles Scenic & Projection Design by Shaun Tuazon Costumes by Joanna Pearson Props by Darian Beckstrand Lights & Sound Design Jack Connard

Press Contact: To request complimentary press tickets, contact Shaun Tuazon @ [email protected]

OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. presents the high-octane punk rock musical, AMERICAN IDIOT.  Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Holiday” and the hit title track, American Idiot boldly took the American musical in a new direction, capturing not just the sound of a generation, but also the frustrations, fears, dreams and challenges of becoming an adult in the media-saturated, new millennial world.

With a book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer and lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends who are grappling with the decision to either challenge the status quo and break out of their aimless rut or to remain in the safe confines of their suburban existence. Their quest for true meaning in a new millennial world leads them on a journey of self-discovery, heartache, and revelation.

At the helm of this production is director, Juztine Tuazon, who staged OB Playhouse’s hit musicals/plays, Reefer Madness, I Love You Because, and Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Juztine Tuazon collaborates with acclaimed choreographer, Michael Mizerany, on bringing this punk rock score to life in a brand new staging, that aims to fully immerse the audience in a truly experiential piece that will move, shock, and rock you to your core. 

"A pulsating portrait of wasted youth that invokes all the standard genre conventions — bring on the sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, please! — only to transcend them through the power of its music and the artistry of its execution, the show is as invigorating and ultimately as moving as anything I’ve seen on Broadway...” – The New York Times

“...the furious, alienated and unshowered youth of Green Day's 'American Idiot' comes to explosive life on the Broadway stage in a heart-pounding, punk-rock opera that sounds the unmistakable siren of a generational shift.” – The Chicago Tribune

The rockin’ cast includes:

Andrew: Andrew Aguilar St. Jimmy: Amanda Blair (*Juztine Tuazon at select performances) Whatshername: Tyra Carter Joshua: Diego Castro Theo: Mario Arambla-Damian Libby: Sydney Joyner Johnny: Wade Kilbarger Chase: Levani Korganashvili The Extraordinary Girl: Sutheshna Mani Alysha: Megan Mattix Aurie: Roxie Peters Tunny: Kevin Phan Will: Dakota Ringer Heather: Doniella Sebastian Lesli: Kaitlyn Summers 

September 6th - October 6th, 2019  Thursdays*, Fridays, & Saturdays @8pm , & Sundays @ 3pm

*Special 9/11 Benefit Night: 9/11/2019. (No performance 9/12.) **Special Industry Night 9/16/2019.

Pricing:

Thursday 8pm & Sunday 3pm: GA $28, VIP $42

Friday & Saturday 8pm: GA $32, VIP $45 

*Special 9/11 Benefit Night: 9/11/2019: GA $28, VIP $42.

**Special Industry Night 9/16/2019: GA $15

  THURSDAYS: Buy-One-Get-One-Free Tickets on Thursdays with code “2for1”

SUNDAYS: Save $8 on Sundays with code “SundayFunday”

Lobby opens one hour before showtime. House opens 15-20 minutes before showtime. Seating is first-come, first-served. No seating for late arrivals 15 minutes after showtime.

Advisory Warning: American Idiot contains adult content and strong language. Recommended for audiences 14 years of age and older.

Event Site: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/american-idiot.html

Ticketing Site: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=101126

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OB Playhouse Presents: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

May 24th - June 16th, 2019 Book by Hugh Wheeler Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Direction by: Manny Bejarano Musical Direction by: Will Ah Sing

Attend the dark, witty, and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to London seeking vengeance against the lecherous Judge Turpin who framed him and took his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, the resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for revenge inspires a new ingredient for her meat pies that has the people of London lining up . . . and the carnage has only just begun! This chilling masterpiece is sure to thrill and delight audiences.

"There is more artistic energy, creative personality, and plain excitement than in a dozen average musicals. ...Mr. Sondheim has composed an endlessly inventive, highly expressive score that works indivisibly from his brilliant and abrasive lyrics." – The New York Times

“Sweeney Todd is here to enrich your nightmares” -New York Daily News

OB Playhouse brings this deliciously dark tale to life on its intimate stage under the masterful direction of Manny Bejarano and musical direction of Will Ah Sing, with a cast of local theatre favorites:

Sweeney Todd.....Mike Martin Mrs. Lovett - Jennie Gray Connard Judge Turpin - Michael Van Allen Anthony - William BJ Robinson Johanna - Evelyn Sparks Tobias - SeeJay Lewis Pirelli - Vander Turner The Beadle - Ferril Cole Beggar Woman - Amanda Blair Jonas Fogg - Dani Leandra

You read that right. This ensemble cast of 10 brings the monumental tale of Sweeney to life in a manner like no other.

May 24th- June 16th, 2019 05/24/19-06/16/19 Thursdays @8pm & Sundays @3pm​

General Admission: $28 VIP front row table: $42 Fridays & Saturdays @8pm General Admission: $32 VIP front row table: $46 Buy-One-Get-One-Free Tickets on Thursdays with code “2for1” Save $8 on Sundays with code “SundayFunday”

Lobby opens one hour before showtime. Seating is first-come, first-served. No seating for late arrivals 15 minutes after showtime.

Event Site: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/sweeney-todd.html

Ticketing Site: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=97926

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/330536360919283/

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OB Playhouse is proud to present:

DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD

presented in alternating rep with:

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD By Bert V. Royal

Directed by Juztine Tuazon

The teenage years have rained down hard on the beloved Peanuts gang. CB is in mourning over the passing of his beloved dog. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any moral support; his little sister has gone from born-again to goth; his girlfriend has been locked up behind padded walls, and his other friends are too preoccupied with partying to care. Things start to look up when he meets a bullied artistic soul who provides the friendship he needs to navigate these tumultuous teen years; but the drug use, suicides, eating disorders, violence, and sexual confusion circling around the group leads him to a beautiful and haunting ending.

“A welcome antidote to the notion that the Peanuts gang provides merely a slice of American cuteness.” -NY Times  

“Inventive, raunchy, hysterically funny.” -NY Post

This production of Dog Sees God is the first play produced by OB Playhouse in the three years they have produced live musicals in OB.  Running in rep with the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, audiences are in for an eye-opening look into the lives of these classic comic strip characters.

Dog Sees God is rated M for adult language and mature content.

April 18th-May11th Thursdays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm Sundays @ 7:00pm Industry Night Performance Sunday 04/28/19 @ 7pm

General Admission $28 VIP Front Row $42

BOGO tickets on Thursdays with code “2for1” Save $8 on Sundays with code “sundayfunday”

CAST 

Chris Bona  - CB  

Jacquelynn Nguyen  - CB's Sister  

Andrew Aguilar - Van  

Daniel Toosi - Matt  

Shaun Lim  - Beethoven  

Courtnee Dempsey - Marcy  

Ashley Graham  - Tricia  

Kimberly Marron  - Van's Sister

Seating is first-come, first-served. Late Arrivals 15 minutes past showtime will not be admitted into the performance. *Tickets are nonrefundable*

Lobby opens one hour before curtain. Seating begins 30 minutes before showtime, first come first served. Late arrivals will not be seated 15 minutes after the performance begins.

Ticket URL: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=97922  

Event Site: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/dog-sees-god--confessions-of-a-teenage-blockhead.html

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1220915131407958/

Tickets also available through Goldstar, Groupon, and ArtsTix

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz Book, Music, & Lyrics by Clark Gesner Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer Additional Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Directed by: Heather & Bill Deerfield  Musical Direction by: Kirk Valles Choreography by: Dawn Marie Zuniga-Williams

The classic comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz is coming to life in OB! Join Charlie Brown and his pals in this family friendly musical that is full of heart. All of your favorite Peanuts characters are here:  headstrong Lucy is still hopelessly in love with the piano virtuoso Schroeder who won’t give her the time of day, Linus and his blanket are still endlessly taunted by the precocious perfectionist Sally, Snoopy ever attached to his beloved dog house sings to his supper, and the iconic blockhead himself, Charlie Brown, leads the way through a year in the life of the Peanuts gang. This 1999 revised version brings us additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer to complement these classic Schultz characters and songs from the original 1967 musical.  

Running in rep with the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, audiences are in for an eye-opening look into the lives of these classic comic-strip characters.

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown is rated E for everyone

CAST 

Charlie Brown - Patrick O'Connor  Linus - Jeremy Williams Schroeder - Noah Williams Lucy - Georgia Ladd Sally - Stella Coleman Snoopy - Analisa Reyoso

April 19th-May 12th 2019 Fridays @ 8:00pm Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00pm Industry Night Performance on Monday April 22

Kids General Admission $19 Adult General Admission $28 VIP Front Row $42

Save $8 on Sundays with code “sundayfunday” Seating is first-come, first-served. Late Arrivals 15 minutes past showtime will not be admitted into the performance. *Tickets are nonrefundable* Lobby opens one hour before curtain. Seating begins 30 minutes before showtime, first come first served. Late arrivals will not be seated 15 minutes after the performance begins.

Ticket Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=97923   Event Site Link: https://www.obtheatrecompany.com/you-re-a-good-man--charlie-brown.html

Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/532359977252689/