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CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO

340 North Escondido Boulevard Escondido, CA 92025
Escondido , CA 92025


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CCAE Theatricals Unveils Its 13th Annual RISING STARS Casts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2024

CCAE Theatricals will bring this annual showcase of some of the area's brightest Rising Stars back to Escondido! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets. ...

Cast Announced For San Diego Regional Premiere Of JERSEY BOYS At CCAE Theatricals


by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2024

The San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS will be at the Center Theater at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido from September 13 to October 6, 2024. Cast and creative team announced....

CCAE Theatricals Announces Cast For EVERY BRILLIANT THING To Close It's 2024 Season


by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024

CCAE Theatricals will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, a one-person play by Olivier Award-nominated Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, to close its 2024 season....

Photos: First Look At CCAE Theatrical's CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME


by Blair Ingenthron - February 18, 2024

CCAE Theatricals has released production photos for the San Diego premiere of Curious Incident, based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens and directed by J. Scott Lapp (Witnesses, 2022 Craig Noel Award for Outstanding New Musical & Direction). See the ph...

BWW Q&A: J Scott Lapp of The San Diego Preimere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at CCAE Theatricals


by Joshua Wright - January 29, 2024

We sat down with director J Scott Lapp as he prepares to direct The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at CCAE Theatricals....

Cast Announced For San Diego Premiere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at CCAE Theatricals


by Blair Ingenthron - January 06, 2024

The Tony award-winning play based on the best-selling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, will play the Center Theatre at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido from February 16 to March 3, 2024. Check out the cast here!...

CCAE Theatricals Announces 2024 Rising Stars For 12th Annual Showcase


by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2023

CCAE Theatricals presents the 12th Annual Rising Stars Showcase featuring talented young artists from Southern California. Don't miss this one-night-only event on Sunday, January 14th at 6pm at the Center Theater in Escondido. Hosted by Hannah Huntington and Ruby Huntington....

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Of BOTTLE SHOCK! The Musical At CCAE Theatricals


by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2023

Get a first look at the World Premiere production of Bottle Shock! The Musical opening tonight at CCAE Theatricals at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Check out the photos here!...

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Cast Of BOTTLE SHOCK! The Musical At CCAE Theatricals


by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2023

Who’s ready for a little love, fermentation, and rock ’n roll? Following up on the heels of Sunday in the Park with George and Ain’t Misbehavin’, CCAE Theatricals will present the final show in their 2022/23 Season, the world premiere of Bottle Shock! The Musical. See photos from the world premiere ...

Cast Set For World Premiere Of BOTTLE SHOCK! THE MUSICAL At CCAE Theatricals


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2023

Who's ready for a little love, fermentation, and rock 'n roll? Following up on the heels of Sunday in the Park with George and Ain't Misbehavin', CCAE Theatricals will present the final show in their 2022/23 Season, the world premiere of Bottle Shock! The Musical....

Past Shows

BLACK VIOLIN – BV20: THEN & NOW


Black Violin BV20: Then & Now A 20th Anniversary Celebration Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
9/13 - 10/6/2024


Don’t miss your chance to experience the San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS playing SEP 13 to OCT 6! Go behind the music and ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
9/13 - 9/29/2024


They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey. But they were made in America. JERSEY ...

DJ Quik Featuring Jon B. | Rodney-O & Joe Cooley | Kahlil Nash


DJ Quik, the Beat Architect, emerged from the streets of Compton, California, leaving an indelible mark on West Coast hip-hop. His debut album, “Quik Is ...

Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing
7/5 - 7/21/2024


You’re six years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to ...

KT Tunstall


KT Tunstall burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, which spawned the global hits “Black Horse and the ...

Música en la Plaza – Jarabe Mexicano


Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of “Bordeño-Soul,” which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its ...

Cristian Fatu & Evangeliya Delizonas-Khukhua


Cristian Fatu  is an award-winning concert violinist and violin teacher based in Orange County. Currently he is teaching violin at the Orange County School for ...

Logos
Logos
3/10


presented by San Diego Music Society, Jean Will Presents and CCAE Combining the forces of the Logos Trio (Hansen, Reeves, and Tseng), with violist Gregory ...

BOTTLE SHOCK! THE MUSICAL
BOTTLE SHOCK! THE MUSICAL
7/8 - 7/23/2023


*OPENING NIGHT* BOTTLE SHOCK! The Musical Music & Lyrics by CHARLES VINCENT BURWELL Book, Lyrics & Additional Music by JAMES D. SASSER Musical Direction by ...

INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT & FIREWORKS FEATURING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND NAVY BAND SOUTHWEST’S 32ND STREET BRASS BAND


Buy Tickets This event is free to attend or there are VIP options for $65.  Urban Renewal Project  and Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass ...

Chiquis
Chiquis
7/2


Chiquis, is a two time Latin GRAMMY winning recording artist (singer and songwriter),businesswoman, author and television celebrity. Chiquis is recording new music following her recent ...

Musica en la Plaza: Fercho


Enjoy a free evening of music and dancing in the Lyric Courtyard with San Diego-based Fercho. This tropical, high-energy, dance-provoking Afro-Cuban band, fuses salsa, timba, ...

Center Cabaret: S'Wonderful, S'Marvelous: The Songs of Gershwin


S Wonderful! ‘S Marvelous! On June 24th & 25th, we will celebrate the extraordinary catalogue of songs by George & Ira Gershwin. Featuring tunes like ...

JUNETEENTH DAY OF RESTORATION


Join us to recognize Juneteenth with a day of restoration as we come together to honor the past, embrace the present, and envision a future ...

Dale Da Dred


hip-hop  noun A genre of popular music that originated in New York City in the 1970s that attained widespread popularity in the 1980s and ’90s.  ...

Center Cabaret: All You Need Is Love: The Beatles


Things will be rockin’ at Center Cabaret as we present “All You Need Is Love: The Music of The Beatles”. You won’t want to miss ...

Guys & Dolls
Guys & Dolls
3/30 - 4/2/2023


Classical Academy High School Presents Guys and Dolls! The Broadway Musical Escondido, CA - Classical Academy High School presents Guys and Dolls at the California ...

Sunday in the Park with George


In the final days before the completion of his masterpiece,  A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte , Georges Seurat is torn ...

Sunday in the Park with George


Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim ...

Motown: The Music That Changed America


CCAE Theatricals’ annual celebration of the sweet sound of Motown combines first class music with outstanding performers and an amazing band featuring the D. Ben-Jamin’ ...

Motown: The Music That Changed America


CCAE Theatricals’ annual celebration of the sweet sound of Motown combines first-class music with outstanding performers and an amazing band featuring the D. Ben-Jamin’ Horns ...

Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
9/23 - 10/8/2022


Step into the 1920s Golden Age of the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom with the sassy, sultry Aint Misbehavin! One of the most popular ...

Ain’t Misbehavin’!
Ain’t Misbehavin’!
9/23 - 10/8/2022


Step into the 1920s Golden Age of the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom with the sassy, sultry Aint Misbehavin! One of the most popular ...

The Piano Men: Beatles Edition


Join performers Allen Everman, Jake Jeffries, Benny Lipson, and Jack Lipson as they tradeoff performing classic Beatles hits between two grand pianos, backed by their ...

Witnesses
Witnesses
7/15 - 7/30/2022


WITNESSESConceived by Jordan BeckBook by Robert L. FreedmanMusic by Carmel Dean, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon, Anna K. Jacobs, and Gerald Sternbach Lyrics by Jordan Beck, ...

The Light in the Piazza
The Light in the Piazza
6/17 - 6/25/2022


the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story.The New York TimesDont miss this acclaimed Broadway musical about the life-changing thrill of ...

ONCE
ONCE
4/22 - 5/7/2022


Glorious and inspiring (Time Out New York), fun and heartfelt (The New Yorker), ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love ...

Disney's Newsies! The Broadway Musical


Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." ...

Videos


2 Pianos 4 Hands in San Diego 2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/12 - 12/29) Tracker
The Heart Sellers in San Diego The Heart Sellers
North Coast Repertory Theatre (1/8 - 2/2) Tracker
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A Christmas Carol in San Diego A Christmas Carol
Cygnet Theatre (11/29 - 12/24) Tracker
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Broadway's Next Hit Musical in San Diego Broadway's Next Hit Musical
Poway OnStage (5/17 - 5/17)
Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) in San Diego Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts (2/21 - 2/23)
New Year's Eve Comedy in San Diego New Year's Eve Comedy
National Comedy Theatre (12/31 - 1/1)
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play in San Diego Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play
Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center (11/22 - 12/24)
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in San Diego Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Old Globe (11/6 - 12/31)
Wicked in San Diego Wicked
Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/5 - 3/2)
Manny and the Wise Queens in San Diego Manny and the Wise Queens
Sunshine Brooks Theater (12/6 - 12/22)
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