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San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0441
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Shows at the Performing Arts Center
DATES PRODUCTION 5/7/2025 - 6/29/2025 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/12/2025 - 2/13/2025 Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) (2024) 5/2/2024 - 5/2/2024 Come From Away (Non-Equity) (2023) 5/17/2023 - 5/19/2023 The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022)
Click Here to Buy Tickets3/31/2022 - 3/31/2022 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015) 4/16/2014 - 4/16/2014 Rock of Ages (2011)
News
The Buena Vista Orchestra Sets New Album and 2026 World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2026
xSSK Music Presents: The Buena Vista Orchestra has announced a new studio album, major festival appearances across three continents, and the first leg of a world tour.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2026
xSSK Music Presents: The Buena Vista Orchestra has announced a new studio album, major festival appearances across three continents, and the first leg of a world tour.
ALL SHOOK UP Will Be Performed By Guilford High School Theatre Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Guilford High School Theatre Arts will present its spring musical, ALL SHOOK UP, on the final two weekends of March at the Guilford High School Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Guilford High School Theatre Arts will present its spring musical, ALL SHOOK UP, on the final two weekends of March at the Guilford High School Performing Arts Center.
Franklin Light Opera to Stage Modern IOLANTHE at Williamson Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Franklin Light Opera will bring a fresh, contemporary take on Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe to the Williamson County Performing Arts Center March 20-22. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Franklin Light Opera will bring a fresh, contemporary take on Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe to the Williamson County Performing Arts Center March 20-22. Learn more here!
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET to Be Presented at Rahway High School Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Rahway High School will present SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, a thrilling tale of revenge and dark humor, at their Performing Arts Center in March.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Rahway High School will present SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, a thrilling tale of revenge and dark humor, at their Performing Arts Center in March.
The 9th Annual Philly Theatre Week Will Return in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week, running from April 23 - May 3, 2026. This 10-day celebration will feature close to 50 events. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week, running from April 23 - May 3, 2026. This 10-day celebration will feature close to 50 events. Learn more here!
The Sergio Mendes Band Comes to bergenPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
bergenPAC has announced one new show. The Sergio Mendes Band will celebrate the Brazilian musical icon’s legacy on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11 a.m.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
bergenPAC has announced one new show. The Sergio Mendes Band will celebrate the Brazilian musical icon’s legacy on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11 a.m.
MAMMA MIA! Begins This Spring at Dublin Coffman Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
MAMMA MIA! will enchant audiences with its blend of ABBA's hits and a heartwarming story at Dublin Coffman Performing Arts Center this April. Directed by Dan Stowell.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
MAMMA MIA! will enchant audiences with its blend of ABBA's hits and a heartwarming story at Dublin Coffman Performing Arts Center this April. Directed by Dan Stowell.
WOMEN OF RESISTANCE to Be Presented at New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
WOMEN OF RESISTANCE, a multidisciplinary tribute to seven influential women, will be staged on March 25 & 26 at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. The production combines dance, art, and music to celebrate figures like Hedy Lamarr and Josephine Baker, showcasing their significant contributions to history.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
WOMEN OF RESISTANCE, a multidisciplinary tribute to seven influential women, will be staged on March 25 & 26 at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. The production combines dance, art, and music to celebrate figures like Hedy Lamarr and Josephine Baker, showcasing their significant contributions to history.
DAN SODER: THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER OF COMEDY Tour Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced that acclaimed stand-up comedian Dan Soder will bring his 'The Golden Retriever of Comedy' Tour to Newark.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced that acclaimed stand-up comedian Dan Soder will bring his 'The Golden Retriever of Comedy' Tour to Newark.
Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic Unveil The Inaugural Season, 2026"27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
The New York Philharmonic has revealed the 2026–27 season— which marks the start of Gustavo Dudamel’s tenure as the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music & Artistic Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
The New York Philharmonic has revealed the 2026–27 season— which marks the start of Gustavo Dudamel’s tenure as the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music & Artistic Director.
Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
Cory Booker To Launch Stand Book Tour With NJPAC Event Featuring Jon Bon Jovi
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Cory Booker will launch the national tour for his new book STAND with a special book talk at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m., just ahead of the book’s national release on March 24.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
Cory Booker will launch the national tour for his new book STAND with a special book talk at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m., just ahead of the book’s national release on March 24.
THE PEKING ACROBATS To Perform At NJPAC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present THE PEKING ACROBATS for two performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on March 28. Acrobatic troupe will perform two shows at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present THE PEKING ACROBATS for two performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on March 28. Acrobatic troupe will perform two shows at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Ballet Hispánico To Present CARMEN.MAQUIA At The Egg
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
Ballet Hispánico will present CARMEN.maquia at The Egg, Albany, marking a return nearly five decades after their first performance at the venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026
Ballet Hispánico will present CARMEN.maquia at The Egg, Albany, marking a return nearly five decades after their first performance at the venue.
Review: BRIGHT STAR Takes Center Stage at Manatee Players
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 9, 2026
Bright Star is a Bluegrass/Folk musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Its tale is set in the vast landscape of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains between the years 1945-46, and features flashbacks to the year 1923. The pair produced a Grammy-winning album in 2013 entitled Love Has Come For You, in which the musical is inspired by its lyric-scape and the true story of the Iron Mountain Baby.
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 9, 2026
Bright Star is a Bluegrass/Folk musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Its tale is set in the vast landscape of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains between the years 1945-46, and features flashbacks to the year 1923. The pair produced a Grammy-winning album in 2013 entitled Love Has Come For You, in which the musical is inspired by its lyric-scape and the true story of the Iron Mountain Baby.
The Stray Cats Returning to the Road for 2026 Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
The Stray Cats—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will return to the road in 2026 with a month-long, cross-country summer tour.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 9, 2026
The Stray Cats—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will return to the road in 2026 with a month-long, cross-country summer tour.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Concert To Be Presented By Woodside Musical Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT will be presented by Woodside Musical Theatre from April 9–12, 2026 at the Woodside Performing Arts Center in Woodside, California.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT will be presented by Woodside Musical Theatre from April 9–12, 2026 at the Woodside Performing Arts Center in Woodside, California.
Chamber Music Northwest To Present Pacific Northwest Premiere Of LOEFFLER OCTET
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026
Chamber Music Northwest will present the Pacific Northwest premiere of a rediscovered chamber work by Charles Martin Loeffler on March 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026
Chamber Music Northwest will present the Pacific Northwest premiere of a rediscovered chamber work by Charles Martin Loeffler on March 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Portland.
Review: WICKED at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Andria Tieman - Mar 6, 2026
One could be forgiven for feeling a little burned out on Wicked these days. After two super-sized movies and a press tour that seemed to last a decade, Wicked-mania feels a bit on the wane. However, there is no substitute for seeing this show live on stage. This show is more relevant than ever, and the current touring cast are exceptional.
by Andria Tieman - Mar 6, 2026
One could be forgiven for feeling a little burned out on Wicked these days. After two super-sized movies and a press tour that seemed to last a decade, Wicked-mania feels a bit on the wane. However, there is no substitute for seeing this show live on stage. This show is more relevant than ever, and the current touring cast are exceptional.
FLOETRY Adds Second Performance at NJPAC Due to High Demand
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
In response to exceptional fan demand, legendary R&B duo Floetry—comprised of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—has announced a second performance date.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
In response to exceptional fan demand, legendary R&B duo Floetry—comprised of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—has announced a second performance date.
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