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The cast of 1222 Oceanfront, in their Christmas pajamas.

Season 21

The season features two regional premieres, a return to an original holiday musical commissioned by NVA, and a popular movie musical. Kristianne Kurner, Founder and Executive Artistic Director calls this “the most ambitious season in our history. With the renovation of our Carlsbad Village home and the renaming of our building and theatre, we knew it was important to include some statement plays this season.” 

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1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS

“a funny and heartwarming Christmas story…best live show of 2021” – San Diego Union-Tribune

Written by Dea Hurston

Created and Devised by Frankie Alicea-Ford, Kevin “Blax” Burroughs, Milena (Sellers) Phillips, Dea Hurston

Original Music by Milena (Sellers) Phillips

Directed by Jacole Kitchen

Music Adaptation by John-Mark McGaha

PREVIEWS: December 13-14, 2022
OPENS: December 15, 2022
RUNS: December 16- 30, 2022

THE FERRYMAN

“This crackling thriller positively thrums with life and love. It will leave you breathless. This is rich, full-throated theater not to be missed.” – The Hollywood Reporter

Written by Jez Butterworth

Directed by Kristianne Kurner

PREVIEWS: January 27 – February 3, 2023
OPENS: February 4, 2023
RUNS: February 5 – March 5, 2023

THE ROOMMATE

“Jen Silverman brings humor and a wicked sense of anarchic fun.” — L.A. Times

Written by Jen Silverman

Directed by Samantha Ginn 

PREVIEWS: March 24 – 31, 2023
OPENS: April 1, 2023
RUNS: April 2 – 23, 2023

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

“There is no movie musical more fun than Singin’ in the Rain… a transcendent experience, and no one who loves movies can afford to miss it.” – Roger Ebert

by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Nacio Herb Brown, and Arthur Freed 

Directed by AJ Knox

PREVIEWS: May 12 – 19, 2023
OPENS: May 20, 2023
RUNS: May 21 – July 2, 2023
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