2025/26
Upcoming Spotlight Events
AUG 30th, 2025 at 2p & 7:30p
AUG 31st, 2025 at 2p
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Experience this high octane concert ft.
the music of Elton John & Billy Joel
OCT 18th, 2025 at 2p & 7:30p
OCT 19th, 2025 at 2p
​Celebrates the unforgettable contributions
of female singer/songwriters
DEC 6th, 2025 at 2p & 7:30p
DEC 7th, 2025 at 2p
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Swing into the holiday spirit
with The D. Ben-jamin’ Orchestra
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DEC 27, 2025 at 7:30p
DEC 28th, 2025 at 2p
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Celebrate the iconic songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. & more
MARCH 14th, 2026 at 7:30p
MARCH 15th, 2026 at 2p
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This ultimate celebration of Motown
music is unlike any other
Save 15% on a 3 Show Flex Subscription package
Save 20% on a 5 Show Season Subscription package
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*Motown: The Groove That Changed America is not included in the 3 show Flex Subscription package;
however, if you purchase the 5 Show Season Subscription package, you will receive 20% off your Motown tickets.
Purchase a 5 Show
Spotlight Season Subscription
Purchase a 3 Show
Spotlight Flex Pass
MAY 16th, 2026 at 2p & 7:30p
MAY 17th, 2026 at 2p
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An unforgettable night celebrating the
world of Dance on Broadway
ABOUT OUR SPOTLIGHT SERIES
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Spotlight shows are a series of creatively produced concerts by the team at CCAE Theatricals and can only be seen at our various venues around Escondido. Each show is carefully crafted and produced focusing on a different artist or genre and features an incredible cast of professional vocalists and a live band. From Piano Men: Beatles Editions to Cocktail Hour: The Songs of the Rat Pack to Piano Women and our most popular show Motown: The Groove That Changed America, our popular Spotlight Series showcase the best musical artists in a night you won't soon forget!
TICKET INFORMATION
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Tickets go on-sale Monday, April 21, 2025.​
Our Spotlight Shows are typically held inside the Center Theatre or the beautiful Concert Hall.
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Pricing By Section
Gold: $78.00 | Green: $68.00 | Red: $58.00 | Purple: $48.00 | Blue: $38.00
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5 Show Spotlight Season Subscription
Save 20% on a 5 show season subscription package and receive 20% off your Motown tickets.
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3 Show Spotlight Flex Pass
Save 15% on a 3 show flex subscription package.
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Ticket Discounts
CCAE Theatricals offers a range of ways to save on tickets, including Senior, Military, Student and Rush discounts.
Discounts are subject to availability and conditions may apply. Read more here or call the Box Office at (442) 304-0505 for more info.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Parking
Parking is FREE for CCAE Theatricals patrons in the North West Lot of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
The large parking lot is located at the corner of Escondido Boulevard and Woodward Avenue. Find all parking information here.
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Duration
Spotlight Series shows run approx 2 hours including one 15 minute intermission
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Concessions
Concessions open one hour before showtime. Come early to relax and enjoy a selection of beer, wine, cocktails, sodas and individually wrapped snacks. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
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CCAE Theatricals & The California Center for the Arts, Escondido are the only authorized ticket sellers for this production.
BOOK A SPOTLIGHT SERIES SHOW AT YOUR VENUE​
If you are interested in having one of our Spotlight shows come to your venue or region, please email our Artistic Director,
J. Scott Lapp at jlapp@theatricals.org or call at (442) 304-0502.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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PIANO MEN: BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN EDITION
AUG 30th, 2025 at 2p & 7:30p & AUG 31st, 2025 at 2p
Directed by
Leslie Stevens
Musically Directed by
Benny Lipson
Featuring the music of
Billy Joel & Elton John
ALLEN
EVERMAN
JACOB
JEFFRIES
BENNY
LIPSON
