The 2025/2026 Theatrical Season
¡Lotería: Game On!
A TYA Production
Theatre for Young Audiences
April 19th, 2025 in the Lyric Courtyard
Join us for a joyful afternoon at a FREE event hosted by CCAE Theatricals through their Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) initiative! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican traditions of a kermés - a festive celebration filled with exciting games, hands-on activities, lively music, and delicious food. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event for all ages!
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One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Lotería. His invitation is met with a resounding “NO.” When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Lotería and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Lotería will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ¡Lotería: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father.
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When: 12p-1p (Kermés), 1p-2p (Loteria Reading), 2p-3p (Kermés)
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First 100 people to RSVP will receive reserved seating
for the staged reading segment of the event!
There's a Place for Us
A Celebration of Jewish Broadway Composers
A Co-Production with
the Jewish Arts Festival
June 29th in the Center Theatre | June 30th at the JCC in La Jolla
Broadway's greatest melodies take center stage in There's a Place for Us, a dazzling new musical revue honoring the legendary Jewish composers and lyricists who shaped the American musical theater. From the soaring anthems of Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein to the heartfelt ballads of Rodgers & Hammerstein, to the jazzy rhythms of George and Ira Gershwin to the electrifying showstoppers of Stephen Schwartz, this concert, co-produced by JFest and CCAE Theatricals, showcases the unforgettable music that has defined generations of theatergoers.
2025 Staged Reading Festival
August 16th, 2025 at The Ritz | Grand Theatre
Presented and produced by the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory apprentice team, this festival is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community in Northern San Diego County. Join us this August for an inspiring event dedicated to nurturing unique and diverse voices and building new community connections through immersive theatrical experiences. The festival features staged readings of bold new works from emerging playwrights, offering audiences a unique opportunity to witness the development of fresh, exciting plays.
Piano Men: The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel
August 30th & 31st, 2025 in the Center Theatre
* SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Experience this high octane concert event featuring the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. The amazing cast of piano playing vocalists display their talents on not one, but two grand pianos, backed by a live band. An audience favorite since its inception in 2019, join Benny, Jack, Allen and Jake as they seamlessly weave their way through countless hits by these two iconic singer/songwriters. Book your seats today for this spectacular display of theatrical showmanship, as these incredible musicians bring the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John to life as only these four Piano Men can!
Rising Stars : 14th Annual Showcase
January 11th, 2026 in the Center Theatre
CCAE Theatricals brings its annual showcase of some of the area’s brightest Rising Stars back to Escondido in 2026! Now in its 14th year, the show features the best up and coming talent from all over Southern California singing some of the most exciting songs ever written! This is definitely a show you don’t want to miss! With songs from mainstream radio and Broadway, come see why the future of Theatre is in good hands with these exciting young artists!