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Next to Normal

Music by TOM KITT
Book & Lyrics by BRIAN YORKEY
Directed by MATTHEW McCRAY
Music Direction by STEPHEN HULSEY

(January 28 – March 6, 2022)

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Angie Chavez, Jaylen Baham, Jocelyn A. Brown, and Tym Brown in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Camryn Long.
Jocelyn A. Brown in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Tym Brown in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Camryn Long.
Jared Machado and Angie Chavez in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Camryn Long.
Angie Chavez, Jocelyn A. Brown, and Tym Brown in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Jaylen Baham and Jocelyn A. Brown in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Camryn Long.

 
Ron Hastings in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Tanya Catiller.

 
Jaylen Baham, Jocelyn A. Brown, and Tym Brown in “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Directed by Matthew McCray, with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, this brave and groundbreaking musical plays January 28 – February 27, 2022 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Camryn Long.

 

Cry It Out

by MOLLY SMITH METZLER
Directed by ELINA de SANTOS

(April 1 – May 1, 2022)

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Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Aubrey Saverino and Amanda Zarr star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Angel Dumapias stars in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.
Seyto James and Aubrey Saverino star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.

 
Amanda Zarr and Aubrey Saverino star in the OC premiere of Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Directed by Elina de Santos, the comedy runs on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center from April 1 – May 1, 2022. Photo by Camryn Long.

 

Fancy Nancy, The Musical

Book & Lyrics by SUSAN DiLALLO
Music by DANNY ABSOCH
Based on the popular ‘Fancy Nancy’ books by JANE O’CONNOR
and illustrated by ROBIN PREISS GLASSER
Directed by LAURA M. HATHAWAY
Music Direction by ROBYN MANION

(May 27 – June 19, 2022)

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(Official press photos for the 2022 production will be available the week of May 30th)

Angela Griswold as Nancy in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Jaylen Baham as Lionel, Gabbie Adner as Rhonda, Jillian Batt as Nancy, Juliet Parker as Bree, and Alyssa Corella as Wanda in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Jillian Batt as Nancy and Juliet Parker as Bree in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Jillian Batt as Nancy and Katie Brown as Mrs. Clancy in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Juliet Parker as Bree, Jaylen Baham as Lionel, Alyssa Corella as Wanda, and Jillian Batt as Nancy in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Tanya Catiller.

 
Alyssa Corella as Wanda and Gabbie Adner as Rhonda in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 
Alyssa Corella as Wanda, Jaylen Baham as Lionel, and Gabbie Adner as Rhonda in Chance Theater’s TYA production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical.” Playing thru June 19, 2022, this musical adaptation of the popular book series has book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo, music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, and is directed by Laura M. Hathaway and music directed by Robyn Manion. Photo by Doug Catiller.

 

Green Day’s American Idiot

Music by GREEN DAY
Lyrics by BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
Book by BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG & MICHAEL MAYER
Directed by JAMES MICHAEL McHALE
Choreographed by MIGUEL CARDENAS
Music Direction by GABRIELLE MALDONADO

(July 15 – August 14, 2022)

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Jack Aitken and Jared Machado in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Doug Catiller
Sophia Barajas, Angie Chavez, Eric Dobson, Wyatt Hatfield, and Kristin O’Connell in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Camryn Long
Dagmar Marshall-Michelson and Jared Machado in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Camryn Long
Kristin O’Connell, Erika Mireya Cruz, Dagmar Marshall-Michelson, Angie Chavez, and Jared Machado in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Doug Catiller
Eric Dobson, Jared Machado, and Christopher Diem in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Doug Catiller

 
Eric Dobson in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Camryn Long

 
Christopher Diem in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Doug Catiller

 
Jared Machado and Dagmar Marshall-Michelson in Chance Theater’s production of “Green Day’s American Idiot.” Playing July 15-August 14, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Green Day; Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer; Directed by James Michael McHale; Choreographed by Miguel Cardenas; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado. Photo by Doug Catiller

 

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

by KRISTOFFER DIAZ
Directed by JEREMY ALUMA

(September 23 – October 23, 2022)

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Aaron McGee and Rudy Solis III in Chance Theater’s OC premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.” Playing September 23-October 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Kristoffer Diaz; Directed by Jeremy Aluma; Fight Direction by Martin Noyes. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Londale Theus Jr. in Chance Theater’s OC premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.” Playing September 23-October 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Kristoffer Diaz; Directed by Jeremy Aluma; Fight Direction by Martin Noyes. Photo by Camryn Long
RJ Navarra Balde II in Chance Theater’s OC premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.” Playing September 23-October 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Kristoffer Diaz; Directed by Jeremy Aluma; Fight Direction by Martin Noyes. Photo by Camryn Long
James Michael McHale and Rudy Solis III in Chance Theater’s OC premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.” Playing September 23-October 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Kristoffer Diaz; Directed by Jeremy Aluma; Fight Direction by Martin Noyes. Photo by Camryn Long
Londale Theus Jr. and Rudy Solis III in Chance Theater’s OC premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.” Playing September 23-October 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Kristoffer Diaz; Directed by Jeremy Aluma; Fight Direction by Martin Noyes. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
RJ Navarra Balde II in Chance Theater’s OC premiere of “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.” Playing September 23-October 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Kristoffer Diaz; Directed by Jeremy Aluma; Fight Direction by Martin Noyes. Photo by Camryn Long

 

Little Women – The Broadway Musical

Music by JASON HOWLAND
Lyrics by MINDI DICKSTEIN
Book by ALLAN KNEE
Directed by CASEY LONG
Music Direction by GABRIELLE MALDONADO

(November 25 – December 23, 2022)

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Camie Del Rosario as Amy March, Emily Abeles as Beth March, Maggie Randolph as Marmee March, Katherine Chatman as Meg March, and Sarah Pierce as Jo March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Emily Abeles as Beth March, Camie Del Rosario as Amy March, and Sarah Pierce as Jo March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Emily Abeles as Beth March and Sarah Pierce as Jo March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Katherine Chatman as Meg March, Camie Del Rosario as Amy March, Emily Abeles as Beth March, and Sarah Pierce as Jo March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio
Sarah Pierce as Jo March and Zac Swan Van Lent as Laurie Laurence in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Jennifer Sparks as Aunt March and Sarah Pierce as Jo March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Tucker Boyes as Professor Bhaer and Sarah Pierce as Jo March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Glenn Koppel as Mr. Laurence and Emily Abeles as Beth March in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 
Katherine Chatman as Meg March and Christopher Diem as John Brooke in Chance Theater’s production of “Little Women – The Broadway Musical.” Playing November 25 – December 23, 2022 at Bette Aitken theater arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Book by Allan Knee; Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott; Directed by Casey Long; Music Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

 

 

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas

Book by CARA LUSTIK & MATTHEW HARDY
Lyrics by MATTHEW HARDY
Music by RANDY KLEIN
Based on the popular ‘Fancy Nancy’ books by JANE O’CONNOR
and illustrated by ROBIN PREISS GLASSER
Directed by LAURA M. HATHAWAY
Music Direction by STEFAN MILLER

(December 9-23, 2022)

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Angela Griswold as Fancy Nancy in the Southern California premiere of “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater, December 9-23, 2022. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy, Lyrics by Matthew Hardy, Music by Randy Klein, based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” book series by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, directed by Laura M. Hathaway, and music direction by Stefan Mjiller. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Angela Griswold as Fancy Nancy, Abel Miramontes as Father, Jenny Jacobs as Mother, and Shai Culver as Jojo in the Southern California premiere of “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater, December 9-23, 2022. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy, Lyrics by Matthew Hardy, Music by Randy Klein, based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” book series by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, directed by Laura M. Hathaway, and music direction by Stefan Mjiller. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Jenny Jacobs as Mother, Abel Miramontes as Father, Angela Griswold as Fancy Nancy, and Shai Culver as Jojo in the Southern California premiere of “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater, December 9-23, 2022. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy, Lyrics by Matthew Hardy, Music by Randy Klein, based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” book series by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, directed by Laura M. Hathaway, and music direction by Stefan Mjiller. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.
Robin Walton as Grandpa, Angela Griswold as Fancy Nancy, and Abel Miramontes as Father in the Southern California premiere of “Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” at Chance Theater, December 9-23, 2022. Book by Cara Lustik & Matthew Hardy, Lyrics by Matthew Hardy, Music by Randy Klein, based on the popular “Fancy Nancy” book series by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, directed by Laura M. Hathaway, and music direction by Stefan Mjiller. Photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio.