Events
Upcoming Events
The Girl in the Gold Boots
A new play by Mabelle Reynoso
*Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Initiative: Play Date
December 14th, 2025 at Oak Hill Elementary at 2:00pm
As part of our Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) initiative, PlayDate, we are proud to present a brand-new play by playwright Mabelle Reynoso, inspired by Escondido’s very own landmark, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle: The Girl with the Gold Boots. In partnership with the Escondido Union School District (EUSD), we invite you to join us for this special performance!
Before the performance, we welcome you to join us for a posada, a beloved Mexican holiday tradition of gathering, celebrating, and sharing community. Come early, at 12:00pm to our new home at the Oak Hill Activity Center (connected to Oak Hill Elementary) to enjoy food, games, activities, and more — all completely free and open to families!
Countdown on Grand:
A NYE Celebration
* SPOTLIGHT SERIES
December 28th, 2025 at the Ritz Theater on Grand Ave
Close out 2025 in style at Escondido’s historic Ritz Theater with Countdown on Grand! Join us on Sunday, December 28th at 5:30pm for an unforgettable evening of music on the last weekend of the year. Arrive early for a cocktail hour at 3:30pm in the 2nd floor Juniper Room with champagne and light bites, where we will unveil our new logo design!
Then enjoy timeless Rat Pack favorites alongside hits by Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and more. Featuring the incredible vocals of Mel Collins, Michael Washington, Jim Graft, Patrick Barnitt, and the electrifying D. Ben-jamin Band, this dazzling night promises music, laughter, and community as we count down together to 2026!
Motown: The Groove That Changed America
* SPOTLIGHT SERIES
March 14th & 15th, 2026 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Concert Hall.
March is Motown Month! CCAE Theatricals’
Motown: The Groove that Changed America
returns once more to the Center’s Concert Hall in March 2026. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Orchestra and an incredible group of vocalists will have you on your feet with the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes and so many more. This ultimate celebration of Motown music is unlike any other. Audiences rave year after year. Come see what everyone is talking about!
Coming Soon
We are delighted to share that our 2026 Cabaret Series will be announced soon, continuing the tradition of exceptional, intimate musical experiences our audiences have come to love. In past years, we have featured an eclectic mix of performers—from Great American Songbook stylists and Latin jazz artists to Broadway vocalists, Hollywood favorites, and world-class musicians—bringing unforgettable evenings of music to our community.
After four years of producing monthly cabarets across various venues on the California Center for the Arts, Escondido campus, CCAE Theatricals proudly introduced audiences to a new cabaret experience at Bellamy’s Restaurant on Grand Avenue, our official 2025 restaurant sponsor. This elevated format combined remarkable talent with exquisite food and drinks, all set within Bellamy’s beautifully revamped outdoor patio—designed to create an intimate, under-the-stars atmosphere unlike any other.
Our 2026 Cabaret Series will continue that spirit, presenting a monthly series during the fair weather months!
More details about the 2026 season are just ahead, and we look forward to welcoming guests back for another year of exceptional artistry and memorable evenings.
