WHAT'S PLAYING?
May 1 - May 10, 2026
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Directed by Laurie Holden
Choreographed by Karie Seasock
Musically Directed by John Blaylock
Matilda will take place on May 1 at 7:00pm, May 3 at 2:00 PM, May 8 at 7:00 PM, and May 10 at 2:00 PM. Please note there are no Saturday performances. All performances will be at Ebell Theater of Santa Ana located at 718 Mortimer St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Open Captioning will be provided for all performances.
MATILIDA
is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Book
DENNIS KELLY
Music & Lyrics
TIM MINCHIN
July 31 - August 2, 2026
Music by
Alan Menken
Lyrics by
Jack Feldman
Book by
Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney Film written
by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White
Originally produced on Broadway by
Disney Theatrical Productions
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Incidental Music & Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Mark Hummel
Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture, features a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein. Newsies is inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway “newsies” on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst, and other powerful newspaper publishers.
Timely and fresh, the fictionalized adaptation of Newsies addresses age-old themes of social injustice, exploitative labor practices, and David-versus-Goliath struggles as the young learn to harness their power against a corrupt establishment. High-energy with non-stop thrills, the stage version introduces eight brand-new songs by the original team of Menken and Feldman while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” “King of New York,” and “Santa Fe.”
Directed by
Elena MacDonald and Karie Seasock
Newsies will take place on July 31 at 7:00pm, August 1 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and August 2 at 2:00 PM. All performances will be at Ebell Theater of Santa Ana located at 718 Mortimer St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Open Captioning will be provided for all performances.
NEWSIES
is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com