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CSUSB Department of Theatre Arts 2025 - 2026 Season

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Monsters and Mayhem Abound in CSUSB’s 2025-26 Season!

All eyes are still on CSUSB as we introduce our new season of plays and edge ever-closer to the opening of the all-new Performing Arts Center – a true season of New Beginnings! 


 


History in Harmony, a touring Musical Revue, December 5 – 7, 2025
History in Harmony, a touring Musical Revue, December 5 – 7, 2025.

History in Harmony - A Musical Revue

Curated and directed by Lisa Lyons
December 5 – 7, 2025.

History in Harmony the traveling musical revue will stop in the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre for a weekend of family-friendly performances! 

Performance Dates:
Friday, Dec. 5th at 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 6th at 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 7th at 2pm

This musical revue, conceived of and directed by Lisa Lyons, features a selection of musical pieces from the 1940's - to the 2010's, intricately woven together into a fun narrative guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!

Featuring songs from:
Frozen 
Hamilton 
Grease 
Into the Woods 
Little Shop of Horrors (sneak peak!)
... AND SO MANY MORE!

 

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Little Shop of Horrors, Book by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and directed by Professor Kristi Papailler, April 24 - May 3, 2026
Little Shop of Horrors, Book by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and directed by Professor Kristi Papailler, April 24 - May 3, 2026.

Little Shop of Horrors 

Book by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken, 
Lyrics by Howard Ashman 
Directed by Professor Kristi Papailler
April 24 - May 3, 2026.

The Ellen Weisser Endowed Theatre Showcase presents the musical sensation - Little Shop of Horrors, Book by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and directed by Professor Kristi Papailler. The dark, musical comedy is tentatively scheduled to be the first production staged in the all-new Performing Arts Center from April 24 - May 3, 2026.

When Seymour, a meek flower shop assistant, discovers a mysterious, talking plant that he names Audrey II that brings him fame and fortune, only for the low-low cost of human blood! As Audrey II grows and becomes increasingly demanding, all-out chaos explodes, enveloping everyone in Seymour’s orbit. The story blends, humor, horror, mayhem, Motown, Rock & Roll and doo-wop music!

 

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