The Department of Theatre Arts is thrilled to bring live performances to Saddleback College outside on the upper campus quad in July. Audience members of all ages will enjoy summer evening entertainment under the stars.
On Friday and Saturday, July 21st and 22nd, a fully-staged production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, and story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey will grace the outdoor stage.
Directed by Natalie Baldwin, the story features a fast-talking traveling salesman who cons the citizens of River City into paying him to create a boys’ marching band, but his scheme flops when he falls for Marian the Librarian. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. with festival seating at 5:30 p.m. For more detailed information, go to www.saddleback.edu/arts/summer-theatre. Admission is free!
The setting is perfect for picnicking or food is available from a variety of food trucks. For those who don’t wish to bring a blanket or sit on beach chairs, reserved seating is available at $20 per person (presale only). For reserved seats, call the ticket office at 949-582-4656 (Tues-Fri, Noon to 4:00 p.m.) Go to www.saddleback.edu/arts/summer-theatre for more detailed information. Location: The Saddleback College Upper Campus Quad (in front of the Administrative & Governance Building‐AGB), located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Parking is free for this event in Parking Lots 9 & 10.
