Costa Mesa Playhouse

05/21/2026

2 more performances and tickets are going fast!

CLOSING WEEKEND! - POTUS in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater

Final shows this Weekend! (May 22 & May 23):
Friday, May 22, at 8pm - Second to Last Performance!
Saturday, May 23 at 8pm - CLOSING NIGHT!

This is your last chance to see the hilarious political farce, POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse! One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. - Must close May 23rd!

For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014 option 1 or visit our website: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/20/2026

Only 2 more chances to see POTUS, this Friday and Saturday, And seats are filling up fast!

THIS WEEKEND AT THE LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE (May 22 - 24) Catch THE LION IN WINTER on the Mainstage or the closing performances of POTUS in the Studio!

Now is your chance to see two great shows at the Long Beach Playhouse!

Continuing:
THE LION IN WINTER in the Mainstage Theater (May 22 - 24)
Friday, May 22 at 8pm
Saturday, May 23 at 8pm
Sunday, May 24 at 2pm
Show runs until June 13th

For tickets and more information about THE LION IN WINTER, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014 option 1 or visit our website: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/the-lion-in-winter/

CLOSING WEEKEND - Final Two Performances:
POTUS, in the Studio Theater (May 22 & 23)
Friday, May 22 at 8pm - Second to Last Performance!
Saturday, May 23 at 8pm - CLOSING NIGHT!
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014 option 1 or visit our website: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/15/2026

Only 5 mor performances.

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! - POTUS in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater

Shows this Weekend (May 15 - May 17):
Friday, May 15, at 8pm
Saturday, May 16, at 8pm
Sunday, May 17, at 2pm

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT of the hilarious political farce, POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse! One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. - Must close May 23rd!

For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014 option 1 or visit our website: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/13/2026

The Costa Mesa Playhouse received 14 nominations for the OC Theatre Guild Awards for all four shows from our last season (calendar year 2025) with two taking home the prize! Congratulations to the nominees and winners!

Outstanding Production of a Play: Sweat

Outstanding Ensemble in a Play: Uncle Vanya and Sweat (WINNER)

Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play: Sweat - Amberlin Morse, Bryce Johnson and Stacy Castiglione (Won for August: Osage County at STAGESTheatre)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play: Sweat - Darri Kristin, Neil Switzer and Frank Bishop (WINNER)

Outstanding Direction of a Play: Peter Kreder - How I Learned to Drive

Outstanding Projection Design: Francis Gacad - Sweat and Mark Tillman - How I Learned to Drive

Outstanding Scenic Design: Michael Serna - Sweat

Outstanding Costume Design: Nicholas Hirata - Boeing Boeing

What was your favorite show from recent seasons?

05/12/2026

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! - POTUS in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater

Shows this Weekend (May 15 - May 17):
Friday, May 15, at 8pm
Saturday, May 16, at 8pm
Sunday, May 17, at 2pm

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT of the hilarious political farce, POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse! One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. - Must close May 23rd!

For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014 option 1 or visit our website: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/08/2026

Come see what we've been up to. 3 more weekends!

Introducing KATRINA D. RiCHARD as MARGARET in POTUS at the Long Beach Playhouse!

Katrina D. RiChard (FLOTUS) is a multi-hyphenate theater artist hailing from the South Side of Chicago. Selected credits include: Los Angeles; STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Long Beach Playhouse), AGNES OF GOD (UTC), Chicago; DIRECT FROM DEATH ROW: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - Jeff Award-Best Ensemble (Raven Theatre), SBF (Congo Square Theater Company), and TO CATCH A FISH (Timeline Theater Company). Katrina also works as a writer/producer and she earned her MFA in Dramatic Writing from the University of Southern California. You can stay abreast of all her projects on IG: Psalms 46:5

In POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, one four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS plays in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater from April 25th to May 23rd, 2026. For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014, or visit our website at https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/07/2026

3 more weeks to catch this stellar cast in "POTUS, or Behind Every Du***ss are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive." The title says it all!

Introducing PAGAN URICH as HARRIET in POTUS at the Long Beach Playhouse!

Once upon a time, Pagan earned theater degrees in New York and London and went on to perform in New York, LA, and on tour. More recently, she has been momming and teaching in Long Beach. Thank you to Kathy and all of the amazing women in the cast and crew for this opportunity to play!

In POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, one four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS plays in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater from April 25th to May 23rd, 2026. For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014, or visit our website at https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/06/2026

You won't want to miss this great show and a chance to see Stacy making a complete 180 from her award winning performance in SWEAT last season.

Introducing STACY CASTIGLIONE as JEAN in POTUS at the Long Beach Playhouse!

Stacy is so excited to perform in her dream show! Stacy has recently been seen in SWEAT (Tracey) at Costa Mesa Playhouse and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (Barbara Fordham) at STAGES/Curtis Theatre. Away from the stage, she is the theatre director at Los Alamitos High School. She has the most amazing, beautiful, and supportive husband, daughter, and son. Thanks so much to Kathy for this incredible opportunity. IG:

In POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, one four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS plays in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater from April 25th to May 23rd, 2026. For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014, or visit our website at https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/05/2026

Introducing VICTORIA SERRA as DUSTY in POTUS at the Long Beach Playhouse!

Victoria enjoys performing at her local community theaters throughout Orange County. Her most recent role was at NTAC’s Our Town, where she played Mrs. Webb. Her favorite roles in the community include Sylvia in JD Theatrical’s Sylvia at the late Costa Mesa Playhouse, Suzette in Long Beach Playhouse’s Don’t Dress For Dinner, and Blanche in The Attic’s Bonnie & Clyde. She enjoys ballroom dance and Photoshop in her free time.

In POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, one four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS plays in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater from April 25th to May 23rd, 2026. For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014, or visit our website at https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/

05/01/2026

Introducing JESSALYN WALDRON as STEPHANIE in POTUS at the Long Beach Playhouse!

Jessalyn Waldron is excited to return to the stage as Stephanie in POTUS and to make her debut with the Long Beach Playhouse/Costa Mesa Playhouse community. Past credits include 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress, The Yellow Dress, and Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, among others at various theaters across the country. When not on stage, she keeps a toe in the arts through improv and producing films with friends, always believing in the power of art and storytelling to heal and spark impact. Jessalyn is especially grateful to be part of this fierce all-female cast and such a talented creative team bringing this wildly fun script to life. She thanks her hubby Justin for his support in all of her ambitious endeavors!

In POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Du***ss Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, one four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS plays in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater from April 25th to May 23rd, 2026. For tickets and more information about POTUS, call our Box Office at 562-494-1014, or visit our website at https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/