South Coast Repertory

08/29/2026

She’s off to Grandmother’s house… what could possibly go wrong?

Meet Little Red Riding Hood (Hailey Truong) in "Into the Woods," where familiar fairy tales collide—and “happily ever after” is never quite the whole story.

Now extended to Oct. 18—see "Into the Woods" starting Sept. 12!
🎟: https://www.scr.org/plays/productions/26-27-season/into-the-woods/

08/29/2026

Introducing "Blind Runner." 🏃🏾

At his wife’s insistence, a man agrees to train a blind woman for a race in Paris. Soon, they take on an even greater challenge: running the 38-kilometer Channel Tunnel from France to the UK before the first train of the morning.

Experience the international multimedia hit called “mesmerizing” by The Guardian at SCR, Oct. 18-Nov. 8.

A Mehr Theatre Group production, text and direction by Amir Reza Koohestani. Performed in Persian with English supertitles.

08/28/2026

Act. Play. Create. Make new friends. Build confidence.

There’s a place for every Teen performer at the SCR Theatre Conservatory.

Fall classes are enrolling now for grades 8-12. Classes start Sept. 1.

SCR offers a safe and welcoming environment for your child to build...

08/27/2026

Come take a PEEK...

See SCR like you’ve never seen it before at PEEK!—an immersive night of surprises, entertainment and behind-the-scenes experiences inspired by "Into the Woods."

Join us Saturday, October 3 ➡️ https://www.scr.org/support/scr-gala/

08/27/2026

TEEN ACTORS—this one’s for you!

Ready to get on your feet, get creative and make bold choices? SCR’s Teen Acting Classes for grades 7–12 are all about:

✨ Building characters
✨ Exploring movement and voice
✨ Working as an ensemble
✨ Creating truthful stories
✨ Growing your confidence on and off stage

Train with theatre professionals, meet lifelong friends and find your voice.

Fall classes are enrolling now ➡️ https://www.scr.org/classes/classes-landing/kids-teens-acting-program/

08/26/2026

How do you get a Prince’s horse on stage?

For "Into the Woods," our Props Department sourced this life-size horse all the way from Texas! Made of lightweight materials, it weighs less than 100 pounds and can be carried by just two people.

And Milky White? 🐄 You’ll have to see the show to find out...

"Into the Woods" starts performances Sept. 12!

08/26/2026

Save the Date—PEEK! SCR's largest annual fundraiser is on Saturday, October 3.

PEEK! is taking over SCR for one unforgettable night inspired by "Into the Woods" with surprises, immersive experiences and a look behind the scenes like never before.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.scr.org/support/scr-gala/

08/24/2026

“Into the Woods” is now extended to Oct. 18! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this Tony Award-winning classic with a new SCR production starting Sept. 12.

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INTO THE WOODS
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by James Lapine
originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
directed by Peter Rothstein
Sept. 12-Oct. 18, 2026

Featuring: Cooper Lee Bennett, Garrett Thomas Deagon, Michael Austin Deni, Christian Tyler Dorey, Chamblee Ferguson, Becca Claire Hart, Danielle Hope, Sierra Jimenez, Alexandra Melrose, Amanda Naughton, Valerie Perri, Mia Pinero, Franca Rosenblatt, Dylan Saunders, Jake Stiel, Katy Tang, Hailey Truong

When the Baker and his wife venture into the forest to break a witch’s curse, they encounter Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack (of beanstalk fame)—and familiar tales take on clever new lives. But be careful what you wish for, because “happily ever after” is never the whole story. With a Tony Award-winning book and score, this poignant musical comedy masterpiece celebrates its 40th anniversary with a fabulous new SCR production.

08/23/2026

Costumes help tell the story of every character.

Take a look at the design process behind "Into the Woods" from sketch to rendering by Costume Designer Danielle Nieves.

Now extended to Oct. 18—performances start Sept. 12!
🎟: https://www.scr.org/plays/productions/26-27-season/into-the-woods/

08/22/2026

Introducing…Broadway superstar Laura Benanti! Get to know the acclaimed star of stage and screen:

🏆 Tony Award-winner for "Gypsy"
🎭 Five-time Tony Award nominee
🌲 Broadway credits include ""Into the Woods," "She Loves Me," "My Fair Lady" and "The Sound of Music"
📺 You may have seen her as Melania Trump on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Now, she's coming to SCR with "Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares!" See it Oct. 8-11 ➡️ https://www.scr.org/plays/productions/26-27-season/laura-benanti-nobody-cares/