The Western Stage

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Founded in 1974, The Western Stage (TWS) has evolved over the last three decades into one of the most respected regional theatres on California’s Central Coast. Supported in part by a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts, TWS is committed to enriching the culture of its community by bringing together professional artists, theatre students, and community members to produce a dynamic seaso

n of plays that enhances the lives of both the artist and audience; developing new works that speak to the history and culture of the Salinas Valley; and providing educational opportunities to allow students of all skill levels to explore and develop their unique talents.

Just a little sneak peek at the details because every piece of this set plays a part in bringing the whole vision to lif...
06/05/2026

Just a little sneak peek at the details because every piece of this set plays a part in bringing the whole vision to life 💙 We hope you come watch our show for the reveal ✨

“Songs for Nobodies” by Joanna Murray-Smith will open this weekend in the Mainstage Theater. The Opening Night reception will take place this Saturday, June 6th, at 7:00 PM in the Hartnell Center for Performing Arts Atrium Patio, so don’t forget to stop by before the show!

🎟 To purchase tickets, visit www.westernstage.com/tickets or click the link in our bio!

Join us on June 6th at 7:00 PM at the Hartnell College Center for Performing Arts Atrium Patio for a short opening night...
06/02/2026

Join us on June 6th at 7:00 PM at the Hartnell College Center for Performing Arts Atrium Patio for a short opening night reception before our 7:30 PM show. Enjoy complimentary cupcakes and light refreshments, including specially themed cupcakes inspired by the iconic singers featured in the show!

🎟️ To purchase tickets for our show, visit www.westernstage.com/tickets or click the link in our bio

“Even unrecorded lives carry profound, singular meaning” — Christopher MetzgerCostume Designer, Christopher Metzger, dra...
06/02/2026

“Even unrecorded lives carry profound, singular meaning” — Christopher Metzger

Costume Designer, Christopher Metzger, draws from the heart of Joanna Murray-Smith’s “Songs for Nobodies” to create looks that honor the ordinary women whose stories deserve to be told. Every stitch and silhouette is a tribute to lives that history forgot, but this show will not! ✨

🎟️ We open this weekend, June 6th, with performances through June 28th. Purchase your tickets now at westernstage.com/tickets or click the link in our bio!

Join us on June 6th at 7:00 PM at the Hartnell College Atrium for a short opening night reception before our 7:30 PM sho...
06/01/2026

Join us on June 6th at 7:00 PM at the Hartnell College Atrium for a short opening night reception before our 7:30 PM show. Enjoy complimentary cupcakes and light refreshments, including specially themed cupcakes inspired by the iconic singers featured in the show!

🎟️ To purchase tickets for our show, visit www.westernstage.com/tickets or click the link in our bio

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see “Home, I’m Darling.” Yesterday was our closing show, and we are grateful for every one of you! So many talented artists worked on this production, and we are incredibly proud of what they created.

We cannot wait for what comes next in our 2026 Season. “Songs for Nobodies” opens June 6th, and we are in rehearsals for “Latin History for Morons.”

📸 Photographed by Richard Green

05/31/2026

An usher, a lavatory attendant, a librarian, a writer and a nanny –their lives seemed small until a chance encounter with a larger-than-life musical icon leads to new ways of viewing themselves and their world.

Join us as acclaimed vocalist/actor Malinda DeRouen* showcases the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. Part play, part concert—a meditation on the transcendent power of music and its ability to connect us to something larger than ourselves.

🗓 June 6 – 28, 2026
🕰️ Sat @ 7:30pm & Sun @ 2:00pm
📍 Mainstage Theater, Hartnell College Main Campus
🎟 westernstage.com/tickets

*Member of Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Ms. DeRouen’s appearance sponsored in part by James McLean

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📣 Home, I’m Darling will be closing soon! We have two final performances weekend including tonight at 7:30 PM and Sunday...
05/30/2026

📣 Home, I’m Darling will be closing soon! We have two final performances weekend including tonight at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM!

We are so incredibly proud of the talented actors and the dedicated creative team who brought this production to life. And, thank you to all who came to watch and support our show! 💗

🎟 Purchase tickets at https://www.westernstage.com/tickets or click the link in our bio!

And suddenly, tech for “Songs for Nobodies” is only a day away! There’s something really special about watching a show s...
05/28/2026

And suddenly, tech for “Songs for Nobodies” is only a day away! There’s something really special about watching a show slowly come to life. It happens in pieces, a costume fitting here, a light cue there, a set piece being rolled onto the stage, until one day all the talented work from our team harmonizes together. We can’t wait for you to see it on June 6th 💫

05/28/2026

A little sneak peek into what’s happening in the Scene Shop, where the process is just as loved as the final product! 🌟

Excited to see the results? “Songs for Nobodies” opens next weekend, June 6th, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Tickets are available on our website or click the link in our bio 🎟️

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411 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA
93901

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Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 5pm - 8pm

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