Time to Laugh Again!

Direct from No Square Theatre in Laguna Beach, CA.– Right on cue, No Square Theatre starts the smiles with Musical Theatre Camp (M-F, June 28 to July 2—details at nosquare.org) and the brilliantly funny musical Cry-Baby ... and that’s just the beginning!

CRY-BABY The Musical

It’s based on the John Waters movie of the same name (starring Johnny Depp), and is by the creators of Hairspray. Set in 1954, chaos ensues when finishing school girl Allison Vernon-Williams starts seeing guitar playing rebel, Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker (the coolest boy in Baltimore). In 1950s Baltimore, everyone likes Ike and nobody likes communism. “Cry-Baby” is a bad boy with a great cause—truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll—and Allison is rich but square. She leaves her King-of-the-Squares boyfriend Baldwin, of the close-harmony Squares, to become Cry-Baby’s girl. The stage is set for a pitched battle between the squeaky-clean Squares and the rock-and-roll juvenile delinquent Drapes.

Both absurd and funny, Cry-Baby boasts a catchy score featuring song titles like “I’m Infected” and “Girl, Can I Kiss You With Tongue?” All these elements combine to create a unique, strange, and totally endearing musical. Rated PG for mild language.

The talented cast features: Michael Aguirre, Austin Arnwine, Sophia Barajas, Rylee Bullington, Bree Burgess, Sam Dwyer, Malin Glade, Lila Goldstein, Ryan Haddy, Joe Hovanesian, Hannah Le, Justin McCoy, Colin McDonald, Braxton McGrath, Jessica Montez, Jay Rechter, Luka Salib, Eric Schiffer, Peggy Schiffer, Zack Schiffer, Shelby Thomas, and Claire Tigner.

The production is directed by Ella Wyatt, with music direction by Roxanna Ward and choreography by Sabrina Harper. Set design by Marley Øyen and Costumes by No Square’s resident genius, Brigitte Harper. Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan, score by David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger, and based on the Universal Pictures film written and directed by John Waters.

Six performances, Jul 23-Aug 1 at 7:30. “Welcome back to the theatre” price of just $10 and are sold exclusively on line at NoSquare.org Extremely limited seating, with Covid restrictions for both the theatre and the audience. In accordance with guidelines from the California Department of Public Health: All ticket holders must provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 status (within 72 hours) before entering the theatre. All audience members are required to wear a face-covering that covers their nose and mouth at all times, except when actively eating or drinking outside.

Sponsored By the Lodging Establishments & City of Laguna Beach, the City of Laguna Beach, 

Yvonne & John Browning, Patrick Quilter, Dorene & Lee Butler Family Foundation, and Laguna Beach Rotary Club, with a special thank you to Laguna’s favorite dentist, Mark Brisley.

The Tony Award winning "Show We Can’t Tell You The Name Of Until August 3”

The title of this show can’t be revealed until August 3, due to restrictions in the licensing. But it will be at 7:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 13-22. All seats are $25, and go on sale August 3. This adorable musical comedy boasts the extraordinary ensemble cast of Eric T. Anderson, Ella Wyatt, Kristen Matson, Marc Marger, Rob Harryman, and Jeffrey Johns! Directed by Ella Wyatt, Music Directed by Roxanna Ward. Set by Marley Øyen and Costumes by Brigitte Harper. The original logos, before and after the big reveal, are by Laguna Beach High School artist Lila Goldstein. All the same restrictions on ticketing apply. Great for the whole family but no kids under 6.

LAGUNATICS 2021 “Unmasked”

Yes, Laguna’s favorite Roast of the Coast returns to the stage—live—in October! Watch for information as it becomes available on nosquare.org 

All performances and events take place at No Square Theatre’s intimate venue in Historic Legion Hall at 384 Legion Street, Laguna Beach.

No Square Theatre gratefully acknowledges financial support from The City of Laguna Beach, Lodging Establishments and City of Laguna Beach, Yvonne and John Browning, Patrick Quilter, Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation, Laguna Beach Rotary Club, FOA Foundation, Laguna Board of Realtors Charitable Assistance Fund, Stella Charton in Memory of Lloyd Charton, John Cobain, William, Jeff, & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation, Dr. Korey Jorgensen and the Jorgensen Family Charitable Gift Fund, Vicki & Steve McIntosh and the Hall Family Foundation, Ann & Charlie Quilter in Honor of Joe Lauderdale, Chris Quilter, Patrick Quilter/Quilter Labs, Nina & Larry Ragle, and Don Wallschlaeger.  

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