Arts & Entertainment

Big-Top Melodrama Coming to San Juan

The latest production at the Camino Real Playhouse opens the first weekend in March.

Discover the magic, mystery and mayhem of the 1870s' big-top circus performances during the Capistrano Center for Performing Arts' newest production, Sideshow Shenanigans.

"This fun-for-the-family melodrama brings out the kid in us all! Cheer! Hiss! Boo! Throw foam ‘rocks’ at the villain. Peanuts, popcorn and cotton candy for all!" said spokeswoman Beverly Blake.

The play opens Friday, March 4, and runs through Saturday, March 26. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

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The play is directed by Gary McCarver of San Juan Capistrano. Musical direction is by Benjamin Sagan of Canyon Country. It's choreographed by Aidan Daguro of Anaheim Hills.

Tickets are available at caminorealplayhouse.org or by leaving a message with the box office, 949-489-8082.

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