Come see what makes this fella so happy! North Coast Repertory Theatre presents The Most Happy Fella, a new intimate version of Frank Loesser’s lush, romantic musical masterpiece — filled with soaring melodies, tender ballads, and vibrant Broadway showstoppers that paint a rich emotional landscape. Set against the sun-drenched vineyards of California’s Napa Valley, this passionate tale of unexpected love weaves together unforgettable characters with one of musical theatre’s most ambitious and breathtaking scores. All by Broadway’s famed Pulitzer Prize-winning Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls). This sweeping, heartfelt classic radiates with the timeless message that true love sees beyond outward appearances to the real beauty within. One of the most powerful love stories ever sung about love, truth, and forgiveness.

 

“A work in which you can hear the sound of a man’s heart singing, openly and unabashedly.” — New York Times

“The Most Happy Fella is one of the greatest musicals ever. Or one of the greatest operas. Hell, it’s just great.” — Vulture

 

Jeffrey B. Moss directs Gregory North,* Jacob Caltrider,* Chris Hunter,* Jason Maddy,* Andrew Hey,* Shinah Hey,* Bethany Slomka,* and Lauren Weinberg,* with Morgan Hollingsworth, Eli Wood, Tori Hitchcock, and Isabelle Pizzurro. Elan McMahan is the Music Director/Pianist, with Justin Gray at Piano and Melissa Glasgow as Choreographer. Vernon Willet* is the Production Stage Manager. The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Set Design), Matthew Novotny (Light Design), Alina Bokovikova (Costume Design), Grace Wong (Associate Costume Design), Tristan King (Sound Design), Michael Wogulis (Props Design), Matt FitzGerald (Projection Design), Meredith Lange (Sound Mixer) and Megan Woodley (Hair and Wig Design).

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

 

THE MOST HAPPY FELLA performances begin Tuesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Final performance is Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The show runs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Additional matinee  2pm performances: June 5 & June 24^th. There will be a talkback with the cast on June 12^th after the performance.

Experience an unforgettable evening with Elijah Rock as he brings his newly acclaimed album Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1 to life on stage. Inspired by his father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, the album is both a celebration of timeless music and a deeply personal reflection on memory, love, and legacy.

 

Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience. Each performance invites audiences into a space where music becomes a vessel for remembrance, connection, and hope.

 

Backed by a stunning roster of world-class musicians who have performed with legends including Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Nancy Wilson, and Natalie Cole, Memories Unleashed captures the sophistication and soul of a golden era, brought vividly into the present through arrangements critics have called “timeless, swinging, and deeply human.”

 

Through song, Elijah Rock reminds us that while memories may fade, the feelings they carry—and the people we love—remain forever within us.

 

Join Elijah Rock for an evening of refined swing, rich storytelling, and musical excellence that honors the past while inspiring the future.

 

“It takes a certain kind of artist these days to carry on the torch passed on from the likes of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Freddie Cole, Billy Eckstine and Joe Williams.” — Jazz Weekly

 

Memories Unleashed runs June 8 and 9, 2026 at 7:30pm at North Coast Repertory Theatre- 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075.  Please call (858) 481-1055 or visit our website, www.northcoastrep.org, to purchase tickets.  Tickets are $50.

Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.

Omri Schein directs Sam Ashdown,* Josh Cahn,* Benjamin Cole, Katrina Michaels,* Joel Polis,* and Jill Remez.* Christopher M. Williams* is the Production Stage Manager. Alyssa Hayden and Clarence Lightfoot III are the Production Assistants. The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Set Design), Matthew Novotny (Light Design), Jennifer Brawn Gittings (Costume Design) Evan Eason (Sound Design), and Michael Wogulis (Props Design).

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

 

BEAU JEST performances begin Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:00 pm. NOW EXTENDED. Final performance is Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The show runs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Added Wednesday matinee April 24, May 13 & May 20th. A talkback with the director and cast is scheduled for Friday, May 1. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For complete performance schedule and ticket information, call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

Join us for an evening of laughter, love, and theatrical warmth that will leave you glowing long after the final curtain.

Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.

Omri Schein directs Samuel Ashdown,* Josh Cahn,* Benjamin Cole, Katrina Michaels,* Joel Polis,* and Jill Remez.* Christopher M. Williams* is the Production Stage Manager. Alyssa Hayden and Clarence Lightfoot III are the Production Assistants. The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Set Design), Matthew Novotny (Light Design), Jennifer Brawn Gittings (Costume Design) Evan Eason (Sound Design), Michael Wogulis (Props Design), and Peter Herman (Hair & Wigs Design).

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

 

BEAU JEST performances begin Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:00 pm. Final performance is Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The show runs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Added Wednesday matinee April 24 and May 13. A talkback with the director and cast is scheduled for Friday, May 1. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For complete performance schedule and ticket information, call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

Join us for an evening of laughter, love, and theatrical warmth that will leave you glowing long after the final curtain.

The search for the legendary black bird takes a comedic twist in this world premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Matthew Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Dashiell Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life. With quick-change artistry and acute timing, the ensemble navigates through a labyrinth of deception and desire alongside the infamous Sam Spade, the definitive hard-boiled detective. Delivering taut, unsparing prose that crackles with tension and mirth, this thrilling, comical theatrical

high-wire act proves that deadly intrigue has never been so funny. Don’t miss this electrifying production—reserve your seats now before they vanish like the falcon itself.

 

For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

 

THE MALTESE FALCON performances begin Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8:00 pm. NOW EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND to April 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm.  The show runs Wednesday and Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday evening at 8pm, Sunday evenings 7pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Added Wednesday matinee March 25 and Friday, March 6.  A talkback with the director and cast is scheduled for Friday, March 13. North Coast Rep is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For complete performance schedule and ticket information, call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org.