Sideshow Shenanigans

ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MELODRAMA

By Gary McCarver
Directed by Gary McCarver

It's time to BOO the Villain, CHEER for the Hero and throw foam rocks! Join us at the circus as the dastardly Professor Thaddeus Mack schemes against our Handsome Hero and Lovely Heroine! We promise the most fun you can have in a theatre!

Show Details

Show Dates

Friday 3/4/2011 8:00 PM - $24-$34 (Preview)
Saturday 3/5/2011 6:30 PM - $40-$50 (Gala)
Sunday 3/6/2011 2:00 PM - $28-$38

Friday 3/11/2011 8:00 PM - $30-$40
Saturday 3/12/2011 8:00 PM - $30-$40
Sunday 3/13/2011 2:00 PM - $28-$38

Friday 3/18/2011 8:00 PM - $30-$40
Saturday 3/19/2011 8:00 PM - $30-$40
Sunday 3/20/2011 2:00 PM - $28-$38

Thursday 3/24/2011 8:00 PM - $24-$34
Friday 3/25/2011 8:00 PM - $30-$40
Saturday 3/26/2011 8:00 PM - $30-$40

  • Preview Night (first Friday) and Thursday $24 each*.
  • Gala Night (first Saturday) $40 each*. Includes a buffet dinner (catered by one of San Juan’s fabulous restaurants) prior to the performance.
  • Friday and Saturday Nights are $30 each*.
  • Sunday Matinees are $28 each*.
  • * Premium seating available for additional $10 per ticket.

Mayhem, Mystery, Murderous Intentions & Music return each year to San Juan Capistrano in our somewhat authentic Old West Style Melodramas

Here at the Camino Real Playhouse our brand of authentic old west style melodramas have been thrilling audiences each season since 1990. Turn back the calendar and prepare for a hilarious time that appeals to all ages where everyone joins in the fun by cheering the hero, booing the villain and tossing the occasional foam "rock" at that vile and reprehensible scoundrel.

Oh no! ... Say it isn't true! ... I missed the 2010 production of San Juan's Dirty Laundry ... please tell me what happened ... I simply must know.

For those of you that missed our great melodrama ... you will just have to wait 5 years until it comes back again ... sorry ... you snooze ... you lose. So don't miss our new great production in 2011 ... which marks the 21st anniversary of the Playhouse.