The Spitfire Grill, the Musical
Percy Talbot has just been released from a five-year prison sentence for manslaughter. She is trying to find a place for a fresh start and travels to the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local sheriff, Joe Sutter, who is also Percy’s parole officer, finds her a job at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill – the only eatery in this struggling town. The Spitfire Grill is for sale. But with no interested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full, and things are getting hot at the Spitfire Grill. This musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of fresh starts and the power of what one person can do
Around the World in 80 Days
Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains! Unabashedly slapstick! Hold onto your seats for the original amazing race! Phileas Fogg has agreed to an outrageous wager that puts his fortune and his life at risk. With his resourceful servant Passepartout, Fogg sets out to circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he’s a robber on the run. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portraying 39 characters traverse seven continents in Mark Brown’s adaptation of one of the great adventures of all time.
Our 2026-2027 Season
Cabrillo Playhouse returns to its traditional season schedule with six unforgettable shows designed to entertain, inspire, and delight audiences. From comedy and music to mystery and adventure, the new season offers something for everyone and promises another year of live theatre at its best.
Live Theatre in the Heart of San Clemente
Founded in 1953, Cabrillo Playhouse has been bringing live theatre to San Clemente for more than seventy years. Located just steps from Avenida Del Mar, this intimate sixty-four seat theatre offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience high quality productions up close while supporting a long tradition of community involvement in the arts.
Today the Playhouse continues that tradition through a diverse season of comedies, dramas, and musicals produced by dedicated volunteers, artists, and supporters who share a passion for live theatre.
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Through these donations, the theatre is able to bridge the gap between ticket sales and operating expenses so that we can continue to bring quality theatre to San Clemente. That means outstanding sets, costumes, playbills and, of course the royalties. The donations made to our non-profit organization are all tax deductible.
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