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Marley’s Ghost

Marley’s Ghost

Thurs., May 30 | 7 p.m. VENTURA LIVE | Music, Laughter, and MagicThis acclaimed Band (with a capital B) boasts a huge following of fervent fans and listeners, including many fellow musicians. Their artistry transcends genres and generations, with an eclectic, rollicking set featuring Honky Tonk, Texas Swing, Folk, Country, Swampy Blues and Ballads. During their emotionally rich performances, audiences are captivated by their divine harmonies, and their exquisite songs linger in ears long after the last note has been sung. Dan Wheetman, who is chief songwriter in...

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Jerry Rocha Comedy Hour: Cancer Culture 

Jerry Rocha Comedy Hour: Cancer Culture 

Sat., June 1 | 7 PMVENTURA LIVE | Music, Laughter, and MagicHosted by Quincy Johnson IIFeaturing Eddie Pence from "The RAMBLE" podcast and Surprise Guests!What happens when a video-game-loving comedian is thrown into the toughest game of all at Level 4? The answer is Cancer Culture, a show talking about one of the funniest things out there: Cancer… In 2021, Jerry Rocha was having his breakthrough moment in the stand-up comedy world. Gabriel Iglesias had helped Jerry produce his first one-hour special “The Gentleman Jerry Rocha” which aired on Netflix. He had a...

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In Love with a Wonderful Guy 

In Love with a Wonderful Guy 

ALMOST SOLD-OUT! VENTURA LIVE | Music, Laughter, and MagicGolden Globe Award-Winner Amanda McBroom sings about love in its many forms in celebration of beloved Rubicon Company Member (and her husband) George Ball’s big birthday! This spectacular evening will include songs by Rogers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, Dorothy Fields, Michele Brourman, and of course, Amanda herself. The evening will also include special surprise guests! Known and admired by Rubicon audiences for her breathtaking and...

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Trevor and Sylvie Sing James and Joni 

Trevor and Sylvie Sing James and Joni 

SOLD-OUT! VENTURA LIVE | Music, Laughter, and Magic Sponsored by Nancy and Richard Francis This dynamic duo brings their soulful vocals, awe-inspiring talents as multi-instrumentalists, and warm, wry personalities to a newly created evening that celebrates the songs of James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. They will be performing favorite hits including “You've Got a Friend,” “Carolina in My Mind,” “Your Smiling Face,” “Both Sides Now,” “Circle Game,” “California,” and “You Turn Me On I'm a Radio.” Trevor’s mellow voice and Sylvie’s...

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Forever Motown

Forever Motown

Thursday, June 6 at 7pm Friday, June 7 (2 and 7pm) Saturday, June 8 (2 and 7pm) Sunday, June 9 at 2pmALMOST SOLD-OUT! VENTURA LIVE | Music, Laughter, and Magic Don’t miss this sensational concert from the team that brought you The Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, and The Platters! Enjoy all of your favorite hits from Motown legends on one stage in one performance! Direct from New York, these original nine all-star performers are headlined by G.C. Cameron, former lead singer of The Temptations and The Spinners, and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame....

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John Carney in CARNEYMAGIC 

John Carney in CARNEYMAGIC 

Sat., June 15 at 7 p.m. Sun. June 16 at 2 p.m. VENTURA LIVE | Music, Laughter, and MagicA Show about Secrets, Mentors and the Beauty of a Perfect Illusion   Unique, funny, amazing, theatrical – this is definitely NOT your typical “magic show”!  CarneyMagic blends mind-blowing sleight of hand with intelligence, taste, and wit, into a unique evening of pure entertainment. Pin-balling between jaunty comedic riffs and astonishing sleight of hand, John will have you reeling with his hilarious audience participation segments, as well as his embodiment of multiple...

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Frozen Kids

Frozen Kids

Saturday, June 29 at 11AM & 2PMSunday, June 30 at 11AM(Sat, jun 29 at 2pm is sold out!) Based on the Disney film written by JENNIFER LEE Directed by CHRIS BUCK and JENNIFER LEE Music and Lyrics by KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ Experience the magic of Arendelle in Disney's Frozen Kids, a heartwarming musical adventure perfect for the whole family. Join fearless Princess Anna as she embarks on a daring journey to find her estranged sister, Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. Along the way, Anna teams up with a rugged...

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Richard III

Richard III

Friday, July 12 at 7PMSaturday July 13 at 2PM & 7PMSunday, July 14 at 2PMWritten by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Adapted by STEPHANIE COLTRIN    Dive into the dark and twisted tale of ambition and power in William Shakespeare's Richard III. Set in the turbulent aftermath of the Wars of the Roses, this gripping historical drama chronicles the ruthless rise and dramatic fall of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Deformed in body but formidable in spirit, Richard stops at nothing in his quest for the English throne, leaving a trail of betrayal and bloodshed in his wake. As...

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Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.

Friday, July 26 at 7PMSaturday July 27 at 2PM & 7PMSunday, July 28 at 2PM & 7PMBook by JOSEPH STEIN    Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK   Music by JERRY BOCK  Step into the vibrant world of Anatevka with Fiddler on the Roof JR., a heartwarming adaptation of the classic musical that captures the joys and struggles of a Jewish village in early 20th-century Russia. Follow the life of Tevye, a poor milkman, as he tries to uphold his family’s traditions amidst the changing social and political landscape. With beloved songs like "Tradition," "Matchmaker," and "If I...

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Legally Blonde the Musical

Legally Blonde the Musical

Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7PMFriday, Aug. 9 at 2PM & 7PMSaturday, Aug. 10 at 2PM & 7PMSunday, Aug. 11 at 2PM & 7PMBook by HEATHER HACH Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE Directed and Choreographed by NATALIE MARA Musical Direction by MIRIAM ARICHEAJoin the fabulously fun journey of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical, a high-energy, feel-good show bursting with laughter, music, and heart. When sorority queen Elle finds herself dumped by her boyfriend for someone more "serious," she decides to prove she’s more than just a pretty face by enrolling at...

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