SIMI VALLEY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
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Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi presents
NEWSIES
June 21 - July 20, 2025
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Music by Alan Menken
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies is the rousing story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. This Tony Award-winning Disney musical is a thrilling tale of courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right. With unforgettable songs and show-stopping dance numbers, Newsies will have you cheering for the underdogs and will inspire you to “Seize the Day.”
Tickets are $37 Adults, $32 Seniors & Students, and $27 for Children. Group rates for 10 or more are available. Please note there is a $3 per ticket processing fee for all tickets whether purchased online or in person at the box office.
NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
SVCAC presents
August 30 - September 28, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Jonathan Larson’s extraordinary Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical is back at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center as part of our 30th Anniversary Season. Having paved the way for contemporary musical theatre, RENT is a beloved cultural phenomenon, known for its raw, resonant storytelling and remarkable rock score.
Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows a year in the life of seven New Yorkers on the Lower East Side. As these young, impoverished artists struggle to create, the group navigates major life changes, relationship struggles, fulfillment of dreams, the loss of loved ones, and living in the age of HIV/AIDS. Together, their stories paint a stunningly emotional portrait of the gritty bohemian world of New York City, and emphasize the power of meaningful human connection in a time of crisis.
RENT’s Tony-winning score includes a phenomenal list of musical theater anthems, including “I’ll Cover You,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” “La Vie Boheme,” and the iconic ballad “Seasons of Love.” Since its groundbreaking Broadway debut in 1996, RENT has touched the lives of millions around the globe, becoming a cultural phenomenon with its timeless themes of love, resilience, hope, community, and identity. Whether you are new to the story or a seasoned “Rent-head,” it’s a guarantee that you will feel inspired to live each day to the fullest, and to measure your life in love.
Content Warning: Recommended age range: 13+
Please be advised that RENT is not recommended for audience members younger than 13. RENT contains strong language and mature themes of drug use, sexuality and suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org – help is available.
Tickets are $37 for Adults and $32 for Seniors & Students. Group rates for 10 or more are available. Please note there is a $3 per ticket processing fee for all tickets whether purchased online or in person at the box office.
RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Oct. 11 - Nov. 9, 2025
Lyrics by Jeannine Tesori
Music & Book by David Lindsay-Abair
SHREK!
THE MUSICAL
Presented by Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film.
Tickets are $37 Adults, $32 Seniors & Students, and $27 for Children. Group rates for 10 or more are available. Please note there is a $3 per ticket processing fee for all tickets whether purchased online or in person at the box office.
SHREK The musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.