Opening Soon!

Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S. and Amy Thu Tran, D.D.S present
The SpongeBob Musical
August 11-27

Purchase Tickets HERE

The undersea community of Bikini Bottom is the place to be this month! Our much-anticipated production of The SpongeBob Musical opens on Friday, August 11th. The show will run through Sunday, August 27 with performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays/Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Did you Know?

This show is for kids AND adults. Whether you are familiar with the Nickelodeon animated series that the musical was born from ("SpongeBob SquarePants") makes no difference. Even those new to this incredibly funny character and his wacky and wonderful friends, will be drawn in by the original score. A variety of well-known musical artists including David Bowie, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, and Sara Bareilles have lent their talents to make this one of the most musically enjoyable productions you will see this season!

We've been running some fun posts on our Facebook and Instagram pages to share more about the show. Our series, "Gary on the Go" has been highlighting SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary, and what he's been up to while he prepares to take the stage. Be sure to keep an eye out for Gary!

Content Advisory:

The SpongeBob Musical is a family-friendly production featuring mild language, cartoonish violence, and positive themes of friendship and perseverance, but beware, it may not be suitable for crusty old barnacles and crabby fish who hate to laugh and have fun.

Tickets are on sale now. Use the button at the bottom of this section or make your purchase from the Box Office at 340 Second Street/(530) 666-9617 during regular business hours. Pricing: $20 Adults, $18 Seniors (62+) and $10 Children 17 and under. Reduced rates for the Balcony, Flex Pass Specials and Group Rates are also available.

See Cast Members Perform TONIGHT!

Celebrate a Sponge-tastic Night Out!

Cast members of The SpongeBob Musical can be seen performing tonight, August 1, at the National Night Out Celebration at Natomas Regional Park (2501 New Market Drive, Sacramento) at 6:00 p.m. Come by and catch a sneak peek!

AND Special Partnership with Kitchen 428/ Mojo's Lounge

All Month!

Cocktails and Appetizers Anyone?

We are thrilled to announce that beginning today, and through the month of August, Kitchen 428 restaurant and Mojo’s Lounge will designate the WOH as the recipient of proceeds from their Cocktail for a Cause program. Looking for a great drink? Go by the restaurant and lounge at 428 First Street and try the "Pineapple Under the Sea" cocktail. Their hours are Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A percentage of the sales from their SpongeBob themed cocktail this month will be donated to the Opera House! They’ll also have an appetizer or two on their menu that will pair perfectly with the Sponge-tastic theme.

Thank you to owner, Christy Hayes, and Kitchen 428/Mojo’s!!

The SpongeBob Musical

Classes for Youth and Adults

Enrollment for Summer and Fall Classes Now Open

TADA is located at 520 Court Street, Woodland.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phone: (530) 650-8203.

Find All Class Information and Register Online HERE

Fall Classes Filling Fast! Enroll Today to Ensure Spot!

Featured Dance Classes with Availability

Creative Movement
Ages 3 to 4 – Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
(Anna Walton)

Jazz 2
Ages 12 to Adult – Mondays at 5:00 p.m.* (Staci Arriaga)

Preparatory Ballet 1A
Ages 5 to 6 – Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (Anna Walton)

Tap Basics B
Ages 8+ - Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.* (Andrea St. Clair)
Placement required

Classes start the week of September 5th! Don't miss out!

Class Registration

Youth Workshops with Availability

Acting A to Z – Ages 9 through 12 – Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (Karen Fox)

Teen Acting Workshop – Ages 13 through 17 – Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. (Karen Fox)

These workshops start September 26 th. Grab your spot today!

Workshop Registration

Show Biz Kidz Wrap-up

Our annual Show Biz Kidz performances, titled "Broadway, Here I Come" were a great success. All 80 students got their chance to shine in the spotlight on our historic stage!

Congratulations to each and every onel! See a short recap video of the performances Here.

We can't wait for next year!

Congratulations to Education Director, Andrea St. Clair!

Our Education Director, Andrea St. Clair, recently participated in the iTheatrics Summer Teaching Academy in New York City! This workshop was designed for seasoned pros and new directors alike who are looking to get hands-on artistic training in new techniques for working with young people in the world of musical theatre.

The iTheatrics Summer Teaching Intensive emphasizes experiential learning, active skill building, best practices from the field, and an overall focus on storytelling. During her time with iTheatrics, the company that adapts the Broadway Junior series for Music Theatre International (MTI) and sponsors the annual global Junior Theatre Festival events, Andrea got to watch the Between the Lines JR. workshop – a title that may end up being licensed and on stages like our own in the near future!

Pictured is Andrea (left) with iTheatrics Founder and CEO, Timothy Allen McDonald (right). We are so thrilled with how this training will assist Andrea in elevating our Education Program even further! Congratulations!

Mark Your Calendars!

Gene A. Chesley Awards for Theatrical Excellence
Sunday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Reception following in Heritage Plaza

This will be a very special Chesley Awards program as we have Bob Cooner - Actor, Director, Playwright - directing the program.

From Bob:

I'm honored to take on the responsibility of directing the 33rd Annual Gene A. Chesley Awards ceremony this year. This year's program will focus on the theme "We Are Family." Of course, we like to think of all of those who take part in the many programs and activities at the Woodland Opera House as being a part of the Opera House "family," whether as performers, directors, musicians, choreographers, stage managers, lighting/set/costume designers, technical crew members, staff, ushers, students, teachers, audience members, etc.

All of us who contribute to the ongoing success of our beloved historic theatre are part of that big, welcoming family. Additionally, there are quite a few real-life families who regularly participate in a variety of ways at the Opera House. At this year's Chesley Awards, some of those families will be featured as presenters during the ceremony. The program will also include performances from the plays and musicals that our patrons saw on the Opera House stage during the 2022-23 season, and many of those songs and scenes also connect to the "family" theme.

Auditions Announced: School of Rock the Musical

Want to rock? Audition for our upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the Musical!

Auditions for the remaining members of our School of Rock the Musical cast have been announced! Audition dates are Sunday, August 27th and Monday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Theatre And Dance Annex (520 Court Street, Woodland). We hope you’ll join us!

Get all of the details on our website at the button below. The production will be on the Opera House stage November 17-December 10.

School of Rock Auditions