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February 8

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Onstage Repertory Theatre

Open Mic

Sunday, February 8th at 6 PM

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Come join us for open mic at the Campbell Theater!

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It is an inclusive and supportive group at a great venue.  Whether you are a first-timer or seasoned performer, you’re welcome here!  And there’s a full bar!

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No ticket required, but there is a $3 Cover.

February 14

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Contra Costa Comedy

Valentine’s Comedy at the Campbell

Saturday, February 14th at 8:00 PM

Hosted by Bob Johnston.

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Valentine's Day Comedy at the Campbell Theater in downtown Martinez

 

CoCoComedy.com is teaming up with The Martinez Campbell Theater to give you a fun and easy date night for Valentine's Day.

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Showtime 8:00, (doors open at 7:00) giving you plenty of time for dinner before the show.

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We're having a little fun with our lineup for this show. Since our April show will be an all ladies show, we've decided to bring in a couple of our favorite "old guys".

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Our headliner for the evening is CoCoComedy favorite Dan St. Paul

 

You man know Dan from the syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show where his “The First Baseball Game” is one of the most requested comedy pieces as well as his recent Dry Bar Comedy Special.

Dan has been chronicling his life on stage for 30 years. After turning fifty, he discovered his body changing (“I’m a cylinder now. I can wear a belt anywhere on my body.”), his memory faulty (“I have eight pair of reading glasses and I have no idea where they are.”), and dealing with a lazy teenager (“I have a bumper sticker that says ‘My Son’s Just Getting By At Hillsdale High’.”).

 

Instead of sitting home and stewing about, he's touring the country with "What's Funny After 50?"

 

Dan has been a national headlining comedian at some of the top comedy clubs in the country. He has appeared on NBC, ABC, FOX, Comedy Central, A&E, and VH-1. Dan has also opened for such celebrities as Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Ringo Starr, Natalie Cole, Hall and Oates, Vince Gill, Clint Black, and even the San Francisco Symphony (“I knew them when they were just a garage band.”)

 

Our feature act for the evening is Oscar P from Memphis TN.

 

CoCoComedy fans may recognize Oscar from our Comedy Under The Stars show as Rodgers Ranch 3 years ago.

Oscar has established himself as a fixture on the MidSouth comedy circuit. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Oscar’s comedy career began in Memphis, TN, where he quickly made a name for himself as a clever universal comedian. His talent landed him performances at some of the finest comedy clubs, including Chuckles Comedy House, Zanies, Stardome, and the Comedy Catch. Oscar was one of the finalists in the Miller’s Lite Comedy Talent Search and semifinalist in Funny Bone’s National Comedian Search also 2017 World Series of Comedy top 100, where he showed his true talent as an up and coming comedian.

 

A self-described "Polite Jerk", Oscar P took his comedy farther South, becoming a fixture host and feature act at Funny Bone, Tunica, Mississippi and Chuckles Comedy House in Memphis, Tn before taking his act on the road. Within just one short year of his stand-up debut, he has performed in clubs throughout the US and Jamaca. Oscar P now performs at clubs across the country.

 

Oscar’s twisted views on family, marriage, nature and politics combines with a laid-back, friendly delivery creates a crowd-pleasing performance. His unique writing style leave crowds in stitches. Audience members have called him "skillful" and "hysterically funny", while bookers have labeled Oscar "clever". Talented yet impractical, Oscar P's performance is a hit for crowds of all backgrounds and tastes.

February 13 - 22

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Pittsburg Theatre Company

“THE COLOR PURPLE”

BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRITTEN BY ALICE WALKER

AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE

Book by MARSHA NORMAN

Music and Lyrics by BRENDA RUSSEL, ALLEE WILLIS, STEPHEN BRAY

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February 13th thru 22nd, 2026

 

“The Color Purple” is an epic tale that follows Celie, a young woman who endures unimaginable hardship, yet embarks on a profound personal journey over the course of 40 years. Her story of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment is brought to life through a joyous and dynamic score blending jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues, and African music.

 

A celebration of hope, love, and the healing power of community, “The Color Purple” is an unforgettable journey of strength and survival, making it a must-see for audiences seeking a deeply moving, transformative theatrical experience.

 

Production Team

Directed by Tanika Baptiste

Music Directed by Jon Gallo

Choreography by Carla BaNu Dejesus

Produced by Dianna Schepers

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Wheelchair and companion tickets can only be purchased at

the Box Office or by calling the Theater and leaving a message.

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Reserved Tickets start at $26

February 27 & 28

“The Rocky Horror Show”

Auditions

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Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” follows a young, engaged couple, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, whose car breaks down during a storm. They seek help at the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter, a flamboyant and eccentric scientist who reveals his latest creation, Rocky, a muscular man brought to life. Throughout the night, Brad and Janet encounter a variety of bizarre characters and experience a series of surreal, comical, and sexually charged events. The show is known for its blend of horror, science fiction, and musical elements, with themes of sexual liberation and self-discovery.

 

Audition Time/Dates:

  • Friday, February 27, 2026 – 6:00-9:00 pm

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026 – noon-4:00 pm

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 – noon-4:00 pm (Invite Only Callbacks)

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Location:

       The Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

March 6 - 22

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B8 Theatre Company

“Arms and the Man​​

By George Bernard Shaw

Directed by Becky Potter​​

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During the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War, young Raina Petkoff is surprised when a Swiss mercenary, fleeing from enemy cavalry, climbs up the drainpipe to hide in her room. Cynical and pragmatic about war, the soldier begins to sow doubt in Raina’s romanticized views. In this anti-romantic comedy, George Bernard Shaw explores the hypocrisies of life, love, and war.

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Featuring Jason Berner, Avery Burnap, Helen Kim, Addam Ledamyen, Kayla McConnell, John Mosa’ait, Samira Sheahan, and Mitchell VanLandingham.

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Wheelchair and companion tickets can only be purchased at

the Box Office or by calling the Theater and leaving a message.

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Reserved Tickets start at $24

Discount Thursday - $18

March 14 & 16

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“Frederick Douglass”

Auditions

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Audition Time/Dates:

  • Saturday, March 14- 12 Noon to 3 PM (10 min increments)

  • Monday, March 16 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (10 min increments)

  • Call-backs: Wednesday, March 18 – 7:00 PM (by Invitation Only)

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Location:

       The Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

April 3

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Onstage Repertory Theater

Sofia Talvik

Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots

Friday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM

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Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ”A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and others who were able to paint beautiful tapestries from words and music.”

 

Prepare yourself for a unique and intimate evening, not unlike the 70's coffeehouses and speakeasy's. You will be up close and personal with a world class act that has played big festivals like Lollapalooza and SxSW and opened for artists like Maria McKee and David Duchovny (X-files, Californication). It is in this kind of setting where she can casually joke and communicate with the audience that her strength as a performer shines the most.

 

Her delicate songs are performed in an intimate way, showing off Sofia’s angelic voice enhanced only by a tasteful mix of harmonies and delays, accompanied by the steady picking of her acoustic guitar and the rhythm section consisting of her own two feet, bells and a stomp box. She's an experienced international touring artist who has toured through 48 U.S states, many of the countries in Europe and far away places like New Zealand.

 

Her latest album "Center of the Universe" was released in 2023. Throughout the 10 songs on the album, there is a broad range of topics of some of life’s most earnest moments, ranging from the Ukraine War, American women’s rights, the thousands of missing children in the US and the torment of domestic violence survivors across the world. The album went straight into the top 20 on Folk Radio Charts USA in August 2023, with the first single charting in the top 10. The album was considered for a Grammy nomination for "Best Folk album" 2023.

 

”Swedish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist Sofia Talvik has been making fine albums for many years now, but this self-produced latest entry may be her best to date. Her angelic vocals, which sound redolent of early Marianne Faithfull, remain a major asset, as are her original songs, which combine lilting melodies with frequently profound lyrics. Too few artists today offer protest material, but Talvik seems to have picked up the mantle from singer/songwriters like Joan Baez, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Pete Seeger.” —Americana Highways

 

"The roots music Talvik develops is of a similar tapestry to Joni Mitchell, tapping into that same knack for soul-stirring clarity and resonance. Between, however, is something of a different nature. Open-air production sets the scene for an evocative and atmospheric release from the Swedish folk artist, coming in the form of an upcoming album, Paws of a Bear.” —PopMatters​

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Wheelchair and companion tickets can only be purchased at

the Box Office or by calling the Theater and leaving a message.

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Reserved Tickets only $35

April 12

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Onstage Repertory Theater

Renegade Orchestra

Sunday, April 12th at 3 PM

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Reserved presale tickets are SOLD OUT.

Limited walk-up tickets will be available

day-of-the-event.

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The Renegade Orchestra is the Bay Area’s most rock and roll symphony. Is it a rock band? Is it an orchestra? Who knows? But it’s definitely the best of both worlds. The pure unbridled fury of some of the Bay Area’s top orchestra players unleashed on classic rock songs backed up by a hard-hitting rhythm section.

 

For the 2025 - 2026 season, the Renegade Orchestra will present a revolving set of music all based on the sounds of San Francisco… and the Bay Area, featuring pieces written by famous Bay Area rock bands or even just recorded in the Bay Area. These are classic tunes reimagined like Jefferson Airplane’s Somebody to Love, It’s a Beautiful Day’s White Bird, and even some orchestral punk by the Dead Kennedys.

 

At this show, the Renegade Orchestra will present a comfortable, but lively show featuring a large contingent of musicians, all committed to having a relaxed and rocking time. If there is something you hate about orchestra concerts, this is the opposite.

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Don’t miss this show!

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Wheelchair and companion tickets can only be purchased at

the Box Office or by calling the Theater and leaving a message.

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Reserved Tickets only $35

April 19

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Onstage Presents

The Lowell Ensemble

“Music To Save Our Endangered Lands”

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Sunday, April 19th at 3 PM

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Please join the Lowell Ensemble for a fun & festive concert of Classical, folk & pop music.

 

All proceeds will go to the John Muir Land Trust.

 

Theater staff is also donating their time & the venue for this concert.

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Ensemble Members include:

  • Janet Popesco Archibald, Oboe & English Horn

  • Paul Ehrlich, Viola

  • Victoria Ehrlich, Cello

  • Zachariah Spellman, Tuba

  • Karen Hutchinson, Keyboard​

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Wheelchair and companion tickets can only be purchased at

the Box Office or by calling the Theater and leaving a message.

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Reserved Tickets start at $20

May 1 - 17

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Onstage Repertory Theatre

“Four Old Broads​​

By Leslie Kimball

Directed by John Alred​

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Leslie Kimbell (writer, actor, director, designer (and self-proclaimed drama queen) gained the majority of her insane life experiences and EXTREMELY salty sense of humor, from eighteen years of traveling the world as a top-billed and award-winning burlesque headliner and model. She parlayed that experience, as well as inspiration from her “sassy and Spunky Nannie DeVries and Aunt Sissie” into authoring this very funny play. 


Four sassy senior ladies: Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene, and Maude need a break from bingo and macramé.  They want to take a SASSY SENIORS Caribbean cruise. Unfortunately, things have not been pleasant at Magnolia Place Assisted Living since nasty nurse Pat came to work there. A MYSTERY unfolds with LAUGHTER as the gals try to outsmart her. 


Throw in a senior citizen beauty pageant, an old Elvis Impersonator, a trashy makeover and a bizarre thigh exerciser incident and you have a laugh a minute evening of theater.

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Wheelchair and companion tickets can only be purchased at

the Box Office or by calling the Theater and leaving a message.

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Reserved Tickets start at $24

Discount Thursday - $18

Get a bite before or after the show.

Check with the restaurant for hours and reservations.

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