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 Somebody to Love is set to the soundtrack of a generation: this funny, heartfelt new jukebox musical follows four friends who meet freshman year of college and vow to change the world, and to be there for each other… always. This World Premiere rock ‘n’ roll musical is a timely story about the choices we make, the trials, triumphs, and turning points that define a lifetime.
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, SOMEBODY TO LOVE: A NEW MUSICAL
IS EXTENDING ITS “LOVE” THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 19
AT RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY IN VENTURA!
Previews Begin MARCH 25 | Opening Night is MARCH 28 | Extended through APRIL 19!
Rubicon Theatre Company Producing Artistic Directors J. Scott Lapp and Karyl Lynn Burns announced today that due to high-advanced ticket sales, the World Premiere of Somebody to Love: A New Musical that will play the Karyn Jackson Theater in Ventura, California is now extended through Sunday, April 19, 2026. Written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser (“The Nanny,” Off-Broadway’s Under My Skin) and featuring a catalogue of ‘70s rock hits from the bands we listened to on vinyl in our basements: Sly and the Family Stone, America, Billy Joel, Bad Company, Roberta Flack, Kiss, Blondie, Grand Funk, Jefferson Airplane, Jethro Tull, Little River Band, Chicago, Earth, Wind and Fire, the Doobie Brothers & Orleans, Somebody to Love: A New Musical is directed by Sean Daniels (Manhattan Theatre Club: The Lion (Drama Desk), I and You, The White Chip) with musical direction by Brett Ryback (In Strange Woods: a musical podcast, Passing Through, Love is Dead), musical supervision by Dillon Kondor (Death Becomes Her, How To Dance in Ohio, Dear Evan Hansen), and choreography by Becca Sweitzer (“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Fox Super Bowl Party,” A Funny Thing Happened…). Tickets are on sale now and are priced $30-$155. To purchase by phone, call 1(805)667-2900, or online at www.rubicontheatre.org
SPONSORS:
The World Premiere of Somebody to Love is produced by Rubicon Theatre Company in association with Honorary Producers Nora McNeely Hurley and Michael Hurley and Co-Sponsors Shawn Baker and Jeffrey Naylor and Stacey and John Birchfield. Other major sponsors include Bette and Kirk Cruikshank, Montecito Bank & Trust Wealth Group and Marla and Lee Phillips. Rubicon Season Sponsors include Mary Ann Cohen, Jeffrey Grove, and Barbara Meister.
1006 East Main Street | Ventura, CA 93001 | rubicontheatre.org | T: 805.667.2900
Somebody to Love is set to the soundtrack of a generation: this funny, heartfelt new jukebox musical follows four friends who meet freshman year of college and vow to change the world, and to be there for each other… always. This World Premiere rock ‘n’ roll musical is a timely story about the choices we make, the trials, triumphs, and turning points that define a lifetime – and the one thing that matters most – somebody to love.
This new musical will star Sophia Alawi (Off-Broadway: Fadwa in We Live in Cairo, Regional: Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol, Wendla in Spring Awakening) Rustin Cole Sailors (Deaf West’s Spring Awakening, Million Dollar Quartet at South Coast Rep) Gizel Jiménez (Broadway: Nessarose in Wicked, Kate Monster in Avenue Q, Film/TV: “Tick, Tick Boom,” “Bad Monkey,” “Dexter: New Blood”) Donovan Mendelovitz (Regional: Stacee Jax in Rock of Ages, Joe Pesci in Jersey Boys, Hans in Cabaret) F. Michael Haynie (Broadway: The Heart of Rock and Roll, Wicked, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) Alexis Semevolos-Velazquez (Off-Broadway: The Golden Bride, Regional: On Your Feet, Cabaret, West Side Story) and Desmond Newson (Broadway: Motown The Musical, Tour: Hamilton, Regional: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical). The ensemble of Somebody To Love includes Jesse Graham, John Gregorio, Molly Kirschenbaum, Sydney Mucha, Presley Nicholson, Soleil Perry, Kayla Christine Quiroz, & Mea Wilkerson.
The production and design team, includes Mike Billings, Scenic Designer Brian Gale, Lighting Designer Andrés Poch, Projection Designer Danny Fiandaca, Sound Designer Pamela Shaw, Costume Designer Zo Haynes, Assistant Lighting Designer Hannah Raymond, Assistant Stage Manager Tyler Danhaus, Production Stage Manager Chris Beyries, Production Manager Stephanie Coltrin, Producer & Casting Director.
Somebody to Love: A New Musical
EXTENDED! March 25 - April 19, 2026
At the Karyn Jackson Theater, Ventura, CA
1006 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Event URL: www.rubicontheatre.org
Tickets: $30 - $155 | Military/Seniors/Students/Equity Members discounts available
• Preview Performances: March 25, 26 & 27 at 7:00p
• Evening Performances: Wednesdays-Saturdays, March 28, April 1/2/3/4/8/9/10/11/15/16/17/18 at 7:00p
• Matinee Performances: Wednesday, Saturdays & Sundays, March 29, April 1/4/8/11/12/15/18/19 at 2:00p
CREATIVE:
Book: Robert Sternin & Prudence Fraser
Director: Sean Daniels
Producing Artistic Director: J. Scott Lapp
Producer & Casting Director: Stephanie Coltrin
Musical Director: Brett Ryback
Musical Supervisor: Dillon Kondor
Choreographer: Becca Sweitzer
Scenic Designer: Mike Billings
Lighting Designer: Brian Gale
Assistant Lighting Designer: Zo Haynes
Projection Designer: Andrés Poch
Sound Designer: Danny Fiandaca
Costume Designer: Pamela Shaw
Production Stage Manager: Tyler Danhaus*
Assistant Stage Manager: Hannah Raymond*
Production Manager: Chris Beyries
1006 East Main Street | Ventura, CA 93001 | rubicontheatre.org | T: 805.667.2900
CAST:
Cynthia: Sophia Alawi*
Nick: Rustin Cole Sailors*
Joseph (Joe): Donovan Mendelovitz
Gerianne: Gizel Jiménez*
Stella: Alexis Semevolos-Velazquez*
Walt: F. Michael Haynie*
Natalie: Molly Kirschenbaum*
Young Natalie: Soleil Perry
Silverstein & Others: Jesse Graham
Eddie Karp & Others: John Gregorio*
Monty & Others: Desmond Newson*
Razzle & Others: Presley Nicholson
Megan/Mom & Others: Kayla Christine Quiroz
Dazzle & Others: Mea Wilkerson
Young Natalie U/S: Sydney Mucha
*All appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity.
About Rubicon Theatre Company
Rubicon Theatre Company has been described as “the rising star of the Southern California cultural constellation.” The not-for-profit professional regional has reached more than 550,000 attendees and 55,000 students. Rubicon serves area residents and visitors with innovative productions of classic and contemporary plays, as well as a wide array of educational programs and events. Acclaimed by critics and industry professionals, the company has received the L.A. Drama Critics Margaret Harford Special Award for “Sustained Excellence,” Drama Desk Awards for the Off-Broadway productions of The Best is Yet to Come and Daddy Long Legs, and more than 20 Los Angeles Ovation Awards.
Just prior to the pandemic, Rubicon transferred three shows to New York (Wiesenthal – Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award nominations Lonesome Traveler – Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award nominations and Daddy Long Legs (Drama Desk Award). Rubicon’s recent World Premiere production of Crazy Mama is slated for a New York Off-Broadway run starting in September of 2026 and the company’s developmental premiere of Dark of the Moon opens in London in May of 2026.
Based in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Rubicon resides in a 185-seat historic church built in the 1920s. In this renovated historic landmark, audience members are never further than 10 rows from the stage on the main floor. (The balcony, which seats twenty, is available for private parties or corporate groups). True to the company’s name and the vision of founders Karyl Lynn Burns and James O’Neil and Producing Artistic Director J. Scott Lapp, Rubicon is an environment where commitment and risk are encouraged, and where artists are nurtured and respected. As a result, the company has gained a reputation for invigorating interpretations of the classics and for supporting the development of new works. Rubicon presents at least one World Premiere each season, as well as readings of works-in-progress.
For photos or interviews, please contact David Elzer at davidelzer@me.com or Tessa Neeley at tneeley@rubicontheatre.org
All information is accurate at the time of release but is subject to change.
Presenter / Producer: Rubicon Theatre Company
Listed Categories
Theater > Musicals
Event Phone: 805-965-5400
Venue
Rubicon Theatre Company at The Karyn Jackson Theatre
1006 E. Main Street
Ventura CA 93001
Regions:
Ventura, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo
Performance Dates: 3/25/2026 - 4/19/2026
Wednesday, 03/25/2026
Thursday, 03/26/2026
Friday, 03/27/2026
Saturday, 03/28/2026
Sunday, 03/29/2026
Wednesday, 04/01/2026
Thursday, 04/02/2026
Friday, 04/03/2026
Saturday, 04/04/2026
Wednesday, 04/08/2026
Thursday, 04/09/2026
Friday, 04/10/2026
Saturday, 04/11/2026
Sunday, 04/12/2026
Wednesday, 04/15/2026
Thursday, 04/16/2026
Friday, 04/17/2026
Saturday, 04/18/2026
Sunday, 04/19/2026
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Performance Times
Somebody to Love: A New Musical
EXTENDED! March 25 - April 19, 2026
At the Karyn Jackson Theater, Ventura, CA
1006 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
• Preview Performances: March 25, 26 & 27 at 7:00p
• Evening Performances: Wednesdays-Saturdays, March 28, April 1/2/3/4/8/9/10/11/15/16/17/18 at 7:00p
• Matinee Performances: Wednesday, Saturdays & Sundays, March 29, April 1/4/8/11/12/15/18/19 at 2:00p
Ticket Information:
Event URL: www.rubicontheatre.org
Tickets: $30 - $155 | Military/Seniors/Students/Equity
Members discounts available
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