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 What could possibly go wrong? Absolutely everything - in the most hilarious way imaginable! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is a sidesplitting farce where a cast of earnest actors struggle to keep their disaster of a murder mystery on track. Expect collapsing sets, missed cues, and nonstop laughter from start to finish.
5-STAR THEATRICALS
PRESENTS THE FIRST SHOW OF ITS 2026 SEASON…
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CORNLEY POLYTECHNIC DRAMA SOCIETY
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Directed by Larry Raben
NOT A SINGLE THING GOES RIGHT (EXCEPT LAUGHTER!)
BEGINNING FRIDAY, MARCH 13 (No, Not Friday the 13th!!!)
IN THE SCHERR FORUM THEATRE
AT THE BANK OF AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!
5-STAR THEATRICALS together with the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society present the first show of their 2026 season, the uproarious comedy hit, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, with direction by Larry Raben.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will open on Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm (press opening) and runs through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
What could possibly go wrong? Absolutely everything - in the most hilarious way imaginable! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is a sidesplitting farce where a cast of earnest actors struggle to keep their disaster of a murder mystery on track. Expect collapsing sets, missed cues, and nonstop laughter from start to finish.
ABOUT THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
LARRY RABEN (Director) has provided direction and musical staging for three decades of musicals and plays. He directed the world premiere of Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s An Old-Fashioned Family Murder starring Sally Struthers at George Street Playhouse also recently directed the premiere of a newly revised The Prince Of Egypt at Moonlight Amphitheatre. For 5-Star Theatricals he directed Adam Pascal in The Music Man, West Side Story, The Little Mermaid and won the Ovation Award for directing Singin’ In The Rain. Recent shows include: Anastasia (Moonlight Amphitheater), Beautiful, the Carole King Musical, Clue, Phantom, Murder on the Orient Express (Gateway Playhouse), Buyer & Cellar (Laguna Playhouse), Tru (Coyote StageWorks - Desert Star Award for “Best Direction”), Disney’s Frozen(Coastal Arts of the Carolinas), Falling For Eve (York Theatre - Off-Broadway), Tootsie and Nice Work if You Can Get It (Ogunquit Playhouse - IRNE noms), School Of Rock (Tuacahn Amphitheatre), Jersey Boys (Phoenix Theatre Company), Kinky Boots, Newsies, R & H’s Cinderella (Patchogue Theatre), Titanic (Moonlight), Young Frankenstein(SDMT - Craig Noel nominee), Sunset Blvd. (Musical Theatre West), 7 Brides For 7 Brothers (MTWichita), and many more. Larry was a founding member of award-winning Coyote StageWorks in Palm Springs
HENRY LEWIS (Playwright) is an Olivier Award and Drama Desk Award-winning writer, actor, director, and producer and is the Artistic Director of Mischief. Henry’s work has been produced in over 45 countries worldwide. Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong (Lyceum), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Ethel Barrymore) West End: Mind Mangler (Prince of Wales/Garrick), Magic Goes Wrong (Apollo/Vaudeville), Groan Ups (Vaudeville), Mischief Movie Night (Vaudeville/Arts), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (Criterion), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Apollo), The Play That Goes Wrong (Duchess & UK/International Tour), & Austentatious (Arts). Off West End/Regional: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Ahmanson, Los Angeles), Mind Mangler (UK Tour), Good Luck, Studio (UK Tour – as director), Mercury Fur (Trafalgar Studios), Beasts & Beauties (Hampstead), Showstopper! The Improvised Musical (various). Live streamed: Mischief Movie Night-In (Immersive LDN/Riverside Studios). TV: “Riddiculous” (ITV1), “The Valiant Quest of Prince Ivandoe” (Cartoon Network), “The Goes Wrong Show” (BBC1), “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (BBC1), “A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong” (BBC1), “Royal Variety Performance” (2015 & 2019 - ITV1), “We are Most Amused and Amazed: Prince Charles’ 70th Birthday Celebration” (ITV1), “Children in Need 2020” (BBC1), and “Comic Relief 2022” (BBC1). Henry’s first book Mystery Agency: The Museum Heist was released in November 2023.
JONATHAN SAYER (Playwright) is an Olivier Award-winning writer, actor, producer, and Director of Mischief. His work has been performed in over 45 countries worldwide. Theatre credits include: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (writer/actor - Broadway/LA/West End/UK/International tours), Mind Mangler (writer/actor - West End & UK Tour), Mischief Movie Night In (co-creator/actor/producer - live stream), Magic Goes Wrong (writer/actor - West End/Lowry/UK Tour co-created with magicians Penn & Teller), Groan Ups (writer/actor - West End/UK/International tours), Mischief Movie Night (co-creator/actor/producer - West End/UK tours), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (writer/actor - Criterion Theatre/UK/International tour), The Play That Goes Wrong (actor/writer - Lyceum Theatre, Broadway/Duchess Theatre, West End/UK and international tours), Lights! Camera! Improvise! (actor, improviser, producer). Television credits include: “The Goes Wrong Show” (Series 1 and 2, BBC1, writer/actor), “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (BBC1, writer/actor/associate producer), “The Royal Variety Performance,” “The Play That Goes Wrong” (ITV, writer/actor), “A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong” (BBC1, writer/actor). Jonathan has also appeared in “We are Most Amused and Amazed” (ITV1), “Keep it in the Family” (ITV1), “Children in Need 2020” (BBC1), and “Comic Relief 2022” (BBC1). Jonathan is a trustee for Go live Theatre Projects and is the co-chair of Ashton United Football Club. His new book Nowhere to Run came out in August 2023 and is currently on the Amazon best sellers list.
HENRY SHIELDS (Playwright) is an Olivier Award-winning writer and actor known for: The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, Magic Goes Wrong, Groan Ups, Good Luck, Studio, Mind Mangler Member of the Tragic Circle, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, “The Goes Wrong Show,” “The Royal Variety Performance,” and “Children in Need.”
The Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG features (in alphabetical order):
Travis Joe Dixon as “Dennis,” Mark Gagliardi as “Robert,” Adam Hagenbuch as “Jonathan,” Lyndsi Larose as “Sandra,” Gabi Manoukian as “Annie,” John Shartzer as “Max,” Justin Michael Wilcox as “Chris,” and Timothy Willard as “Trevor.” Noah Kaplan, Samantha Lawrence-Mata and Calaway Swanson are Swings.
The Design Team for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is as follows: Lighting Design by Brandon Baruch Sound Design by Jonathan A. Burke Costume Coordination by Gale Garon & Chris Steele Hair/Wig Design by Luis Martinez Prop Design by Alex Choate. Casting is by Michael Donovan Casting Michael Donovan, CSA & Richie Ferris, CSA. The Production Stage Manager is Olivia Riddle.
Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd. The Mischief Production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG was originally produced on the West End Stage by Kenny Wax & Stage Presence and on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, J.J. Abrams, Kenny Wax & Stage Presence.
ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will open on Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm (press opening) and runs through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
Performances are Fridays at 7:30pm Saturdays at 1:00pm and 7:30pm Sundays at 1:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Box Office located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, or through www.5startheatricals.com, or by phone at (805) 449-2787. For groups of 10 or more, please call Group Sales, 5-STAR THEATRICALS at (805) 497-8613 x 1
Ticket prices range from $71 – $109.50. For ticket and theatre information, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787). THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG performs at the Scherr Form Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
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5-STAR THEATRICALS is the Ovation Award-winning Resident Musical Theatre Production Company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, and a non-profit theatre organization. For over three decades, 5-Star has been enriching the cultural life of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties and the surrounding areas by providing an extraordinary performing arts experience through live, Broadway-quality productions of musical theatre.
It is 5-Star’s mission to provide the highest quality musical experience, to foster educational opportunities, and to promote cultural and artistic enrichment to enhance the quality of life in Southern California.
By creating opportunity for up-and-coming performers and artists, 5-Star has launched hundreds to success in theatre, movies, television and music, including Adam Lambert, Katharine McPhee, and Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block. In addition,5- STAR THEATRICALS goes “Beyond the Footlights” with Outreach programs to give back to the community, and to provide enhanced theatre experiences for all audiences.
Since the inception of “Beyond the Footlights,” over 49,000 underserved children, in-need seniors, and active military have enjoyed 5- STAR THEATRICALS’ productions at no charge. In addition, 5-Star provides ASL signed performances of every production. and talkbacks with cast and staff. For more information about 5- STAR THEATRICALS’ “Beyond the Footlights” programs call (805) 497-8613 x 1 or write to info@5startheatricals.com
Presenter / Producer: 5-STAR THEATRICALS
Listed Categories
Theater > Theatrical Comedy
Event Phone: 805-449-2787
Venue
Scherr Forum Theatre - Bank of America Performing Arts Center
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks CA 91362
Regions:
LA - San Fernando Valley
Ventura, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo
Performance Dates: 3/13/2026 - 3/29/2026
Friday, 03/13/2026
Saturday, 03/14/2026
Sunday, 03/15/2026
Friday, 03/20/2026
Saturday, 03/21/2026
Sunday, 03/22/2026
Friday, 03/27/2026
Saturday, 03/28/2026
Sunday, 03/29/2026
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Performance Times
OPENS: FRIDAY, MARCH 13 at 7:30pm (press opening) and runs through
SUNDAY, MARCH 29 at 1:00pm
Performances are Fridays at 7:30pm Saturdays at 1:00pm and 7:30pm Sundays at 1:00pm
Ticket Information:
Tickets range from $71 - $109.50
For tickets, please call (805) 449-2787.
For theatre information, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787) or buy online at www.5startheatricals.com.
Student, Senior and Group discounts are available.
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