Join us for the Solvang Theaterfest 2025!

Schedule of Events:

July 27, 2025

8:00pm - The Molly Ringwald Project

Brought together by the Force, the Powers of Grey Skull, the Flux Capacitor, a beat up Swatch Watch wrapped around an old can of Aquanet, and just a pinch of discarded MX Missile fuel, tMRP brings an authentic show to sold out crowds throughout California. Paying homage to all the songs stuck in their heads from the days of yore, tMRP brings an unparalleled energy to every show and venue they have the good fortune to play in.

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August 1 - 23, 2025

8:00pm - Something Rotten! (Solvang)

Join the Bottom Brothers on a riotous quest to outshine Shakespeare in this uproariously entertaining musical romp.  Something Rotten! blends sixteenth-century wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair to prove that stardom requires kicking up your heels and staying true to yourself.

Embark on a riotous journey as two brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, aim to pen the world's first musical and just maybe outshine the Renaissance rockstar known as the bard.  But along the way, the Bottom Brothers realize that stardom ultimately requires kicking up their heels and being true to thine own self. Something Rotten! blends sixteenth-century Shakespearean wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair in this uproariously entertaining romp. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick and screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," proving there’s “nothing’s as amazing as a musical.”

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick

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August 10, 2025

Doctor Wu

Doctor Wu shows consist of fan-favorite Steely Dan blockbuster hits, their groovy lyric-driven songs as well as full album shows. Every song is handled with wicked attention to detail - from the slick vocal harmonies, edgy jazz/rock rhythm grooves and searing guitar leads, to the infamous Wu horn section. Wu recreates the textures and believability of Steely Dan's music. 

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August 24, 2025

3:00pm - Soul Majestic

Originated on the sandy shores of California, Soul Majestic channels their sunny beach days and bonfire nights into their unique style of reggae music. Look beyond their laid-back vibe, and you’ll find they are ever pushing the boundaries of the genre with an edge that cuts through the smoky haze. Their music blends a deep commitment to roots reggae with a love of hip-hop, R&B/Soul, psychedelic rock, pop and folk music. It’s a new twist on familiar reggae sounds, with conscious, heartfelt, and socially relevant yet timeless messages. Their signature vocal sound features male and female singers trading melodies and soaring harmonies, laced with edgy, crowd hyping dancehall verses and memorable hooks. Epic lead guitar solos wail over a wide range of tight danceable beats, rock flourishes, and heavy-dub interludes that will captivate and move you to dance.

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August 28 - September 7, 2025

Songs for nobodies

Featuring songs by Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, and Maria Callas. Step into the mesmerizing world of Songs for Nobodies, where the paths of some of the most legendary singers of all time intersect with those of everyday women in a tour de force of inspiration and resilience.

Through the sensational performance of award-winning actor/singer Bethany Thomas, audiences are taken on a journey of discovery through beloved songs like "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Crazy," "Amazing Grace," "Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do," and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien." Don't miss this unforgettable one-woman tour-de-force that celebrates the universal truth that everybody has a story—and a song—worth hearing.

By Joanna Murray-Smith

Orchestrations by Andra Velis Simon

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Run Time

2 Acts - Approximate total runtime of 1 hours 40 minutes - There will be no intermission.

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Date: July 27 - September 7, 2025

Location: Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street Solvang, CA 93463

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