Howard Brubeck Theatre

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Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069 United States Get Directions
Website https://www.palomar.edu/palomarperforms
The Theatre opened in Fall of 1979 as the Educational Theatre for Palomar College campus. In the early 1990’s the College renamed this building “The Howard Brubeck Theatre”, after Howard Brubeck, the Dean of the Music department during the buildings early conceptions. July of 2011 construction on the Performing Arts Complex started and in 2013 the newly renovated Howard Brubeck Theatre was opened as part of the new Performing Arts Complex. The renovated to this building included a larger lobby area, improved seating and an acoustically sound auditorium of 260 seat.

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  • Clue

    Clue
    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Clue | Howard Brubeck Theatre - October 2 - 11; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CLUE Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn Written by Sandy Rustin  Additional Material by Hunter Foster, and Eric Price  Directed by Michael Mufson  October 2 - 11; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (HBT)… Continue Reading Totentanz

  • Masquerade and Mystery 

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Masquerade and Mystery | Howard Brubeck Theatre - October 16th, Friday at 7:00pm. MASQUERADE AND MYSTERY  Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) Celebrate the cool, crisp nights of Autumn and the spooky mystery of October.  The Howard Brubeck Theatre will resound with the resonance of clattering chains, spooks, growling ghouls, and… Continue Reading In Full Swing

  • Palomar Choral Reunion, 2026

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Please plan to join Joe Stanford, David Chase, Sally Dean, John Russell and a host of other alumni singers for a memorable Palomar Choral Reunion in honor of Palomar College’s 80th anniversary. Celebrate eight decades of music, community, and tradition as alumni, faculty, and friends come together for an evening of song and shared memories.… Continue Reading In Full Swing

  • Back to School Blues

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Back to School Blues | Howard Brubeck Theatre - October 21st, Wednesday at 7:00pm. BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles – Directed by Mackenzie Leighton Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) The only blues you'll want this semester! Back to School Blues features the Day and Night Jazz Ensembles in a celebration of blues-inspired jazz,… Continue Reading In Full Swing

  • Totentanz

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Totentanz | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. Totentanz Palomar Symphony Orchestra, featuring Dr. Michael Munson Directed by Ellen Weller Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT) It is Autumn, and there are shadowy forces at play! We kick off our season by delving into the darker side of human emotion in… Continue Reading In Full Swing

  • Prokofiev: Molly! The Art of Dance

    Prokofiev: Molly! The Art of Dance
    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Prokofiev: Molly! The Art of Dance | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. PROKOFIEV: MOLLY! THE ART OF DANCE Palomar Symphony Orchestra - Directed by Ellen Weller  Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT)  Join us for a celebration of the choreography of Dr. Molly Faulkner as we… Continue Reading In Full Swing

  • Faculty Share the Spotlight

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Faculty Share the Spotlight | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. FACULTY SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles - Directed by Mackenzie Leighton Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00p.m. (HBT)  Join the Day and Night Jazz Ensembles for Faculty Share the Spotlight, an evening celebrating the artistry, collaboration, and mentorship that emphasizes Palomar's music program. Featuring special performances… Continue Reading In Full Swing

  • Festive Nights

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Festive Nights | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Friday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. FESTIVE NIGHTS Palomar Comet Concert Band - Directed by Heather Barclay  Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.  (HBT)  Celebrate with the Palomar Comet Concert Band as we fill the Howard Brubeck Theatre with sounds of festivities heard throughout the year.  Featuring a vibrant and eclectic program spanning a… Continue Reading Concert Hour – Quin Herron

  • Illuminate: Winter Dance 2026

    Illuminate: Winter Dance 2026
    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Illuminate: Winter Dance 2026 | Howard Brubeck Theatre – Friday, December 18 at 7:00pm. and Saturday, December 19 at 2:00pm ILLUMINATE: WINTER DANCE 2026 Directed by Patriceann Mead Friday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT) Modern, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, World Dance, and Musical Theatre forms! Palomar… Continue Reading Concert Hour – Quin Herron

  • The Spongebob Musical

    The Spongebob Musical
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    The SpongeBob Musical | Howard Brubeck Theatre | March 12 - 21; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical production conceived by Tina Landau Music Direction by Sadie Holdaway Choreography by Xavier J Bush Directed by Gerilyn… Continue Reading The Spongebob Musical

  • In Full Swing

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    In Full Swing | Howard Brubeck Theatre | Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. IN FULL SWING Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensembles Directed by Mackenzie Leighton  Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. Howard Brubeck Theatre The Day and Night Jazz Ensembles present In Full Swing, an evening celebrating the energy, artistry, and excitement of jazz. Showcasing the talent and versatility… Continue Reading Concert Hour – Quin Herron

  • Spectacular Classics

    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Spectacular Classics | Howard Brubeck Theatre | Friday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. SPECTACULAR CLASSICS Palomar Comet Concert Band Directed by Heather Barclay Friday, March 26, at 7 p.m. Howard Brubeck Theatre Join the Palomar Comet Concert Band for Spectacular Classics.  An evening celebrating enduring and beloved works from the theatre of opera, ballet, symphonic music, film,… Continue Reading In Full Swing