Moonlight Stage Productions

Enjoy an evening out watching Broadway-quality theater in Vista, as well as headlining artists and tribute bands in concert! Performances are held at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Brengle Terrace Park, a spectacular outdoor hilltop venue.

The venue features a Moonlight Concert Series with a March-October lineup sure to entertain. Shows kick off with “WANTED: The Ultimate Tribute to Bon Jovi” (March 27); Yachtley Crew (March 28); and Los Lobos (March 29).

The April and May schedules include tributes to legendary hit-makers as well as shows by award-winning headliners. Rock out to “The Music Of Billy Joel & Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh” (April 3); Queen Nation (April 4); “STARSHIP Featuring Mickey Thomas” (April 5); “Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute” (May 22); “The Sixties Show” (May 23); and “Michael W. Smith: Beyond The Far Horizon Tour” (May 24).

Summer and fall entertainment includes the world’s most authentic Rolling Stones production show “Mick Adams & The Stones” (July 31), “An Acoustic Evening With Leann Rimes” (Aug. 2) and “24K Magic: The #1 Tribute To Bruno Mars” (Oct. 3).

Moonlight Stage Productions, which produces the highly popular summer season at the amphitheatre, presents five memorable musicals with moving stories and fantastic scores in 2025. The season springs forth with the crowd-pleaser “Grease” (April 30-May 17), an homage to the idealism of the 1950s and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious and provocative. Hear hit songs “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together,” and “Hopelessly Devoted To You.”

The story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage, is the theme of Moonlight’s next show, “Waitress” (June 4-21). Featuring Sara Bareilles’ Tony-nominated score, the musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

The summer season continues with “Anastasia” (July 9-26), about the twilight of the Russian Empire, the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, and a brave young woman who sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

The curtain then rises on the beloved “Fiddler on the Roof” (Aug. 13-30), about Tevye the milkman, who clings to the Jewish customs of Anatevka, his hometown in pre-Revolutionary Russia. Experience a story that captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning.

The summer season closes with the soaring music and breathtaking dance of “The Prince of Egypt” (Sept. 10-27). Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. Don’t miss the California premiere of this West End smash!

Aside from talented casting, spectacular sets and costumes, all of Moonlight’s summer musicals are accompanied by a live orchestra. Audiences may reserve seats and have the option of dining at the venue’s food and drink concessionaire, Bread & Cheese Eatery, or enjoy casual lawn seating along with their own packed picnics.

During the holiday season, The City of Vista and the Moonlight Amphitheatre’s “Jingle Terrace Live” features holiday light shows and activities for all ages. Bring the family to enjoy holiday refreshments, festive displays, live entertainment, holiday activities, photo opportunities, and other special surprises. Admission and all activities are free.

The Moonlight Amphitheatre is at 1250 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. The open-air venue offers 908 permanent seats and lawn seating for 1,092. For a memorable theatrical experience, call the box office at (760) 724-2110 or visit moonlightstage.com.