Oberlin Conservatory's Music Theater department presents Kander & Ebb's The World Goes 'Round at Hidden Valley Theatre, as part of the Winter Term 2026 programming.

Get ready for a dazzling evening of song, storytelling, and heart with The World Goes ’Round—a stunning revue celebrating the legendary songbook of the multi-Tony award-winning team, Kander and Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards.

Filled with humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, this vibrant musical revue is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit parade features unforgettable gems like Mr. Cellophane, Maybe This Time, Cabaret, and New York, New York, seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, and up-tempo evening of musical theater you won’t want to miss!

Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, and Conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman, & David Thompson

Production Faculty
Alex Sanchez, Director & Choreographer
Dale Rieling, Music Director
Jack-Anthony Ina, Stage Manager
Patrick John Kiernan, Lighting & Sound Design

Three performance times (same cast & music): Friday January 30 and Saturday January 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday February 1 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets - $25 General Admission
Friday 1/30/26 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 1/31/26 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 2/1/26 at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Hidden Valley Theatre 104 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924

One of Hidden Valley's hallmarks has been its many fruitful collaborations with other influential artistic and educational organizations over the past sixty years. We are so pleased to be starting this year with another collaboration with the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Founded in 1865 at Oberlin College in Ohio, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the oldest continuously operating conservatory in America and a 2009 recipient of the National Medal of Arts.

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