Ride the Cyclone, the Musical - presented by Ophelia's Jump
Ophelia’s Jump Theatre Presents a Thrill-ride of a Musical,
RIDE THE CYCLONE
written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
LIMITED RUN, August 8 through 16, 2026
“Strap yourselves in for a bracingly funny, supremely inventive musical journey.”
The New York Times
Ophelia’s Jump Productions (OJP) is thrilled to present a limited, four performance run of the cult-favorite hit musical, Ride the Cyclone, with book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Directed by Caitlin Lopez, Ride the Cyclone features Avery Norris, Coleman Payne, Spike Pulice, Kahlil Leneus, Brianna Oh, Chloe Reyes and Mohammed Mangrio. This production will be performed at the Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts in Claremont, from August 8 through 16, 2026.
About Ride the Cyclone
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other
–the chance to return to life. Through a wondrously funny and touching series of songs, the teen contestants argue that they should be the ones to be saved. Told with moving insights into adolescence as well as dark comedic style benefiting the outrageousness of its premise, Ride The Cyclone is a memorable and original musical. What makes a life well-lived? Who deserves to have a second chance? Which are the memories that we will treasure? All these questions and more are answered in Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s stunning work.
Ride the Cyclone premiered at the Metro Studio Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 11, 2009. It then debuted off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on November 20, 2016 in a production starring Gus Halper and Alex Wyse.
“A wonderful, touching and memorable roller coaster ride of a theatrical experience,
for teen and adult audiences alike.” Chicago Theatre Review
“Both eerie and funny, as well as subversive, serious, touching and great.” Vulture
RIDE THE CYCLONE
Book, Music and and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
Directed by Caitlin Lopez
Music Director: Robert Hoyt
Featuring: Avery Norris, Coleman Payne, Spike Pulice, Kahlil Leneus, Brianna Oh, Chloe Reyes and Mohammed Mangrio
Location: Don F. Fruechte Theatre for the Performing Arts at Claremont High School, 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Limited Run - August 8 through 16, 2026
Curtain Times:
Saturday, August 8, 8:00pm
Sunday, August 9, 4:00pm
Saturday, August 15. 8:00pm
Sunday, August 16, 4:00pm
Ticket Information
All seats $53, $40 for children under 12. All tickets will be charged a $3 per ticket Arts People Ticketing Fee
Online ticketing available at opheliasjump.org.
Please call 909-734-6565 for tickets and information on group discounts.
About Ophelia’s Jump
Ophelia’s Jump is an award-winning, non-profit regional theatre company based in Claremont and performing in Claremont and Upland. Ophelia’s Jump Productions was founded in 2013 by women and queer artists and educators who believe that the purpose of theatre is to create unending conversations, spark imagination, incite conscience, and elicit a visceral response. OJP aims to invigorate the creativity and intellect of our community by working with local and regional artists to tell compelling stories and educate new generations of theatre lovers. Ophelia’s Jump is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Additional information available at opheliasjump.org or info@opheliasjump.org
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