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

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. 

Directed by Caitlin Lopez

Music Director: Robert Hoyt

Featuring: Avery Norris, Coleman Payne, Spike Pulice, Kahlil Leneus, Brianna Oh, Chloe Reyes and Mohammed Mangrio

Special 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.