Arendelle is coming to San Bernardino. Disney's Frozen returns for a three-day engagement at the California Theatre from October 16 through October 18, 2026, bringing Elsa's icy powers, Anna's determined search for her sister, and all the sing-along hits back to the stage.
According to Record Gazette, all performances will take place at the California Theatre, located at 562 W. Fourth Street in San Bernardino. The stage production, based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, follows Elsa as she prepares to become queen of Arendelle, only for her long-hidden ability to create ice and snow to be revealed in front of the kingdom.
Once her secret is out, Elsa flees into the mountains, and the kingdom of Arendelle finds itself trapped in an endless winter, according to the California Theatre. Anna sets out to find her sister and bring her home, according to the same venue, and along the way she joins forces with ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and the snowman Olaf. As the venue's description of the show puts it, “Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.”
Who's Playing Who in Arendelle
Katie Roche takes on the role of Elsa, a part she has described as one of her bucket-list roles, according to Katie Roche's own website. Katie Lee plays Anna, with Jordan Killion as Kristoff and Bruno Satalino as Hans, per the seed reporting. Paige Rybczynski and Piper Piddington round out the cast as young Elsa and young Anna, respectively.
Jesse J. Dinkel directs the production, and said the show was remounted after its success with audiences last season. Dinkel said Frozen resonates with audiences because it is ultimately a story about family, according to the Record Gazette's reporting.
Familiar Songs, New Stage Music
The stage adaptation combines the film's familiar story and songs with live theatre, according to the California Theatre. The production includes all of the film's beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, including “Let It Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” “For the First Time in Forever” and “Love Is an Open Door,” along with new music written exclusively for the stage, per the venue's description.
Showtimes and How to Get Tickets
The engagement opens with a Friday performance on October 16 at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17 brings two performances, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., with the run wrapping up Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m., according to the Record Gazette.
Tickets will go on sale through Ticketmaster, and those hoping to reserve seats now can call 909-885-8263, per the theatre's listing.
