Getting the old singing group together is easy.

In theory.

In Ricky Dean and the Doo Wop Girls, Donna, Polly, Paula and Frankie have not seen one another since their group broke up after high school.

Now the class of 1963 is reuniting to raise money for its school auditorium. The cause brings them together. The story revisits what drove them apart.

Apparently, remembering the songs is only part of the assignment.

Broadway Theater includes the musical comedy in its fall 2026 lineup. The auditorium fundraiser is the fictional premise—not a verified campaign to save an actual Vista school.

A Reunion With a Soundtrack

The theater describes flashbacks exploring the group’s old differences, with the hairstyles, clothing and music of famous 1960s girl groups supplying the backdrop.

It is a setup that gives nostalgia something to do besides sit there looking pretty.

Four former group members. A shared history.

A reason to reconnect.

For North Valley readers, another story sits behind that advertised production: the history of the downtown Vista theater presenting it.

The Local Roots Behind the Curtain

According to the theater’s history, Randall Hickman and Douglas Davis opened Broadway Theater in June 2004.

Its address is 340 East Broadway, Vista.

More than two decades of history gives the venue a connection to downtown that extends beyond this month’s calendar.

The Vista Historical Society lists Doug Davis and Randall Hickman as 2023 Hall of Fame honorees in its Regular Division.

Its biography traces their local work through Moonlight auditions in 1989, youth arts programming and the eventual opening of Broadway Theater.

The Society also identifies their San Marcos youth company, Broadway Theater West.

That connects the founders’ broader work to both cities NVF covers. This particular musical is advertised at the Vista venue.

The fictional classmates have their shared past. The theater founders have a documented place in local history.

Before You Plan the Evening

The theater advertises reserved seats at $27.

Check with the box office for availability and any additional charges.

Downtown Vista lists Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

But the published schedules have a disagreement of their own.

The show-specific poster advertises October 8–24, Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.

The adult-show webpage instead lists October 10–26 and describes different general performance days, including Sunday matinees and Monday-extension language.

Those materials do not establish one settled schedule.

The theater advises calling to confirm the day you want to attend. Its published box-office numbers are 760-728-1002 and 760-505-6839.

A quick call is the practical move. Leave the unresolved differences to Donna, Polly, Paula and Frankie.

Questions and Answers:

Where is Ricky Dean and the Doo Wop Girls advertised?

Broadway Theater, 340 East Broadway, Vista.

How much are tickets?

Reserved seats are advertised at $27. Confirm availability and any additional charges with the box office.

Is October 15 a performance date?

Downtown Vista lists Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. Confirm directly because published schedules conflict.

Is the show a real school fundraiser?

The auditorium fundraiser belongs to the fictional plot. No actual school beneficiary has been verified.