Legacy was at the Asian Pacific Festival offering Yelp Elites complimentary tickets to watch the…read morefilms, so I decided to take advantage of it. It was my first time visiting this theater. The screen was a good size with plenty of seating available. While the seats are definitely older, they were still comfortable enough for the duration of the movie. I watched "Rosemead," which was a really good -- though sad -- film. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see it. There's street parking available, along with a nearby parking garage.

Great venue! Not a bad seat anywhere…read more Small and intimate Full bar inside Midtown location Street or pay lots available for parking Restaurant's within walking distance or close by via car Saw smooth jazz performance by the amazing Norman Brown

We went here to see English which was a wonderful play. This is a small theater so tickets go…read morequickly. When we first came there, we were greeted by the friendliest and laid back staff! The stage lighting and sound was great and the guy we met in the front wearing I think a kimono did a wonderful job in that! He was cool and chill in his kimono! Everyone was very nice. They had a reasonably priced bar of snacks, drinks and beer, etc. Ot seemed to be a cozy theater and had a nice outdoor patio area to lounge around. Parking is ample as there is a parking lot across the street. I parked on the curb and my "special" spot was the only one missing a parking meter! The staff told me it is the lucky spot and you don't have to feed the meter( hole in the ground where they took it away I guess)! So that is my special tip for you- almost in front of the theater, but back a bit in front of a brick lawyer's building in front of a tree! Free parking! You're welcome! And just to confirm, I had a heart attack when the meter police came to check the cars and meters and he heard me say I better get to the car! He was right behind me following me, but left when he saw no meter- so SAFE to park without paying! Lol- I almost had a heart attack!

This was my first time visiting here. I didn't know what to expect. Greeted by friendly hosts…read more Surprised how tiny the theatre was but it was PERFECT! Loved being so close. Seats were comfortable. I cannot wait to go back! We saw English. Wonderful story. And great actors! Brilliant.

The Usher Gabby was very helpful, assisting my brother Zach in the in, allowing us to sit in seats…read morethat are much closer to the stage. We gratefully appreciate her concern assistance.

My girl took me to see Coming to America for date night at The Crest Theatre, and I had a really…read moregood time. This was my first time there, and it's not your typical modern movie theater. It's a historic theater in downtown Sacramento that presents live entertainment, movies, and special events. What makes it unique is the stage in front of the screen, which gives it a classic, old-school vibe. She paid for the tickets ahead of time, but their system was down when we arrived. They had to check everyone in manually from a laptop. It was understandable things happen and the staff handled it as smoothly as they could. While she was confirming our tickets, I grabbed popcorn. Sadly, the popcorn was a little salty. Like most theaters, it was a little pricey. We may or may not have brought our own candy and drinks... don't tell anybody. It had a good crowd but wasn't too bad.We got some good seats. Since it's a historic theater and not a newer upscale cinema, the seats didn't recline and were a little small, but they were still comfortable enough I've seen Coming to America plenty of times on TV, but watching it on the big screen in a classic theater like this was a different experience. Overall, it was a great date night. Good movie, even better company. My girl definitely did her thing planning this one. My girl and I are definitely coming back again!!

Season tickets for Sunday matinees, a fun theater experience!…read moreTheater in the round, great views from almost any seat.

Update! Since my last review in 2022, I've seen RENT (2023), Spongebob Squarepants (2024), Waitress…read more(2024), Jersey Boys (2024), and In the Heights (2025) at Music Circus (UCD Health Pavilion). I generally prefer weekend matinees, but have also done weeknight shows. Due to the circular staging, every seat in the house is a great view. Sometimes the action is in the aisles or overhead! As with Broadway Sacramento at the SAFE PAC, they do electronic tickets as well as paper tickets/will call from the box office. There is a bag check but I'm not sure about the leniency of the bag size policy. There is a courtyard with tables and chairs, but I don't know if you can bring outside food through the gate (definitely not inside the theater). There is a subscriber's lounge for seasonholders before/after the show. Concessions are available, one line forms outside for the window to order near the main entrance, and in the hallway at the other end is another stand if you're feeling like popcorn, soda, Gunther's ice cream, water, etc. @sacmusicals also usually has a backdrop/step-and-repeat photo opportunity with props which is available before, during intermission, and after the show. The snaking queue for the ladies' room may seem like a lost cause, but the tag team of bathroom attendants at the restroom near the main entrance are on top of it to keep everything moving! No less than three staff were directing patrons to open stalls and further led them to an exit door out to the courtyard so it didn't create two-way traffic jams. Props to them, this is not a minor thing! Very efficient, especially with only a 20-minute intermission. Dress code is lax, but if you're dressed for the triple-digit summer weather outside, know that inside they do keep it pretty chilly. Parking at the Memorial Garage is super convenient, reserve in advance to save at least $5. The 2025 season had: Footloose, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Million Dollar Quartet, Hello, Dolly!, West Side Story, In the Heights so far. The remaining shows are Hair and White Christmas.

I've been attending Broadway Sacramento (formerly known as Broadway Series) musicals here for the…read morepast decade, as well as the Music Circus. Basically these are the national/domestic/U.S. touring companies -- so not truly "community" theater as the venue name might suggest. My first show at CCT was Les Miserables, actually. In the Heights, West Side Story, Wicked, Avenue Q, Starlight Express, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and Spring Awakening...One of my favorite non-musical shows I've seen here was Kristen Chenoweth in concert (the original Glinda from Wicked, and Pushing Daisies, GCB, etc.). So awesome. ...anyway, I've sat in all the different seats: orchestra near the front, rear orchestra, balcony front row, balcony boxes, and second grand tier. If you can, splurge on seats in the orchestra level (middle to front) for the best acoustics and views. The rear orchestra is fine if you care more for listening to the show or focusing on the bigger picture/staging than seeing the particular actor's faces so much. The balconies aren't stacked on top of the orchestra as far forward as in other theaters, but the box seats are roomier for sure. Be aware that the front row of the balconies does have a bar/railing to help people walk across, but can hinder the view of the stage once you're actually sitting down. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful with finding seating, will call tickets aren't a problem, and tickets by phone are easy too. For all the ladies out there, here's a tip. Instead of waiting forever in the lines for women's restrooms inside the Community Center Theater, make sure to bring your show ticket with you, exit the rear of the building and use the bathrooms at the adjacent Sacramento Convention Center Complex. Parking-wise, I usually use the Capitol Garage at 10th and L Streets and it never exceeds $5. I really wish that they had a marquee at the entrance to the theater along L Street instead of just in front of the Convention Center along J Street. They've improvised with banners across the building, or the parking the tour busses/bigrig trucks in front of the theater, with a few posters in the glass display cases in the lobby. The newer format of the seasons (fewer shows, shorter runs) isn't ideal, and there have been a few technical difficulties (mics and set pieces) but I am still a faithful patron. Sacramento has a "little sister" stigma because what city can measure up to San Francisco? SF is an amazing (and amazingly expensive) place, and as a Sacramento resident and theatergoer, sure SF shows are great too (you know you're in a pricey seat when the teeny old theaters have renovation fees included in the price and legroom is on par with coach airline rows, and the balconies already cost $50 minimum) but only once in awhile for my wallet/budget's sake. Go see a show at the Community Center Theater, at least once. 2013-2014's lineup (November-June) includes Priscilla, Buddy, Flashdance, Blue Man Group, Sister Act, and Wicked.

This was my first year being a season holder to 5 great musicals and looking forward to the next 5…read more The musicals are a great way to enjoy with family and the performances are GRAND! Arrive early to find parking on the street or garage parking like 17&L $2 after 6apm. They sell beverages and specialty musical theme drinks , snacks and musical souvenirs. My favorite shows I've seen was RENT & Les Miserables

Always have a good time at the Music Circus or the performing arts center seeing a Broadway show in…read moreSac. The staff rocks. The shows amaze.

Great theatre in the round venue. All seats have good view of the stage. Interesting how props are…read morelowered down from the ceiling. Paid parking across the street

Great to attend and view Musicals in the round all seats are perfect!…read more also my granddaughter had a chance to attend a children's workshop and little performance here.

Great venue in Sacramento to see world class musicals in the round. Literally world class talent…read morecomes to Sacramento during the Summer months in a state of the art venue with perfect site lines from any seat in the house due to it's unique theater in the round concept. Fully air conditioned, and comfy seats and perfect sound system. So nice to get up front and close to see the shows.

If you haven't attended a Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera show recently, you are really missing…read moreout. Whether attending a symphony performance, Opera, or one of their family friendly shows like the Harry Potter collaboration, you won't be disappointed. The musicians and singers are incredibly talented and we are truly so lucky to have this professional performing arts group in Sacramento performing at the local Safe performing arts center!

Since my first review for the John Williams tribute concert, I also attended their Star Wars…read moreConcert in 2019 and most recently the Superhero Soundtrack Concert on 06/04/2022, each time conducted by maestro/M.C. Stuart Chafetz, who is quite a character/personality! I do tend toward the Pops Series rather than classical, operas, or ballets. The Superhero Soundtrack Concert featured musical selections from Marvel Avengers, Superman/Man of Steel, Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, Fantastic Four, The Incredibles, Supergirl, X-Men: The Last Stand, but also some broader heroic themes such as The Rocketeer, Robin Hood, The Lone Ranger, and Wagner's Flight of the Valkyries. All the great composers represented -- John Williams, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Michael Giacchino! It would have been neat if they included both the older themes too like from the X-Men cartoon, Wonder Woman TV show, Spider-Man theme with lyrics, even just snippets. Tickets started at $25 and we got seats in the rear Orchestra level. Since this was the orchestra it was more of a "listening" experience than "watching" since they didn't do screen projections of imagery from each show/film but you still had a good view of the stage layout and each orchestral section. Please bring more Pops themes! I am a fan of all of these composers, but also have been to concerts featuring music from video games Final Fantasy, or Legend of Zelda. Maybe next music from, say, Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones? It's great to have our own local Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.