Last year in 2025 we saw the Nutcracker. Such a sweet and well put on performance. Prices are much…read moremore affordable compared to the SF ballet. These are students...I think? I loved the different ages and talent. Parking is a bit of a headache. There isn't near enough for what this building can hold. Please give yourself enough time in case there isn't any parking stalls left. There are plenty of bathrooms, but during intermission, they have ropes set up for the huge line that forms. Snacks are sold, however can't be consumed inside the theater. Go figure? You can only eat outside in the lobby area. In the lobby is a table of Nutcracker/Christmas items you can purchase. I wish that there was a live orchestra, but this was my first time going and I don't understand much about this group. It was a recording that they danced to. I do recommend anyone to see this performance and let us know what you think?

This facility is top notch! We had a dance recital here after being in other venues, and wow! The…read more stage was large and equipped with all the bells and whistles, lighting was great, audience seating was wonderful from all the vantage points and spacious and comfortable, and the backstage areas for the performers were ample downstairs. Having more bathrooms backstage would have been helpful.

We have been involved with RCCT as patrons and more recently as participants in their summer show…read more Overall, a fantastic company to support as patrons or performers. As patrons: they have amazing shows with top notch quality (for a community theatre type). Definitely great production value. Music orchestra is excellent, and performers work really hard. They also employ all local members of the community. As performers: very supportive environment, you learn tons, and make great friends. Too bad they only do one show a year (in the summer).

Kinky Boots is a marvel. Not usually a fan of musicals, but this performance made me want to burst…read moreinto song. I haven't laughed or clapped this hard in years.

I had a delightful evening at Theatre Works at Lucie Stern! Here's the scoop if you're thinking…read moreabout visiting: P A R K I N G + Ample free parking in the lot or nearby street parking. If you're like me and late sometimes, you'll be happy to know there's plenty of parking to go around. A M B I A N C E + The theater seating is consecutive straight rows like an auditorium, so every seat has a good view. We had assigned seating. Theater was clean and cozy. + The chairs were comfy, not the kind where you end up stiff if you've got long legs. + There are ADA seating available, and specific shows with ASL interpreters. + Concessions and restrooms are super close on the right of the theater when you enter the front doors. + The acting, stage design, and music were superb. The stage design was very elaborate considering their low budget. +++ The fake snow falling outside the theater after our show was a lovely touch. C O N C E S S I O N S I didn't partake in any as I came directly after dinner. They had several options from Famous Amos cookies, m&m's, wine, beer, hot chocolate, and tea. There wasn't a bag check, so you could bring outside snacks if you wanted to. + There were lots of free cookies and wine after the show. S E R V I C E + The staff were helpful in assisting us in finding our seats. T L ; D R All in all, I would highly recommend Theatre Works to anyone looking for a chill evening out. Whether you're a musical lover or just looking for something fun to do, this place is a winner! I'll be back for another musical in 2025!

Drove all the way from Benicia for Christmas at Pemberley. Excellent show! And free parking.read more

I came here to watch the Songs For a New World performance on a Saturday afternoon. Because why…read morenot. I loved the theater and loved the performance. Because of its size, it provides an intimate experience regardless of where you sit. I sat at the second to last row but it still felt like a front row experience. At times I got goosebumps feeling like the actors were looking at me straight in the eyes. The concession was very reasonably priced. I got a cocktail for only $10.

This is a Fantastic theater, full of fun and talented actors... Great Fun! The Play that Goes…read moreWRONG! ... and a season 2026 Full of fun!! "Pickleball", "Gutenberg!", "School of Rock" and more !!!! Check it out... shows sell out.

The M-A Bears are bringing music and the performing arts to Menlo Park in a big Roarin' way!…read more Back when I was in high school at M-A, (no, I'm not divulging my graduating year date!) the site of this theatre was known as J-Building. It was a dingy reflection of an era that was in love with asbestos and that horrid color, mustard yellow. I remember looking up at that nasty ceiling and seeing all the paper airplanes that had made it into oblivion. Forever stuck in that chemical wasteland, these paper wads were a credit to whoever had the best muscle and aim. Not me. I was a band geek...well, a Jazz Band Geek! With the recent retiring of 39 year M-A veteran and band teacher, Frank Moura, the PAC Band/Rehearsal Room is now officially named in his honor, "Frank Moura Hall". He will forever be a legend at M-A, having brought award-winning jazz bands to Europe, Reno and beyond since the 70s. Frank was, of course, my favorite high school teacher! No longer on the fringes of the school grounds, the Band Room is now combined with the Performing Arts Center. From the practice room, which is big enough for sectionals, is a hall way that leads to the backstage. Walking through, I felt like the football team must feel entering the field--like a super star (even without an instrument in my hand!) What is so phenomenal about its creation is the architectural design, worthy of any college campus. Not only is it built with state of the art sound technology and lighting equipment, but it holds 492 seats, an 80 musician orchestra pit and has a ticket booth. Its public performances serve the cities of Menlo Park, Atherton and surrounding communities. Lucky me, I got to meet the Center's new manager, a M-A grad and talented vocalist. It must be awesome to work at the school where you grew up. It's "almost" enough to wish myself back into my teens. Uh...almost! Its beautiful, metal "mesh-like" structure on the inside strongly reminded me of what it's like to sit under the filtered light of the campus oak trees. They really have done an excellent job combining modern touches and school spirit. The carpeting is a tasteful nod to M-A's colors: Maroon and Gold. (Go Bears!) My favorite detail, however, was a graffiti-like painting of a bear that greets visitors in the entrance. It's all about funding...this is a beautiful, physical representation of something that an affluent community has done that many places probably can not afford to do, but wish they could: Support the Arts! Here's to you, Frank!

The Center for the Performing Arts is the new performing arts center located at Menlo-Atherton High…read moreSchool. For it's grand opening event, Music@Menlo hosted a chamber music concert. I was able to see the venue while I was working to host a reception for the event. From the outside, the building is very abstract looking, and there are stadium style steps that lead to the main entrance. Once you enter, the walls are painted a deep and bold red color, with pictures highlighting the building process hanging on the walls. The theater itself is very nice and has a contemporary uniqueness to it. In the theatre, the ceiling is in angular shapes and all of the equipment in the ceiling is able to be seen by the audience through mesh metal coverings. Some of the cool things I noticed was that this new building has a great heating and cooling system, and the theater is virtually soundproof once the doors are closed. This was very beneficial to us who were working because we were able to set up, clean up, and break down without worrying about disturbing the concert. Overall, this is a very cool venue, and hopefully one day I can come to watch a performance.

This is always such a great venue to come and see a show. It has an underground free parking…read moregarage. It's easily accessible if you have any mobility issues. The theater itself is very intimate and allows you a good seat no matter where you are. The staff is friendly and helpful. All shows from my experience, have been reasonably priced. Before the show grab something to eat, a cup of coffee, or even a glass of wine at the Bean Scene Cafe which is linked to the theater.

Excellent location on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. I come here for specific…read moreperformances each year. Spacious theater with plenty of spots to practice or do rehearsals before showtime. Staffs are great communicators and are always helpful. This place has been around forever and City Hall is a great place to gather or use public restrooms as well. Cafe is easily accessible next door. If you come here in December during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, you won't be disappointed. Colorful Christmas vibes everywhere. There's a good sized local park behind it and you can easily park on the streets which are all walking distance. Besides ballerinas and dancers, you get to watch singers, group choirs, and many more colorful entertainments on the outdoor stage area. Inside stage is usually reserved for larger popular shows. Yes, dressing room and areas for practicing before performance time is well set and they're usually on time moving groups in and out as scheduled. Love the backstage area and scenes. Good feeling inside and outside.

2022 was the year of finding out things that are about to end. I've been living in the Peninsula…read morenow for 15 years and never knew about this free event...so sad! Found out from a friend of mine who is a Redwood City native. Went on the 2nd night, and waited 1.5 hours to enter this fantastic free event. I do have one note, that I wish that it had more of an orderly flow to it. Once inside, it was hard to maneuver around because people would crowd around and not keep walking ahead. Other than that, it's amazing, it's free and I'm crazy for making a small complaint. Lots of help from the city for line control outside. It's a lot like waiting for rides at Disneyland. My favorite was walking around Bethlehem A.D. and seeing how much energy went into this. Over 200 volunteers in costumes, sets of Bethlehem and live animals. I must not forget a real baby Jesus! I hear that the church is trying to look into finding another location, let's hope they can. The land where they held this event has been sold probably for housing.

Where on earth have I been ?! How did I not know about this event?! Unbelievable value for your…read moretime...it's free .99! I believe it was put together by a different set of churches and volunteers. It was an interactive walk through mimicking the the town of Bethlehem on the night of the First Christmas. Costumes, dancing, a bazaar, animals to pet, bread making and even pottery just like it was done in the old days. Sad to know 2022 was the last one held! Details: http://www.bethlehemad.com/BethlehemA.D./Home.html Visit the town of Bethlehem on the night of the First Christmas. 1300 Middlefield Road, Redwood City December 21, 22 & 23 6:00pm - 9:30pm A 20 minute walk-through experience... Rain or Shine FREE ADMISSION

We attended the opening-night performance of "the Da Vinci Code" at the Lucie Stern Theater. The…read moreevening ended with refreshments & celebratory toasts with Palo Alto Players cast & crew. Twenty years after the film release (& longer, still, since the controversial novel was published), the fast-paced stage adaptation did justice to the thought-provoking original story. Intimate theater with high production value; raw talent; & reasonably-priced tickets -- all the best parts of community theater. We had an amazing time!

Amazing plays locally in Palo Alto Ca. Affordable, exciting, amazing cast, and very relaxing…read moreevening out.