Turn the air conditioning down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Charming theatre, never knew this place existed. Very nice and clean. Got to watch a special…read morescreening of Lucy Liu's movie "Rosemead". AAPI FILM FESTIVAL. This was a really good film. Heartbreaking but really good to see.

Young Frankenstein musical production. Strong, beautiful voices. Another full house audience…read moreproduction.

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.

This was my first time visiting the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, and it made for such…read morea memorable experience. I finally got to see The Lion King for the very first time, something I've wanted to experience for many years, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I went solo and honestly loved the experience. I purposely chose an aisle seat so I could watch the performers move up and down the aisles, and I'm so glad I did. It made the show feel even more immersive and special, especially during those moments when the cast comes through the audience. The venue itself is beautiful and easy to navigate. From entering the building to finding my seat, everything felt organized and smooth. The seating was comfortable, the sightlines were great, and the sound quality was excellent, which really matters for a production like this. As for The Lion King, it was amazing. The costumes, music, and staging were stunning, and seeing it live after wanting to for so long made it even more meaningful. Overall, such a great first experience at this venue. I would absolutely come back to see another performance here, and I'm so glad this is where I finally got to see a show that had been on my list for years

Invited by a friend to watch Michael Jackson. I have never been to this place and I was very…read moreimpressed. Super large inside, bar inside and a few snack items for purchase. Stage was a great size and I could hear everything perfectly

This is a cute little very personal theater. The place is hidden and kept very clean ( bathrooms…read moreincluded ) and the staff is very nice and helpful. We watched 3 torch trilogy and it was very good. The actors wonderful and so was the props. Can't wait to return to see what will be next.

Went to see The Taming- the acting was right on! Great comic timing and interaction between the…read moreactors. Nice small theater made for an intimate experience. Such a pleasure- I'll be keeping an eye on their calendar so I can go to the next show!

I was invited to come see a production the students at Sac State put on for Rocky Horror picture…read moreshow a few months back. Hands down one of the best experiences I have ever had. The time just flew by and I was in good company. The role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter was casted as a woman and let me tell you, JJ freaking KILLED it. I was in complete awe. They took me through a whole experience and showed me a side of Rocky Horror that I adored even more than the original. All of the performers were amazing. The acting, the singing - all phenomenal - but JJ was definitely the star of the show and I look forward to many more shows in the future. (With both spirits!)

I was super impress with this little theatre! We saw Peter & the Star Catchers. Parking was a…read morelittle difficult, but manageable. Adorable show & theatre

The Joe Hisiashi (Studio Ghibli) program at the California Railroad Museum was beautiful!…read more Highly recommend Section A for the best experience, Section C was cheaper but it doesn't have as good a view of the stage and the candles.

This was my first candlelight concert and it delivered! Having it at the Railroad Museum made the…read moreexperience even more magical. I wish it were longer, and perhaps a coat check?

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

Sweet amazing grace - great concert this evening-Oliver Anthony!…read moreWould of been a bit better if vocals were not so muted-got most of the words though

I went to a production of legally blonde and it was fantastic! The venue is small but the seats…read morewere super comfortable and the air conditioning was going full force! When it's 100 outside these two things alone give it four stars. The production I saw was all teenagers but they were so professional I was truly impressed. The singing and dancing were on point! I couldn't believe how talented our local youth are in this area. I will definitely be back for the next show!