I went with my friends to see Driving Miss Daisy the second weekend it came out. We bought our tickets about a month ahead of time. I'm a huge fan of the movie and was intrigued as to how they were going to adapt to a play. All I can say is it was SUPERB!!! From the set, to the actors, to the dialect of each character. I was exceptionally impressed by the A+ acting from Ms. Daisy to Hoke and just absolutely LOVED BOOLIE!! His Georgian accent just sent me. I LOVED IT!! I think this is an exceptional show that everyone should go and witness. In addition, as the end you get to meet the three actors in the lobby after their stellar performance!! NO GO!! Before it's over!!! read more

I LOVE CTG!!!!!!!! I did a show here (SpongeBob) and wow. The people were so nice. Everyone on the creative team was amazing!!! There are so many versatile shows being shown here and I can't wait to work here again!!! I've also seen shows here and they were just amazing!!!! The youth camps are also so fun (I did one aswell) it's overall awesome please go see shows here!!! read more

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For the past 2 summers, my daughter has participated in their youth summer camp. She has made friends that she still communicates with and had the best time! We LOVE that costumes are provided and the directors are wonderful to work with. Thanks for an awesome experience! read more

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I've been to many plays and drama acts from my past. The only reason I know of this place is because of someone I know named Zony Gordon. She's an artist who creates painting in newhall and her exhibits are always around or inside of this Guild theater. Now, my sister knows one of the performers who is a lead in various acts and I started to become more aware of the talent of these artists. I enjoy them more than movies because it is real acting in person and the people here are quite skilled in singing, dancing and acting as a whole and I question why they aren't in movies or even tv shows. Hell, even in Hollywood. I enjoyed the play "cats" today as I have seen it many times probably 7 or 8 times at pantages, cruise ships and other drama club events. Now, the one here is exceptional although some of the dancers were out of breath when dancing in some scenes and more or less slower than the original. I own the movie and merchandise for this play. I've seen "little shop of horrors" "phantom of the opera" "hairspray" "Annie" "sound of music" "lion king" and many others, but "cats" is my favorite of them all. The costumes, dancing, music and scenery are amazing. "Rum tug tugger" is my favorite character as I played him myself during my high school days play of "cats". he's hot with a tight body. I have my idol in my profile picture. The ticket prices are reasonable although I wish it was cheaper as it once was 15- 20 years ago at $10 or so. Nowadays they are around $25 per person and seniors/kids are slightly less maybe like $18 depending on the show and season. The only issue I had was that the online ticket purchases are complex and once I submitted my transaction, it basically charged me four times instead of once. So I was paying x4 of the original price. I love the interior and you are able to take pictures with the performers after. I've done this plenty of times before. Better watching the play more so than a movie and also meeting up with characters after the show. I don't think the actors enjoyed it but it's their job to take pictures with guests. When I went, the age range of people seeing the show are basically 75+. I felt like I was the youngest person there. A lot of younger audiences probably go clubbing or go to high end shows elsewhere. Newhall is not a great area to be in and pretty scary at times. The area of the place is especially scary at night because I was driving around at midnight in this area and I saw a man pointing his finger at the sky for 45 minutes straight. Other than that, the daytime it is peaceful and newhall really upped their game with the variety of different events that can be done here. You get a nice theater and ambiance along with many different activities that show up on the weekend. read more

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We saw South Pacific today. It was a strong production, humor and pathos. Beautiful songs. Magnificent voices. This theatre consistently produces top quality productions at a reasonable rate. Parking was convenient and free nearby, and a great, but pricey, bbq restaurant across the street. Check out their upcoming productions and go! read more

Community Theater provides an wonderful opportunity to showcase local talent at a reasonable price. The current show, Beautiful, has amazingly talented performers, in a very comfortable venue. The selection of plays provides something for everyone. I came with a group of nine people and we were very comfortable and look forward to returning. read more

I love being a part of this theater, very fun shows, great people to be around, would for sure recommend visiting when down in Santa Clarita. read more

Canyon Theatre Guild - The Canyon Theater Guild has a performance of Rodgers + Hammerstien's Cinderella. This was a truly magical experience! - Art Galleries Near Me - Newhall, California

We have attended many great shows at Canyon Theatre Guild for many years. Their actors, directors and their performances are always amazing. The value for attending live theatre is incredible. read more

Very pleased with the obvious hard work and dedication that this theater guild shows. My wife and I had never been. Last Saturday afternoon we saw their Christmas Story. The venue is nice and cute and friendly. The theater is fairly decent sized and in good repair, welcoming looking. The technology (lighting/rigging) looks modern and adequate, and the show we saw bore that estimate out in fact. The actors ranged from newer studies to wonderful old hands, and the director clearly cast them each well suited to their tasks and stations (inside joke). Everyone did a great job and clearly put in the work. I would in particular recommend their stage adaptation of Christmas Story, but this review is one about the theater guild itself so I'll just say "yeah you should see it, very nice!" I believe this group deserves our support, and for those of you who are theater fans and have a few idle coins clinking around in your pockets, membership. My wife is interested in getting more involved with them, which I encouraged. read more

great cozy little venue at the end of Main Street in Old Town Newhall right next to plenty of restaurants and watering holes and a parking garage. Friendly, courteous staff on hand. read more

Tonight 3 of us went to see West Side Story and it was superb! The acting, voices, choreography and sets were all top notch. This performance had a free wine and champagne reception and we each really enjoyed our drinks. Bottled water was $1.00. The bathrooms were immaculate with fresh cut flowers. The temperature was perfect and we could take off our coats. The staff was friendly and helpful. Hurry and go see it as it ends next weekend! read more

Canyon Theatre Guild - Art Galleries Near Me - Newhall, California

Canyon Theater Guild, nestled in the heart of Old Town Newhall, is a charming little theater that offers a unique blend of history, community, and art. Its quaint 19th-century aesthetic aligns perfectly with the surrounding area, giving patrons a feeling of stepping back in time. The theater's small size, with a seating capacity of 288, creates an intimate atmosphere that allows for a more personal connection with the performances. They have great seats for handicap access and any seat is a great seat in the house. In terms of concessions, the offerings are basic yet affordable, with items such as water priced at just $1. This simplicity adds to the overall appeal of the venue, keeping the focus on the theatrical performance. The staff were super friendly. The plays I've attended at Canyon Theater Guild have been consistently enjoyable, with commendable acting for a local theater. While some actors may lack the range you'd find in larger productions, their performances are heartfelt and genuine, reflecting the community spirit that embodies the theater. However, to fully appreciate what Canyon Theater Guild has to offer, it's essential to approach it with the right mindset. This isn't the Ahmanson; it's a local theater that thrives on community support and love for the arts. And in that regard, it delivers wonderfully. I've seen 3-4 plays there and each time, the experience was delightful. In conclusion, the Canyon Theater Guild is a gem in Old Town Newhall. It's a place where locals can come together to support and enjoy the arts, all within the ambiance of a charming, historical setting. note: you can have a a great afternoon on a matinee sunday in the area. Eat at one of the approximately 15 restaurants in the immediate walking area. Enjoy a glass of wine at the 2-4 wineries/wine rooms, and then have a matinee at the theater. Overall, a great way to have a nice sunday out. Also, they have a lot of productions that are kid friendly. read more

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We've seen two productions here and both times were great! The cast and crew put on wonderful shows... theatre is small and every seat has an awesome view of the stage. Prices are little high for local theatre but still worth it. Parking is easy on street right in front of theatre or in a nearby lot. We are excited to check out even more productions soon! read more

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Great venue to take in a show and not a bad seat in the house! Go support all the creative and talented volunteers that put on the shows. read more

I have been going to theatre here for almost 3 years. The directors are super kind, and the shows are always amazing. When signing up for the workshops, you get to watch a show for free with a companion. PLUS the workshops are just amazing in the first place. I participated in The Claw, Mystery at the Monster Prom, The Grunch, and many more. Right now I'm working on The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever, which is an original play and I definitely suggest watching the play. Overall, Canyon Theatre Guild is amazing and you should definitely watch their shows, or sign up for the workshops! read more

I don't attend a lot of community theatre and this area is not my community, but we did have a lovely time attending a recent show, Suite Surrender, a wonderfully lovely farce! The area surrounding the theatre is very cute, as it is the "arts district" in Newhall. While we felt slightly out of place as we were not regulars, no one treated us that way; it was just obvious as we did not know where anything was, lol! The people who checked us in were so very kind; the concessions employees were cordial, and everyone we encountered was so pleasant! The theatre itself is small, so every seat is good. The sound and lighting is great and, of course, the cast was so very good! Special shout-out to Michael Collins as Bernard Dunlap. The entire cast was so very good! We had a lovely afternoon and enjoyed a great piece of comedy! read more

We would like to Thank the wonderful folks at Canyon Theatre Guild! They were so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable! My friend and I went to our first live theatre show last night at the Guild, it was so awesome! We will be going back very soon! Enjoying a live performance has a special kind of magic that you only find in a charming theatre just like Canyon Guild! Wonderful evening! Laurie & Karen read more

Wonderful community theater. Enjoyed all the plays we attended. Will start going regularly. Nice area for food and drinks close by. Good times. read more

Not terrible for a small community theater. I brought my daughter to see The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe because she had just finished the book. Despite the minimalist set and costuming, she loved the show and we all had a good time. There was a mix of some very good acting and some mediocre acting and I probably would have been disappointed had this been downtown or in Hollywood, etc. But I didn't expect to be blown away, so it was enjoyable. Seating was adequate, but could use some upgrades. Cannot order online...have to order via phone or come to the box offfice. read more

Canyon Theatre Guild - Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Art Galleries Near Me - Newhall, California

My parents have been supporting this place for over 20+ years. I go occasionally. Every seat is a good seat. Always fun and entertaining. Love to support local. Yesterday was my dads 90th bday and I told one of the girls. Thinking just a quick sweet mention instead they called him out and sang HBD. Best memory ever. Thank you for the best day ever! Great musical too!!! read more

The play the Beehive the 60's musical....showing now at the Canyon Theater Guild .....is terrific....the music and the costumes....the beautiful girls ...I think the shows a must see.....will worth the little you pay to see it ....a ton of fun ... read more

Love, Love, Love this theater. Such a terrific venue. Every seat in the house is great~ The performances are always on point and entertaining~ A must see and enjoy~ read more

What a gem! Lived down the street for 6 years never been here before. Tonight saw Gilligans Island with my oldest daughter. Such a nice change small local theater and throw back show. Wonder staff and cast really enjoyed ourselves. Very nice old theater will be back for sure a welcome change to going to the movies. Local or not a very nice place to visit!!!! read more

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Just saw an amazing performance of Matilda with my daughter. The main character was only ten, but she and the rest of the cast made it feel like a star-studded Broadway production. read more

Knight's of the Improv Members of the Improv are talented. Some are rising stars it's important to note that the audience couldn't here what everyone on stage was saying. Wade is a very talented man, of that there is no question. Shakespear once said, "The play's the thing." Ergo make every performance like it was your last. Room for improvement, I will be sitting in the audience again. read more

Always e excellent and professional productions! Love going there! Gujys and Dolls last week was outstanding! Thank you Canyon Theatre Guild! Luv ya read more

We have been season ticket holders for many years and always look forward to each play. Today we saw Buddy about the life of Buddy Holly. The singing was so amazing. We enjoyed all of the musicians. The saxophone player and the violin player were a special treat....all so talented. We all said that we want to see it again!!! We were all still talking about the play at dinner. They got a well deserved standing ovation. Will Riddle was so perfect as Buddy....great voice and so much energy! We love our charming theater and are very appreciative to everyone that works so hard to make this happen for our community. read more

Read the other reviews...wow, people! What were you expecting of a small community theatre in the Santa Clarita Valley? With that said, here's my review. I like this little theatre. I realize the actors range from up-and-coming professionals to others for whom this is a passion, but are wise to have a day job. However, I like that you see people spanning a wide range of sizes and ages - and not all classically beautiful. That's life. I've enjoyed every production and marvel at the time and dedication of the crew and actors. The costumes and sets are well-done. This little theatre definitely attracts some talent on and off stage. We saw Singin' in the Rain yesterday and had a blast. The cast was great - highlights of the cast were Kathy and RJ. You can't beat the price. For a little over $100 you can be a Guild member and see something like 7 plays during a year. Wow! We paid $15 for our tickets yesterday - what a steal, even for a small community theatre. And ,you don't have to drive to LA! So, to those Yelpers who were expecting Broadway for a buck....either relax and enjoy what community theatre (like CTG) offers...or open your wallet and spring for tix to NYC and check out a real Broadway production. Pippin is back on Broadway and I hear it's fabulous. :) read more

Great community theater. Not a bad seat in the house. I've seen several shows here & they have all been fun. You always have a good time here. read more

Canyon Theatre Guild - Great theater! Loved this year's production of A Christmas Carol. - Art Galleries Near Me - Newhall, California

Enjoyed the ambiance. If you're a theater fan on a budget you can see a great production for not a lot of money. I think it's a great alternative to a movie for a date. read more

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What a great theatre! We are 10 year members and have seen many shows but this past season with all the great musicals, has been outstanding. Can't wait to see more pim and Just $99 for a season ticket read more

An amazing pocket of theatre in Santa Clarita. I have seen two shows here. There is plenty of parking around the theatre. Just watch for signs to make sure it is not street sweeping. The staff at the theatre was extremely helpful and kind in helping my friends and I to our seats. I saw "Damn Yankees" and "Singin' in the Rain" and both shows had very talented performers that should be on Broadway. After the show the whole cast files into the lobby so you can congratulate your favorite performer and take a picture with them. They have good snacks in the lobby during intermission. read more

I was introduced to this by an actor who was singing at Starbucks. He said he was performing in The Little Mermaid at the College (which was a one-off, they are normally at this location) and it was great. While we were there, I looked at the flyer and saw they had an Addams Family play and for December were playing Christmas Story. At the Addams Family event, I decided to look into tickets for the full season and I'm glad we did. It's affordable entertainment, performed by very talented people who are passionate about putting on a good performance. It is immersive and is a pleasure to attend. Time is spent on rehearsal and the set. I think we're going to now be regular members for years to come. read more

Did you know that CTG offers theatre workshops for children? They have longer sessions (about 10 week) during the year, and shorter "camp style" ones in the summer. My kids are currently in one of their homeschool workshops, and I am positively surprised with the quality of theater education they get! They are working on a play top to bottom - both on stage and backstage. They learn about all aspects of theater production, which is pretty cool in my opinion. And it's fun! They will have 8 performances, which is cool too. We saw one kid show by them that was great, I was impressed by the quality and decided to sign my own kids up to do one. So far we are extremely happy. Can't wait to see the final product!! read more

I've been to 3 performances at this theatre. Each one I was hoping would be better then the last but instead each one was worse. A lot of the classical plays I've grown to love they put they're own weird twists on them and in my opinion diminished and took away from how beautiful the plays normally are. On top of that I took some young people to see Oliver which is a wonderful classic and usually so fun to see but their play was so sexually suggestive and inappropriate we all had to walk out. Not kid friendly in my opinion AT ALL. I did call and speak with one of the directors in regards to my feelings on it and that maybe it should have at least been stated that parental guidances was needed for some of these shows but I was of course dismissed. The theatre is very small and feels a little invasive as well. Most of the acting wasn't best in my opinion although of course there are those that really stand out and are wonderful. Again these are my opinions and my review and my thoughts not everyone else's but it's food for thought if you're thinking about going. read more

With approximately over 100 First and Second graders waiting in the chilly wind outside the front door of this theater, nobody was there to help these poor kids. They charged each parent $5 for this. They have ruined the theater expirience for all these kids. I hope they refund those charges to each one of them. read more

The good: Never having been to CTG I was hopeful that last nights "You can't take it with you" would be fun and entertaining. It started well with nearby free parking and a CTG rep letting everyone know that season tickets were a very reasonable $90 including a free local newspaper subscription. It was nice the Director came out and spoke. That was the end of the good. The mediocre: The theater and seating is old but functional. If you are not tall you might have an issue seeing over those in front of you as the seats don't elevate much as you go up each row. I would not bring kids unless you are near the front. The actors were all quite decent. It was not their fault.... The bad: "You can't take it with you" was written in 1936 and it shows. Badly. Besides jokes that were of questionable taste 80 years ago, now they are just "huh?", like one about Mrs Roosevelt's looks. Couldn't someone have done some editing or revisions? The play was so boring my wife fell asleep less then 30 mins in. I was jealous. The frenetic pace could have been fun but was just annoying. Waiting for intermission was interminable. None of this helped by the A/C not kicking in until it was in the high 70's. Now for the ugly: The only two black characters were 1936 racial stereotypes. I won't get into details but, HELLO it's 2017! I was embarrassed to be there and to have given CTG money for these tickets. Verdict: We clearly had company in giving this play a very negative review as we saw other couples heading to our cars at intermission. The play got zero stars, theatre itself gets two stars, actors four stars. With that said, we will give CTG another try but will pay more attention to the play. read more

We love this theatre and have been there now at least 10 times in the last couple of years. It is awesome, small, and most plays are fun, with great actors and even singing/dancing when they have a musical play. We really enjoy going there and have a bite to eat or drink before or after in old town Newhall which is very pretty. We like supporting historic places like this. Wonderful atmosphere! Cudos to all the actors! read more

"Fox On The Fairway," YIKES, awful, awful, awful! Without question, it was the absolute worst play that I have ever seen. It was terribly miscast, poorly acted, embarrassing! The Theatre itself is very nice. We were with a group that rented out the venue for the evening -- hors d'oeuvres on the patio was lovely. Sorry, I'm sure the actors did the best that they could but I couldn't even crack a small smile -- it just wasn't funny or entertaining. read more

I have attended dozens of plays at the Pantages and on Broadway (when I lived in N.Y). I had season tickets to the Civic Arts when I lived in Thousand Oaks. I have seen a LOT of plays, including this one previously. I attended the opening night of Forever Plaid and despite a fire alarm going off and the microphones shutting off for a period, this play was magnificiently performed. The four actors overcame hurdles that even the most seasoned actors might have stumbled over. We had a wonderful time, the theatre is charming and quaint and that area in Newhall has been all spruced up with some great restaurants. It made for a lovely post-theatre stroll. We ordered Season Tickets so we will be back in September. The bar is set pretty high, can't wait to see if it holds! read more