Never been to this theater and I was very impressed by the building and the theater. There are…read moreseveral other theaters in the performing arts building.First off we parked in the garage parking it was $5.00 flat fee it just around the corner of the theater. Also, you can find parking on the street. We came here to see Alantiss Morsiette Jagged Little Pill Musical. You can immediately go in the building and ther is a nice lady welcoming you and directing you to go upstairs or use the elevator for the show. There are bathrooms on the first floor and a wonderful art gallery as well. Going up the stairs in a spiral and on the second floor there were 2 entrances. Make sure to ask where your seat is for the right door to go in. There is plenty of seating with a table outside the theater. While in the theater it was small, but intimate as well. There wasn't a bad seat in the theater. There are no flat seating on the floor just goes up so all can see the stage. You can see and hear the actors clearly. There was a 15 min intercession and you can use bathroom on 1st and 2nd floor. They had drinks soda, beer and cocktails, but not too much of a menu. They also had some candy as well. It wasnt much of a selection. Everything went well and best part you could meet the actors after the show as they were outside with any meet and greet or questions. Would come back again and see a musical. It's not big like broadway audience seating but definitely some great shoes here.

ATTENTION! This is an update to a previous review from December 2025 on the disastrous "A Christmas…read moreCarol" production. Lescher Center did you not listen and learn. People WALKED OUT AT INTERMISSION of the performance I was at and less than 50% of the audience was in attendance for the second act. So between December 9th through the 23rd I know where my family will NOT be attending... this God awful performance of Dickens Classic. It's truly not even the same story. The same actors and actresses take on dual roles mid scene! "Like, huh, what just happened?" Please tell your friends, neighbors, families, enemies, strangers to AVOID THIS LIKE THE BUBONIC PLAGUE. It's that bad! I feel like in December I should ride through the neighborhoods of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Dublin & Lafayette like a modern day Paul Revere... and shout "A Christmas Carol" is coming! Avoid at all costs! There's no Christmas Spirit at Lesher Center this year. Again, nothing against the actors but when 25 reviews say the same thing (don't believe me? Go look please... my review with all the others is there for you to peruse) and the powers that be don't listen we speak by NOT BUYING TICKETS! PLAIN AND SIMPLE. MAYBE YOU'LL LISTEN AND BRING BACK THE TRUE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" PERFORMANCE WE HAVE ALL GROWN TO KNOW & LOVE IN 2027. This... this ain't it. Boycott "A Christmas Carol" 2026! Thank you for reading.

[Title of Show] had me falling out of my seat laughing. All the actors were surprisingly good and…read morehad great voices. And I'll have to agree with Tara that Heidi stole the show. The story and songs were all incredibly witty and catchy. So fun and entertaining. A well spent evening.

Saw "Title of Show" last night and loved it. Very tongue in cheek and entertaining. The actors did…read morea great job. Everyone on the stage was talented, but Heidi stole the show with her wonderful voice and charismatic personality. I look forward to seeing more productions.

I love the shows they put on at this beautiful little theater. It is an old building, a bit beat up…read morein the most endearing Berkeley way. A community theater at its best. You can see high quality shows at a very affordable price. The youth productions are particularly great for young kids. When our kid was young, we took them to see shows at BPH. They were great shows but also at the price point, if my 4 year old couldn't sit still and we had to leave the show, I would not cry over the ticket price. Our kid did summer camps at BPH every year and they are now part of the youth production. BPH has become their second home. The staff are deeply caring and supportive. Kids are incredibly kind, passionate about musical theater, and supportive of each other. It is a wonderful community where our quirky theater kid found their tribe and has a sense of belonging. Being different is celebrated at BPH. I highly recommend their camps and youth programs to kids who enjoy performing on stage.

Unable to get into my account to buy a ticket after multiple attempts they make it almost…read moreimpossible for the end user Additionally they do not answer the telephone when the box office is said to be open I would not recommend these people or else your blood pressure is normal

We went there for play at weekend. It was Froggy and I loved it. Definitely would recommendread more

Great company! Very professional. Wonderful people. High quality performances! I'll come back again…read moreand again.

I'm really surprised to see some of the negative reviews because my daughter and several of her…read morefriends have been in Standing Ovation productions for around 7 years. Throughout this time I have never seen or heard any negative responses from the children or their families. Sometimes I sit in on rehearsals and I've always been impressed with how the participants remain focused on the projects at hand. Seeing a large group of children concentrating on their work and not "messing around" while rehearsing is impressive to me. I really appreciate the work ethic of the participants, especially since this is a behavior that you don't see much of among modern children these days. For years my child has eagerly and regularly attended Standing Ovation productions. For the past couple of years she has also been an assistant, working with the younger people. This has been a valuable experience for her and she also continues to participate in productions with her peer group. There's a certain amount of self discipline that is necessary to pursue the performing arts. That self discipline is something my daughter developed largely through Standing Ovations. This troupe may not be right for every child and family, but I am extremely happy with the way I've seen Barrett work with my daughter and her friends. His rehearsals are always open to visitors and I give him 5 stars across the board.

I was surprised by the negative comments about Barrett/Standing Ovations on here. My daughter just…read moreentered elementary school this year, and we were interested in trying out drama. On that first day, although my daughter was a little hesitant, Barrett was funny, engaging, and inclusive of all the children in the class. At the same time, he had good control of the group (despite the varying ages from as young as 5 to 13 and large size of the group of maybe 15-20 kids). Because my daughter was so young, I was initially concerned about how well she would do in such a big mixed group of kids. But every week, she told me how much fun she had, all the things she learned, and the friends she made. Each encounter I have had with Barrett has been professional and warm. Yes, sometimes he's loud (but what drama teacher isn't, especially in a large group of gregarious, energetic kids?). Sometimes he has to be stern, but in my experience, he hasn't done it needlessly. Instead, I've observed that he emphasizes teamwork among the kids--letting them know if one person doesn't pull their weight, it affects the whole production. That's reality in life, and that's a skill I want my child to learn. My experience has been that he works with the kids to build their confidence and my daughter has definitely gained so much from Barrett and his group.

This dance academy is so organized, it is nothing short of impressive. Lynn replies to all…read morequestions and all emails. And that what we call a good manager. Teachers teach well consequently it works like clock work. It is located in a pleasant plaza with ample parking , the different studios are kept clean, tidy. So far my ballet one student is delighted. It has taught her a thing or two about posture , movement, breathing and music. All this in a supportive and committed way which I appreciate. The cost of the full hour class is very reasonable and the Lyme ta are managed well. Could not be happier.

My daughter and I had been a nanny to a family that has been attending CAPA Dance Academy for last…read more8 years. When quite young these two girls took lessons at a dance studio in the area however, they weren't really being trained to dance ‍, they just looked cute dancing around. Since going to CAPA, we've seen such growth and maturity in these two now pre teen and teen aged young ladies; and as for dance, in these 8 years, they've gone from running around a dance class to absolute professional dancers. We enjoy both the Summer Showcase and the holiday Nutcracker performance in December. Now we bring my 8 year old granddaughter and she truly loves seeing her friends up on stage. Growing up in the 1960's I trained at the San Francisco Ballet and another dance studio for Tap; and as great as they were, I wish CAPA were around then...it's got EVERYTHING right there in one place. These students walk in on the first day not knowing what to expect and they come out Professional Dancers ready to hit "Broadway" when they graduate. Well done, to all who contributes to this academy, WELL DONE.

My daughter absolutely loves Jackie! Jackie is absolutely amazing with all her students, you can…read morereally see she takes the time for each one! Hip hop class is remarkable my daughter can't stop won't stop dancing and practicing all her new and old moves! This is the first time my daughter has ever been super excited to go to dance and super pumped after she leaves wanted more! Highly recommended this studio! Thank you Jackie!

The older dancers lead by bad example, not respectful.read more