The Pasadena Playhouse is a community treasure! And the addition of the new bar is wonderful! Now…read morewe can gather in the beautiful courtyard or the cool bar before shows for drinks and mingling amongst the community. The interior of the playhouse is gorgeous. I hope everyone comes down to support this lovely venue for local arts and culture!

We always have a great time at the Pasadena Playhouse! I usually get free tickets, and we typically…read moresit way, way up at the very top. If you have poor eyesight, I definitely would not recommend those upstairs seats because it can be pretty difficult to see everything happening on stage. The staff and people are always nice, but one thing I would definitely consider is the steep slope when walking down from the upper levels. It feels very steep and could be easy for someone to slip or fall, especially when navigating the stairs and walkway. There's also always this smell up at the top. there's no good circulation in the whole area which if you have respiratory problems, I would not recommend this place. It's usually stuffy and has an odd smell. I Wish they had air purifiers throughout the whole location.

I went to watch one of my fav books, Death of a Salesman, and it was AMAZING!! This was my first…read moretime at A Noise Within and it did not disappoint. It's a beautiful performing center. The staff was diverse and super kind. I don't believe there's any bad seats in there. i was on the far right. I like that this place is very intimate so you are close enough to the actors and it was great. There's free parking, next door that you walk on over.

This is a great place to see a live play. The cast is amazing. The production last night of "ma…read morerainey" was one of my favorite plays.

My son loves this place. The staff and other children are amazing. He feels so comfortable here. He…read moreis about to perform in his first production... and we can't wait to see him shine! He has completed summer camp and a weekly class for the first half of the school year. We are signing up for winter!

One fateful day ten years ago a family friend (a professor of dance at USC) upon hearing of our…read moreyoung daughter's enthusiasm for all things theater, suggested we look into 'Theatre 360' in Pasadena and noted that for kids who are serious about theater there isn't a comparable program in the San Gabriel Valley. That amazing piece of advice, so many years ago, changed our daughter's life, and our family's, for the absolute best. For the past decade we have had the absolute honor and privilege of being able to engage our daughter in classes and shows that have grown her in every aspect of her physical, mental, social and creative life - on and off the stage. Theatre 360's entire approach is to develop a child's talents and one only has to see a class showcase or a watch one of their amazing productions to realize that tangible growth is possible over the course of a just few weeks, be it a summer or winter camp and even more so over the course of months in a semester class. When we first started at Theatre 360 we were amazed at the poise and maturity of the older teens in the program and we wondered how these older theater kids had grown-up to all be so well spoken and capable, but now, after years of living and loving her rich theater experiences at Theatre 360, we have found our own child has learned and grown to have that same maturity and poise and we could not be more thankful. For my daughter over the years at Theatre 360 the experience - be it in classes, in a production, or helping backstage -the experience has been one of constant renewal of her interest, drive and enjoyment of theater. We have been floored by the endless energy she brings to her theater work, her drive to push herself to improve, her expanding interests in the deep details of performance, dance, voice, staging, costumes, etc and her deep delight of the entire process every day. Theatre 360 for a decade has been our daughter's second home and we could not be more happy to have been so fortunate to have found it.

This was an excellent musical tonight. The Colony always has good theater and The Wedding Singer…read morewas one of the best in the 20 years of coming here. Parking underground right next to the theater is free, small theater so most seats are good (we were in Row C in the middle) and they have ushers helping people find their seats as needed. They have non-alcoholic drinks and munchies and just an excellent environment

Really lovely theater and a fun first #Tunesday for me! It seems like there are a lot of musical…read moreregulars who come to perform! The MC & Tech & Accompanist were brilliant as were the Colony staff & the bar! Levels were great and it's a wonderful night to test out songs that you're learning or just trying out for the first time! There were also amazing duets. Everyone was very welcoming, talented & wonderful!

Sierra Madre Playhouse is an intimate theatre house in SM. It is one of SGV's cultural performing…read morearts. It may not be the Lincoln Center but it can hold its own. Folding seats were comfortable. Atmosphere was vibrant. I got a Nutcracker ticket show at an affordable price. Its perfect for kids and the entire family. It's my first time watching a puppet holiday show, so I was curious enough to see it as a bday gift. For a playhouse this size, it's enough to garner four stars. Playhouse staff were cordial and professional. The performance show is only an hour long. Parking was easy. Overall, it's a nice holiday kid show.

My wife and I attended a Cello recital at the Sierra Madre playhouse. The performing artist, Mia…read moreBarcio-Colombo, is the daughter of friends of my wife. The venue is an historic cinema building in downtown Sierra Madre and it has a really cool 50's vibe with the crushed red velvet seating and dated interior. Seating inside is very limited, which makes for a very personal experience. Recital was amazing and I highly recommend this venue!

I really miss this. I hope they bring it back. I went for many years. It was always entertaining…read moreand fun to go with friends.

Wicked Lit! Went…read morelast year for the first time and then twice this year to see both Production A (The Unnameable, the Chimes, and Cask of Amontillado) and Production B **new** (Casting the Runes, A Ghost Story, and The Body Snatcher). I brought a bunch of people with me to see Production A this year. It was amazing as always... Note to newcomers - if you are meeting people at the event, make sure that all members of your group receive the same color sticker on their program. You want to stay together in the same group. Also note that they have coffee, hot apple juice (which they insist on calling cider), and a few candy bars. $2 each or 2 items for $3. Bring cash, a jacket as you will be outside for a time, and comfortable shoes for walking and standing for short periods. The plays are immersive as you walk following the characters and story progression through the creepy and eeriliy lit long hallways of the mausoleum... and through the cemetery across the street. Most of the acting is great. Last night was unusual because they had BOTH productions going on at the same time. I was concerned that we would be running into each other in the corridors and we would lose the integrity of the individual plays with competing noise in the background. They actually handled it really well and there was only about 5 minutes when I was distracted by noise from another play. Production B was very good for the most part. I will not forget the images from Casting the Runes and The Body Snatcher. The Ghost Story however, started out GREAT but then the second half was kind of ridiculous. What annoyed me most was the fact that because it wasn't as long as the other plays and they all had to end at the same time, the guide read us "The Raven" as we walked back. Now, I take my Poe seriously and want it done right or not at all. This guy read it from the folder, lost his place a few times, used a voice that I assume was supposed to be funny (and wasn't). It just wasn't done well. If they HAD to fill up that time, (and I hope they read this review) they should have the poem read at the original site and read seriously by someone who can do it properly... by candlelight... with some thunder, rain, and lightning in the background. I was not only disappointed, but mad that it had been done so poorly. I could have read it better (and not from a folder). All in all, it's still a Halloween favorite and the location is fantastic and used well.

Maybe you lost your fantasy football bet. Maybe someone lied to you too often, claiming that you're…read morefunny. Maybe you just like comedy in general, or maybe you wanted to challenge yourself to do comedy in a language that isn't your native one. When you show up to class, you don't really know what to expect. The word "class" brings many weird associations to all of us. I was never good at school, so I didn't know how this particular type of school would work out. I'm just so, so insanely grateful now. Corey has been a phenomenal teacher. He just has this ability to find the funny in you. He has this ability to help you understand comedy and see it as a craft. He's a good listener. He has little to no ego. That's one of the many things that makes him so good. You're not just there to listen and take notes. You'll be on stage early, first in front of your fellow students and then in front of up to 120 people. Being on stage like that can be a life-changing experience. Even though you're expected to joke and be funny, don't treat the class as a joke. You soon realize how much work goes into being funny, and that a five-minute set can feel like an eternity. You're forced to cut things out. You're forced to make your jokes better and more direct, sort of similar to how you're forced to keep reading this review of mine. Don't wait until you've done an open mic first. Don't wait. Don't be scared that you're not funny enough. Just show up on Sunday at the oldest comedy club in LA and do your best.

Worth the money! And I'm a cheap Asian woman! Doing stand up was always on my bucket list, so…read morethis was a perfect chance to try it out. Corey and Andrew are legit coaches that have a lot of experience and can coach you to present your best sketch. I also have a lot of new friends from the class, my classmates. These courses are available for adults and children. Classes take place inside the historic Ice House. Their air conditioning is the best of all the comedy clubs I've attended. That's important because I run hot.

I recently visited to see a recorded stage production and had a positive experience. I was able to…read morefind neighborhood street parking though they also offer parking on site at the facility. They also have a concession area offering beverages (including alcohol and coffee) along with snacks for purchase at the lobby. Buying a ticket online was simple and while I obtained a QR code via email, I just picked up my ticket upon entry after giving my name. It was a relatively small theater compared to your regular movie theater. However, the seats were comfortable, and the audio and visual quality of the film was great. I would definitely revisit, and I'll keep an eye on the organization's website to see what on the schedule!

Cute, new, roomy theatre, with nice restrooms & waiting area -- all tucked away in a quiet…read moreneighborhood, and a parking lot behind it. The show we saw was "Octopus's Garden", which had unique puppets, tall props, and benefited from the stage's imagination-spawning decor. When you come, make sure to leave your phone on, and cough a lot. That's what really makes the experience!

Very nice venue, comfortable although the seats are a bit older and the space to get past others to…read moreget to your seat if others are already seated is tight. The acoustics were fine for the event we attended; band, choir, horns, strings and lead vocalists on mics. Clean and easy to access restrooms. Street parking with a short walk.

Cal Tech is a truely tree laden campus with Jacaranda's and some decent (actually brilliant works…read moreof art). This prestigious university is under the careful direction of Dr. Thomas A. Rosenbaum, Physicist. "The orange light was fleeting" as I made my way for the eight o'clock lecture by Dr. Don Pettit being held in a building that looked like "Braut Kuchen mit Mozartkugeln" German for: Bride cake with chocolate covered marzipan balls (an Austrian specialty). He stressed the varied ways one may view a "Space Photo" and showed us live examples of how linear thinking does not always apply. In space "Off the Planet" and "far out of the box" thinking as "no answers at the back of the book" and problems must be solved in real time. Dr. Don Pettit kept interest for over an hour on his adventures in space. Delightful! Funded by Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS). Well organized and helpful staff on site sporting smiles and water. PS: Einstein lived on this campus for three winters---initially in a bungalow located at 707 South Oakland Avenue.

Bill is a fantastic teacher of Improv! I've learned so much about the craft, as well as myself,…read morecoming to class. If you're nervous like I was, this is the perfect place to be supported, heard, and feel safe. Not only is Bill wonderful, but everyone I've had the pleasure of attending class with was equally as kind, and you learn just as much from your peers as you do with Bill by interacting and observing them. If you're still on the fence, check the website for Sample Classes and free showcases so you can get a feel for how great his classes and students are. Thank you Bill and The Improv Trick!

I just completed my first 5-week improv class with Bill Chott at The Improv Trick. Did I love it,…read moreyou ask... YES...AND I got out of my comfort zone, let go of self-consciousness, met fabulous people and stirred up some much needed playfulness! I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would (will!?!) definitely take another dip into the improv pool with this crew.