Top Things to do in California
The 10 Best Concerts & Shows in California, United States
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1. Sierra Repertory Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 148 reviews
Sierra Repertory Theatre produced professional theatrical performances at two venues in the Sonora area. Our original theatre is located in East Sonora, and the Historic Fallon House Theatre is in Columbia State Park. Musicals, dramas, comedies, all with actors from Actor's Equity and other professional actors.
Reviewed By markrG1872BO
We saw Grease at the Fallon Theatre in Columbia, It was a great performance and the setting of the theatre in the historic town really rounds out the experience.
2. Gallo Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By SherryL360 - Modesto, United States
Gallo is such a great place to see a show. Proud to see how well maintained the facility remains and the fact security keeps the homeless population out of sight. There truly are no bad seats in the house.
3. Moonlight Ampitheatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By luv2trvlRedondoBeach - Redondo Beach, United States
Thank you to tripadvisor for leading us to this ampitheatre. And as one reviewer stated it is a "hidden gem." There were locals from the San Diego area and everyone was smiling and friendly. The venue holds 900 people. Parking is free a short walk from the amiptheatre. We found discounted tickets on line. We weren't aware the orchestra has assigned seating, and so we arrived at 5:30 p.m., assuming seats were first come first serve. We bought orchestra seats. Our seats were excellent. Some of the orchestra seats have a concrete berm in front of the seats, for ones picnic basket. This doesn't hinder the leg space, as there is plenty of room between the rows. Make sure to bring a seat cushion as the seats are hard and cold. If you purchase the seats on the grass, the theatre provides low folding chairs. If you have difficulty getting up from a squatting position you should buy orchestra seats. We ate dinner at the small cafe before the show, though many people had brought picnic dinners. The food was good, but pricey. It was a chilly moonlight night. We watched the DooWop Project, which was a lot of fun. We have been at many ampitheatres throughout the country, and this is one of my favorites.
4. PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 252 reviews
For more than 50 years PCPA - Pacific conservatory Theatre has been presenting exemplary theatre and providing excellent training with a resident company of theatre professionals. Begun in the summer of 1964, founder Donovan Marley laid the ground work for a year-round professional theatre company. PCPA remains the only resident professional company on the Central Coast producing consistent quality entertainment for the community while training thousands of actors and theatre technicians for a career in theatre.
Reviewed By theresasS7244EL - Arroyo Grande, United States
A great production of outstanding actors with an amazing set. This was so funny and a heartwarming story. We frequent PCPA often and they always provide the best live theater.
5. Harris Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Joyfullyanointed - Rancho Cordova, United States
What an amazing musical. Great theater, great seats and a beautiful performance at this state of the art theater.
6. Solvang Festival Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
7. The 11:11
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The 11:11 is an extremely unique theatre and performance space in the heart of West Hollywood!
8. Marvyn's Magic Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 134 reviews
World-Class Magic, Comedy and Variety acts from Broadway, Las Vegas and across the globe in a state-of-the-art, intimate, luxury 129-seat theater with NEW SHOWS WEEKLY! 75-minute performances with pre-show music and magic in the lounge. Come early to enjoy!
Reviewed By seattlebarb - La Quinta, United States
Great theatre and great entertainment, Ive been twice . They change the show every week and have a different type of act everyday . We took out of town guests and they loved it. Fun way to do spend a couple of hours in the evening.
9. Montalvo Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
A Mediterranean-style villa with intricate gardens and grounds, which also includes an artists residency, a small gallery, hiking trails, and both indoor and outdoor theatres for concerts and performances. Don't miss BRUCE MUNRO AT MONTALVO: STORIES IN LIGHT! A spectacular installation of light-based artworks inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, showing October 28, 2018 - March 17, 2019.
Reviewed By terrim573 - Saratoga, United States
This used to be someone's house, which was donated to the city, so big and has hiking trails in the back and concert venue. I wish they had a cafe to take a break and enjoy big trees, but I don't ask too much.. I think parking is free but limited (no admission fee). That's probably why they provide buses back and forth from WV college when there's a concert. Before you go, check their hour and if it's open cuz they have some private parties and events, and we can't get in, esp on weekends. Today I saw some photo shootings, wedding dress shots? A place to visit in Saratoga.
10. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
The Center for the Performing Arts is managed and operated by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. It hosts major performances from Broadway San Jose and other organizations. It has 2,608 seats, including 20 ADA-compliant spaces.
Reviewed By A9482XZmaryk - San Jose, United States
Went to see Cats at the CFPA and it was great. Sat right up in the 2nd row and we’re awesome seats. Very comfortable. Lots of room . Nice venue. Definitely will go again. Glad the Broadway shows are here in San Jose. Can now avoid going to the city!,
