This was essentially my back yard for three years. Located in excellent park and provides some great outdoor entertainment. This is another under utilized gem in Oakland! So many folks that have lived in Oakland for years that have never visited, such a shame. Located in Jaquim Miller Park with some amazing views. I've seen some cool events here, (weddings/graduations/movie shoot location). Worth a visit on a nice summer evening for a picnic and a show.
I've been attending the shows at this theater in the past 20 yrs. and each time I was very pleased with the performance. I like to sit on the last row in this outdoor amphitheater because after the sunset then you can see a spectacular view of the Bay and also can see the lights in San Francisco. They have tickets for Seniors and that saves me some money to see a nice show in summer time. Some evenings might be a little bit cold and you can see the fog rolls in on top of the hill which makes it more beautiful while watching the show. Highly recommend to see the summer shows being played here from July-Sept. each year. You can have your picnic dinner inside the amphitheater in the late afternoon and then stay for the show. It is a great entertainment for the whole family.
The other reviews have all the details, about Woodminster's WPA roots, the fountains and pools. It is just a great spot in the hills, great views, and a great spot to enjoy a play outdoors, When we moved to the area almost 20 years ago, the pools and fountains were in very poor shape, but fortunately residents sorted out how to revitalize the space. Iam very glad they did. Go, you won't be disappointed.
its gorgeous here.. bring a picnic and enjoy nature , then be prepared to be dazzled.. Ive never seen a bad play here.
Woodminster is good for the occasional performance, but most of what they perform is old standards, many of them dated. The seating is marginally comfortable and the dining area is infested with yellow jackets. We don't go here very often.
The summer musicals are really special. You get to sit outside under a starry sky. You have to bring a jacket and a blanket for the legs because it does get cold. The snacks are very good. The bathroom is big.
Our friend, Jerry Lee, was starring in "Les Miserables". The show was great. The cast had good voices with the main characters having very good voices. Of course, Jerry Lee has a great voice. The sets were very good and so were the costumes. We had a hot dog there which was quite tasty. We will definitely make the long drive back there again in the future.
Live, quality musicals under the stars in the Oakland Hills. Reasonable prices with great family entertainment. Only problem is no public transportation is available.
This is the outdoor home of live theater and music in Oakland. Come early and stroll in the late afternoon light along the reflecting pond and climbe the staircase up to the back of the stage area. From hear you can survey the City down to the Bay and visually trip across the bridges to San Francisco. The sunset and the golden Gate might even line up between the trees. Then make you way around to the seating area entrance and find your place to enjoy theater, musical or music performances.
Great opportunity to see the theater under the stars at reasonable prices. You can even get one child ticket i free for each adult ticket the day of the show. Check out their website for ticket details. You can even bring your own food and drinks in! Many people like to come early and have a picnic before the show.