The Pasadena Playhouse has been around forever. It is very well maintained. The number of people who have been "discovered" here is amazing. Go!
Very good production with top notch directing, acting, and writing. Set in Richmond just after the Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier returns to his ruined plantation where two former family slaves wait. They were raised in the "master's" religion - they were all Jewish. Without giving anything away, it makes for a thoughtprovoking story that had us talking all the way home. The Playhouse offers excellent seating from the stage to the last row downstairs. The balcony has stairs only, no elevator. Ample paid parking all around the theater. Also free street parking if you arrive early enough. Snacks and drinks bar. There are several restaurants within walking distance. This production is 2 1/4 hours including one 15 minute intermission.
Went last weekend to watch "Kiss Me Kate" and it appears to me that every seat in the place has a great view of the stage. Apparently a remodel has just been completed, my seat was comfortable. Nice to have refreshments on the patio at intermission.
This was my first visit to this lovely old theater. Just walking into the courtyard with the bubbling fountain was pure joy. Since it was the day after Christmas everything was festive and everyone was in the holiday mood. Really enjoyed walking into the Playhouse as it is older, has such a history, and the architecture is so beautiful and unique. Our seats were in the balcony and were perfect for the occasion. We saw "Sleeping Beauty and her Winter Knight " which was fun. Had never seen a PANTO before which was quite interesting and unique. A Panto are scripts rewritten each year from historical fairy tales. This includes ever changing music sourced from Billboard chart with jokes, jabs and slang from modern day. Lots of young kids in audience who most likely understood most of the humor and songs that fit the scenes being performed. Think it brings family together by having things for the young and young at heart!! Lucy Lawless was terrific!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful place with a great program and fabulous actors. This is a beautiful building in Pasadena with Classic Architecture. Fun to go to.
The playhouse has educated many well known actors and actressed, including my Mother. I am very glad that the building will be restored and preserved.
The music, dance and singing were exceptional. Many in the supporting cast are capable of carrying lead roles. Nice to have a live band in support in such an intimate and historic theater.
First, the Pasadena Playhouse set out to stage this classic Cole Porter musical comedy with a mostly African American cast. Brilliant!The song stylings add a fresh, lively soul energy to familiar tunes; in some cases bringing them up to date with today's R&B.Next, the cast, headed by TV's Wayne Brady adds hilarious and poignant touches throughout to keep you laughing and feeling for the characters.Lastly, the dancing is infectious. You want to jump up and move with them.We took our 15 year-old ["I only want my iPhone and my room"] and she thoroughly enjoyed herself.Catch this production before it ends and you'll never see Kiss Me Kate in the same way.Bravo Pasadena Playhouse.
This old playhouse is a wonderful place to enjoy a theatre outing. With Red, White and Bluze right next door for food and drink, what else could you want. The playhouse is putting on some interesting plays with top notch directing and acting. Subjects are interesting and compelling. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Definitely a Pasadena landmark not to be missed if you like live theatre.
We attended a performance at the Carrie Hamilton theater portion of the playhouse. We saw an improv troupe perform 4 holiday scenes in the style of the Twilight Zone and had a great time!