A must for theatre enthusiasts. This experience is like no other. Bring a jacket and blankets, even in the summer.
The town is amazing, makes you feel you are in a different world (being in US) . Do not spend time in museums, as they were not worth the time. Roam the streets , visit shops at leisure, have chocolates/pastries. Check the Sunny garden park, pretty cute little place, visit the Lavender fields nearby .
We saw the premiere performance of a new play, "THE SAN PATRICIOS", about the Mexican-American war, and it was very, very good. If you have seen and liked 'RAGTIME", you will love this play, as it also portrays the fate of several disparate families, from Irish immigrants to Mexican patriots. The venue itself is delightful, a "GLOBE"-like open theatre right in the middle of Solvang, staffed by wonderful senior citizens in red coats. Yes, the seats are hard and it gets chilly, but if you bring a pad and a blanket and wear a coat, you will be fine, and it is lovely to see the moon itself over the proscenium. The theatre is in a quaint little oak-studdfed park with a very nice concession stand. And--if you can get there early, you will find a parking spot on the streets and there are no parking meters ! When you read of something you would like to see, by all means go and enjoy.
Wonderful production, although let down somewhat by the poor amplification. Excellent cast with some good performances and excellent choreography. A must see if you visit Solvang.
I have seen maybe 6-7 plays, and each time I leave wondering how soon I can get back again.The actors and types of performances make this under-hyped venue a gem for adults and older children. They open the doors about an hour before the performance. They have a nice shaded grass area and patio to enjoy a picnic meal. The prices for food and drinks are reasonable.The weather in Solvang during the early summer can be cool, and sometimes overcast/foggy. You would do well to bring a blanket. However, the late fall brings enjoyable and warm weather to watch the performances.
We were at closing night for this show, and it was a lot of fun. We actually prefer the Christmas version (Plaid Tidings), but we still had fun.
Enjoyed it so much, wanted to see it again. The singing, the dancing, simplicity of the stage setting was truly fantastic. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT.
The PCPA Theater event in Solvang brings us back every year...and their production of Forever Plaid did not disappoint! We had seen this years ago in Las Vegas and remembered how good it was along with the simple stage without the changing of sets. The story is great, the guys and really sing and dance! If you have a chance to see this, do so! Always enjoy the intimate, friendly and affordable outdoor facility.
love going to Solvang for their outdoor theater. have seen several plays and will definitely go back. plan on wearing something warm. it gets cold in the evening, even though it may have been 90 during the day. the outdoor theater is small and intimate, so any seat is a good seat.
Exceptional production, Top notch talent. a Magical evening for my family. Can't wait to see the next play there. Thank you all!