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    Campbell Theater

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Free popcorn on cabaret tables.
    Emily J.

    This is a lovely local theater. We went here last Tuesday night for a preview of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I found free (yes, free) tickets to the show on www.goldstar.com and couldn't pass up seeing a new-to-me show in a new-to-me theater. I was a bit worried that we might have a difficult time parking in downtown Martinez but we found a street spot no problem (free after 6 pm) and there is also a small lot next to the theater. We picked up our tickets at the box office and were able to request a table with a friend who had also bought a ticket online. The staff here were very welcoming and helpful. I really like the cabaret style, stadium seating. This place can definitely get cozy if the theater were full and if you were sharing a table with strangers. My view was slightly blocked by someone sitting in front of us but it wasn't any worse then a 'traditional' theater. The free popcorn was a nice touch. We ordered drinks but passed on the food since we had just had dinner. The spinach dip at the table next to us looked tasty. I wouldn't anticipate getting a full meal with your show but they have small bites covered. Oh, and the show was fabulous and funny. If you have the opportunity to see it, I highly recommend it.

    Ivy S.

    This theater is really cute and I cant believe its in Martinez. I want to tell everyone about it. In order to go to a show here, its pretty confusing, because you have to go through the Willows Theater in Concord's web site. Their prices are OK, there are cheaper tickets for the middle of the week but we went on the weekend. They have a bar! I was so happy to see that because I dragged my husband to his very first musical and I knew he would need a stiff drink. He had the Mai Tai and he said it was good. They had many different types of mixed drinks at $8.00 a drink. We saw The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Any musical that has the words "Cock Smoke" in the opening act is a good musical in my book. I thought I was the only one who used that term, now its made its way in to a musical. Who would have known? The food was OK, we had Nachos. They were slightly soggy but the Guacamole was good so that made up for it. There was also two little trays of pop corn provided when we sat down. A refill of popcorn was $2.00. The theater is small and cozy. I had a hard time seeing because I couldn't see through the head of the woman in front of me. I took a picture of the back of her head so you can see exactly what I saw. The service was excellent. We couldn't have asked for a better waitress. Good musical, a lot of cussing and the singing and jokes were good. My husband didn't make fun of me when it was over so he must have enjoyed it somewhat.

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    Amy S.

    Our friends Mark and Sandy invited us to see "Shipwrecked" play at the Campbell Theater. We were fortunate enough to be able to attend a Thursday night show; it was our first time inside the theater and we had a blast! Mark Cornelius was the star of the show - our friend had the lead roll! It wasn't the first time we'd seen him act. We saw one of his previous shows at the Lesher Center in WC - so we knew we were in for another treat! Things we loved about the theater: when you walk in there is an awesome bar/reception area. The production company provided complimentary cookies and treats, snacks and candy, plus beer, wine, sodas and coffee. It was a very friendly group in the front room when we entered and we immediately found our friend's wife, Sandy. She pointed us in the direction of the ticket window and we paid $12 each for our tickets. Totally affordable! I went in expecting a one-room theater with perhaps only a floor, no stage, and some seating thrown around. We visited Cue Live Productions! (theater in Concord) about a year ago for an Oscar Wide production and that's how it was set up. But this neighborhood theater in Martinez' is much larger than it originally appeared to us and was quite different, in a great way! There is private parking out front, and lots of nearby restaurants and bars for a bite before your show and a drink after. Come to the theater, sit back in the comfy chairs, relax and laugh! Great date night idea! Once inside the play room, there are lots of comfortable seats and small tables staggered at different heights - meaning every seat is a good seat. First come, first serve seating. I brought popcorn with me in my purse (I have an addiction to the stuff) :) it was delicious! Call ahead to see if you are allowed to bring a food or drink. A very friendly woman on the phone answered my call and all my questions. "Shipwrecked " was outstanding! The play itself was funny and good for all ages. The best parts were the sound effects and the lighting. A screen that made it seem like it was raining, or you were underwater, and some sort of projection set up really made it seem like the room became the place they were portraying. And the clever way the small cast produced sounds was really fun to watch and very impressive. We loved everything about the group, the characters, and the theater itself. Also, it was a very comfortable temperature inside. Perhaps the cold beer and warm coffee kept me feeling good. Check out their calendar for upcoming shows and other events. The theater needs support, especially now as their lease is coming up soon and the City needs to see (and hear) from supporters of this place so important for community arts. Hopefully you'll leave there after a great show, wanting to tell your family and friends to go check them out as well. Call or write to city officials and encourage them to renew the lease, guaranteeing all Martinez residents have access to low-cost plays and performances. We can't wait to return.

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    Will A.

    I went to see Avenue Q here. I loved how intimate the theatre is, and I really liked Avenue Q. While I like cabaret style seating, I did feel a bit like a sardine (I was in section 101). So, I thought the seating was a bit too cramped. The food is ok, but not too overpriced, but also the tables are too small to have lots of food and drinks for 4 people. The staff was very friendly, and checked in on you the right amount of times. At one point, a server tripped going up the stairs. I swear it was staged because it was right as they were starting the song Schadenfreude. Parking is available next to the building, but I parked on the street as it was a Sunday. Goldstar often has deals for tickets to this place, but I wanted to sit closer to the stage so I just bought tickets from the online box office.

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    Interesting play based on history. Liked old photos projected above stage. Main character read her lines from a handheld script

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    Great little community theater! Great snack/cocktail bar and super seating!!! Glad to have this in the community.

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    Wonderful local theatre! A true hidden gem for theatre junkies like me Cute little snacks/wine selection.

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    Terrific little theater! Full bar, terrific snacks, and not a bad seat in the house!

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