I've been an attendee of this performance center for a few Nutcracker Performances during the…read moreDecember months. And with my last visit to the 2023 Nutcracker show, it was nothing but splendid! The performance center itself is part of the Riverside Community College, so depending where you will park, you might get to walk around the campus. There also could be a flight of long stairs or just a flat walk towards the main entrance. Staff here are also really helpful and nice, and I'm sure they are the same for all the different shows they have here. Inside the auditorium, it reminds me of a large lecture hall: with those wooden, collapsable chairs...just felt like being in college again! Which was cool. The stage and its lighting system is amazing and the stage will be lit up just perfectly for any show. I really enjoy coming here and who knows, maybe I'll come back for another show!

Now known as Landis Performing Arts Center…read more I was impressed by the campus at RCC and enjoyed the complementary shuttle from the parking lot to the theater in an open-air cart. The Theater is large with 1500 seats and a professional stage that I hear is about to get some major upgrades. It's obvious that a lot of effort has gone into making this storied stage something special. Simple concessions from a local club from campus were nice and just the right price. Tickets for into the woods was just $16.00 with a $5 discount for advanced purchase, an amazing bargain! Into The woods was fantastic, clever, and massively entertaining with a superb cast. The Sets and lighting crossed between professional and campy, just perfect for such a fun show.

Annie was amazing!.... would love to see an Easter play. I will definitely look for other…read moreperformances.

Brought my 8 year old daughter and her friend to see Annie. It was a very good experience. Theatre…read morewas nice, cast was talented and the girls had fun. I liked that the cast came out after the show for pictures. Parking was a little tough - we had to park a couple blocks away. I would def come back and see another show here.

This was the first time I attended the Pasadena Playhouse. Came here to see Amadeus. I really…read moreenjoyed the venue as well as the play. Loved the historic feel of the playhouse which was very appropriate for the play. We didn't know exactly where to park but found out afterwards that the parking was conveniently located across the street. Will definitely consider coming here again in the future.

Pasadena Playhouse. Brigadoon. If you're considering…read morespending your hard-earned time and money at the Pasadena Playhouse, do yourself a favor: skip opening night. Wait for the unbiased reviews to trickle in before committing to their latest offerings, because if Brigadoon is the current standard, the bar hasn't just been lowered--it's been buried. Wednesday's opening night was, to put it bluntly, a stinker. We arrived with open minds and tempered expectations; we weren't looking for a Gene Kelly reincarnation or a Broadway-scale miracle. We understand the constraints of regional theater. However, what we witnessed was so profoundly lackluster that it felt less like a professional production and more like a mediocre college workshop. The "Highland" Lowlights: * Atrocious Casting: With the sole exception of Betsy Morgan--who possessed the only singing and dancing chops worthy of the material--the casting was a disaster. * Cultural Caricature: The premise of Brigadoon relies on a town preserved in time to protect its Scottish heritage. Why, then, was this cast like a generic Disney Channel original movie? The "Scottish" culture on display was a cringeworthy caricature reminiscent of a Mike Myers sketch. In a city like Los Angeles, home to thousands of versatile actors, is authenticity really that hard to find? * Anemic Energy: The choreography was limp, and the vocal performances were consistently weak. The sound system was so quiet it felt like a mercy killing; perhaps turning it up would have provided the "punch" the performers so desperately lacked. I cannot remember the last time I saw a professional audience flee after only a few scenes. We endured the first half, but left at intermission. It was simply that unbearable. While the Pasadena Playhouse relies on the generosity of donors to stay afloat, one has to wonder: is there any quality control left? Or is the current mode of operation simply to shovel substandard content at a captive audience? Thank God we aren't trapped in this version of Brigadoon for a hundred years. 45 minutes was more than enough.

I visited here over the weekend for a dance competition and everything was overall pretty nice…read more There's plenty of parking and when you walk in the lobby is nice and bright. The bathrooms were clean with plenty of stalls and the backstage area was well maintained. The theater itself has lots of seating and is quite comfortable, however, the seating rows are very long with no breaks, so basically if you're sitting in middle seats, you have to walk past so many people on either side of you to try to get out. This would be a nightmare if there was an emergency or anything.

Wonderful experience at this venue to see the Hot Chocolate Nutcracker…read more Very helpful staff to assist with seating. Venue appeared clean. Plenty of free parking.

We went last night to see "elf jr" the musical WOW was it so good. If you are looking for a great…read moreway to spend the evening with the family bam here you go, the kids and adults were so talented

From the owner: The Cultural Arts Center of the High Desert started out as a USO Club. The role of the United…read moreService Organization has been critical in keeping up the morale of the military enlisted for almost 80 years. The USO was founded in 1941 by Mary Ingraham in response to a request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide morale and recreational services to U.S. uniformed military personnel. Its goal was to entertain the troops with music and comedy and offer familiarity as the GI's "home away from home." GIs who were stationed at the new Victorville Army Air Field, (which was commissioned as a pilot training center in 1941 and later changed to George Airforce Base in 1950), would come to the USO club for a donut and a cup of coffee, to watch a movie, or meet and socialize with their comrades. After the USO was disbanded in 1947, this building was sold to the Victorville Park and Recreation District and became the Victorville Community Center. Many activities and community efforts thrived in this building, and it provided a hub for the Victor Valley to enjoy everything from sports, community leagues, and competitions, to dance classes and gymnastics. The CAC-HD continues this tradition through Performing Arts productions, education, and community-minded activities and offerings. The CAC-HD has a passion for instilling a life-long love of the arts in children and adults alike.

The greatest entertainment ticket in the valley. Come meet and support an amazingly talented group…read moreof volunteers dedicated to providing a most memorable live theater experience. You may be surprised to find their talents rival anyone you'll see at the LA Music Center and even Broadway!

Came out to support the community with their theatre's performance of PICNIC. It was opening…read morenight. So, after watching it, it was okay. Millie, was excellent. (And no I don't know her, nor do I live in Chino Hills. The other actor that was good was the teacher. Everyone else really tried. I was truly a little confused as to what the story was about, because it jumps around, all over the place. But at the end, I am convinced that they are purposely hitting ideas that all audience members can relate to, one way or another. With that said, they did a good job. Thanks for a fun night. Keep up the good work

Great local playhouse. Staff was friendly seats were comfortable. They have a bar top that offers…read morevarious snacks and drinks. Loved the Nutcracker decorations in the bathrooms. Super cute.

Concessions: Accepts no cash, no tap-to-pay, no credit card. Payment accepted is Zelle only…read more (09/20/2025). People stood in a relatively long line to get to the front and did not know about Zelle. Other strangers were paying for others' purchases with their Zelle, and then the recipient would pay back the kind stranger with cash. Please update your payment system. This is 2025. Tap to pay is the safest. Please keep our community safe. (The show was delightful. This only reviews the concession payment option.)

Theatre is right on Victory Blvd surrounded by residential streets. Parking seemed plentiful (&…read moreyou can park in residential as well but no parking lot itself). As for the venue, the Sunday performances require masks and when a customer in front of me inquired about it the staff member indicated that they offer Sundays for those customers who want to wear masks. Doesn't make sense to me because if a customer wants to wear a mask during any performance in this venue they should be able to. Upon that said, there were a few customers not wearing any masks (again, makes no sense). The other con is they offer refreshments for sale at reasonable prices; however, you cannot take them into the theatre. I have only been to one other theatre that did not allow food nor drinks so you have to arrive early if you want refreshments or you can purchase during the intermission but have to hurry to finish up. Although staff was friendly and informative, the venue was cramped although plenty of seating is available. I doubt I will patronize this theatre again unless it was a "to die for" performance showing.

On July 13th, 2024 , My wife and I went to the Victory Theatre Center to see/hear a wonderful…read moresinger, Elena Gilliam, and her five piece back-up band. We were greeted by Kent, a very friendly gentleman who met us at the door and answered all our questions. The staff served snacks before the show. This was our first visit to the Victory Theatre Center. The Theater seats were very comfortable, a great sound system, and Elena is a very talented singer. We will definitely return to this very friendly theater and we hope to see Kent again.

A great circus experience for adults and kids. I'm not a huge fan of classic clowns, but they…read moreemploy a more modern touch to it which was nice. The amazing show is packed with talent of all sorts from high flying acrobats to the amazing danger shows. We even recognized some of the performers from America's Got Talent. A truly world class show!

Great show for children and adults. Exciting breathtaking acrobatics…read more Trapeze artists are awesome. Don't miss the show.

We recently treated our six year old granddaughter to her first live theater experience here for…read morethe performance of "Annie". We hoped that she would enjoy it, and indeed she did. It was so sweet to have her alternate at times from laying her head on Dear Hubby's shoulder and then mine. Sometimes she would sit up tall and lean forward at certain times in the show. After, she said, "I want to stay until the next one", thinking that the cast would be doing a second show right away the same day. She doesn't yet realize how much energy and effort goes into a performance like this, but I loved the positive reaction. The theater, while small scale and local, nonetheless does a great job of putting on entertainment which captivates their audiences. It's a blessing to have this venue close to home, away from the hassles and expense of going into L.A. Ticket prices are reasonable, parking is free, and the staff is friendly. The large cast managed to sing, dance, and act their way through a beloved classic musical on a smallish stage and made it work. Kudos to the visual technology that makes set decoration a new type of visual art. We're looking forward to seeing "Footloose" at the Arts Center soon.

What a great local treasure! We went to see a production of Spamalot ($35/seat). The cast was great…read more- not just great for a community theater but great for the quality of the performance. Every lead was spot on. And the theater itself is a joy. Small enough that there isn't a bad seating the house (we were in the next to last row and had a great view of the stage). Will definitely keep my eye out for their revival stage performances for next season.