I saw The 39 Steps last night and the 7 performers were amazing! It was a 2 hour, non-stop comedy…read moreshow. The 4 actors cleverly changing costumes, accents, and roles with the use of very clever, minimal props and performing "stage hands" was outstanding! Kudos to all involved in this hilarious performance!

A local gem known to Redlands residents but not so much to others is the outdoor theatre on a hill…read moreinside Prospect Park that is perched over the San Bernardino Valley. This cultural resource was originally built and is managed and operated by the nonprofit Redlands Theatre Festival. Here in this small amphitheater, series of up to five live musical productions and plays have been presented to delighted audiences for almost 40 summers. Diane and I just enjoyed viewing the 2013 season debut of the very funny comedic musical "The Andrews Brothers," which involves three men posing as the Andrews Sisters of '40s fame during a USO concert. As always, the acting and singing were very professional and of high quality. This dramatic setting sports good sight lines to the stage below from any of the individual fold-down plastic seats. While there is no center aisle, the concrete rows in front of seats are spacious enough to allow spectators to remain in their seats as other attendees pass by. Stage lighting is good, and acoustics are excellent. This sculpted bowl setting is not particularly large, but it still comfortably seats about 800 theatre goers in close proximity to the stage, creating an intimate relationship and palpable rapport between actors and audience. Despite taking place during the hottest time of the year, all productions begin at 8:30 p.m. So, the outside temperature is usually in the low 80s. A brightly decorated festival tram is available to take theatre goers up and down the hill. But one can walk instead to get a good workout if he or she wishes. And, once again I did. But this time not by choice. After pointing out to Diane as we rode up the hill in the tram how steep the incline was and how lucky we were not to have attempted the uphill climb, as my bad luck would have it, just as we reached our car below after an easy downhill walk right after the production ended, we noted that a camera and binoculars did not make the return trip. For, I had left them behind in a bag under my seat. I felt rather stupid, but paid for my negligence with a near-breathless quick climb to the summit, and a return walk to the car as soon as a festival staffer handed me my bag, with camera and binoculars still inside, just as I reached the top of the theatre steps. I didn't say a word before the lady thrust my possessions at me. She just knew they were mine, declaring, 'You look like a man on a mission." I thanked her for safeguarding my goods, and she replied, "I've got your back!" This was very good, since this was the second time in a month that I left my camera outside in a public place, having to rely on honest employees to make up for my absentminded-ness. The last time was on an outdoor bench at BJ's. I realize the third time may NOT be the charm, so I need to pay much better attention to my valuable personal possessions.

I've seen two performances here, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Into the Woods. I've loved every…read moresingle second of both of them. The cast is always so talented, the choreography is stunning (especially considering the limited spacing), and the costumes and set design are gorgeous and clever. Into the Woods is my personal favorite musical and they did Sondheim justice. I've seen the show on Broadway and this production was comparable to my experience there. Highly highly recommend going to see the shows here and supporting your local theater!

Went here with my young granddaughters to watch their production of " A Christmas Carol" and they…read morewere AWESOME. If you want to see a small up close broadway type play, this is the place to go to. You will not be disappointed as the cast are very talented and the costumes, stage & props were just incredible. I am deaf/hard of hearing and being able to follow the talking and singing up close at these type of stage shows is a blessing for me. I look forward to seeing their other productions in the future.

This performance was top notch, from the singing, dancing and acting, Went to this Sundays…read moreafternoon performance and was so pleased, It kept you on your toes. Never met a fantastic crew who knew how to sing and act so great, Please go and see this awesome show. You will not be disappointed. It was also nice to have a chance to purchase such awesome treats during intermission, Also at the end, the cast members are outside, you are able to speak to them . Keep up your great work!

I discovered Rialto Community Players when one of my friends mentioned that they would be in a…read moreperformance of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance from February 22 to March 8, 2020. The location is easy to find and they have plenty of parking in their private lot. I bought tickets online for my cousin and I for $18/general ticket and we were able to pick up our tickets at the box office on the day of the performance. All I had to do was present my drivers license and they were able to locate my tickets. Our seats were preassigned based on timing of when our tickets were purchase. The interior was quaint, but small theaters have the luxury of good visuals for all attendees. My cousin and I were in B9 and B10 which put us one row back from the absolute front. I enjoyed the distance to the stage but the set back was the chairs. The chairs in each row were connected. At first I thought the person behind me was constantly kicking my chair, but it turns out we would feel every movement from the people in our row. Every time they got up, sat down or shifted... and unfortunately the person on the other side of the empty seat next to me couldn't stop shifting around all night long. It was so annoying. I hope they upgrade these chairs as soon as they have the budget to do so. I completely enjoyed the actual production of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. It was divided into two parts with an intermission after the first half. During the 20 minute intermission, the audience got up to use the restroom and to visit the concession area. The concession snacks were served by a friendly group. All of the items were $2 each. It was easy and quick math to calculate your order. They served coffee, tea, root beer, lemonade, cookies, trail mix and cheesy popcorn. We bought a variety of items thinking we could enjoy it during the remainder of the show, but a voice announced over the speakers that eating and drinking is prohibited in the theater area, so we just finished our beverages and left our snacks unopen. After enjoying the remainder of the production, the entire cast met us our front and thanked us for attending opening night. 5 stars for the cast and their performance! I especially loved the strong female lead role. She was perfect!! If you are a fan of the theater, this is an inexpensive spot to indulge. They are currently selling their season tickets and the production we enjoyed is still performing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until March 8th. Just remember to manage your expectations with the venue when the tickets are so inexpensive.

Our Murder Mystery Dinners are a fun way to bring families, friends and/or coworkers together for a…read morenight of crime solving and dining all while enjoying a comedic performance by many of the most talented actors in the Inland Empire. Currently we are producing "you know the old slaying" at the Historic Fox Theater, downtown Redlands. Purchase tix by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/5028398074/esm?nomo=1&rank=1

Our favorite community theater by far! Top notch acting. Great scripts. Creative props, staging,…read moreand costumes. Family-friendly messaging. Easy parking. Not a bad seat in the house. Reasonably priced - I can take my family of 5 multiple times a year. We love LifeHouse Theater!

We recently saw the Wizard of Oz show at LifeHouse Theater after not being there for many years. I…read morethink we will be back. You can't get better than this with a community theater / production and you can't beat the price. Many of the musical shows are composed in house (like Wizard of Oz) and are unique to this theater which I didn't know - impressive. I was expecting the same songs as you would expect with such a well known musical, but it was all different and just as enjoyable. There was a few times they added Christian element to the story, but it was subtle and not in your face. The singing talent in the cast was pretty good as was the sound system. There is probably not a bad seat in the place as we sat near the back and had no issues. They have boosters for the kids as well.

The annual Dreamstate event from Insomniacz is now home at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Each…read moreNovember the venue is filled with people who love trance and techno music and it's a wonderland for the edm community. Four stages of music across the venue, with plenty of seating areas too (picnic benches). Getting there is a bit of a pain. They have a shuttle that runs from downtown Long Beach and if you're early it's easy on but if you don't leave till after 4, expect a long lines by the shuttle. We walked all the way to the venue e first day and skipped the shuttle because of the line the second day we arrived early to get the shuttle. It's about a 40 min walk from downtown Long Beach to the queen mary. Wear comfortable shoes. This venue is not for high heels ladies!

I attended Dreamstate SoCal in November and my experience was amazing! I think it is my favorite…read morefestival so far. It was a much more intimate festival atmosphere than bigger events like Beyond Wonderland or Countdown NYE, which was nice. There was plenty of space to move around and dance, as well as to sit and relax. The fact there were less people also meant less line waiting, which was great. It is a trance focused event, so all the DJs were playing a type of trance music. Will call and security were also very fast, as there were no lines earlier in the night. All in all, I would highly recommend attending Dreamstate SoCal and will probably attend every year until I die.

There were a couple of times when I entered the room, immediately thought how the hell do I get out…read moreof here without walking through it? They honestly need a SafeWord so that you could be ejected out through the roof " fighter pilot style " and gently land in the parking lot. It's crazy good, if you want to have your heart stop, get a ticket.

Don't waste your money,so not worth it. Long wait, lame actors with no manners. Waste time and…read moremoney.

Nancy was so so wonderful! My boyfriend and I attended her paint night on Valentine's Day, and it…read morewas so much fun! 10/10 recommend :)

My husband and I absolutely love Nancy's paint events, it's our new date night! Nancy is awesome,…read moreshe goes step by step in the painting process and makes it super fun!!! Thank you, Nancy!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!