This was my first time at this particular stage company, and we saw "Waiting for Godot!"…read more Wow- the voices of both the two main characters were simply marvelous!! I have never heard of this play before, yet my dad and brother knew it very well within the psychologically realm. Lol, As I listened to the play, there were a number of quotes I had actually heard when I was studying different theories within existentialism so it brought me back to my old college days! Lol A very small cast, but so well acted, especially the amazing rant that the character, lucky does was almost like a wrap! I honestly wish I had tape recorded or at least the audio of that because he said so many amazing quotes and Mantras of life. I wish I could've repeated any of them! My brain could not process everything so quickly but goodness well played!! The seats were a bit rickety, but they were still comfortable, and the play itself was not too cold luckily for me since I'm always freezing! Lol I also had a jacket handy, just in case. It was a cold overcast day, and the wind picked up, but everything inside the theater was pleasant. I wouldn't mind coming back and seeing a couple other plays especially the musical number ! This particular was about 2 1/2 hours long so at the last 30 minutes of the play, sadly my dad's phone rang since we were late for our dinner reservation! Lol, so I wish we knew how long the play was going to be before we made dinner plans. Lol.

Super amateur and uncomfortable…read more Dropped by here on a lark because I saw a sign advertising their production of "Cabaret" at a local restaurant and I've been meaning to see the Robert Altman film. 95% of the audience were Boomers who are probably bored out of their minds and desperate for any diversion from waiting for the sweet release of death. The other 5% were presumably friends of the cast. Basically all the actors were failure-to-launch white guys in their 30s, along with a few plus-sized Hispanic and Asian actresses. One actress was an attractive white girl, which confused me so badly that I assume she must have been somehow blackmailed into being part of the play. Nobody seemed to be having any fun, the laughter felt forced, the costumes and make-up were garish, and the playbill lacked any context for the story. I feel vaguely like I was rubbernecking the end of Western civilization, where young whites (who are a minority of young Americans) put on a half-hearted charade for their grandparents to try and maintain the illusion that the world they lived in still exists. As the Boomers pass away over the next decade, I expect all these local theater companies to shut down. The aforementioned attractive white girl and an acrobatic gay white guy seemed to actually be trying, which I appreciated, but their efforts weren't enough to salvage the play from all the others phoning it in. I'm glad I walked out a half-hour in. I wish I could get my money back. This may have permanently put me off from live theater lol.

I've come here for 3 different shows namely 39 Steps, Radium Girls and the Nut Cracker, all of…read morewhich have been held in three different auditoriums. 39 Steps has been hands down one of the best live performances I've witnessed during my time on the west coast purely due to the seasoned performances and script. The place has free parking in addition to the ample parking in and around Castro Street. On most days, you'd be able to buy a ticket directly at the ticketing centre without having to buy in advance. The place has a small cafe that serves packaged food, hot chocolate, coffee and snacks during the shows. Pro-tip: Season premiers are followed by happy hours and the chance to mingle with the cast over a glass of wine and some cookies :-)

This is always such a great venue to come and see a show. It has an underground free parking…read moregarage. It's easily accessible if you have any mobility issues. The theater itself is very intimate and allows you a good seat no matter where you are. The staff is friendly and helpful. All shows from my experience, have been reasonably priced. Before the show grab something to eat, a cup of coffee, or even a glass of wine at the Bean Scene Cafe which is linked to the theater.

100% recommend the Physics Show. It is a true science show enjoyable by adults & kiddos. I love how…read moreit is relatable to everyday activities and my twins reference facts they learned form the show in a regular basis. Hate that the shorts changed from the nail bed to the electricity tower. Bring back the nail bed! It does err on the longer side which is difficult for 7-8 year olds to sit through. For $6 a tix and proceeds intended to educate our youth, it is a no brainer and a clear winner!

Amazing! We drove from 40 miles away not really knowing what to expect, and I can say it was 100%…read moreabsolutely worth it. Happy to come again and bring friends. I'd say it's best suited for kids from 6-10.

Enjoyed my play. Liked how modern the playhouse was and clean bathrooms. The staff are very helpful…read moreand there's a pretty sizable bar area.

I had a delightful evening at Theatre Works at Lucie Stern! Here's the scoop if you're thinking…read moreabout visiting: P A R K I N G + Ample free parking in the lot or nearby street parking. If you're like me and late sometimes, you'll be happy to know there's plenty of parking to go around. A M B I A N C E + The theater seating is consecutive straight rows like an auditorium, so every seat has a good view. We had assigned seating. Theater was clean and cozy. + The chairs were comfy, not the kind where you end up stiff if you've got long legs. + There are ADA seating available, and specific shows with ASL interpreters. + Concessions and restrooms are super close on the right of the theater when you enter the front doors. + The acting, stage design, and music were superb. The stage design was very elaborate considering their low budget. +++ The fake snow falling outside the theater after our show was a lovely touch. C O N C E S S I O N S I didn't partake in any as I came directly after dinner. They had several options from Famous Amos cookies, m&m's, wine, beer, hot chocolate, and tea. There wasn't a bag check, so you could bring outside snacks if you wanted to. + There were lots of free cookies and wine after the show. S E R V I C E + The staff were helpful in assisting us in finding our seats. T L ; D R All in all, I would highly recommend Theatre Works to anyone looking for a chill evening out. Whether you're a musical lover or just looking for something fun to do, this place is a winner! I'll be back for another musical in 2025!

I'm professional actor because of what I was taught at this school. Thank you Janis Bergman.read more

"What you don't necessarily realize when you start selling your time by the hour is that what…read moreyou're really selling is your life." Barbara Ehrenreich, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America "When someone works for less pay than she can live on -- when, for example, she goes hungry so that you can eat more cheaply and conveniently -- than she has made a great sacrifice for you, she has made of a gift of some part of her abilities, her health, and her life." Barbara Ehrenreich, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America I made my first visit to Lohman Theater, on the Foothill College campus, to support Yelper VB's lead turn in the play adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich's best selling book: Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America. Lohman Theater, as it says on the web: "features an advanced audio system, lobby video monitors, and internet access throughout the facility. A large lobby area, suitable for receptions, doubles as a gallery space for art exhibitions. With an intelligent design that utilizes technology and maximizes space flexibility, Foothill's Lohman Theatre has many features which create a sophisticated, comfortable space for theatre patrons and performers." I was indeed impressed with the theater and had an excellent seat two rows from the stage off on the left side. Seat was comfortable with very good site lines. The students/actors helping with customer service were professional although I thought the "working" theme music was played too loud and the bathrooms were a bit messy. The play itself was written a bit ham-handed and obvious with two many quick scenes and a definite "pandering to the audience" feel to it. Unfortunately, the people who need to see this snapshot of the hardships the working poor face, namely Republican leaders and anyone in the Red States who keeps voting them into office, will never see it nor be open to its ultimate message that if one chooses to work, one should be afforded the dignity to be able to live on that wage. And it is interesting how our culture now treats the working poor. My son, who has grown up with a very bleeding heart liberal father who helps create affordable housing now asks me to estimate what everyone makes that he sees when we go out. When I see the derision in his face when I tell him how little the service workers we encounter probably make, I know that didn't come from me. That comes from our current culture, especially Orange County's culture on how the population views the working poor, and I definitely have my work cut out to teach him some knowledge and empathy. However, my feelings about the obviousness of the play and its message do not extend to the actors who from VB in the lead, to the Students and other actors supporting her, were absolutely outstanding. I was impressed with several of the actors performing not least of whom the actress who played Holly as she nailed that role perfectly. Having worked in customer service to pay my way through my first college degree I knew that character several times in my life and again, the young woman creating that character could not have been more suited for that role. As was VB playing Barbara; she inhabited that role almost perfectly too without really seeming to be "acting". A nice understated, hitting all the right notes yet bringing the emotion front and center. A fantastic effort by everyone in the cast! If you can see it before it closes on Sunday, I highly recommend it. seats I think are $18 on the weekends, $3.00 parking. There was a Goldstar deal but it has ended. I will definitely come out to this venue to see more performances. P.S. Wal-Mart comes under fire because of their documented abuse of workers including making them work without pay. A congressional report was just released that proves the American taxpayer is essentially subsidizing Wal-Marts profits since so many Wal-Mart workers have to access public assistance. The Walton Family's billions are essentially blood money paid from the backs of their workers and from taxpayers like myself who would never even step foot in one of their hideous stores. See the link I placed below: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-walmart-pay-20130606,0,6295009.story

This is a small dance studio that takes pride in the experience of all the dancers of all ages…read more LADA is owner-operated and is self-described as the "next generation" of San Juan Dance. It really is like a dance family where the kids get much more than dance lessons; they get a positive role model and mentoring and a community of dancers and their families. They offer a variety of classes and they have a competition dance team. They're located in the heart of downtown Los Altos.

What a cool experience. It's not often you get to experience magic up close and personal...but you…read moresure do at the Enchante. In this lovely, intimate setting David really impresses. Friendly, energetic and fun with everyone getting a chance to be a part of the show...in a good way. Every minute is packed with magic and you leave puzzled, excited and thinking. Very fun. Highly recommended.

We attended a small group show with David and it was fantastic! He really blew our minds, with fun…read moretricks and close-up magic. My friends were still talking about it days later. Highly recommend David for any occasion and an evening of fun!

We saw "Come From Away" on 5/9/2026 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Not only…read morewas the performance fantastic, parking was easy to find and free. The staff was extremely helpful in finding options for a comfortable, accessible set for me. Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing upcoming shows.

I recently looked online for tickets to a show at the Mountain View Center. I didn't purchase the…read moretickets at the time since I had questions that I needed answered from the box office. In the 2 days that I delayed purchasing, the price of tickets changed from $69 to $79. For me this represented paying an extra $40 since I was buying 4 tickets! There was no advance warning that this was going to happen and when I spoke to the box office they were not interested in honoring the original price I'd seen. Very disappointing.

Wow, what an amazing experience! I got an opportunity to watch the Peninsula Symphony perform at…read morethe Flint Center thanks to Yelp. =) Since it was open seating, me and my sister were able to choose where we wanted to sit. We got there an hour before the show started, so we were able to sit in the 6th row (middle)! I was surprised to see a lot of people already seated an hour before the show, too. There was a man speaking on stage, and he was discussing the show. I thought that was pretty cool. He went over the program and gave us some background info. Ten minutes before the show started, I saw all the performers tuning their instruments. There was definitely a lot of noise on stage. =) Finally, the lights began to dim and the show was about to start. I was waiting in anticipation. =) I really enjoyed the first half of the show. All the flamenco dancers made the show really interesting. They all did a great job dancing to the music, too. I liked how there was a 20 minute intermission. This gave people time to use the restroom or just get up and stretch. The second half of the show was mainly a guitarist. He played all the songs without looking at any notes! I was really impressed. Overall, the Peninsula Symphony was a really great show.

My mom was a vocal major in college, and had classical music playing in our house every day. I…read morecould have been a musicology minor in college myself. I think I was less than 10 credits away. Growing up, I was the 3rd chair violinist in the school orchestra and I played the piano competitively throughout high school. Sadly, after college, I rarely got the chance to play either instrument, and I'm not even sure if I sat at a piano today, I could play. My mom and I had the pleasure of seeing the Peninsula Symphony kick off their 60th season at Flint Center on Saturday. Acclaimed concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel played one of my favorite concertos, Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of Romantic masterpieces. I left feeling inspired to take up the piano again. Tickets to concerts are very affordable, and they perform at various concert halls throughout the Valley. Check out their schedule for upcoming concerts. I know I need a little more culture in my life, and this is something my mom and I can enjoy together, which is great for mother-daughter bonding.