Love this theatre. There is never a bad seat in the house. Parking is easy and you can pay at the…read moremeter or online - how convenient!!! TIP: Ladies, go to the restroom BEFORE the performance instead of intermission. Trust me, the line moves quickly and there is plenty of time before the show. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat had a more contemporary story line. Great concept. Excellent cast, voices and choreography. Costuming and wigs were on point. Exiting the parking lot was very easy and in no time at all. Can't wait to return to this theatre again. Ok, bye.

Why I will not be returning to the Carpenter's Center of the Performing Arts and to any Musical…read moreTheatre West Productions, or for that matter to any Live Theatre in SoCal. I will find other forms of entertainment. Before I tell the why of my first sentence. I want you to understand that for 22 years I had season tickets to a live theatre in Glendale till they went under due to Covid and owners' divorce. I've have seen a lot of live theatre what happened at the Carpenter Center is the last straw. Goodbye live theatre. First the Actors, Actress, and Musicians. Thank you for sharing your talents. As a person who can miss all the notes all the time, I truly appreciate your talents and abilities. I hold the Producers and Directors responsible for the Show. As for the Carpenter Center, Musical Theatre West, and other places and production companies. I'm done. When you advertise you are doing "Joesph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" or any other production this is what I expect to see. If you are making a new adaption of the play, let everyone know before they spend their hard-earned money. This visual experience is part of the performance. Your new adaption was for the most part very poor. As my mother of 85 said, "I kept closing me eyes hoping it would change." I laughed, yet never having been to a "Chip and Dale" review it's the only thought that came to my mind to describe what was being presented. Last note Bruno Mars is not a King, sorry, a very disappointing part of the performance. You didn't want Elvis okay, then use a King... Michael Jackson, the king of pop or James Brown the king of Soul. I just love the Pharaoh as Evlis.

I drive by this theater weekly and never realized it was there. Local theater is a unique…read moreexperience and it's intimate. Beyond grateful to be invited to a local production (yes, we paid for our tickets), as this was the first time experiencing theater in a setting like this. The actors are from our local and surrounding communities. Tickets are affordable and supporting local artists/talent is important. I appreciate a great night of entertainment!

I'm a Long Beach native, and I finally was able to visit the Playhouse after so many years of just…read moredriving by it. I saw Night of the Living Dead on the opening champagne gala night. It was a great experience and superseded my expectations! It was a fun experience and very homey. There is also a concessions bar with some limited snacks, but a very good drink selection for a small playhouse. The play was great and the actors were amazing. The parking is limited but there is parking in the neighborhood. I would definitely recommended to check out a show here if in Long Beach!

I went to the Golden West College Mainstage Theater to see an on-stage production of Herman…read moreMelville's classic American novel, "Moby Dick." It was great!: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/golden-west-college-mainstage-theater-huntington-beach?select=T8CKz6UQoLckecoKqeincg#T8CKz6UQoLckecoKqeincg So as not to ruin or spoil the play's narration or momentum, I won't, however, spend much time reviewing the show. If you've yet to experience the book, you'll be enlightened: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/golden-west-college-mainstage-theater-huntington-beach?select=T8CKz6UQoLckecoKqeincg#xcpkDky8g78aToWGiJ7upQ . But if you have read "Moby Dick," don't let that stop you from attending. While the enigmatic, white whale certainly occupies space in this imaginative adaptation, the spotlight is instead directed upon the depths of character development and the relationships among the Pequod's crew. Awesome performance notes and applause go to the intriguing Elijah and Father Mapple. As a venue for experiencing community theater, I whole-heartedly recommend GWC's Mainstage. The seating is intimate and comfortable, the ushers are helpful and all smiles, and the direction of the theater is completely supportive of its cast. In fact, the programs themselves open the college's doors for available enrollment, course offerings, and audition information. Makes you wonder... Have you yet had your 15 minutes? For a listing of upcoming events and shows, visit their website: www.gwctheater.com . ***Tips*** * The address listed is the main address for the college. The theater is not facing Goldenwest St. It actually faces Gothard St., which parallels Goldenwest. Parking is also located off Gothard.

Easy parking and a nice size theater. Every seat is a good one. I saw Evita here and while I…read moredidn't enjoy the musical I was comfortable. The sounds was a bit off so it was hard to hear the cast; the mic kept going in and out on some folks. There were refreshments (cheesecake and coffee) for purchase in the lobby during intermission. Restrooms are outside, but clean. If there was something here that I really wanted to see, I'd return.

As a musical theatre vocal and acing coach here in Belmont Shore, I can say that OCCT is one of the…read morefinest community theatre groups in the area and an amazing opportunity for my students and young artists in the community to get experience in musical theatre and expanding their repertoire. I have seen many of my students perform leads here and the varied repertoire is exciting. From seeing my student Lindsay Denbo in The Wizard of Oz to, seeing my alumni student Jayson Ziegenhagen as the Beast in Beauty and the Beast. OCCT never disappoints. Always great theatre, and priced cost effective for families. I give my highest rating to OCCT as they truly care about the arts and nurture our young talent with love, excellence and varied repertoire. Thanks OCCT James Spencer: Musical Theatre Vocal/Acting Coach JAMESRSPENCER.COM

Do not go with this company. They are liars and thrives and completely lack communication skills…read more I understand everyone suffered during the shut down but I expected better from them. First they kept saying the show will go on and not to worry, complete lie. The show is not going on. They kept saying emails will be sent out early August. Here we are mid August with no contact. Several emails was sent to them to find out what going on with no response. I ask for a refund earlier in the year and they said they would like me to consider giving the money as donations. I said no and that I prefer a refund. Their response was I'm sorry we're not providing refunds. If they understand what the term donations means, it means it's something voluntary not forced. On top of that I bought 10 tickets to the show because we had to otherwise they charge a hefty amount and a penalty. Also no refund is given. I ask if the tickets will still be used for the show. They said no! You'll have to buy more tickets. Like stealing $500+ wasn't enough for them. Then to find out there's no show and they have a new show going on with a new cast. Don't waste your time or money because if another shut down occurs, you'll never see your money again. They are horrible people and thrives. Will never recommend them to anyone!

What an amazing idea and performance by them at Stroll & Savor on 2nd Street…read more The latest show is Joseph and the amazing Dreamcoat I'm going

Outstanding performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The venue is spacious and…read moreclean with plenty of parking. Concessions are convenient and not overpriced. Performers are top notch. This is my second theatre performance in Long Beach and I look forward to another. Sound and lighting were perfection.

Attended another holiday show production ("Steam Powered Rocket Ride to the Moon") at the Garage…read moreTheatre, continuing the story started last year with 'Terror at the Pike". It had many of the same actors, the ability to throw tomatoes at the villans, and free ice cream during intermission. My wife and I had a good time.

My husband and I came to watch the call list and loved the experience. The vibes were intimate,…read moreraw, and talented ! We hope to visit again soon.

Many, many months ago (pre-Covid) I went to Mayor Garcia's "state of the city" address. Such a…read moregreat venue and really professionally organized! Before the speech, there were free hot dogs and drinks in the courtyard. Dozens of Long Beach businesses and organizations were tabling and passing out free tchotchkes and brochures. Then everyone was directed inside to hear the Mayor speak. Mayor Garcia is an inspirational speaker and his presentation was well prepared and interesting. He definitely grabbed everyone's attention and took us on a great ride. He is very charismatic and smart. These last 6+ months of Covid, I continue to be impressed by his leadership and communication. I feel lucky that we've had Mayor Garcia in charge and feel hopeful that he'll take us thru to the other side.

Terrace Theater in Long Beach has great views from all seats. We were very disappointed in the…read morerestrooms. They didn't build enough restrooms for the capacity of this theater. The lines were extremely long and each restroom had only 3 stalls! The show started after intermission, and there were still 15 people in the restroom line!! The parking is ok, but the attendants didn't know where handicapped parking was located. They directed us into the wrong level and my crippled Mom had to walk long distances, up and down elevators and escalators on a walker to get to the entrance. Logistically, this place is a frustrating mess for handicapped people!

We hired comedian Scott Wood for our Christmas dinner. Scott was Amazing and so funny. I laughed…read morethe entire time. He even got a at standing ovation. He was clean and engaged with the audience. Made my event so successful. Thank you Scott My communication with Steve Jameson, the coordinator, was easy and he always responded quickly. I highly recommend the comedy machine. Pam Byers

It was the perfect choice for hiring a comedy machine for My 8 years old daughter's birthday…read more Magician arrived on time, the theme was appropriate for 8 years old kids, and the magician kindly let the kids take photos with him. The kids and parents both had a great time. I am definitely requiring them for 9 years old my daughter's birthday party again. Oh! I am not sure that they have different acts though...

Awesome theater and it was great to see a show on opening night with a packed crowd. This small…read moreplace was a great date and I left feeling like I needed to study the English language. Very intimate and fun experience, clearly a labor of love. This is the best way to experience Shakespeare, live and performed!

I've had the honor of being an audience member at this theatre (amazing productions of The Comedy…read moreof Errors and A Midsummer Night's Dream), performing in altheir New Works Festival (which gives upcoming playwrights an opportunity to see their plays produced) and as a guest director of their 2025 production of Richard III. The Long Beach Shakespeare Company is a wonderful gem of a theatre that truly serves the community and gives the classics (and new works) a place to shine!

Art Images Gallery and Framing in Seal Beach is my absolute go-to whenever I need custom framing…read morefor my art, lithographs, or anything truly precious to me. Cheryl, Brett, and Sarah are phenomenal. They spend time working with me so it feels like I'm personally customizing each frame, while also guiding me with their professional eye. I completely trust their judgment and their incredible sense of color, matting, and design. They have this gift of bringing out the subtleties and accents in every piece I bring in. One of my greatest joys is my collection of Disneyland attraction poster art. It's whimsical, colorful, and classic, and thanks to Art Images Gallery and Framing, it now looks absolutely stunning. Their framing elevates my collection into something I'm proud to display and one day pass down to my family. I just can't say enough about how much I love this store and the people who work there. They are kind, talented, and dedicated to their craft. Seal Beach is truly lucky to have this gem on Main Street!

We needed to have a painting from Kauai framed. They made…read moresuggestions of mats/frames to go with the piece and the process was quick and painless. Love the finished out