I went here for the first time to see the Jesus Christ Superstar final showing yesterday, and the venue itself was really nice, clean, and for the most part the staffing was generally pretty friendly, minus the older lady working concessions. 4 stars because I think the no photos/no food policy is a bit antiquated. read more

Has the best time at the Jazz night. Musicians came and chatted with us during intermission. Such a great and relaxing night out. Wine is allowed if you bring your own you'll have to pay a cork fee in the back where concessions is at. Get here early enough to secure you self seating table read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

We went to see 2 pm show today of Fiddler on the Roof. I would recommend this not only due to the large cast but also their wonderful heartfelt voices, choreography was just fun! Nice evening for celebrating our Anniversary. Thank you to all. read more

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First time here and saw Shrek the musical. Great local venue! My teen recently signed up for drama at school and is in love with theater life. The show was great! Would love to bring snacks and drinks from the outside concession stand inside the theater but I understand how inconsiderate most adults are. Will return for the next production, hopefully my teen will be on stage here one day! read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

This place was cool. It was small and intimate, but didn't feel squishy. My girls were performing in a piano recital along with several other students. It was wonderful to hear all the young talent performing! We love supporting the fine arts and nurturing that passion from young musicians. read more

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Never know what to expect with community theater but the production quality and skills of the performers was exceptional for the Christmas Carol musical. The choreography with such a large cast was crazy good. Dancing was great as was the gymnastics moves. Well directed and music was complimentary. Muy bueno. read more

What a cute place! Parking hard to find but the structure had plenty of open spaces and it's just a few minutes of a walk. Love the old building vibe with the brick and rod iron and ivy. Big open restrooms on bottom floor. There's a little snack shack that sold candy, chips, beer and wine and drinks. Reasonable too but you can't eat/drink in the theatre. Inside was so pretty! We had box seats on top level it was like a personal area with 4 seats on the side. We will def check out upcoming events to get tix for. read more

Just finished The Christmas Carol, a Spectacular performance by all! This was our first time here. I've seen plays on Broadway, Las Vegas, Pantagraph, etc. Saw Leaglly Blond here too. They are all Broadway level performers! Great venue. Every seat is a good seat. read more

HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCES! The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is outstanding! Each event I've attended here has been fun and enjoyable. I've seen play productions, concerts, and recently the Annual Jazz Festival! The seats are SO comfortable here and there's plenty of ramps for disabled guests. The volunteers and staff are very welcoming and helpful. The venue is intimate which allows each seat to provide a great view! The theater seats have a lot of leg room. There's upstairs seating, but it's limited. You can also find a small balcony section on each upper side of the theater, however, they're also limited in space. Most seats will be found at the bottom level. The theater's box office can be found in the neighboring venue, The Merc. Additionally, the theater has a set of restrooms across from it and a snack shop that has wine, soda. candy and other goodies. The venue is family friendly and has a great atmosphere. Being in the heart of Old Town Temecula, one has several food options before and after an event as there's many restaurants and bars nearby! I have an appreciation for this theater as they really reach out to the community and tickets aren't overpriced! read more

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What a lovely and quaint theatre! I've seen my fair share of shows (In both large and small settings) and I was thoroughly impressed! We saw the Sound of Music (which is one of my favorite movies) so we definitely enjoyed. There is no bad seat in the house and all the ushers/workers were very friendly too. We look forward to attending another show. read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

We came to see "Hairspray". The theater was small, nice and clean. Many of the actors were absolutely amazing and the singing was definitely fantastic! Although the bathrooms were clean, I didn't really care for them being outside of the theater because then you had to show your tickets again. The tickets were easy to purchase online but you do have to print them out. We enjoyed the show immensely and had a great time. I don't live close by but I would definitely come back. NOTE: There is no specific parking area and parking spaces can be difficult to find on the weekends. read more

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Great venue. Took my family to go see Beauty & the Beast. Amazing performance. Seats were perfect. Already booked the Christmas Carol in December. read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater is an intimate-size theater. No matter where you sit, you're guaranteed a great view of the stage. The staff was friendly and accommodating during my recent visit to watch "Songs for a New World". They had a concession bar open prior to the show, a spacious waiting area in their courtyard, and a great team of people who greeted us as we entered the theater. The sound system was great for the show and the acoustics were at the right decibel. The seats were pretty comfy and I was able to enjoy the show. Parking can be a hit or miss but I was lucky enough to find one in the lower deck behind the theater! Score! Overall, not a bad place to watch performances. I loved the outdoor courtyard! Definitely worth coming back to watch an intimate show! read more

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Tonight was My Fair Lady, another excellent production and performance by the Temecula Valley Players!!! And kudos, as always, to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater for the wonderful and welcoming venue for these stellar performances. The characters in this performance were so well matched to the roles. Henry Higgins, Eliza, Mr. Doolittle, Mrs. Higgins, Col. Pickering, and Freddy are a few to name as favorites. This production was very fine tuned and cleanly executed. The vocals of the main characters were beautifully performed. The sets and lighting were so professional too. I was especially impressed with the costumes in the Ascot scene. Everyone was in black and white, and the women wore beautiful hats. I want one for next time I go to the Del Mar race track! I don't have to travel far for live theater performances. Yes, I am lucky and fortunate to live in Temecula. read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - A Chorus Line - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

We came to see hairspray last night ! The venue is very nice and I would totally recommend you check it out . The Cast was beyond talented and the price for the tickets was only $20 . I printed my tickets at home which is super convenient. They have a concession stand outside with wine and snacks .. but no food or Drink is allowed inside . Parking is a little limited and the area is busy with old Town drinkers and wine lovers . I suggest you get there early to walk around and enjoy the local places To eat and drink ! read more

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Old town Temecula is so beautiful .We walked up to what look like an art gallery. With beautiful artwork on the wall to the left hand corner of the room was the ticket booth. As we got our tickets we walked into another very intimate small stage area with about 10 tables. Thinking that was the venue somebody told me no go through those doors. Open another door we are in a big beautiful patio The trees in the fountain.About 20 feet away and there's a big old theater. Beautiful. We got balcony seats which were $25 They literally were like box seats. The band was amazing it was a tribute band for Bruno Mars. #24KMagicBand loved it . I don't care what you say there's no way you can listen to Bruno Mars songs and not be happy. After the passing of my best friends and my dog this week this is exactly what I needed .Thank you old town Temecula theater for making me Smile again even if it was just for an hour or two. read more

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Cool little theater not a bad seat in the house. Saw Fan Halen, they were amazing and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

We come here almost every month to see a play/musical and this time it's All Shook Up. The theater is always clean, nice restrooms just outside and a concession stand that you can get ridiculously expensive snacks. The tickets are easy to purchase online, affordable & lots of dates to choose from. We're so thankful for this small well kept up theater so we don't have to travel to San Diego read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

Great little theatre that probably seats 400 people and every seat is good seat. The theatre is located in the geart of Old Town Temecula which is surrounded by many fine restarunts and assorted shops. This is my 4th play I've seen here, tonight was South Pacific. The cast was very good and quite talented. read more

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Enjoyed Mama Mia last night in old town Temecula. Absolutely outstanding show! Funny and FUN! It ends soon....hurry...it was totally worth the visit....It moved along and had funny little quirks along the way that made for laughter and kept everything flowing......FUNNNNNNNN BTW....I would say most every seat is good....I was in orchestra, but I looked at all the area....nice small seating venue.....comfortable and just be sure you get into town early enough to find parking..... read more

Holy crap, what did I get myself into? I came here with wife for our anniversary getaway weekend. I did some research and thought it would be different if I took her to play. I decided to surprise her with tickets to "Phantom", thinking it was the same as "Phantom of the Opera". It was not even close. Despite the confusing story line and childish music, the facility is actually pretty nice. It's small and intimate and very clean. I'll probably come back, espeically if they play CATS. read more

What a terrific performance of Mary Poppins last night (November 5th, 2021) at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The entire cast was simply awesome. Amazingly talented performances by everyone... Thoroughly enjoyed the show... In fact bought two more tickets for the Novemeber 14th show as well... HIGHLY RECOMMEND... read more

Don't ask me why we have not been here more than twice (x1 play and x1 concert)! I think we just forget about this little gem hidden within the confines of our community in Old Town. I signed up for their e-mails, so maybe that will get us to focus on this theater house. Seating is excellent, as there is not a bad seat, which is an elevated stadium type, in the house. But, I can't speak for the small balcony if they allow seating up there. I believe it holds just over 300 patrons. The play we had seen was well made and fun to attend. The concert (last night) was also fun. We wondered how the acoustics would be and we were impressed with that for sure! The is a nice little theater and I hope more folks from the area discover it. There is no main lobby to meander about in, before or after the show(s). There is a large outdoor patio area in front, with a concession stand that opens about a hour before show time. The concessions include beer and wine, very reasonably priced ($5) as compared to the bars / restaurants / clubs in Old Town. The staff (unknown if volunteer or paid) were, on both occasions, quite friendly and willing to assist as needed. I need to review their upcoming schedule and take the good woman on another date... read more

We have been here a couple of times to watch plays. The theater is small, but well appointed. The sound system is great. The quality of the acting and singing were great for a regional theater. We will definitely return to see future shows. read more

I would say the show was spectacular if our seats were good. Paid $41 for front row seats and we weren't able to see! I have NEVER ever paid front row seats anywhere and couldn't see. There was a huge speaker in the way of seats 1, AA. I do ot recommend these seats. The Nutcracker was a beautiful show but the seats were absolutely awful and a waste of money. read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

A fantastic small theater. I've never had a bad seat (but I do have my favorites). I see The Nutcracker here every year since we've moved. What a great production that has kept my 8 year old son entertained! read more

I love this venue! We came to see The Parrotheads and fell in love with this venue. The only downside were the size of the seats.... very small. read more

Amazing venue with top notch talent. Never seen a bad show there! Try the Merc for a more intimate concert. Support our local theater - it's a special place! read more

The theatre looks amazing!!! Great way to incorporate the old city with today....but, PLEASE get some real talent before we actually charge citizens. We have been to two performances over the past 3 years, and the local high school put on better performances. People literally walked out to the Chinese Dance Company last night- literally within the first 20 minutes. I haven't seen this since Ishtar the movie.... Even more annoying was the city photographer (and his wife made it clear he was "hired by the administration") who was directly behind us taking pictures at a shutter rate that almost was a movie. Loud and obnoxious. Even Ansel Adams could not have made this act look good......so stop annoying those of us who did not get "free tickets". When I asked the hired photographer to "stop", I was told "call the administration". Forget that...I prefer YELP. The building is beautiful. the Merc has grey talent, so why does the theatre struggle? Clearly whoever is in charge of talent needs some help. How about just giving out free tickets until the talent picks up? We considered our waste of $50 last night as a charitable donation....I'm just mad it took a hour out of my life....yep, we bailed too...but at least waited until intermission- unlike the 10 other people who fumbled their way in the dark trying to escape this mess about 20 mins in. read more

Saw the Nuttcracker the play was incredible. You can seat anywhere in the theater and see the play perfectly. The ushers provided great service and took me to my seat. read more

Very good actors. I have watched several shows and all of them have been good. I enjoy thanking my daughter there as it's usually better then a motion picture movie. The seats are tight so normally I might knock a star off , but I won't because the acting is worth their 5 Star . Bravo and enjoy the show read more

Great theater! The staff is soooooo patient and professional. Had a great time at Mamma Mia! Will be back a lot

I love this venue. It is clean, modern, and comfortable. There isn't a bad seat in the house. I would like to see bigger names perform here, though. But for the price, this can't be beaten for a night out. read more

Old Town Temecula Community Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Temecula, California

This theater is beautifully situated in Old Town Temecula with many great restaurants nearby to compliment a perfect evening. All the seats are great and they have a wonderful variety of performances - theater, music, dance. The MERC is also on the premises, and offers a more intimate venue with amazing talents on display within feet of your table. A shout out to Hannah the sound tech during Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. My 10-year-old son is a little shy. She actually invited him to sit with her at her fancy control panel and showed him the ropes. He's now enamored with both Hannah and "the theater." Hannah, thanks for making a young boy feel truly special. read more

Went tonight for the first time and saw "A Few Good Men". I was pleasantly surprised by the venue and show. I would def return! Venue: Clean & neat. Ushers are very pleasant and the snack bar is decently priced. We sat in row BB seats 10-12, but any seat would be good. Show: Quality of the production surpassed my expectations! Actors were all great, especially Jon Wesley who played Jessep and Aaron Niotta who played Kaffee- great job guys! read more

What can I say - I love this theater. We have seen several plays here and have never been disappointed. The seating is great. The staff and volunteers have always been great and very helpful. Perfect location to grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants around just walk over to see a show. They website is perfect for selecting the seats you want. Can't wait to go back! read more

My husband booked tickets for us to see their production of The Nutcracker Ballet on Sun, Dec 18th at 6PM. We got a notification saying that their 6PM performance was cancelled, would we like to see the 2PM instead? That still happened to work out with our schedule, so we agreed... except instead of them applying our old tickets, we had to be re-imbursed and then buy NEW tickets. Seemed backwards to me, but oh well. This was just a small preview of the backwardness to come. Just a tip... get there REALLY early! We only gave ourselves a 10 minute window between arrival and start of show, and we barely had enough time to find parking (at the civic center 4 blocks away) and dash to the theater in time. The performance starts and there's... singing? Last time I checked this was a BALLET, not a musical, but the program stated that the director wanted to "make it possible to follow the story before us," so I guess he added singing to help with that? I don't know. I felt it detracted from the performance. Just after the start of Act 2, a power outage stopped the performance. An entire section of Temecula, including Old Town, was without power for an hour. At the time they didn't know how long it was going to last so they took another intermission to wait it out. After twenty minutes they cancelled the show. Needless to say, we were REALLY disappointed but there was nothing they could do about it, understandably. What I DIDN'T understand was their refund policy... or lack thereof. I know the power outage wasn't their fault, but guess what, it wasn't mine either, so I would have appreciated being compensated for at least half of the ticket price, since we did see half of the show. Instead, they offered to let us come back for one of the other showings (except for Friday's) or come to another "Temecula Presents" show over the next year. ??? We booked THIS show because we were going to be out of town Mon-Wed... that leaves ONE showing, the Thursday showing, for us. Otherwise we can take our chances with another production, and so far there's nothing on the calendar that I want to see. Nice facility, but I'm really disappointed with their customer service. **UPDATE** So we were able to get into tonight's show and it went off without a hitch! I upgraded my rating because I enjoyed the show so much, but I stand by my comments above. The second act of the show was MUCH better than the first (no singing!) but it was shorter, which was disappointing. I'd love to see more ballet. read more

Saw a kid's production of Mulan (with OUR kids). Theater was in nice condition and there didn't seem to be a bad seat in the house.

I came early with my parents and we stood in line 30 minutes early to see our son in the Mary Poppin's show. We sat in the handicap section because my dad just recently had hip replacement in both hips. It was perfect because we were all together. Then 10 minutes before the show starts they told us we needed to move out of the handicap section because an elderly lady needed my seat. I was very upset because we sat in that spot first of all because my dad handicap, second so we could all be together, and lastly because that was the side my son seemed to come on stage on. I asked if the handicap elderly lady could sit on the other handicap side because their was a spot on that side, but they told me she could not walk that far. We would have gone to the other side, but then we wouldn't be able to sit together. That is the whole reason we came early! I am sympathetic towards the elderly and handicapped, but it wasn't that far to the other side. Besides my dad is handicap as well! Anyway, I was told it was the directors decision to move us out our seats! Shame on you! We should have made a fuss so that is why I decided to write this review. We moved out of our seats and had to sit up in the balcony since all the seats on the main floor were full. Thank goodness there was an elevator otherwise my dad would not have made it. Very disappointed! The solution is...don't make people move out of their seats if they get there early and they are handicap!! Plus if a handicap person comes to the show...here's a thought...come early like we did when the doors open and not just before the show starts and then you too can get a handicap seat! read more

Horrible experience, I paid for six tickets but when I came to the box office I was given only four, they lady that helped me over the phone e when I confirmed my purchase really dropped the ball, and I paid the price $$$ so for six tickets I paid an additional $$ making my total almost double. And of course they don't give a damn here, her manager could give a damn even though the mess up was mostly belonging to the venue. Don't waste your time here, go to Irvine or riverside. read more