This theatre is so much larger than I expected! We sat in, arguably, the worst seats in the house…read morein the very back of the balcony. We were still able to see and hear everything happening on stage. We were also able to hear what I assume was the hand dryer in the men's room every few minutes. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. My legs were numb by the time intermission came!

What a cute piece of the city! This is a 100+ building with lots of appealing architecture and…read moreinterior design. Great seats but the acoustics are a bit rough. We will definitely get on the mailing list because we thoroughly enjoyed it!

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.

4.5 stars!!! I have…read morebeen a dancer my whole life. The Mr. Is new to dancing and we went here for his 2nd salsa lesson. His first was at Dance Street! The GOOD: Awesome dance space Super air-conditioned Fun Great music Super great crowd Easy parking Affordable The Bad: It is REALLY crowded, sardine style Technique and the safety basics must come first in my mind. Especially with salsa turns. It is key that the lead learn how to safely twirl your lady! This was a level 1 class and there were no safety or etiquette instructions. Both are instrumental in learning how to be a great salsa dancer! We are definitely coming back, but will supplement with more formal lessons with less people. You should too....my two-cents!

Is a very nice place delicious food and very nice ambient in Pasadena 100% recommended my friends…read morewas celebrate they 20 anniversary I love it very fun dancing class

My four year old has been going to Molly over the past few months and she is both having fun and…read morelearning great technique! Molly is able to keep up with all of her favorite Disney songs while also pushing her to learn new things. So glad we found Molly - she's the best!

Best vocal coach ever!!! Molly coached me for a few years and drastically improved my voice and…read moremade sessions so fun. Can't recommend her enough :)

Very knowledgeable teachers, highly skilled and committed to their arts and their students!read more

My daughter has been coming here for years. Before we started her in her dance class she was obese…read moreand had borderline diabetes and high cholesterol as an 8 year old! She fell in love with tap after going here and she lost a lot of her weight gained during the Covid lockdown and has gained confidence and joy of the performing arts. The staff here is wonderful and this is such a gem for our community.

This is a tiny theater, about 70 or so seats in what looks like a converted house…read more I recently saw Farenheit 451. The play itself was great, we went opening night and Ray Bradbury was there which was really cool. There was a patio to hang out it until they opened the doors to the theater. The lobby is really small and can't fit everyone who is waiting. If you are short, don't wait on the patio, stay in the lobby. The seats are on risers that were not built high enough in the back for the short people. I ended up in the second to last row, and had trouble seeing over the taller people in front of me, which detracted from my experience. The acting was very good in this play and the tickets were inexpensive - $20.

South Pasadena's little indie theatre. We came for Shakespeare's Redux preview night ($10 /…read moreperson). Preview nights are shows where actors / actresses can hone their performance by getting feedback from the audience *how much they laugh, etc*. It's really got this quaint, old town feel... intimate seating of about 50 people max. Stage set is minimal but they really make you fill in the blanks with your imagaination. They managed to fit all of Shakespeare's works into 90 minutes!! It was hilarious! :) Plenty of street parking for 2 hrs.. it's free after 7pm. BTW .. it's attached to Fiore's market and cafe. =) Another reason I love S. PAS!! =))

We've found a musical home for our 3 year olds! Over the last year, Teacher Rae has taught our…read morefellas note and symbol recognition (they can identify a: quarter note, half note, dotted half note, whole note, quarter rest, crescendo and decrescendo) and have learned how to read them on a staff. They've also learned to identify solfege hand symbols both in and out of "do re mi" order. She uses both repetition and variation that seems helping our fellas learn music more intuitively than letters and numbers. Thank you Teacher Rae and SPAMA for creating a warm, inclusive and fun learning environment. We look forward to seeing our kids grow with your expert nurturing!

The voice and piano teacher here does an excellent job with my child. The song choices spark…read moreinterest and the lessons are fast paced and challenging enough to keep attention. We find the location to be managed well. Scheduling online is easy.

Never been in this part of town before, let alone this theater. The entrance was a little tricky to…read morefind but once we got inside, it was a 5-star experience all the way. Cozy , accessible space with great visibility. Talented cast and friendly staff. I'd be a regular if I lived closer.

This was an excellent musical tonight. The Colony always has good theater and The Wedding Singer…read morewas one of the best in the 20 years of coming here. Parking underground right next to the theater is free, small theater so most seats are good (we were in Row C in the middle) and they have ushers helping people find their seats as needed. They have non-alcoholic drinks and munchies and just an excellent environment

I went to watch one of my fav books, Death of a Salesman, and it was AMAZING!! This was my first…read moretime at A Noise Within and it did not disappoint. It's a beautiful performing center. The staff was diverse and super kind. I don't believe there's any bad seats in there. i was on the far right. I like that this place is very intimate so you are close enough to the actors and it was great. There's free parking, next door that you walk on over.

Wow what a place. It's a small but big and spacious plus intimate setting. The outside doesn't…read morelook anything I would expected, just deco style and flat. But once you get closer, you can see there is a water pond upon entrance. Inside it was long and spacious with show customs displace and couches. You go downstairs in order to get into the show room, which is a huge room with round stage. Comfy chairs and POV, from anyone angle is good angle to see the performers. Really enjoy the space, the theater, the warm and welcoming staff.

The Aerial House is a 10 out of 10 experience. Whatever level you're at, they have the classes for…read moreyou. So many choices of apparatus's to choose from and try. I have been taking Lyra classes on Sundays with Angela Morgan. She's an amazing instructor and breaks down the routine and tricks for her students. I definitely heal my inner child at the Aerial House.

I've been coming here for 5 classes now. I'm completely new to aerial, but I already see so much…read moreimprovement in just 5 classes. Each class is a little different, and I definitely recommend "shopping around" to see which instructor you prefer the most. For most of my classes I've been with Veronica on Sundays, and it has been such an amazing experience. Firstly, I was consistent for 3 weeks, then took a 5 month hiatus. Veronica remembered me instantly when I returned. Secondly, she's always looking out to make sure I'm safe whenever I'm doing anything. She's incredibly patient ensuring that I'm doing the form correctly and very knowledgeable in avoiding any potential mistakes or problems. Finally, she's aware of my own personal level and experience- she knows when to push me to try and do a little more. Finally this space is such a vibe! The ambiance truly enhances the experience and has so much character and charm.