Our daughter had her first experience with Lamorinda Theatre Academy this summer for one of their…read moresummer camps. She loved it and she really wants to come back for classes in the fall! It was a 3 week camp, 4 hours a day. In that short time, they produced a kids play...The Jungle Book...from start to finish, complete with singing, dancing, costumes and sets. It was amazing what they were able to accomplish. And the quality of that production was impressive...much higher than any of the other school plays or park district programs we have seen. Each day, the kids took "classes" in acting, singing, and dancing, but with plenty of time for play, games, and camp type activities. Renee, Rena, and Amy are very good with the kids. And the amount of care, creativity, and love that they put into their business really shows. The difference it made in our daughter, after just 3 weeks was amazing. She made new friends that she wants to keep in touch with. She is a little less shy than she used to be. And she sings and dances a lot more, even when she knows people are watching. I think it will be the highlight of her summer. And I think Lamorinda Theatre Academy's program will be a very good influence on her growth, poise, and confidence, and will be a lot of fun for her!

We walked in with our relative to see if my boys could watch their performance class, the lady said…read moreNO!! Are you serious. We could be their customer and here my kids got refuse to absorb the place and they don't want to join place like that at all. She said they didn't get notified!!!! She didnt ask any question, any interest to make us feel welcome at all. They are not welcoming new people and they are not friendly!!! My boys are disappointed and upset that, they couldn't be with their cousin !!! If you will walk in to know more about this place you will get kicked out :( I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!!!

Never been to this theater and I was very impressed by the building and the theater. There are…read moreseveral other theaters in the performing arts building.First off we parked in the garage parking it was $5.00 flat fee it just around the corner of the theater. Also, you can find parking on the street. We came here to see Alantiss Morsiette Jagged Little Pill Musical. You can immediately go in the building and ther is a nice lady welcoming you and directing you to go upstairs or use the elevator for the show. There are bathrooms on the first floor and a wonderful art gallery as well. Going up the stairs in a spiral and on the second floor there were 2 entrances. Make sure to ask where your seat is for the right door to go in. There is plenty of seating with a table outside the theater. While in the theater it was small, but intimate as well. There wasn't a bad seat in the theater. There are no flat seating on the floor just goes up so all can see the stage. You can see and hear the actors clearly. There was a 15 min intercession and you can use bathroom on 1st and 2nd floor. They had drinks soda, beer and cocktails, but not too much of a menu. They also had some candy as well. It wasnt much of a selection. Everything went well and best part you could meet the actors after the show as they were outside with any meet and greet or questions. Would come back again and see a musical. It's not big like broadway audience seating but definitely some great shoes here.

I've lived in Walnut Creek for many years and have always enjoyed coming to the Lesher. I usually…read moresee the theatrical productions and they are excellent. The people working in the box office are amazing. Recently, I had a ticket for Jagged Little Pill, but unfortunately something came up and I could no longer attend on that day. Thinking I had nothing to loose, I visited the box office in person and explained my situation. They were so kind and understanding and exchanged my ticket for a different day. The people working at the snack cart are always polite and remain calm and professional when things get hectic. Unfortunately, the staff working the doors always ruin in the perfect experience for me. I once tried to open the theater door, not realizing it was too early. The woman at the door literally yelled at me that it wasn't open. Maybe it's because I'm a woman coming by myself and a little younger than the usual crowd, but not once have I been offered a program. I'll walk in with the crowd and everyone else is offered a program, but me. I see the women happily offering all the men and couples a program but they just glare at me, and I have to make a point of asking for one. This is not a one off situation. I'm in the theater now, ready to watch The Glass Menagerie, and it just happened again. Please speak to these people. Maybe have those working at the box office, or snack cart explain to them how to treat all patrons with respect and courtesy. One more thing. Please consider adding a message when people purchase tickets to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne when they attend a production. Maybe also post signs when people walk in? Many of us are sensitive to strong scents. I've had to change seats a number of times due to someone around me wearing too much perfume or cologne. Thank you.

[Title of Show] had me falling out of my seat laughing. All the actors were surprisingly good and…read morehad great voices. And I'll have to agree with Tara that Heidi stole the show. The story and songs were all incredibly witty and catchy. So fun and entertaining. A well spent evening.

Saw "Title of Show" last night and loved it. Very tongue in cheek and entertaining. The actors did…read morea great job. Everyone on the stage was talented, but Heidi stole the show with her wonderful voice and charismatic personality. I look forward to seeing more productions.

I love this little gem of a theatre. It's had many incarnations, but the fact that it is still…read morehosting audiences is a big win for the community. It's intimate, historic (Julia Morgan), and reasonably priced. There are a variety of programs and performances to appeal to any age group. The one caution is parking, which is entirely residential, and if there is a Cal football game, you WILL be ticketed if you park on a street designated for those games.

I love the shows they put on at this beautiful little theater. It is an old building, a bit beat up…read morein the most endearing Berkeley way. A community theater at its best. You can see high quality shows at a very affordable price. The youth productions are particularly great for young kids. When our kid was young, we took them to see shows at BPH. They were great shows but also at the price point, if my 4 year old couldn't sit still and we had to leave the show, I would not cry over the ticket price. Our kid did summer camps at BPH every year and they are now part of the youth production. BPH has become their second home. The staff are deeply caring and supportive. Kids are incredibly kind, passionate about musical theater, and supportive of each other. It is a wonderful community where our quirky theater kid found their tribe and has a sense of belonging. Being different is celebrated at BPH. I highly recommend their camps and youth programs to kids who enjoy performing on stage.

2025 Christmas Carol is a terrible remake of a classic. Look at all the latest reviews on the…read moreLesher Center in Walnut Creek and you will see not 1 good review for this remake. You "retired" an amazing classic that so many families loved and was apart of our Christmas traditions and replaced it with a terrible modernization. Please bring back the older version of the show. It is way better. So many more WOW! moments in it. We all left so disappointed and confused as to what happened. I will never go back to this version of the story.

We went there for play at weekend. It was Froggy and I loved it. Definitely would recommendread more

I'm really surprised to see some of the negative reviews because my daughter and several of her…read morefriends have been in Standing Ovation productions for around 7 years. Throughout this time I have never seen or heard any negative responses from the children or their families. Sometimes I sit in on rehearsals and I've always been impressed with how the participants remain focused on the projects at hand. Seeing a large group of children concentrating on their work and not "messing around" while rehearsing is impressive to me. I really appreciate the work ethic of the participants, especially since this is a behavior that you don't see much of among modern children these days. For years my child has eagerly and regularly attended Standing Ovation productions. For the past couple of years she has also been an assistant, working with the younger people. This has been a valuable experience for her and she also continues to participate in productions with her peer group. There's a certain amount of self discipline that is necessary to pursue the performing arts. That self discipline is something my daughter developed largely through Standing Ovations. This troupe may not be right for every child and family, but I am extremely happy with the way I've seen Barrett work with my daughter and her friends. His rehearsals are always open to visitors and I give him 5 stars across the board.

I was surprised by the negative comments about Barrett/Standing Ovations on here. My daughter just…read moreentered elementary school this year, and we were interested in trying out drama. On that first day, although my daughter was a little hesitant, Barrett was funny, engaging, and inclusive of all the children in the class. At the same time, he had good control of the group (despite the varying ages from as young as 5 to 13 and large size of the group of maybe 15-20 kids). Because my daughter was so young, I was initially concerned about how well she would do in such a big mixed group of kids. But every week, she told me how much fun she had, all the things she learned, and the friends she made. Each encounter I have had with Barrett has been professional and warm. Yes, sometimes he's loud (but what drama teacher isn't, especially in a large group of gregarious, energetic kids?). Sometimes he has to be stern, but in my experience, he hasn't done it needlessly. Instead, I've observed that he emphasizes teamwork among the kids--letting them know if one person doesn't pull their weight, it affects the whole production. That's reality in life, and that's a skill I want my child to learn. My experience has been that he works with the kids to build their confidence and my daughter has definitely gained so much from Barrett and his group.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. My husband introduced me to Diamond Dave years ago, back when he…read morewas playing at Petar's. That was about 9 years ago and my friends and I would still talk about how great he is. When my now husband and I got engaged, we knew that Diamond Dave would be the perfect person to entertain for our wedding. We were sooo right! Diamond Dave was such a hit and everyone was shocked, impressed, and so in awe with him. Our wedding was only a few days ago and there are so many videos of Diamond Dave from our wedding guests...they're all captioned with comments like "he rocked my world last night" and "seeing him was life changing!" I'm in my early 30s, my husband is 40, we have nieces in their early 20s, and we had parents/aunts/uncles there. He was a hit for everyone! Typically, it takes a few songs to get the dancing going at a wedding but the second Dave started playing, the dance floor was full -- I promise I am not exaggerating. I should also note that we chose our wedding date around Dave's availability and I have to say that I don't have any regrets and it was so so worth it. Dave was friendly and easy to communicate with from the start...he even met us for coffee to talk about our wishes before the wedding. Seriously, Diamond Dave is the best!

Always a lot of women where he plays music is good also easy to dance to comfortable environmentread more

My daughter has been a CAPA dancer for over 8 years. Not only has she made long lasting…read morefriendships but she has learned the beauty in art. CAPA has a staff that is not only professional but also very talented. I would recommend this dance studio to any family that wants to be part of a greater family!

This dance academy is so organized, it is nothing short of impressive. Lynn replies to all…read morequestions and all emails. And that what we call a good manager. Teachers teach well consequently it works like clock work. It is located in a pleasant plaza with ample parking , the different studios are kept clean, tidy. So far my ballet one student is delighted. It has taught her a thing or two about posture , movement, breathing and music. All this in a supportive and committed way which I appreciate. The cost of the full hour class is very reasonable and the Lyme ta are managed well. Could not be happier.

My daughter absolutely loves Jackie! Jackie is absolutely amazing with all her students, you can…read morereally see she takes the time for each one! Hip hop class is remarkable my daughter can't stop won't stop dancing and practicing all her new and old moves! This is the first time my daughter has ever been super excited to go to dance and super pumped after she leaves wanted more! Highly recommended this studio! Thank you Jackie!

The older dancers lead by bad example, not respectful.read more

Best customer service Beautiful experience…read more Popcorn is delicious Seats are comfortable Parking safe and convenient

Not in dispute are this theatre's art deco magnificence, its plentiful, delicious concessions and…read moremostly friendly staff. It's management, however, like so many other struggling independent theaters these days, feels compelled to bait unsuspecting patrons with popular flicks only to attempt to exploit their presence as captive audiences to impose upon them, like a public nuisance, amateur film hosts or faux-entertainers, most mistakenly thinking that these blowhards, who revel in hearing themselves talk when nobody else cares to be subjected to their amateur antics, will fill empty theater seats. It doesn't and won't. Quite the contrary, all it really does is discourage real film aficionados from coming for special screenings at all. And it's typically a matter of these self-appointed clowns having somehow ingratiated themselves to the theater management to step up onstage to spout their gibberish in the first place! So, we just went excitedly to this theater to see a special screening for the Halloween season of Alfred Hitchcock's minor masterpiece, PSYCHO(1960)with a program scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. Program?! Please! The gentleman, boasting that he was born in 1960, bored everybody to tears regaling his captive audience for upwards of a full HALF HOUR with his REAL ESTATE pitches! He's an area realtor, evidently, out of El Cerrito with an office in Walnut Creek. Just when you think you've seen it all when it comes to cinema gimmickry this theater's management stoops to permit its patrons to be treated to a bombast of crass real estate commercialism. No, it's not funny. Nor is it even remotely entertaining. It's downright ridiculous and annoying to say nothing of outright tedious! They just can't, don't, or won't get it: patrons come to see the flick, NOT their cornball hosts! If you're going to pretend to introduce any film, people, then at least give your captive audience some interesting TRIVIA about the movie instead of trying to sell real estate or otherwise plead for patronage. Like Hitchcock's daughter, Patricia, played the flick's secretary, Caroline. Like John Gavin, playing Sam Loomis, was first cast as James Bond for Diamonds Are Forever(1971)before Sean Connery returned to the role. Something of true interest! Or, even that Vera Miles, Lila, was once married to Gordon Scott of Tarzan fame! These classic flicks sell themselves and the very LAST thing they need are your adolescent antics on stage! Remember, it's the economy, stupid! Likewise, it's the PROGRAMMING, Stupid! So do us massive favor: STFU, get OFF the stage, and just SCREEN THE EFFIN' FLICK! Or, if that's too much to ask or expect. post a public and transparent actual STARTING TIME for the flick so patrons retain the free option to preferably SKIP the so-called tiresome program, and arrive in good time solely to watch the movie! Otherwise, if you honestly THINK you're ALL THAT amusing or entertaining(you're most definitely NOT!), then rent out your own venue and sell your own separate tickets to your own dull and boring show to discover precisely how many patrons will give your appearance a big MISS! As we'll be doing here in future.