Theatre
Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena, CA, United States·Est. 1925·686 seats
theatremusical
39 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Pasadena Playhouse is the official State Theatre of California, founded in 1917 and housed in a beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival building that has been a cradle of American theatrical talent for over a century. Luminaries from Gene Hackman to Dustin Hoffman studied at its legendary school, and the Playhouse continues to produce an ambitious season of classic and contemporary works in its 680-seat main stage.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Best Seats
Orchestra level seating offers optimal sightlines and acoustics. Accessible seating is available on the orchestra level. Special productions occasionally offer unique vantage points such as Jury Box Seating at the foot of the stage for an immersive theatrical experience.
Dress Code
Varies by Event
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Venue Details
Architect
Elmer Grey (1925)
Architecture
Spanish Colonial Revival with Mission elements
Heritage
U.S. National Register of Historic Places; California Historical Landmark No. 887; California Register of Historical Resources; National Historic District
Resident Company
Pasadena Playhouse
Current Season
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Who funds Pasadena Playhouse
Verified gifts of $1.0M+ from Pasadena Playhouse's donors, and where else those donors give. Sourced from Form 990 Schedule M and named press releases.
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Wheelchair Accessible
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