State Theatre of California
The Pasadena Playhouse was established in 1917 and is the official State Theatre of California. In recent years, The Playhouse has become instrumental in launching new works and landmark revivals for the American theatre. The Playhouse has displayed a commitment to cultural and theatrical diversity, which is reflected in seasons featuring Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays.
History
The Pasadena Playhouse has a rich and vibrant history dating back to 1917 when an itinerant acting troupe by the name of the Gilmor Brown Players settled in Pasadena – at the time a sleepy little town of farmers and wealthy vacationers. The town fell in love with the Players and before they had spent ten years here, locals donated the money to move the company out of the derelict old burlesque house they had been renting and into the newly constructed Pasadena Playhouse in 1924, originally known as the Pasadena Community Playhouse. At the time, The Playhouse was the largest and most technically advanced venue on this side of the Mississippi. Its community theatre beginnings and the tremendous amount of local support led George Bernard Shaw to dub Pasadena "the Athens of the West," likening the enterprise to the ancient Festival Dionysia.
Parking
Parking is conveniently located directly across from the theatre in the Playhouse Plaza Parking Structure. Pasadena Playhouse does not validate parking.
Accessibility
Pasadena Playhouse is committed to making the theater accessible to all patrons. For more information regarding accommodations and services, please contact Patron Services at (626)356-7529 or email at boxoffice@pasadenaplayhouse.org.
Groups
For groups of 10 or more, contact Patron Services to learn more about planning a work event or special occasion at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Details
Occupancy: 400Amenities
- Kid-Friendly
- Only In Pasadena
Meeting Spaces
Carrie Hamilton Theatre
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 72 |
| Banquet | 72 |
Engemann Patio
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 400 |
| Banquet | 400 |
Georgia McClay Friendship Center
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 50 |
| Banquet | 50 |
Makieni Library
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 60 |
| Banquet | 60 |
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