San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
4.5
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Tenringer
Alhambra, CA60 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
The mission playhouse has been one of the most beautiful theatres in the Los Angeles area. The interior is gorgeous, and has been used in films. A special treat is yhe old Wurlitzer triple horseshoe pipe organ that raises up from the orchestra pit. I used to see Gaylord Carter perform accompaniment to silent film revivals there (he did the pipe organ music for "The Haunted Mansion" ride at Disneyland, and I suspect that it was recorded here).
Written 24 July 2016
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Marianne M
West Covina, California, USA93 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
This theater is located just blocks away from the historical San Gabriel Mission. With so much character and beautifully designed Spanish architecture, you will have a great theatrical experience. Every seat in the house is a great seat! Throughout the year, there are numerous productions for all ages. There is ample parking. Some you have to pay for. Across from coffee shops and restaurants. Arrive early so you can taken in the beauty of this gem of a theater. I recommend, The Nutcracker!
Written 27 June 2017
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KB6CLA
Durango, CO112 contributions
Completed in 1927 and one of the few theaters built to house one specific show, The Mission Play, this is a beautiful theater and seeing anything here is joy. The interior is a mixture of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican architecture reflecting the history of the region. At just under 1500 seats it is not so big that you get lost and there are near perfect acoustics and unobstructed sight lines from every seat. One of the joys of this house is the Wurlitzer Hope Jones Unit Orhestra (pipe organ) restored to glory in the early 1970's. The organ has a warmth and resonance that are heard at full potential in this beautiful setting.
Written 25 February 2013
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Kerry H
Los Angeles, California, United States19 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Wow. Where to even begin. We came up from LA to see the Nutracker based on recommendation and it waffled between clunky, embarrassing and terrible. The sound track was tinny, one dancer was geriatric with a torn costume they fixed with what looked like duct tape. The dancing was mediocre and the theater not well maintained. Skip this and go to Royce Hall. Really really bad.
Written 22 December 2018
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topmomma
Burbank, CA11 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
Great historical theater with alot to look at besides just what you're there to see. The architecture here is out of this world! Very clean and people are pleasant!
Written 23 January 2013
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Lynda F
Temple City, CA18 contributions
Jul 2012
If you love historic architecture this is the spot! The theatre hosts many different types of event - have attended organ concerts as well as musicals here. Lovely.
Written 20 December 2012
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David
12 contributions
Feb 2019
Excellent location to see a performance. Every seat has a good line. The staff is very friendly. Parking is convenient.
Written 3 September 2019
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Peggy aka Granny
Los Angeles, CA66 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Twice I've been here for performances and twice the shows have started almost 30 minutes late. There HAS to be a better way to get people into the theatre - more doors? More scanning stations? More than one window for will-call? That said, the courtyard and fountain area are lovely and make the wait to enter at least livable.
The seats are horribly uncomfortable (too small and too cramped) and the space between rows is cramped and uncomfortable. Next time I'll pop for side box seats. This gorgeous theatre can make the experience so much more enjoyable with a few upgrades to the entry and seating experience. And worst sin of all? Never again will I sit in the back row and subject myself to endless chatter from the venue staff DURING the performance. Oh, and the website for ordering tickets? EEEEEEEEEK! Find a local intern who can help with that. And tell the staff to STFU during a performance.
The seats are horribly uncomfortable (too small and too cramped) and the space between rows is cramped and uncomfortable. Next time I'll pop for side box seats. This gorgeous theatre can make the experience so much more enjoyable with a few upgrades to the entry and seating experience. And worst sin of all? Never again will I sit in the back row and subject myself to endless chatter from the venue staff DURING the performance. Oh, and the website for ordering tickets? EEEEEEEEEK! Find a local intern who can help with that. And tell the staff to STFU during a performance.
Written 31 March 2019
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JTfromSoCal
Los Angeles, CA39 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We attended a ballet performance/recital at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. To our surprise the venue is beautiful inside. Seating is good. It has it's own parking lot but street parking is also available.
Written 5 December 2018
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Susan D
Huntington Beach, CA1,785 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
We attending a film here put on by the Los Angeles Conservancy. It’s a new venue this year for their Last Remaining Seats film event held each June. The playhouse has been beautifully restored and is so lovely. The parking is very convenient. It’s near restaurants and the San Gabriel Mission.
Written 24 June 2018
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