CPA Outdoor Evening Shot
CPA Outoor Daytime Shot
CPA Ridder Lounge
CPA House from Stage
CPA Courtyard Outside Ridder Lounge
CPA Ridder Lounge
Built in 1972 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this art-deco style theater offers large windows throughout the entryways filled with natural light, allowing spectacular views of downtown San Jose. Ample spacing throughout entry areas are ideal for cocktail receptions or registration space. A full-service Box Office makes it quick and convenient for all performances programmed at the theater. The private Ridder Lounge, a swanky reception area for 150 adjacent to the outdoor courtyard, comes equipped with built-in concessions and bar area making it a perfect space to host VIP cocktail parties, press/media room for events, or a post-event reception.
The private President’s Club, located just off the main entrance, comes equipped with built-in concessions and bar area to accommodate up to 50 guests. The room provides easy access to the dressing rooms and backstage areas.
Events at the Center for the Performing Arts are supported by full staging facilities, reception, box office, concessions, coat check for patrons, rehearsal rooms, VIP reception areas, and an elegant intimate after-theater area. The theater features continental style seating (no center aisleways) with 2,667 seats and can accommodate up to 8 wheelchair seats. There are 4 other performing arts buildings that resemble this building, one being in Phoenix, Arizona. The Center for the Performing Arts is home to Ballet San Jose and Broadway San Jose and is celebrating its 40 year anniversary this year.
FAST FACTS:
- 2,677 seating capacity including up to 8 Wheelchair and 4 designated companion seats
- 1,921 Orchestra seats (1909 Fixed and up to 8 Wheelchair and 6 designated companion seats)
- 756 Balcony seats
- Top-notch Production capabilities
- Stage size (WxH): 144′ x 40′
- Stage Proscenium Opening (WxH): 59′ 8” x 24′
- 99,445 total sq. ft.
- Several Dressing Rooms throughout
- Rehearsal Space and 2 Chorus Rooms
- Additional information available upon request