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Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA


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“Fast Facts”

  • 2,608 seats, including 20 ADA-compliant spaces
  • 1,852 Orchestra seats
  • 756 Balcony Seats
  • Top-Notch Production Capabilities
    • Stage Size: 144′ x 40′
    • Proscenium Opening: 59′ 6” x 34′
    • 99,445 total sq. ft.
    • Several Dressing Rooms
    • Rehearsal Space & 2 Chorus Rooms
    • Additional information is available upon request
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Additional Information

Built in 1972 and designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this one-of-a-kind theater features large windows which fill the lobby with natural light. The house features continental-style seating with no center aisles.

Events at the Center for the Performing Arts are supported by full staging facilities, concessions, rehearsal rooms, VIP reception areas and more. A full-service Box Office provides quick and convenient ticketing for performances. Ample spacing and private rooms throughout the venue are ideal for functions including cocktail parties, meet-and-greets and post-event receptions.

The Ridder Lounge, located adjacent to an outdoor courtyard, accommodates up to 150 guests. Equipped with built-in concessions and a bar area, it is an ideal space in which to host VIP cocktail parties or to serve as an event’s media room. The swanky, intimate President’s Club, located just off the main entrance, also features a bar, and it can accommodate up to 50 guests.

The Center for the Performing Arts regularly hosts productions from Broadway San Jose and other organizations.

 

 

 

 

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255 Almaden Blvd.,
San Jose, CA 95113

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Venues of San Jose Theaters

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    San Jose Civic

    2,850 Seats
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    Center for the Performing Arts

    2,608 Seats
  • “california”

    California Theatre

    1,122 Seats
  • “montgomery”

    Montgomery Theater

    468 Seats

News

  • Waitress Serves Up Entertainment in December

    SAN JOSE, CA — Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, is thrilled to announce that the national touring production of Waitress — the hit Broadway musical from Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s 2007 motion picture — will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a one-week engagement, December 17-22, 2019....

  • Fan Favorites to Host The Bachelor Live On Stage in San Jose

    SAN JOSE, CA — MagicSpace Entertainment and Producers Mark Swanhart and Guy Phillips are proud to announce that “Bachelor” franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host The Bachelor Live on Stage at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts on February 18th. [Click here for event information] The nationwide tour – which...

  • Broadway San Jose’s 2019-20 Season Includes Wicked, Come From Away and More

    SAN JOSE, CA — Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, has announced the six productions that comprise the lineup for the 2019-20 season. All performances for the season will be held at San Jose’s 2,608-seat Center for Performing Arts, a mid-century modern architectural showcase designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, at the corner of Park Avenue...

  • Opera San José Announces Resident Artists for 2019-20 Season

    SAN JOSE, CA  — Opera San José has announced its new ensemble of resident artists. Conductor/Chorus Master/Principal Coach Christopher James Ray, Sopranos Kerriann Otaño and Elena Galván, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Sanchez and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu will join returning tenor Mason Gates during the 2019-20 season. Opera San José’s 2019-20 season opens on September 14th with Strauss’s...

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Instagram post 2181479351114927524_2245628723 True story! You can find out about Center for the Performing Arts events on SanJoseTheaters.org. Our site also hosts the official calendars for the San Jose Civic, California Theatre & Montgomery Theater.
#sanjosetheaters #marquee #sanjosecpa #sanjosecivic #californiatheatre #montgomery theater #performingartscenter #sanjose #downtownsanjose #dtsj #408creates #bayareaevents #sanjoseca #theatre #performingarts
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Instagram post 2129301019959297370_2245628723 So, what productions are around the corner at the Center for the Performing Arts (well, “around the bend”, given the shape of the building)…? Following the successful run of #Wicked, Broadway San Jose is bringing the likes of #JesusChristSuperstar, #BlueManGroup, #MissSaigon & #Waitress to the #SanJoseCPA! 
We’re also hosting #WeWillRockYou, “Swan Lake” (from Russian Ballet Theatre) “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince In Concert” (from Symphony Silicon Valley) and much more! 
You can find the full CPA events calendar at SanJoseTheaters.org. #sanjosetheaters #dtsj #downtownsanjose #waytosanjose #sanjosecenterfortheperformingarts #sanjoseca
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Upcoming Events at the Center for the Performing Arts

Dec
17
Tue
7:30pm Waitress – Broadway San Jose
Waitress – Broadway San Jose
Dec 17 @ 7:30pm
Waitress - Broadway San Jose @ Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113
Inspired by the beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer[...]
Dec
26
Thu
2:00pm Shen Yun Performing Arts 2020
Shen Yun Performing Arts 2020
Dec 26 @ 2:00pm
Shen Yun Performing Arts 2020 @ Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113
A Heavenly Gift The culture of ancient China was divinely inspired. Shen Yun’s works reflect this rich spiritual heritage…. Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a[...]
Jan
15
Wed
8:00pm Styx
Styx
Jan 15 @ 8:00pm
Styx @ Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113
Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx — Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist[...]
Jan
18
Sat
7:00pm The 12th Spring Festival Silicon...
The 12th Spring Festival Silicon...
Jan 18 @ 7:00pm
The 12th Spring Festival Silicon Valley Gala - CPAA @ Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113
Chinese Performing Arts of America (CPAA) proudly presents the 12th Spring Festival Silicon Valley Gala, a breathtaking theatrical experience directed by Mr. Feng Han, CPAA Artistic Director. A graduate of Beijing Dance Academy, the most[...]
Jan
23
Thu
7:30pm Mystery Science Theater 3000 Liv...
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Liv...
Jan 23 @ 7:30pm
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour @ Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95113
The hilarious, Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy is coming to San Jose with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour! Join show creator and original host Joel Hodgson and[...]

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