I only wish it had a dance area but other than that it was Beautiful 😍

Came here on an impromptu invitation from an acquaintance to take a respite of cosmic music from a very hectic week and weekend of writing.Pros: large comfortable and historical venue, fast and efficient customer service, personable ushers, good acoustics, great depth and quality of talent, leadership creates and culture for a love of music. Pride of ownership.Cons: audio had some issues in the beginning, location is not the best. Parking attendants could be more helpful.

This is a very beautiful theatre. They host some of the most amazing performances you can see anywhere. The upcoming season looks to be one of their best ever. If you like live theatre then I recommend you treat yourself to a night at the California Theatre for the performing arts.

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Great place to see live shows.

This fully restored fine arts theater is amazing! Even has a fully working giant pipe organ for silent movies. Great acoustics and you cant beat the art deco charm. Right in downtown with plenty of parking. Highly recommended.

Outstanding production of the Nutcracker. Very clean for an old historic playhouse & the decor is ornate.

Saw tarzan, extremely well done. This spot is a complete gem. The ambiance of the place inside and out is completely separate from the outside world. Its like stepping into the 30s and all the cast/crew work really hard to keep the place a ten both in physical and style quality 5/5 will definitely go again

We came here around Christmas time to see The Nutcracker which was a wonderful little show. The theater itself is beautiful as well as historic being over 90 years old. The seats were surprisingly wide and gave plenty of space to enjoy the ballet comfortably. This was actually my family second trip to the theater and I wouldnt mind coming again.

This Treasured Landmark nestled in Historic Downtown San Bernardino is a true Gem opened in 1928. As a child I was blessed to see The Nutcracker. As an adult we were treated to the stage presentation of Beauty & The Beast. It was Spectacular. The Theater itself today is still Magnificently Beautiful and again is a true Treasure to San Bernardino.

It was a great experience and cool sponsorship within the communities.

Beautiful, comfortable and worth the price of admission. I have attended 2 shows here and both were enjoyable. The staff are kind and very attentive. I recommend this venue for your off Broadway shows.

Beauty and the beast was amazing. I will be back for Cats!

Great place to see but not yet open

I just attended my own graduation ceremony here. Beautiful place.

We came here for a performance if the nutcracker with the school. The theater was packed and they did a great job of guiding everyone to their seats. There are bathrooms on the balcony level to which makes it convenient. They had candy for sale all though it was $3 for each bag it was worth it to keep my kiddo settled. They managed the bus traffic well too. The theater is gorgeous and kept up well. Its a gem in the I.E.

Very neat experience. First play I have been to since high school. Statium seating, chairs are comfy, marked well and easy to find. Playhouse offered a small assortment of refreshments; however, we did not partake in them. Good atmosphere for family and friends. Dress is date night attire but not formal.

My experience was amazing and the funniest part was when they were still put the curtain up and down🤣

Tarzan is a Great show..... but the the theater doesnt utilize their private balcony seats and the cast didnt come out to take pics which was sad

Historical nice place to work

Lovely old concert hall, friendly vibe, good acoustics.

Ktx group band will be there

I experienced Anthony Parnthers conducting of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra today, and I just want to say that it was truly AWESOME!!! Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!

If you like Theater Its well worth the short trip to San Bernardino. Support the local theater for people breaking into the arts and a great value for us who enjoy it!

So Ive never been to a musical, a concert or any such event and I finally got to go to one with my fiance for her birthday. We went to Green Days American Idiot musical at this theater. It was freaking amazing. The cast was sooo talented. We totally enjoyed it.

Really cute theater. I had never been before this past time and I was impressed. We took my niece and nephew to see Madagascar and it was a fun time.

Super fun!!! Cant wait to see the next one!

Great program, affordable, and stuffs are always friendly. Nice place to spend Saturday night.

A GREAT Theater to see Live Plays at!

We saw the SB symphony, Cirque de la Symphony show. It was absolutely incredible. The theatre, the people, the talent, the atmosphere, the music and performance was truly amazing. I have never had so much fun at the symphony. The maestro Anthony is second to none! Everyone was so into the show, all ages and background, from all over the community. Parking is right across the street, close to the freeway. Next time we will try to find a nice restaurant or bar to visit before the show. Dont miss out on this one, folks!

First time attending a play at the theater and I enjoyed it. From the moment youre greeted at the door, you feel very welcomed. They even help you with guidance if its your first time and to your seats. Very polite staff. The play was great. Leaving wasnt confusing. The rows and seats are somewhat small but it is the theater. So its not unusual.

The history of the theatre is great. Its been well preserved, but the seats are VERY uncomfortable. The aisles are so close that people cant pass by reasonably and if youre taller than 56 or so your knees will be hitting the back of the seat in front of you. Again the theatre is beautifully preserved but it might be time for seat renovations.

Great place for events. Liked all the speeches. Congratulations to ALL class of 2019. Ive been to 6 graduations this year the most in my life and this one was the most interesting. But it being San berdo should of known better. Anyhow congrats son for doing the dam thing at all cost. Love dad.

Enjoyed the talent! Lovely evening.

We are season ticket holders! Four events per season and additional shows too! We are thankful for the quality performances we get to see here! Tonight is Elton John tribute concert! Sang and screamed so loud in the first set that I lost my voice! A good time had by all!!

Top notch experience. So good you forget everything else and suck up the environment. Will definitely be back.

Great Theatre! I just wish they would get better mics

Absolutely charming, the theater itself is obviously an older theater. However the production of Mamma Mia was done with great enthusiasm and cheerfulness. The singing was better than average and the acting was just fine. This obviously isnt a Broadway venue but if youre looking for an entertaining night this was it. We truly enjoyed ourselves just charming like I said.

We saw the play of Beauty and the Beast. The acting was superb, the special effects was great and the seating was wonderful. It is a little steep price wise but I feel this particular play was worth the price. My daughter and granddaughter accompanied me and my 8 year old granddaughter was absolutely enthralled. The music and the singing were equally good as the acting. This was definitely a professional crew all around.

This is a beautiful old theater that brings many many memories of times long past. I use to go here as a young girl, I still remember seeing Rumplestiltskin in this very place. Ive had the opportunity to attend a couple of shows here which includes Cats and Annie, I truly love the atmosphere and everyone working there are polite and courteous. I will definitely be attending some of the upcoming events this next season, I absolutely encourage all the parents in the area to take their children they will be amazed and you will feel wonderful about introducing your loved ones to the arts.

The MLK Tribute performance was one of the most moving performances Ive been to in quite some time. It was entertaining, educational, and very creative! It was a pleasure to attend with my whole family!

Really enjoyed the musical Tarzan... nice theater and parking wasnt to bad which is right across the street. Prices on beverages and snacks is ridiculous, but u hehe experience was wonderful. Definitely recommend this for a date night or a afternoon showing with someone you love and or enjoying spending time with.

Enjoyed watching The Nutcracker at this beautiful theater! Dont be detoured by the location...once youre inside its quite enchanting.

A beautiful old theater from the golden years of the stage, properly restored with beautiful appurtenances of the professional stage. It is not Broadway, but it could be, including being as beautiful as some Broadway (and off Broadway theaters). It serves well the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, numerous shows and appearances of talent, as well as business presentations. Highly recommended. Check out the SB Symphony; you will NOT be disappointed.

Saw the play ELF and it was awesome! The theatre was as beautiful as ever. Will go back again and again!

Its like watching Broadway. Bravo!

Beautiful rendition of Mary Poppins. The show centered more on the father than the mothers career which is why a star is gone. I like the vote for women song like the Disney movie. Nevertheless I like super song which was nicely done and with the edit of bert part and the married couple part omitted. Also I like feed the birds where they made the kids change their minds. I only saw one half because I was with my job ; I was curious to see the ending because I heard it was more flying.

Neat old theater. I saw The Nutcracker here. This place could use an upgrade though. Needs some renovations.

The best place to be

Awesome old school theater.The city of San Bernadino facilities maintenance is working hard to keep it in good condition. Will be re-roofing soon.

Volunteers were friendly! We watched In The Heights! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

Absolutely the best theater for parking, beauty and quality. I love everyday about this historic theater

It was a nice performance of the Jungle Book. The theatre has easy access and it is pretty big.

Mistakes were made which could have been fixed with a little communication. April 28, 2018 7pm we had $80 tickets to see the Righteous Brothers instead we stood with hundreds of others in a line which wrapped around the building twice UNTIL nearly 8:40pm. Apparently technical issues delayed the concert and the ability to enter the venue. Shame on California Theatre for doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to update or inform guests stuck in line. One would expect that someone from the theater could at least communicate with those stuck waiting. Were not a young crowd, many relied on canes, walkers and wheelchairs. Bathroom stops were necessary. Had we a clue we would be outside in the cold for nearly 2 hours people could leave for a moment to find alternative facilities knowing that we had the time. SHAME ON YOU CALIFORNIA THEATER! As we finally make it to the finish line and enter the theater we find that THE CONCERT STARTED WITHOUT US! Incredibly inept management.The Righteous Brothers were Righteous. Gary Puckett enjoyable. Unfortunately I will personally never step in this poorly managed venue again.

Why go far for a Broadway show?I have been to big name theaters and they charge big $ for a worse seat. Come on down and save $$$ for a great show. One of the best secrets in San Bernardino.

Only a select few of us will know what it is like to actually address an audience from this stage. I was asked to perform here for a very important program. What can I say, Im in demand 😏

Lovely little theater! I wasnt sure what to expect when I saw the sign out front, seemed kind of small. But boy it was quite roomy it felt classy like I was on Broadway. The performance wad incredible too. There is nothing like smaller local theater they gave it 110%

Its like a Broadway show and the people there are very helpful its a beautiful place

Went to see the jungle book production. The theater is stupendous. My wife and i have watched many performances here. The jungle book was horrible, the actors dropped lines left and right, the sound booth had no idea what they were doing and far too many actors had microphones.

Love watching the arts here. Mrs Dyer puts on a great performance!

This theater is the best kept secret in the Inland Empire. For years my wife and I would go to the Almandson or Pantages Theatres in Hollywood to see live show productions, not knowing about this performing arts center in our own back yard. I have seen Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, and most recently, Tarzan. The actors and actresses are every bit as those in Hollywood, and you dont pay Hollywood prices. You will be thrilled with this playhouse.

Wow, the old time theater is the place to fill ones heart and mind with endearment and enchantment. It can bring you back And fill you up to todays excitement, all in one. Pick your pleasure of what you like to see and enjoy an evening.... Then, you might find that youll want to return again and again, and maybe.....

Absolutely gorgeous historic theater, with beautiful decor. Even balcony seating. 1700 seats. Permanent bar, and extra bar set up in lobby for big shows. The variety and quality of theatre here is terrific.

This is a beautiful theater, and the San Bernardino Symphony inaugural season event was an amazing performance of Carmina Burana. A great time, with not having to drive to Los Angeles!

The audio guy, Mike Moore, is so helpful & makes everybody sound AWESOME!

I quite enjoyed the show, but if you were in the first few rows the speakers could limit your view of the stage. other than that, all the actors and actresses were quite talented

Definitely need to visit this place. They put on the most professional productions always friendly and inviting. A great theater for the whole family.

Season ticket holder of the California theater. Gives us a cheaper place to go to get a little culture. I have seen some quality plays there like The Lion King. The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast. Always a good experience. I would highly recommend it

Saw my favorite ply there. The place is a beautiful older theater. Staff was very nice. All the seats had good views. My only problem was one of the guest was loud and screaming in my ear...I had to let her know this was unacceptable we all are here to enjoy the play. I havent been back... I will and if that happens again I will make the staff handle it. The guest did move her seat away from me and I did enjoy the rest of my favorite play Little Shop of Horror.

Very nice Theater. Historical bldg well kept up.Chorus line was fantastic!

Beautifuly remodeled theater with great acoustics. You dont need huge monitors to see the entertainment. They are are visible on stage and the sound is big and clean.

A beautiful theater, restored, next to the freeway and other event centers. Like the parking nearby.

A very nice place to see a decent play or musical. It has a very old time feel to it with great archetecture throughout. They do serve alcohol, but they dont have a full bar. The seats are very soft and comfortable with just enough leg room for me and I stand at about 510. They have very nice plays there and the actors for Beauty and the Beast were above my expectations. Dont expect the full Broadway experience like you would at Pantages, but youll get really close. The prices are well worth it. You wont be disappointed.

The plays, musicals, and ballets they host here are never short of remarkable! Phenomenal performances always! Would highly recommend for any starving artist to audition and bring joy to future audiences!! :)

Friendly & helpful to find seats. Seems every seat with good view, sound systems great. No problems with parking...large parking structure across street & free.

Always excellant for dining and good service (though a little cold on this occassion)and entertainment at its finest. Singing in the rain was superb though one actress did not get the recognition she deserved. Loved to have heard how she actually spoke in real life. Easy parking made the whole trip very relaxing.

Price of the tickets are generally less than $100, and as someone who knows a few of the directors that put on performances here, it is a steal for the work and effort everyone puts into the shows. Would highly recommend seeing a major performance here.

Great events, good value for the entertainment provided! Check there website for events. Its nice to still have local theater available, in any community!

Love the different event. Staff is very nice.

Saw a wonderful Christmas concert there. Beautiful old theater, great Orchestra, amazing program. Worth a visit

My wife and I saw the play Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. absolutely outstanding ,the funnest Play Ive ever seen.Theater seats need to be updated and more comfortable. Other than that, great time.

Very nice historical theater and the play was just wonderful. We saw mama mia and loved it.

Its one of the nicer things in this area if San Bernardino. Glad its still operational.

This is my fourth time here and man was it awesome being an audience of Kevin O Leary. Fantastic

Great Date Night..awesome to suit up or go casually sharp...great location & free parking.

It is always a great pleasure to visit the California theater for the Arts in San Bernardino. Besides great oldies show. The staff are amazing

We went to the California Theater to watch Shrek. The theater is beautiful. There was plenty of good seats available and the prices were affordable. It was also easy to park. Id go back there again.

Nice venue for stage productions, concerts, entertainment. Lots of free parking nearby.

Great old theatre. This was where Will Rogers had his last performance. Saw an oldies show. They have all sorts of shows.

Great old time classic movie theatre. The seats do become uncomfortable after sitting in them for almost 4 hrs. They do put on great shows and concerts though. I would come back again.

Amazing experiences here, have seen 3 plays and a concert.

Its a really regal, vintage, Renaissance gorgeous, amazing theatre!!!! And workers are amazing! Will definitely like to come back again!?!

A true gem for the city of San Bernardino.

Beautiful theater! Wonderful performance 🙂

Wonderful experience! Was such a treat to see my 13 year old daughter enjoy her very first symphony concert there!

My friend had tickets we saw Mary Poppins it was brilliant the singing was incredible a must see!

Good acoustics and not a bad seat in the house.

Fabulous Historic theatre.

Went to see Beauty and The Beast. Theater is BEAUTIFUL. The show was awesome, but the sound was low.

Always a good experience. Weve seen several plays here including; Mary Poppins, Evita, and Momma Mia. The seats are worn down and in need of repair but the antique style makes this a fun venue.