Lesher Center For The Arts
1601 Civic DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Upcoming Shows
Review: IF/THEN at the Zephyr Theatre
What did our critic think of IF/THEN at Zephyr Theatre?…
Review: World Premiere E=MC² EINSTEIN THE MUSICAL Often Trades Depth for Silly Songs
I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquo…
Review: THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company?The lunacy is unbridled, but with all the insanity, you’re too often left wondering: “What is going ON??” And moreover: “Why??”…
Review: THE DIARY OF AN OREGON TRAIL SPINSTER at Atwater Village Theatre
Writer, producer, and actor Dwyer illuminates the interior life of a woman whose existence echoes much of what is happening today, misogyny, betrayal, insecurity, ageism — making this a timeless, sometimes terrifying tale.…
Review: CORIOLANUS at Independent Shakespeare Company In Girffith Park
Led by Brent Charles and under the strains of an angry guitar, a dexterous 10-person cast moves us through this still timely tale about the fickleness of public opinion and mob mentality.…
Review: OUT WITH A BANG Proves Growing Older is not for Sissies
Out With a Bang Playwright Tony Pasqualini started writing it when he turned the dreaded 70 while feeling lucky to keep working in a profession he loves, married for forty years to the same loving woman, with two adult kids that live nearby.…
Review: THE REAL LADY MACBETH World Premiere at The Actors Company
The intense production will pull into its spell thanks to the astonishingly real characters brought to life by four amazing actors who authentically portray these historical druids on the darkened and often spooky, mist-filled set.…
Review: OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL: THE BEST OF BROADWAY at Hollywood Bowl
Every inch a musical theater geek's night to remember, the evening featured quips from host Billy Crystal, the rigor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Thomas Wilkins, a chorus of wonderful singer-dancers and an eye-popping featured performer lineup.…
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.…
Review: THE FIRST GENTLEMAN World Premiere Musical at Torrance Theatre Company
Director Glenn Kelman is to be commended for taking on the challenge of coordinating twenty cast members moving scenery and set pieces into place to create 22 set changes in 14 locations on such a small stage, as well as setting the timing of each Ameri-News video projection to forward the story. An…
Past Shows
Summer Sounds: The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan
FREE Music EventBased out of San Francisco, California The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, was founded in 2007, by guitarist/songwriter Anthony Paule. Inspired by authentic Soul...
Summer Sounds: VUP
FREE Music EventA high-energy funk and soul band known for reimagining timeless classics.VUP brings you the legendary music of Stevie Wonder, MJ, Chaka, D’Angelo, and...
Summer Sounds: Tom Rigney and Flambeau
FREE Music EventA powerhouse roots band serving up grooves, sharp solos, and pure musical joy.Rigney’s band of all stars simmers and cooks with musical intelligence....
Dance Series 2
Smuin’s season finale is headlined by soaring works that highlight the company’s artistry and depth of talent, including two new works created by women. Smuin...
SMUIN Presents "The Christmas Ballet"
Smuin makes the holidays sizzle with its annual yuletide celebration of dance, "The Christmas Ballet." With a stunning and original array of ballet, tap, and...
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Fool for Love Santa Monica Playhouse (7/23-7/26) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) (10/11-10/11) |
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July Cinballera Salon - Scenes from the Great Operas Il Tabarro (7/13-7/13) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait SAP Center (11/18-11/18) |
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Unleashed: True Stories About the Animals We Love James Armstrong Theatre (10/03-10/03) |
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Once More, With Feeling: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Live! Three Clubs Hollywood (7/14-12/01) |
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The Traveling Wilburys Revue Winters Opera House home of Winters Live (8/29-8/29) |
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Peter Hook And The Light at Mountain Winery Mountain Winery (9/22-9/22) |
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SANTASIA - A Summer Immersive Sing Along & Film Festival Spectacular! Whitefire Theatre (7/25-7/26) |