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SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE

87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024


Sierra Madre Playhouse hosts a comedic musical parody of Home Alone, crafted by the renowned troupe 30 Minute Musicals. This engaging 30-minute show condenses the ...

A Jet Set Christmas! Infuses Seasonal Classics, Carols, and a Holiday Sing-Along with Jazz and Joy, at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Dec. 20, 21


Matt Johnson and The New Jet Set touch down at the Sierra Madre Playhouse with their fun-fabulous new music show – “A Jet Set Christmas!” ...



Matt Johnson & The New Jet Set Will Bring A JET SET CHRISTMAS! to Sierra Madre Playhouse


by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2025

Matt Johnson & The New Jet Set will bring A Jet Set Christmas! to Sierra Madre Playhouse for two performances, December 20 and 21, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. The show will feature jazz-infused arrangements of holiday classics, Christmas carols, and a festive sing-along, celebrating the season with the group...

Comedy Troupe 30 Minute Musicals Parodies HOME ALONE in Holiday Musical Mash-Up


by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2025

The comedy troupe 30 Minute Musicals (30MM) will present, with tongue-in-cheek charm, a hilarious musical mash-up of Home Alone, condensed into a rapid-fire, music-packed distillation of the cult-classic holiday film....

BOB BAKER’S NUTCRACKER Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for the Holidays


by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025

The timeless holiday favorite Bob Baker’s Nutcracker returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for 50 performances from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Featuring over 100 handcrafted puppets from the historic Bob Baker Marionette Theater....

Duo Remanence Will Perform Works From the Baroque Era


by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2025

Duo Remanence, featuring Mana Tinkerhess on harpsichord and Eric Tinkerhess on cello and viola da gamba, will present a musical journey featuring timeless works from the Baroque era....

Sierra Madre Playhouse Will Present MELODY OF CHINA In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2025

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Melody of China on November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The acclaimed San Francisco ensemble performs contemporary works on traditional Chinese instruments in a program blending innovation and heritage....

Sierra Madre Playhouse to Present Emi Ferguson And Joshua Rubin In DOUBLE YOLK


by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2025

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Double Yolk, a concert featuring celebrated flutist Emi Ferguson and acclaimed clarinetist Joshua Rubin, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM....

Mayuri Vasan to Perform Carnatic South Indian Classical Music at Sierra Madre Playhouse


by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2025

Carnatic vocalist and mezzo-soprano Mayuri Vasan will appear at Sierra Madre Playhouse on October 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The program showcases her training in South Indian classical music as well as her work across Western opera and choral traditions. ...

Viver Brasil to Present REZAS E FOLHAS (PRAYERS AND LEAVES) At Sierra Madre Playhouse


by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2025

The celebrated Afro-Brazilian dance company Viver Brasil will return to Sierra Madre Playhouse with two performances of Rezas e Folhas (Prayers and Leaves), a genre-defying ritualistic work by choreographer and company Co-Artistic Director Vera Passos....

Wild Up’s L.A. Composer Series Will Feature Andrew Tholl, Vicki Ray, Marlon Martinez, and Brian Walsh at Sierra Madre Playhouse


by A.A. Cristi - September 11, 2025

Wild Up will present the next installment of its L.A. Composer Series on October 10, 2025, at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Violinist Andrew Tholl, pianist Vicki Ray, bassist Marlon Martinez, and clarinetist Brian Walsh will co-create a bold new concert-length work live on stage....

Comedians Jackie Kashian, James Adomian, and Janesh Rahlan Appear at Sierra Madre Playhouse


by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2025

Nationally celebrated comedians Jackie Kashian and James Adomian, bring their sharp wit, hilarious stories, and absurd takes on life to the Sierra Madre Playhouse for an evening of non-stop belly laughs hosted by Janesh Rahlan....

Past Shows

Comedy Troupe 30 Minute Musicals Parodies Home Alone in Hilarious Holiday Mash-Up at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Dec. 6, 7, 14


The acclaimed comedy troupe 30 Minute Musicals (30MM) presents, with tongue-in-cheek charm, a hilarious musical mash-up of Home Alone, condensed into a rapid-fire, music-packed distillation ...

Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Presents 50 Performances of Beloved Bob Baker's Nutcracker at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Nov. 29 - Jan. 4


Bob Baker’s Nutcracker, Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s (BBMT) delightful and spellbinding 1969 marionette adaptation of the beloved ballet classic, returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse, bringing ...

Duo Remanence Offers Captivating Musical Journey through the Baroque Era at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 11/23


Duo Remanence, featuring Mana Tinkerhess on harpsichord and Eric Tinkerhess on cello and viola da gamba, presents a captivating musical journey featuring timeless works from ...


Melody of China is set to showcase the rich heritage of traditional Chinese instruments through contemporary compositions at Sierra Madre Playhouse on November 22, 2025. ...

Melody of China Showcases Traditional Chinese Instruments on Contemporary Compositions at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 11/22


Melody of China, an acclaimed San Francisco-based Chinese chamber ensemble, brings the beauty and versatility of traditional Chinese instruments to Sierra Madre Playhouse, on Saturday, ...

Flutist Emi Ferguson & Clarinetist Joshua Rubin Present Two West Coast Premieres & More at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 10/24


Celebrated flutist Emi Ferguson and critically acclaimed clarinetist Joshua Rubin explore the unexpected with a program of Baroque and contemporary music, entitled “Double Yolk,” which ...

Vocalist Mayuri Vasan Performs Carnatic South Indian Classical Music at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 10/19


Mayuri Vasan, a vocalist with deep roots in Carnatic South Indian classical music, brings her mastery of this ancient tradition to Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sunday, ...

Afro-Brazilian Dance Company Viver Brasil Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse, Oct. 17 & 18


The celebrated Afro- Brazilian dance company Viver Brasil returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse with two performances of Rezas e Folhas (Prayers and Leaves), a genre-defying ...

Wild Up to Create New Genre-Defying Music Work on Stage in Real Time at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Oct. 10


Wild Up, in partnership with Sierra Madre Playhouse, continues its L.A. Composer Series with a bold program that brings together four of LA’s most fearless ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents the West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, 9/21


The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet – a powerhouse of jazz heavyweights led by drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson – bops ...


The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, featuring drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson, brings the vibrant sounds of 1950s and '60s jazz ...

Sangam Performs Mesmerizing Indian Ragas at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 9/7


Sangam, a dazzlingly creative chamber ensemble featuring sitarist Paul Livingstone and cellist Peter Jacobson, with special guest tabla player Abhijit Banerjee, bridges musical genres with ...


Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Parable of Portals, a dance work by d. Sabela grimes that combines movement, sound, and visual media inspired by the writings ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents d. Sabela grimes' Parable of Portals, Dance Work Based on Writings of SciFi Author Octavia Butler


Sierra Madre Playhouse showcases celebrated trans-media storyteller and movement composer d. Sabela grimes on “Parable of Portals,” a transformative work blending dance, sound, and visual ...

Street Symphony's Jazz & Vocal Ensemble Delivers Jazz Standards, Soul & Pop at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/31


Sierra Madre Playhouse welcomes to its stage Street Symphony, one of the Southland’s most impactful musical treasures, on Sunday, August 31, 2024, 4:00 pm. This ...

TeenTix LA Hosts Mixer for Teens and Concert featuring All-Female Mariachi Band and Street Symphony at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/31


TeenTix LA, an organization that connects local youths to LA’s vibrant cultural scene through its unique free TeenTix Pass program, announces the first of two ...

Darshan Trio Presents Pachelbel’s Canon & More at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 9/28


Darshan Trio brings to Sierra Madre Playhouse its visionary, boundary-expanding approach to classical music, presenting a mosaic of works by contemporary and historical composers, including ...

Baroque Ensemble Musica Transalpina Presents Vocal Gems from Early Tudor England at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/23


Musica Transalpina, one of Southern California’s premier baroque instrumental and vocal ensembles, brings to life rarely heard vocal gems from early Tudor England – an ...

House on Fire, a Contemporary Music Trio, Gives World Premiere at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/17


House on Fire, a bold and adventurous new music ensemble formed by pianists and composers Wells Leng, Richard An, and Andrew Anderson, spins its musical ...

Violinist/Vocalist Jagan Ramamoorthy Blends Indian Classical Traditions with Contemporary Influences at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/3/25


Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Jagan Ramamoorthy, a violinist, vocalist, and composer celebrated for his captivating interpretations that fuse time-honored Southern and Northern Indian music traditions ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts Lively Family Show by We Tell Stories, 8/2


Sierra Madre Playhouse kicks off its August programming with "A Feast from the East," a delightful theatrical event encouraging audience participation presented by We Tell ...

Sugar Houses
6/28 - 6/29/2025


Sugar Houses is an immersive dance theater piece by Rosanna Gamson/World Wide that offers a haunting reimagining of the classic Hansel and Gretel fairytale. Set ...

Haunting Dance Theater Piece Reimagines Hansel and Gretel Fairytale at Sierra Madre Playhouse, June 28-29


RGWW’s “Sugar Houses” by Rosanna Gamson/World Wide (RGWW), delivers a haunting and immersive reimagining of the timeless fairytale Hansel and Gretel, on Saturday and Sunday, ...

Renowned Sitarist Rajib Karmakar Presents Hindustani Music at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 6/22


Internationally recognized sitarist Rajib Karmakar, who has collaborated with music legend Herb Alpert and Coldplay’s Chris Martin and is hailed for infusing classical Hindustani music ...

Violinist Vijay Gupta and Kuchipudi Dancer Yamini Kalluri Perform Works by Bach and Reena Esmail, at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 6/21


Choreographer/dancer Yamini Kalluri joins violinist Vijay Gupta for “When the Violin,” a mix of movement and music blending works by Reena Esmail and J.S. Bach ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Screens Buster Keaton Silent Film Comedy Sherlock Jr. with Music from R.E.M. Hit Album New Adventures in Hi-Fi, 6/13


Sierra Madre Playhouse, in partnership with Silents Synced, pairs Buster Keaton’s hilarious 1924 silent comedy Sherlock Jr. with the atmospheric sounds of R.E.M.’s 1996 hit ...

Flashes of Light
5/25 - 6/9/2025


Flashes of Light is a new musical that tells the star-crossed story of inventor Nikola Tesla and his muse, Electra, the goddess of storm clouds. ...

Flashes of Light, New Musical about Inventor Nikola Tesla, Premieres at Sierra Madre Playhouse, May 25-June 9


Sierra Madre Playhouse, noted for its eclectic programming and compelling theatrical productions, presents the world premiere of Flashes of Light, a new musical by Billy ...

In Search of an Exit
5/17 - 5/18/2025


Interdisciplinary dance artists Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford will present the world premiere of In Search of an Exit at Sierra Madre Playhouse on May ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents World Premiere of New Dance Work by Steven Atwater & Thomas Ford


Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary dance artists Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford, hailed for their innovative integration of sound, embodiment, and technology, present the world premiere of ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Acclaimed Silent Film “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928) with Live Orchestra


Building upon its storied history as silent film house, Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Carl Dreyer’s critically acclaimed 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of ...

John Schneider: The Well-Tempered Guitar


Sierra Madre Playhouse , noted for its wide-ranging programming, presents John Schneider: The Well-Tempered Guitar, a captivating exploration of classical and experimental guitar styles, on ...

Internationally Acclaimed Clarinetist Joshua Rubin on “Waves in Bloom”


Joshua Rubin , a master of both modern and historical clarinets, collaborates with several of his esteemed musical colleagues on “Waves in Bloom,” a concert ...

Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-Winning Play “Master Class”


Sierra Madre Playhouse wraps its captivating multi-week Lunar New Year celebration with Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play Master Class , a gripping theatrical production inspired ...

Lunar New Year Series Features Musikaravan, A Dynamic String Trio


MusiKaravan , a dynamic string trio blending pop and classical styles, drives into the Sierra Madre Playhouse as part of the historic theater’s Lunar New ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series Features JAZZ: Eric Ching, One of L.A.’s Premiere Jazz Drummers


As part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s multi-week Lunar New Year Festival, Chinese American jazz drummer and composer Eric Ching lays it down with his captivating ...

Lunar New Year Series Features DANCE: Pagdiriwang - A Celebration of Philippine Culture” Presented by Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts


Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts presents "Pagdiriwang - A Celebration of Philippine Culture,” which welcomes the Year of the Snake with a fusion of ...

“Lunar Harmonies,” a Concert by Asia / America New Music Institute Featuring New Classical Works Inspired by the Moon


Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Lunar New Year festival showcases “Lunar Harmonies,” a concert by Asia / America New Music Institute (AANMI) featuring new classical works inspired ...

Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series Continues with FAMILY: Live Lion Dance Performance and Puppet-Making Workshop


Sierra Madre Playhouse continues its multi-week Lunar New Year Festival with a special family program featuring an enthralling Lion Dance performed by the East Wind ...

The Curse of Quon Gwon


The Curse of Quon Gwon , the earliest known Chinese American feature film, directed by Marion E. Wong in 1916, lights up the Sierra Madre ...

Patsy
Patsy
1/25


The multi-week Lunar New Year celebration at Sierra Madre Playhouse kicks off with the East West Players’ production of Patsy , a heartwarming play about ...

Bob Baker’s Nutcracker
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker
11/30 - 1/5/2025


Bob Baker’s Nutcracker , Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s (BBMT) delightful and spellbinding 1969 marionette adaptation of the beloved ballet classic, makes its highly anticipated Sierra ...

Music @The Playhouse: Holly Dolly Christmas - A Musical Tribute to Dolly Parton


Singer/actress Kim Eberhardt returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse with Holly Dolly Christmas , a special holiday edition of her acclaimed show Love , Dolly , ...

Music @ The Playhouse: Tesserae Baroque – Musica Secreta


The acclaimed Tesserae Baroque Ensemble returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse to present an intimate evening of exquisite Renaissance music from the late 16th-century Ferrarese Court, ...


The Tesserae Baroque Ensemble will perform a selection of intricate Renaissance vocal music from the 16th-century Ferrarese court at Sierra Madre Playhouse. The concert features ...

Music @ The Playhouse: Raga Trio


The Raga Trio , which deftly merges string traditions from the East and West to create a fascinating confluence of musical styles, appears on Sunday, ...

the Playhouse: Wild Up – L.A. Composer Series


Celebrated contemporary music ensemble Wild Up presents a range of chamber and solo works by female composers with deep links to Los Angeles in the ...

¡Pasaje!
¡Pasaje!
10/4 - 11/3/2024


The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse, an intimate performing arts center noted for its eclectic programming, presents the world premiere of ¡Pasaje! , a n enchanting ...

Dance @The Playhouse: Viver Brasil Dance Company


Sierra Madre Playhouse proudly expands its slate of live performances with the introduction of Dance @ The Playhouse. Its inaugural dance presentation features Viver Brasil, ...

Jazz @The Playhouse: Luis Conte and his Super Bien Septet


Cuban percussionist Luis Conte and his Super Bien Septet heat things up at Sierra Madre Playhouse, transforming the historic venue into a jazz club straight ...


Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a unique collaboration between TAIKOPROJECT and Gamelan Merdu Kumala, bringing together Japanese taiko drumming and traditional Indonesian gamelan music. This performance ...

Music @The Playhouse: TAIKOPROJECT + Gamelan Merdu Kumala


Los Angeles-based TAIKOPROJECT, the first American taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest, partners with Gamelan Merdu Kumala, a Southern California-based gamelan ...

Film @The Playhouse: Silent Comedy All-Stars


Sierra Madre Playhouse includes in its September programming Film @ The Playhouse: Silent Comedy All-Stars, a double bill of silent film comedies featuring some of ...

Jazz @The Playhouse: Yuko Mabuchi


Sierra Madre Playhouse’s popular Jazz @ the Playhouse series spotlights pianist/composer Yuko Mabuchi, who pays tribute to jazz classics while embracing a broad spectrum of ...

Music @The Playhouse: Jett Kwong


The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Music @The Playhouse: Jett Kwong on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:30 pm. Kwong is an “experimental pop artist” ( ...

Music @The Playhouse: Jett Kwong


The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Music @The Playhouse: Jett Kwong on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:30 pm. Kwong is an “experimental pop artist” ( ...

Music @The Playhouse: Wild Up


The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse launches a new partnership with contemporary music ensemble Wild Up, becoming the ensemble’s first-ever long-term East Los Angeles home. For ...

Jazz @The Playhouse: The Dave Tull Trio


The Dave Tull Trio swings by the Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, September 8, 2024, 7:30 pm. Tull, a premiere songwriter, is also considered among ...

Jazz @The Playhouse: Greg Porée


Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Jazz @ The Playhouse series features the return of jazz/funk/soul guitarist Greg Porée on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 7:30 pm. His soul-stirring ...

Jazz @The Playhouse: Clayton Cameron’s Rhythmos Quintet


Clayton Cameron’s Rhythmos Quintet , led by drummer Clayton Cameron, known as the “Brush Master,” appears at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, September 1, 7:30 ...

Music @The Playhouse: GAAYATRI


Sierra Madre Playhouse , a dynamic and intimate performing arts center noted for its eclectic programming, welcomes eminent Hindustani vocalist GAAYATRI in an unprecedented program ...

Music @The Playhouse: Vicki Ray - “Nacht und Träume”


Sierra Madre Playhouse , a dynamic and intimate performing arts center in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, launches its Fall 2024 programming on ...

The Last Five Years
The Last Five Years
5/17 - 6/16/2024


Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical The Last Five Years , a captivating and emotionally charged musical journey that explores the complex ...

The Right Is Ours!
The Right Is Ours!
9/8 - 10/8/2023


Join us September 8 - October 8, 2023 at Sierra Madre Playhouse, in the charming village of Sierra Madre, California, just 10 minutes east of Pasadena, as ...

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