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Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its annual gala fundraiser “Be Our Guest” on Saturday, April 1, 2023 6-9 pm, at the Oshman Family JCC Cultural Arts Hall in Palo Alto, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 12-3pm, at the Palo Alto Art Center Sculpture Garden, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. At the Very, Merry Unbirthday Mad Tea Party, guests are invited to join their host the Mad Hatter for a spot of tea in a beautiful outdoor garden setting, dress in their favorite Alice in Wonderland-inspired attire, and enjoy off the wall foods and drinks catered by Tea Traditions, accompanied by entertainment that is sure to delight.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, celebrates its 90th Anniversary with its first-ever hybrid gala fundraiser on Sunday, June 27th at 5pm PT, live in-person at the Lucie Stern Theater and simultaneously streamed online to audiences worldwide.

Palo Alto Players, the Peninsula's first theatre company, has announced its reimagined 90th Anniversary season - a lineup of shows designed to withstand these uncertain times.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its first-ever virtual gala fundraiser - Play! on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5pm PDT.

Palo Alto Players has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances:

Palo Alto Players announced it would reschedule its gala fundraiser (from its original April 4 date) to Sunday, May 31, 2020 in response to the continued spread of COVID-19.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the University Club of Palo Alto, 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto. The evening titled PLAY! celebrates the inner child in all of us, featuring grown-up versions of childhood favorite cuisine and games, special performances from Palo Alto Players' local actors, and an original, completely improvised show whose title will be chosen by the audience that evening. All proceeds from the event will be used to further the company's mission of providing high quality performing arts programming to the community with exclusively local artists, and to expand the organization's community outreach initiatives. Tickets (starting at $150) and tables can be purchased online at paplayers.org or by calling 650.329.0891.

Palo Alto Players opens its 2019-20 season with the Peninsula premiere of the new American musical, BRIGHT STAR.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its fourth annual gala fundraiser on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the University Club of Palo Alto, 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto.

CMT Marquee Productions, featuring emerging artists from New York to the Bay Area and beyond, presents the Tony Award-winning classic Guys and Dolls, April 20-29. The story:  Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his 'floating crap game" afloat. When he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems seem to be solved. But now these guys have to decide if they're ready to gamble on love! From the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana, Nathan and Sky show us the great lengths to which a guy will go for his doll.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its third annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The evening, entitled "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?," will include surprise entertainment from Palo Alto Players' favorite performers, special guests, and honor the Leading Players that have made a lasting impact on the organization. All proceeds from the event will be used to further the company's mission of providing high quality, performing arts programming to the community and expand the organization's community outreach initiatives. Tickets (starting at $125 before March 16th) can be purchased online at paplayers.org or by calling 650.329.0891.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, announces the appointment of Elizabeth Santana as its new Managing Director. Santana succeeds Diana Berenstein, who stepped down in January after two and a half years in the role. Santana has been the company's Development Director since 2015.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its first annual benefit to celebrate the company's 85th Anniversary, today, April 9, 2016 at the Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its first annual benefit to celebrate the company's 85th Anniversary, on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its first annual benefit to celebrate the company's 85th Anniversary, on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The inaugural gala, entitled "Players Through the Decades," celebrates the company's 85-year history through story and special performances, and honors the leading players that have contributed to the growth of Palo Alto Players over the last eight decades. All proceeds from the event will be used to further the company's mission of providing high quality, performing arts programming to the community. Tickets (starting at $85) can be purchased online at paplayers.org or by calling 650.329.0891.

Palo Alto Payers, the Peninsula's first theatre company, presents CHICAGO, a brilliant musical satire that brings you the razzle­dazzle music of vaudeville, show­stopping dance numbers - and all that jazz! Written by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, CHICAGO is the winner of six Tony Awards. CHICAGO will play for 11 performances, tonight, September 11, through September 27, 2015 at the Lucie Stern Theater located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.

Palo Alto Payers, the Peninsula's first theatre company, presents CHICAGO, a brilliant musical satire that brings you the razzle­dazzle music of vaudeville, show­stopping dance numbers - and all that jazz! Written by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, CHICAGO is the winner of six Tony Awards. CHICAGO will play for 11 performances, September 11-27, 2015 at the Lucie Stern Theater located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.

Palo Alto Players opens its 84th season with the West Coast premiere of the colorful and stirring musical, Big Fish (based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August). With music & lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August, this tender tribute to family and the magic of storytelling is a feast for the eyes, as well as the heart. Big Fish will play for 11 performances (September 12-28, 2014) at the Lucie Stern Theater, located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.

Palo Alto Players opens its 84th season with the West Coast premiere of the colorful and stirring musical, Big Fish (based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August). With music & lyrics byAndrew Lippa and book by John August, this tender tribute to family and the magic of storytelling is a feast for the eyes, as well as the heart. Check out the first production shots below!