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Harris Center for the Arts

4949 Windplay Drive El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills, CA

Harris Center for the Arts is a theatre in Sacramento.

Upcoming Shows

Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band

Oct 27

Coupled with his gift for storytelling, Lyle Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

Elf The Musical

Nov 4 – Nov 8, 2026

Elf The Musical is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa's sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth...

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Nov 20

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs live at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom, California. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, blends jazz, swing, and dixieland with the energy of contemporary culture. The all-original core lineup includes...

The Carpenters Songbook

Dec 4

With a full band and heartfelt storytelling, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of The Carpenters.

Cirque Musica

Dec 8

Breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and heart-pounding feats bring the season's most beloved melodies to life, delivering an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Dec 8

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland invites audiences into a luminous world where time bends and wonder takes over, featuring holiday music and breathtaking cirque acts. The all-new 2026 production includes gravity-defying aerialists and edge-of-your-seat acrobatics crafted to feel...

Garrison Keillor with Heather Masse & Richard Dworsky

Dec 14

His shows can, for a couple of hours, transform an audience of even so-called coastal elites into a small-town community with an intimacy only radio and its podcast descendants can achieve, according to Chris Barton of the LA Times.

Beetlejuice

Jan 12 – Jan 17, 2027

Based on Tim Burton's beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score described as out...

Hyprov

Feb 8, 2027

Starring Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it Anyway?) and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci, the live show combines hypnosis and improv for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience, called hilarious and fascinating by Time Out New York.

Stomp

Feb 11 – Feb 14, 2027

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The...

The Spinners

Mar 18, 2027

Known for their smooth harmonies, memorable melodies, and polished stage presence, The Spinners created a catalog of songs that remains a cornerstone of classic soul music.

Burn The Floor: Maks & Peta

Mar 24 – Mar 25, 2027

Featuring an ensemble of world-class dancers drawn from international championship ranks and leading television franchises, Burn the Floor delivers a powerful and visually striking performance that celebrates the joy, diversity and passion of dance.

Riverdance

Apr 8 – Apr 11, 2027

Riverdance, the international Irish dance phenomenon, rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.

MOMIX

May 10, 2027

Renowned for presenting works of astounding inventiveness and physical beauty for over 45 years, MOMIX is an internationally celebrated company of dancer-illusionists founded and directed by Moses Pendleton.

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Articles

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Flies High at Broadway Sacramento

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Flies High at Broadway Sacramento

by Courtney Symes · October 15, 2026

The magic of the circus, with its daring acrobats who defy gravity and its abundance of incredible sights, has always made for a good story. Combine that with romance, a traveling troupe, and a score that captures the spirit of a bygone era, and you have Water for Elephants, the Broadway musical bas…

Review: TABLETOPS Premieres at Big Idea Theatre

Review: TABLETOPS Premieres at Big Idea Theatre

by Courtney Symes · October 9, 2026

Big Idea Theatre continues its season with the world premiere of Tabletops, written and directed by Tyler Selee. Their dedication to presenting a diverse theatrical experience while supporting local artists is one of their strengths, and makes their shows even more meaningful. Tabletops is the kind …

Review: JUST FOR US is a One-Man Phenomenon at Capital Stage

Review: JUST FOR US is a One-Man Phenomenon at Capital Stage

by Courtney Symes · October 7, 2026

If Capital Stage’s opening show is any indication, their 22nd season is going to be something special. Alex Edelman’s Just For Us is a one-man show written and originally performed by the comedian. It was awarded a Special Tony Award, an honor bestowed upon shows that don’t fit into the tradit…

Review: BRIGHT STAR Shines at Lincoln Theatre Company

Review: BRIGHT STAR Shines at Lincoln Theatre Company

by Courtney Symes · September 19, 2026

Some musicals sweep us away with their original story, while others win us over with their heart. Bright Star falls into the latter category. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, it tells a story of love, loss, and happiness after tragedy through bluegrass music with plenty of Southern charm…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Broadway At Music Circus

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Broadway At Music Circus

by Courtney Symes · September 16, 2026

There are certain moments in history that become permanently etched into our memories. Years later, we can still recall where we were, who we were with, and how we first learned that something extraordinary had happened. September 11, 2001, is one of those moments, perhaps the most unforgettable of …

Review: Travel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at B St. Theatre

Review: Travel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at B St. Theatre

by Courtney Symes · August 27, 2026

The B St. Theatre is taking us on a magical journey again, and this time it’s a long one. Eighty days, to be exact. Although it’s been done before, this adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days feels fresh and exciting. Scenic design by Ian Wallace and a brand-new rotating stage breathe new lif…

Review: HAIRSPRAY Sets the Standard at Broadway At Music Circus

Review: HAIRSPRAY Sets the Standard at Broadway At Music Circus

by Courtney Symes · August 24, 2026

The nicest kids in town are back! Hairspray is bringing its unstoppable beat to the round, and you do not want to miss Robbie Roby’s visionary direction and choreography of this bright spectacle of the best of the 60s. Based on the 1988 John Waters' movie that became a cult classic, Hairspray�…

Review: WOLF PLAY is the Must-See of the Year at Big Idea Theatre

Review: WOLF PLAY is the Must-See of the Year at Big Idea Theatre

by Courtney Symes · August 21, 2026

If you see anything this year, it should be Hansol Jung’s Wolf Play at Big Idea Theatre. This decidedly unique, award-winning work isn’t your typical family drama. It’s an unexpected combination of puppetry, humor, and boxing that explores what makes a family. Although the subject matter can b…

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN is on Fire at Broadway Sacramento

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN is on Fire at Broadway Sacramento

by Courtney Symes · August 1, 2026

Step into the concrete jungle where dreams are made of! Broadway Sacramento’s newest tour is aptly titled for our Sacramento summers, and Hell’s Kitchen is heating up the stage. This coming-of-age musical features the music and lyrics of Alicia Keys and is overflowing with enough heart, soul, an…

Past Shows

40 total · showing 11–20

Seussical

Seussical

Nov 15 – Nov 24, 2024

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ( Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime ), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss...

Waitress

Jun 1 – Jun 2, 2020

A baking contest — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — offers Jenna a way up and out of a rocky marriage…by baking the pies she loves. "Waitress is a little slice of heaven!" ( Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Tony® Award winner Diane Paulus ( Hair, Pippin, Finding...

Once On This Island

Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2020

“What a delight it is to enter the world of Once On This Island!” raves The New York Times. Winner of the 2018 Tony® for Best Revival of a Musical, Once On This Island is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and...

An American In Paris

Jan 30 – Jan 31, 2020

Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, and a beloved musical score from Ira and George Gershwin, “this gorgeously danced — and just plain gorgeous — production pays loving tribute to the marriage of music and movement” ( New York Times).

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

Jan 24 – Jan 25, 2020

Winner of the Tony® and Grammy® Awards, this true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom - from part of a hit songwriting team to one of the most successful solo acts ever-- features beloved tunes like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Natural Woman” and many more. “Out of...

Blue Man Group

Oct 8 – Oct 9, 2019

Hard to describe, easy to love! They decorate canvases with paint spit from their mouths; they play Cap’n Crunch cereal boxes like drums; and they fill their actual drum heads with paint, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliant color with every stroke of the drumstick. Oh, and...

Rent - The National Tour

Rent - The National Tour

Feb 2 – Feb 5, 2017

The 20th Anniversary tour of RENT comes to the capital region—and to the intimacy of Harris Center’s Stage One. RENT opened on Broadway in 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer; it won both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Musical. RENT follows an...

Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout

Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout

Jan 21

Every time they take the stage at the Harris Center they rock the house, and every time they teach us all something new about the blues. Now in its 26th year, the BHB will celebrate “blue jazz” with Corky Siegel (Chamber Blues), Howard Levy (founding member of Béla Fleck and the...

Fame the Musical

Fame the Musical

Jan 13 – Jan 15, 2017

It began as an Academy Award-winning film, then an Emmy-winning TV series and then on to the stage as riveting musical theatre—all conceived and developed by David De Silva. FAME—THE MUSICAL is the monumentally popular tale of young artists studying dance, music and theatre...

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