Pasadena Playhouse

"Despite accessibility language on their website, this company is hostile to people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users. If you are disabled or love someone who is disabled or believe in inclusion, don’t come here. If you are choosing a venue for your production, look elsewhere. There are many options in LA, and we have been to over 7 theaters. This is the worst for accessibility we have seen. Despite notifying the venue that we needed wheelchair access when we bought the tickets, they had no idea. When we arrived they explained they had no place for us planned and directed to sit along the wall on the far side of the aisle, about 6 or so feet from the nearest real seat. While they may fulfill the barest legal regiments of disability access, to try to put my five year old wheelchair user off on a corner of a hall, visibly separate from the rest of the audience is inexcusable yet they seemed to think this was perfectly acceptable. I let them know I would sit in the audience with my son on my lap. This will not always be possible and is not a good solution. The extra wheelchair transfer was stressful. The usher made no move or offer to help me shift the necessary bags and supplies from wheelchair to seat. We felt decidedly unwelcome and would not return. The staff made it clear that they did not see the problem in any of this. Do better or at least remove the accessibility language on your website as you clearly don’t actually care to include all children and people."

"We had the opportunity to watch Kate Berlant perform at the playhouse, and we had an amazing time. It's a really cool piece of history. The theater is nice and small, there didn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. The employees were all nice and accommodating. We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We are looking forward to attending future shows at this theater."

"A local gem that’s been around !!! You will enjoy what this place offers: good shows, beautiful interior, good views of the stage (no bad seats), friendly volunteers, etc. Parking has never been a problem for me and there are a lot of great restaurants around or within walk distance of the playhouse."

"Went here for the opening of the season. Saw The Spund Inside featured Amy Brenneman! The venue was great outside and inside. Very convenient location with restaurants and cafes within few blocks away. The theatre has a small paid parking lot right directly behind it. $1.50/hour to park!"

"My husband and I walk by here ALL the time. I won a pair of tickets to watch Sunday In The Park With George…but I got sick that week and was DEVASTATED we couldn’t use them and I had to give it up so other Yelp elites could use them (wouldn’t want it to go to waste). My husband surprised me by purchasing orchestra seats and to the same play so we could watch it before the end of the month! We walked here so I can’t comment on the parking. The theatre itself is super cute and beautiful. The all-gender bathrooms upstairs were useful because I saw later there was a long line to the women’s restroom. I know the theatre is aged but I have to say, my back hurt from sitting in those chairs. Aside from that, we enjoyed the play and the talent of the performers and musicians!! Also, the sheer screen to cover the live orchestra while it reflected amazing images, was so cool!! Would definitely come back!"