My sister and I are / were BIG fans of Janis. My sister actually saw her perform twice. The show at the Playhouse right now....A Night with Janis Joplin.....is like seeing Janis for real.....it was AWESOME and I am so glad we were able to see it. I was blown away by the lead actress.....she is Janis reincarnate. Don't miss...
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Pasadena Playhouse
39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
626.356.7529
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Ranked #10 of 28 attractions in Pasadena
Type: Theaters
Activities: Arts and crafts
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Discover the Playhouse
Making an Impact on the American Theatre
Pasadena Playhouse is under the guidance of Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, whose...
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Owner description:
Discover the Playhouse
Making an Impact on the American Theatre
Pasadena Playhouse is under the guidance of Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, whose commitment to cultural and theatrical diversity brings vitality and direction to the theatre. This commitment is reflected in seasons featuring Tony and Pulitzer award-winning plays as well as in outreach and artistic programs, which have doubled in size in the last two years.
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Tustin, California
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Camarillo, California
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My wife & I went to see a musical about Janis Joplin at The Pasadena Playhouse and it was incredible! Not only did the lead singer Mary Bridget Davies sound like Janice but Sabrina Elayne Carten was fantastic as The Blues Singer. If you have an opportunity ( I believe it will be running only until April 19 ) to...
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Corona, California
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We went to 'A Night with Janis Joplin'. I am not a big fan of hers but... The show was great! It was a mix of Janis and others who influenced her music. The gal performing as Janis was very good. The music and diaglog were right on. Don't want to say much about what's going to happen but if...
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Moorpark, California
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If you were/are a Joplin fan, do yourself a favor and RUSH to the Pasadena Playhouse to see/hear Mary Bridget Davies. She's amazing! There were times during the show that we thought Janis had returned from Rock N' Roll Heaven to entertain us - she's THAT good. We listened to Janis' CDs all the way to Pasadena and all the...
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Pasadena, California
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The Pasadena Playhouse is a lovely intimate theater with no bad seats. I'm sure the enjoyment depends on the play you see and we saw a very funny Noel Coward play that I enjoyed immensely. It would be nicer if there were better refreshments and facilities for them but that is my only complaint.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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The beautiful Pasadena Playhouse, refurbished to its original turn of the century elegance is a favorite of ours. It is intimate, ticket prices are reasonable, and performances are outstanding. A must visit when in Pasadena.
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Jackson, NJ
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Went to a performance of Snow White's Enchanted Christmas. It was a very nice show. We thoroughly enjoyed it and I liked this theater. It was small but had a very cozy feel to it. Would see another show at this theater in the future.
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Glendale, CA
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The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts theater that is located at 39 S El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California. The 686-seat auditorium is a gem and a venue that should not be missed. The lines of sight in this small theater are excellent, making every seat a good seat from which to watch the live productions. Even the...
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Los Altos Hills, California
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If you cannot attend a performance in this classic theater....or even if you can, do check out their website to arrange a backstage private tour of about one hour. It is a fascinating look at early Pasadena and the life of the city. The theater is California's most historic one, and the dedicated guides are wonderful. Make a donation afterwards...
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Glendora, California
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It's small but the intimacy lends to the experience. Most enjoyable. It's also a fun place to people-watch.
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