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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

225 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA
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Ranked #15 of 63 attractions in San Jose
Type: Theatres, Performances
Description: In a flourishing city, the San Jose Center for Performing Arts has become the artistic epicenter.
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San Jose, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Went to a performance of Billy Elliott there. The acoustics were good and we heard the dialogue pretty well. It accommodates over 2000 people and we expect to return there for additional performances.

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is a pretty good place to see a production. Good visibility and sound from everywhere. Bit tough to get to the middle seats.

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San Jose, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

With the exception of the back two rows in the corners, there really isn't a bad seat in the house at this venue. It is very large and has a variety of events - I frequent the Broadway San Jose shows myself. Parking is nearby and you can walk to a variety of restaurants before the show.

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See 3 more reviews by Crackens for San Jose
California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The chairs were very comfy, clean, friendly attendants, I didn't have to wait in line to use the ladies restroom. Large public parking lot available one block south for $8 per day!! Downside, the coffee bar was not staffed enough to handle the 50 or more attendees that were attempting to get a quick cup of coffee within a 15... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The Center for Culture in San Jose... There are other theaters in San Jose as well... mostly bit shows go the the center --- check out all the other theaters as well... There is a lot going on in San Jose not just at the SJCPA...

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Mountain View, California
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11 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

I have been to the Center for Performing Arts several times to enjoy the San Jose Ballet. The theater is lovely great views from every seat I have ever sat in. The facilities are well maintained. Parking is close and affordable. The ballet is an absolute joy. Excellent performances, simply outstanding. I would go any chance I get and highly... More

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

The Best of Broadwas Series is fantastic. there's rarely a play we don't love. If you have a chance sneak into the President's lounge at intermission.

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

It was a fabulous experience. you should go there at least once so that you know more about it like the way I did.

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

But a show at ye olde SJ auditorium can be funky fun ... get a spot on the upstairs with straight shot at stage ... old style road show memories ... saw CHICAGO & CSN summer of `12 ... could be their last runs.

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

We were there for the Jazz Festival. Great acoustics & sight lines. Long lines for the ladies room, though.

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