san gabriel mission playhouse

I have been at this place many times! I actually performed in this stage a few times. Wonderful little neighborhood around the mission.I recommend you to go and enjoy yourself for a day trip.

Completed in 1927 and one of the few theaters built to house one specific show, The Mission Play, this is a beautiful theater and seeing anything here is joy. The interior is a mixture of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican architecture reflecting the history of the region. At just under 1500 seats it is not so big that you get lost and there are near perfect acoustics and unobstructed sight lines from every seat. One of the joys of this house is the Wurlitzer Hope Jones Unit Orhestra (pipe organ) restored to glory in the early 1970's. The organ has a warmth and resonance that are heard at full potential in this beautiful setting.

Great historical theater with alot to look at besides just what you're there to see. The architecture here is out of this world! Very clean and people are pleasant!

If you love historic architecture this is the spot! The theatre hosts many different types of event - have attended organ concerts as well as musicals here. Lovely.