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B Street Theatre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
2711 B StSacramento, CA 95816
Neighborhood: River Park
(916) 443-5300
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
25 reviews for B Street Theatre
25 reviews in English
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Review from Laurel D.
Redding, CA
5/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great night at the theater - saw the play RX. Super funny! Theater was the perfect temperature - I'm usually freezing... Staff were awesome - they even called us a cab just prior to the end of the show so we wouldn't have to stand around!
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Review from Terri K.
Sacramento, CA
2/24/2012
Consistently great shows. I tend to see the shows in the kids theater more than the main stage. I wish they had seating for adult tushies.
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Review from Betty R.
3/13/2011
Ok so I'm not reviewing this place based on a recent visit but more like a visit last year. I wasn't on Yelp then but I think this place deserves to be reviewed anyway.
I took my daughter to see "Harriet Tubman". I thought they did a beautiful job. I love that we have a place like this in Sacramento and that there is something interesting going on all the time. It was a beautiful way to do something educational with my daughter and have her experience something through "art" that she was reading about. The play was so moving. My daughter and I really enjoyed this experience and I look forward to visiting again in the very near future.Listed in: For the lil' ones
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Review from Molly B.
3/11/2011
I was lucky enough to grow up in a family where the arts were very very important. I attended plays, the ballet, and symphonies on a regular basis. Wishing to continue some of this tradition with my son I looked around the area, discovered B Street Theatre and bought tickets for one of the family shows.
We loved it. The performance was great, and there wasn't a bad seat in the house. The setting was very intimate and the audience (in this case many children) could not help but feel like a part of the story unfolding before them. We will definitely be back! -
Review from Coral H.
12/18/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Support the arts and get a subscription. It is a very reasonable cost for solid entertainment. Is every play a hit? No Is the acting excellent? Usually.
I have been a subscriber for 5 years now and I never pay attention to what plays they are offering and I let them surprise me every time. Great fun. Easy parking. Wine at intermission and free pretzels. -
Review from Paul C.
1/27/2009 3 photos
I'm going to play devil's advocate here. Too many five star raves - let's get real folks. It's a great place to see some interesting local productions. Intimate setting, great seats all around.
The downsides are the plays can be very uneven - I've seen truly great performances, but a couple have been so bad that we walked out at intermission. The train runs about a foot away from the back wall, and there has been about one per every show I've been to, which is well into the double digits. The audience tends to be 90% blue hair - so they are playing to a crowd who developed their sensibilities in the 1950's and 1960's - take that for what it's worth.
On the other hand if you like local theater B-Street is much better than most under-200-seat-playhouses. Prices are decent, you can drink a glass of vino between sets. The lines for the bathroom can be several minutes long for the ladies. B-Street can be a lot of fun, or a couple hours of mind-bending boredom. -
Review from Starbelly S.
Sacramento, CA
1/24/2009
Awesome venue to bring your children to see a show. The staff are friendly, the theater is clean and every seat in the house is a perfect seat.
On a last-minute whim, I brought our four year old daughter here to see a theatrical production of "Go, Dog. Go!" We didn't have tickets or reservations but were told to patiently wait and there might be some no-shows. Sure enough, we lucked out and got great seats, front row center.
The theater is so small and intimate that there is little division between the actors and the audience. This was particularly engaging to our daughter who wound up actively participating and interacting. The performers were very sweet and charming to the children in the audience and the production was entertaining and clever.
Our son also attended the same show later with his school and had positive things to say about his experience at the theater.
I'll be looking into season tickets in the future. Support the arts!
P.S. Do you like my hat?Listed in: Bring the kids! Part 1: PLAY
Comment from Lesley M. of B Street Theatre 10/28/2009
Thanks for your review Gretchen! Our Family Series… More » -
Review from Tizz W.
Berkeley, CA
6/24/2009
As an ex-box office rep here, I can tell you with some authority that this is a charming place to work, and this place has some damn good theatre. One of my favorite things about the B Street is that they have so much variety--the mainstage usually offers a variety of lighthearted comedies, the B3 series offers more avant garde, edgy dramas, and then of course, there's the series for children's theatre! I have rarely found such a well rounded offering of entertainment in one place.
The performances are always solid, if not totally amazing, and they always have interesting contemporary shows. If you're in Sacramento, this is a worthy playhouse to subscribe to. Truly.
EDIT: I don't know who clicked "funny" on this one, but thanks for humoring me. How sweet.Listed in: The YC Stomping Grounds
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Review from Jacqueline W.
Sacramento, CA
10/17/2008
I have seen at least a dozen shows at B Street, and have never been disappointed. Usually, I'm not familiar with the play at all before I go, and they are always great.
The venue is small, and there are no bad seats. Often times, you can even score a couple of tickets for a same day performance. Prices are pretty standard for Sacramento (about $30), and there is a small student discount. -
Review from Karla P.
Sacramento, CA
1/19/2012
I loved the really intimate setting! The actors do a fantastic job and the show, "Aliens with Extraordinary Skills" was well written and executed! Definitely will be back!
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Review from Ben G.
9/13/2008 5 Check-ins Here
I've been to 6-7 shows at B St, and they are consistently well-performed and surprisingly funny. I'll be honest, my girlfriend had to drag me a couple of times, because you don't always recognize the name or plot of the play - but be adventurous, and try one of their plays.
If you have kids (I don't), I've heard that their children's plays are great; they won't like the adult plays though, so get a sitter. And if you're heavy into the theatre scene they have a B3 series of more challenging stories.
My favorite part - every seat in the house is close to the performance. The front row is right up against the stage. It's addictively fun being this close to the action, and now I don't want to go to another theatre where I'd be so separated from the performance. -
Review from Rob R.
8/28/2010
Definitely buy a subscription here. For a season pass, you can save over 50% depending on the time slot. Saturday nights come in at $12.50 a ticket - much better than the $30 single show price.
This cute theatre has seating on all three sides of the play. Actors seemed to spend equal amounts of time regardless if you were sitting near the back left corner or center in the middle. Unfortunately, the train can be quite loud, but not too distracting.
Hop on over to this cool place in Downtown Sac - we had no problem parking around 27th and C.
Enjoy the show!Comment from Lesley M. of B Street Theatre 9/2/2010
Hi Rob! We're so glad you like your subscription. Hope to… More » -
Review from Jessica H.
Sacramento, CA
1/8/2009
I highly recommend both the B and the B3 series'. I've thoroughly enjoyed both. The shows are insightful and entertaining. While prices are pretty standard for Sac, they can be a bit pricey for poor students. If that is you, make sure you hit the pre-release shows (usually around 1/2 price).
The seating in the B theater is a big rectangle around the stage (almost no bad seats!). The seating in the B3 theater is a little tight, and they're usually packed, so be ready to cozy up to some strangers! Also, if you're going to the B3, make sure you specify that you DO NOT want the bar stool seats. I've never gotten them, but the people in those seats always look wildly uncomfortable.
Make sure you get there early for parking, as both the lot and the street-side parking fills up in the 15 minutes before the show starts. If you're physically able, I'd recommend parking street-side and walking a few yards further. The parking lot turns into a mini-madhouse when the show gets out.
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Review from Tom S.
Sacramento, CA
12/10/2009
I'm a season ticket holder for main stage and B3. Usually very entertaining. If you buy a subscription the prices are very affordable and a great value. The box office staff is pleasant and efficient. The theater is easy to get to by freeway and there is plenty of free parking.
I gave 4 star considering the following: The UK plays are always done with UK accents which makes sense but can be difficult to understand. I've also observed that the actors tend to rush their lines the deeper they get into a run. I attended one UK play at the end of the run that was the longest 2 hours of my life. Oy vey!
Overall the B Street is a great experience. -
Review from Kaoru C.
Elk Grove, CA
4/21/2010
I subscribe Family Series and B3 series. Both are highly recommended. I'm a self claimed theatre snob but I always have a good time at B Street Theatre. The tix price cannot beat it. Affordable and good theatre, what a winning combination.
I couldn't give five stars because 1) they usually cast the same actors all the time. Good for the local actors, but it gets to be a point that you can imagine how the characters will be played by looking at the cast list, taking away the imagination and variety. Please expand the talent search effort. 2) Family Series is a great way to introduce theatre to kids and I truly appreciate it. But I guess they don't want to pay too much for the grand right (fee); therefore, after "Frog and Toad," they stopped producing an established children musical and they rely on a resident writer to adopt everything. I don't mind minimum set and limited costumes. But I'd like to see a well known established show once in a while. Please bring back Frog and Toad. It will be a long running show for sure. -
Review from Gil O.
Sacramento, CA
8/21/2006
Small, cozy theatre next to/behind a small city baseball field.
I've seen one performance so far, although my sister frequents this theatre. Performances are well done.
A childrens theatre is right next door. -
Review from Mandeep S.
Elk Grove, CA
3/10/2011
I love this theater. B street theater has never dissapointed me. I am not a season subscriber so I can't speak for every single play but all the plays I have seen there, have been phenomenal. I like that this theater is small and intimate. I can actually see the actors. One of the best theaters here in Sacramento.
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Review from Stephanie W.
Sacramento, CA
9/24/2011
my favorite theater in Sacramento. almost every show I've seen has been wonderful. the only one I didn't love was a Norm Foster. All of Buck Busfield's originals are great ,and they normally choose worthwhile shows. cozy atmosphere and you have a great view anywhere you sit. wonderful actors and ensembles. unfortunately the wine they serve during intermission isn't steller but that's not a big deal
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Review from Naz A.
Elk Grove, CA
9/1/2010
I've seen two plays here, which sadly I can't remember the names at this point since it was so long ago, but I definitely want to see more. Great shows, wonderful plays, great intimate but touching stage.
Comment from Lesley M. of B Street Theatre 9/2/2010
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Review from EarthPeople T.
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA
5/11/2007
One of Sacramento's most important art places. The B St. is easily the best theatre that can be found in Sacramento. It puts on professional, new work plays. I do not want to detract from the work of other venues, but the plays that the B St. puts on are in a higher class. Their shows are well worth the cost.
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Review from Hason B.
Oakland, CA
10/1/2006
B Street is fantastic. They put on great and usually hilarious shows and the acting is superb. We have been subscribers here for about 2 years and keep going back even though we now live in Oakland.
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Review from Kevin A.
Folsom, CA
7/25/2009
It's a great theater, and the plays I've seen there have been wonderfully done. You can't compare it to a big league production, but if you did, it would compare favorably.
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Review from frank g.
Sacramento, CA
5/31/2011
i enjoy their plays very much. i agree with another reviewer here that i've never been disappointed. they are affordable, the theaters are rather nice for community theater and the acting is predictably good as well. they attract an audience that is generally over 60 years of age. if you want younger audience members to visit with try another theater company in sacramento -- or bring your under age 60 friends. it's odd that more young people don't attend these plays. they're missing out!
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Review from Linda B.
Rancho Cordova, CA
4/22/2010
We have been B Street subscribers for years, and added a B3 subscription when that series began. The productions are always enjoyable. The quality of actors is great, and there isn't a bad seat in the house. A wonderful cozy venue in which to experience live theater.
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Review from D. B.
Sacramento, CA
4/20/2010
We LOVE B Street Theatre and have been season ticket holders for years. The theater does a great job bringing to Sacramento very entertaining plays. The actors are phenomenal; we look forward to performances by Greg Alexander, Kurt Johnson, David Pierini, Peter Story, Elizabeth Nunziato, Jason Kuykendall, and others (you know who you are!). We miss the days when Timothy Busfield performed there; bring back Vigil! We enjoy this intimate theater, which is a true gem for the Greater Sacramento Area. The season tickets are a wonderful value. You say you've never been? GO, you have to go! And be sure to take the children to the B Street Children's Theater; the shows are entertaining for adults and children alike.
