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Boston Court Performing Arts Center
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70 North MentorPasadena, CA 91106
Neighborhood: Pasadena
(626) 683-6883
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Boston Court Performing Arts Center
7 reviews in English
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Review from David A R.
Venice, CA
3/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
A beautiful and intimate local performing arts Center. A wonderfully modern design without being cold. And plentiful free parking in their own lot.
They have two theatres. The mainstage is a 99-seater with fully modernized fly in a stage configuration that's a partial, oval, raised thrust as opposed to a flat proscenium. A fairly unique arrangement. But the physical space is irrelevant in most ways. What one comes for is a great performance.
So special kudos to co-artistic director Jessica Kubzansky and her fascinating programming. As a director, her taste is interesting while accessible and when bringing other artists to the stage she gives them the room to create as they desire, while bringing in some fascinating collaborators.
The choice to commission Theater Movement Bazaar's Tina Kronis and Richard Alger was genius. Their production of Chekhov's The Treatment (an adaptation of his short story Ward Six) was a rare treasure like few theaters have the daring to produce compared to the normally venal and vapid selections on display In our city of Angels. -
Review from Cara K.
Pasadena, CA
11/8/2010
I've been to lots of small theaters in Los Angeles -- it's really a way of life here -- but I've never been in one like the Theater at Boston Court. Here you still have cheap prices and often professional actors, but you also have COMFORT. Stadium seating, comfortable seats, lovely lobby, clean restrooms -- I love it. Even better, it's technically an amazing venue. The sound, lights, stage, sightlines -- you can't find better anywhere.
I have no idea how they're paying for it....but I'm not complaining!
The plays they put on tend to be new and arty, and though I haven't loved them all equally, I can't argue they're not worth the money....and some of them are fabulous.
They also do music, but I don't, so I can't review that part of it!
If you want recommendations of nearby restaurants, then here goes. If you're:
-- an independent burger type, try Wolfe Burger
-- a fast-food sushi type, go to Midori
-- in the mood for Mexican, try El Metate
-- just wanting sandwiches, go to Subway
-- in the mood for Thai, go to President Two
-- open to non-pho Vietnamese, try Indochine
-- like my mom, there's always Coco's
Cara -
Review from Min T.
Los Angeles, CA
3/30/2009
Boston Court is on the same street as the Ice House. They have their own parking lot which is easily entered if you were going straight on Boston Court (don't make a right onto Mentor as google maps suggested). However, since there was street parking, that's where I parked.
The box office is inside and I didn't receive actual tickets. Your programs acted as tickets and it apparently was open seating.
There's plenty of seating in the lobby. I checked out the concession stand and they had vegan cookies for sale along with some of the usual snacks. They didn't appear to have cheap wine for sale though.
The seats are a bit sunken in. The stage seems a bit too high up but I didn't notice after a while since the show was so fun (Rated RSO). I was a bit worried at first though when all that hardwood flooring seemed to have the sound bouncing everywhere.
I didn't use the facilities but I'm sure they're as nice as the lobby and stage.
3.5 -
Review from Carlos R.
Pasadena, CA
11/17/2006
Any given weekend in Pasadena, you're likely to find at least one of the following: a new movie, great restaurant, hip coffee shop or slightly seedy bar. All those, it goes without saying, are wonderful, but redundancy kills even the most ardent of pass times.
If you've been to Pasadena, chances are you've never been to The Theatre @ Boston Court. It's only been around for a little more than three years, but it's a must for any theatre junkie or live arts fan. The venue itself is amazing; the lobby is perfect for pre-show lounging and the small, intimate theatre begs for high-quality productions. And, to be honest, the shows always come through. Far from the ordinary, The Theatre @ Boston Court does some pretty sweet shows that are not for weak hearts or minds. The shows are witty, smart, and edgy, breaking the mold of what you might expect out of a theatre. Casts are top-notch, and with deeply discounted events (pay-what-you-can shows and special music nights), there's not really much else you can ask for. If you're in the area and looking for something to do, definitely check this place out! -
Review from Eva K.
5/20/2009
After coming here I want to see more theater in Los Angeles! Where is it?! WHERE?! I went to see "Courting Vampires" and got $5.00 recession tickets. And let me tell you, I needed them. $5.00 tickets! It was a 2 p.m. sunday matinee.
For some reason, I think (or thought) theater was boring (soz!). After seeing this play though, it sparked my interest. Telling compelling stories on stage? What is this?
There's a cute coffee shop down the street from here, as well. And everyone's talking about The Ice House (and by everyone I mean one of the other reviews on this list and the guy behind me when I was waiting in line - or is it on line? - at the theater). Never been though.
But yes! Boston Court Theater! Go there! -
Review from Maria R.
Pasadena, CA
8/2/2009
"The Pain & The Itch"
8/2/09 @ 2pm matinee
A truly great addition to Pasadena. Boston Court is about 5yrs old, so the building is modern and top-notch. Never a bad seat in this 99-seat theater. Comfy lobby area w/ seating and a snack/drink bar (beware: the theater is too tiny and quiet to ignore the rules and eat your snack during the play....um, not that it crossed my mind or anything.)
A good value for cutting-edge theater, especially with the $5 recession-buster or pay-what-you-can specials. BC offers high quality, challenging programs. Support the arts and GO.
BTW...
Parking: they have their own lot; if you go south on Mentor, it's on your left (east) just BEFORE you reach the theater. Street parking can get iffy.
Post-theater eats: the surrounding area is Pasadena-but-Not-So-Nice, so you'll probably have to move the car if you want some dinner. -
Review from Jenn S.
3/3/2008
i recently went to see Othello for a "pay what it's worth" day. so it's a free show and at the end of the performance you pay however much you think it's worth. i think it's a great concept!
it's a small intimate venue.
oh and you can park at the theater and walk down to any of the restaurants nearby. i would recommend el metate if you want mexican.
