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James R Armstrong Theatre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
3350 Civic Center Dr NTorrance, CA 90503
Neighborhood: Torrance
(310) 781-7171
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
8 reviews for James R Armstrong Theatre
8 reviews in English
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Review from Marisa F.
Victorville, CA
4/7/2007
I went there last night as an invited guest of my landlords to see a performance of Annie. They're the greatest landlords ever and it turns out that they have a very talented 11 year old granddaughter, Jessica Lombard who had a small role in this performance. She's got a myspace page if anyone is interested in checking her out: http://profile.myspace... She's also performing at a venue in Hollywood in July which would be a fun thing to check out too. She writes her own piano music and lyrics. A singer, songwriter at age 11? Amazing.
But back to the theater. The place is on the grounds of the Torrance Civic Center right off off Torrance Blvd and Madrona. It is a great little theater, clean and up to date. Those little Annie orphans sounded wonderful in the theater, I'm sure there's some technical acoustic reason for that and this theater had it.
If you're ever invited to the Armstrong theater for a performance I say you should definitely go, I'm sure there are some future Hollywood or Broadway stars on that stage now and again. -
Review from Ana B.
Torrance, CA
8/12/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Small theater but classy and clean with plenty of free parking available!
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Review from Brian Y.
South Bay, CA
6/22/2010
Saturday, June 19 8pm The Torrance Symphony 25th Anniversary Season. playing Mozart's Overture to the Marriage of Figaro Prokofiev's Violin Concerto #2, Doori Na, soloist. Artist Concerto Competition Winner. Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
last Free Concert of the year. DALE K. President allowed early entrance. She Rocks! Theatre is petite and very clean. Listen to his lecture. Frank Paul Fetta, Conductor. Concession Stand only had coffee and cookies. very friendly Senior Crowd. Looking forward to seeing you guys again. Shakespeare in the Parks Save the date - Concert in Wilson Park August 22nd -
Review from Ming-Jou C.
Torrance, CA
4/28/2008
I went there over the weekend for a co-workers Choral of Land and Sea performance. I have to say I have been the library countless times since middle school, and have not once stepped into this theater. I think I've even been in the courtyard for some festival, but I guess never bothered to notice.
It's actually very nice and there's not a bad seat in the house. The red-velour type seats are pretty comfy and all the volunteer women who hand you your programs and help you locate your seats are just way too cute. -
Review from David L.
4/9/2010
Newer, clean venue in the South Bay. Lots of parking, with several ways to get in and out of the parking lot. Lots of nice restaurants within a few blocks.
The space is small and intimate, but very nice inside. There are usually other events taking place at the Nakata (?) theater nearby as well.
If they're any good, shows will sell out here very, very fast. It's a great venue, but it doesn't get more than one or two acts a year that I enjoy. As such, I've only been here 3 times in 3 years. Wish they had more top-quality shows, like the South Bay Civic Light Opera does over at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts center. By the time I hear about a show coming to the Armstrong Theatre, it's usually the day of the event or its sold out. More marketing dollars outside of Torrance and longer show runs would be great, because I really like this venue a lot. -
Review from Gstar K.
Huntington Beach, CA
3/22/2009
First time here last night to enjoy the Festival of Music posted on the Los Angeles Free Concerts Group from http://meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/...
Spectacular evening's performance of March 21st, 2009:
Margaret Zhou, Cello
Midsummer Night's Dream (Overture and Scherzo), Mendlessohn
Pastorale Symphony, Beethoven
Cello Concerto, Saint-Saens
Friend & I definitely enjoyed a total sensory treat from this classy event. Though on a bit smaller scale compared to the South Coast Repertory, this onclave's acoustics with well-spaced cushy seating help provide a pleasant experience nonetheless. -
Review from Huyen P.
Torrance, CA
7/8/2008
There is a Japanese Garden right next to the theater which is pretty nice. The lobby is spacious and has a sophisticated feel. The seats are really comfy :) The lights are sound is very nice and the whole place is very clean- even the bathrooms and backstage :D
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Review from Natalia H.
Redondo Beach, CA
7/6/2010
This theatre is amazing! I recently performed a show (All Shook Up) and the 500 seats were almost filled! Very clean and proper, I will definately perform here again!
