Lucie Stern Theatre (Palo Alto, CA)
Palo Alto Players presents Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Since its debut over 400 years ago, this tale of young love, ancient feuds, and senseless loss has resonated with audiences; this dynamic production brings the play's lyricism and passion to life.
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Nice version of Romeo & Juliette. Beautiful set and costumes, great acting, and a nice venue. I might have made a few different casting choices but the Mercutio character was a stand out and I really liked Romeo as well.
The Lucie Stern Theatre is an intimate 425 seat theatre. Started by the generosity of Mrs. Lucie Stern in the early 1930s, this community center gave Palo Alto a headstart on its local arts programs. The first building was completed in 1935,and the theatre is the heart of many community activities. Now a complex, the Spanish style buildings are home to the Children's Theatre, the Palo Alto Pla
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Senseless violence. Needless loss. More than 400 years later, the Bard’s timeless classic of ancient feuds and young love resonates in countless headlines of warring families and factions, long-standing rivalries, and vengeances for reasons long forgotten.
Shakespeare’s wondrous combination of lyricism, humor and suspense, makes immortal this tale of two instant, yet star-crossed, lovers. From first shy glance to last heartrending kiss, this dynamic production of untamed passions will captivate new and veteran theatergoers alike.
The Peninsula's oldest theatre company, Palo Alto Players has been continuously producing quality live theatre in Palo Alto since 1931. Based at the Lucie Stern Theater, built for us in 1933, Palo Alto Players produces a season of comedies, dramas, classics and musicals from September to June. Audiences and participants come from all over the Bay Area to be a part of Palo Alto Players productions.