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Center for the Performing Arts

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Center for the Performing Arts

255 Almaden Blvd. San Jose CA 95113
Phone:
408-277-3900
Website:
http://www.sjcc.com/cftpa/
Capacity:
2665

Events at this venue were rated 4.2 by 501 members.

Located on the corner of West San Carlos Street and Almaden Boulevard, the Center for the Performing Arts was designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Events at the Center for the Performing Arts are supported by full staging facilities, reception, box office, concessions, coat check for patrons, rehearsal rooms, and an elegant intimate after-theater area. The theater features continental seating with 2,665 seats and can accommodate up to 10 wheelchair seats. In addition, an infrared system for the hearing-impaired is installed through the in-house audio system.

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Current Events on Goldstar

Currently, there are no events available at this venue through Goldstar.

when there are new events at Center for the Performing Arts.

Past Events on Goldstar

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$44.00 - $72.00
Our Price:
$22.00 - $36.00
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4.7 by 10 members
  • No upcoming dates available

The renowned Liaoning Ballet of China comes to San Jose for a pair of performances at the Center for the Performing Arts. Liaoning Ballet was founded in 1980 and is one of the world's most famous ballet... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$53.00 - $74.00
Our Price:
$28.50 - $39.00
Hsm-photo1
4.3 by 25 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates--Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class--as they surf the tricky... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$33.00 - $62.00
Our Price:
$18.50 - $33.00
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4.3 by 31 members
Roar
  • No upcoming dates available

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Little Shop of Horrors, the cult-classic musical that will have audiences singing along to the rock 'n' roll doo-wop sounds of the 1960s. Hal Linden (TV's "... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$31.00
Our Price:
$17.50
Godiegogoposter2
4.8 by 12 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Join Diego, Nick Jr.'s action-adventure hero, in his brand new live show, Go, Diego, Go Live--The Great Jaguar Rescue! Diego, along with his sister, Alicia, and cousin, Dora, are off on an action-packed,... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$56.00 - $61.00
Our Price:
$29.50 - $32.00
1120297elvis
4.5 by 19 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Combining all-time favorite Elvis Presley songs with a surefire rock 'n' roll story, All Shook Up tells the romantic tale of how a young girl's dream comes true when a guitar-playin' roustabout rides into a... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$56.00 - $61.00
Our Price:
$29.50 - $32.00
2720544scoundrels
4.7 by 27 members
Roar
  • No upcoming dates available

A hilariously wicked stage adaptation of the beloved comedy classic starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels weaves a web of deceit as two bumbling con men try to take the rich and... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$56.00
Our Price:
$29.50
10214252smokey_joes_large_new
3.7 by 20 members
  • No upcoming dates available

This high-energy musical revue features nearly 40 songs by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, including "On Broadway," "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Fools Fall In Love" and... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$56.00
Our Price:
$29.50
1721111camelot_large
4.5 by 41 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Stage and film legend Michael York ("The Three Musketeers," "Cabaret," "Austin Powers" & "Logan's Run") stars in this magnificent new production of Lerner and Loewe's timeless masterpiece. Handsome knights,... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$50.50 - $70.50
Our Price:
$29.00 - $39.00
13145116brooklyn
4.4 by 12 members
  • No upcoming dates available

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Brooklyn The Musical, starring Diana DeGarmo of American Idol fame. Coming to San Jose on the heels of an acclaimed run on Broadway, this musical in the... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$52.00 - $62.00
Our Price:
$29.00 - $34.00
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4.3 by 21 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$19.00 - $29.00
Our Price:
$11.50 - $16.50
718224franklin
3.6 by 7 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Franklin's Class Concert is a full-length musical theatre production featuring Franklin and his friends Fox, Beaver, Bear, and two scurrilicious mice - Captain Cheddar and General Gouda. With the assistance... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$50.50
Our Price:
$29.00
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4.0 by 22 members
  • No upcoming dates available

American Musical Theatre of San Jose is creating an extravagant, all-new production of one of the greatest musicals ever for San Jose. Winner of numerous Tony Awards, and the inspiration for dozens of films... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$53.00
Our Price:
$34.00
14194956wizard
4.3 by 7 members
  • No upcoming dates available

The American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents The Wizard of Oz, a dynamic musical for the entire family, featuring all of your favorite songs from the classic MGM movie. Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$49.50 - $64.50
Our Price:
$28.00 - $35.50
8171231movin
4.1 by 54 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Movin' Out brings 26 classic Billy Joel songs, including "Just the Way You Are," "We Didn't Start the Fire" and "Uptown Girl," to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$46.50 - $56.50
Our Price:
$26.50 - $31.50
9155925cats
3.6 by 37 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Enjoy the longest running show on Broadway! Produced with exceptional choreography and beautifully costumed felines, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats comes to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts. Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$53.00 - $64.50
Our Price:
$26.50 - $35.50
71783tap
3.0 by 21 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Tapestry: the Music of Carole King is a high energy, dazzling show starring incredible singers and musicians in a two-hour theatrical tribute featuring some of the greatest songs of all time, including I... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$56.50
Our Price:
$31.50
1616625lord
4.3 by 6 members
  • No upcoming dates available

Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The action is played out on a grand scale with precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes, state-of-the-... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$49.50 - $59.50
Our Price:
$28.00 - $33.00
17163127chorus
4.1 by 16 members
  • No upcoming dates available

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a lively new production of Michael Bennet's long-running musical about a crowd of hungry chorus dancers competing for a chance to make it to the big show: A... Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$53.00 - $58.00
Our Price:
$26.50 - $29.00
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5.0 by 1 member
  • No upcoming dates available

Enjoy a delightful evening of joyful music, memories, laughter and song with Jim Brickman and his special guests Anne Cochran, Tracy Silverman, Kristy Starling and Jeff Timmons. Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$52.00 - $62.00
Our Price:
$30.50 - $35.50
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4.2 by 54 members
  • No upcoming dates available

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Rent, the acclaimed musical that fuses La Boheme with rock opera. Don't miss the chance to experience this phenomenon again or for the first time! Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$53.50 - $80.50
Our Price:
$34.50 - $43.00
12171615producers
4.6 by 58 members
  • No upcoming dates available

See the official national tour of Broadway hit THE PRODUCERS the new MEL BROOKS musical when it comes to San Jose! Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$48.50 - $58.50
Our Price:
$27.00 - $32.00
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Not yet rated
  • No upcoming dates available

From the man who brought us Phantom of the Opera and Cats comes this delightful music fantasy for the whole family: Starlight Express from AMTSJ. Learn More.

Center for the Performing Arts (San Jose, CA)

Full Price:
$58.50 - $75.50
Our Price:
$29.50 - $38.00
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Not yet rated
  • No upcoming dates available

A hilarious musical farce set on a glamorous train whose rich and famous passengers find chaos and comedy around every bend. Learn More.

Map and Directions

Driving Directions

From the South:

Take Hwy 101 North to the 680/280 North interchange. Take 280 North to Hwy 87 (Guadalupe Parkway) exit. Take Hwy 87 to the Santa Clara Street exit. Turn right onto Santa Clara Street, and then right onto Almaden Blvd. Proceed to Park Avenue, and the theater will be on the right. It is a gold, round building. You can also take 101 South to 87 to Park , Left on Park, CPA is on the corner of Park & Almaden.

From the East:

If using 880 South, proceed to 280 South. Then take the Vine Street-Almaden Avenue exit. Turn left at the light onto Almaden Blvd. Proceed a few blocks, and the theater will be on the left at San Carlos. It is a gold, round building on the corner of Almaden & San Carlos.

If using 680 South to 280 South to Hwy 87 (Guadalupe Parkway) exit. Take Hwy 87 to the Santa Clara Street exit. Turn right onto Santa Clara Street, and then right onto Almaden Blvd. Proceed to Park Avenue, and the theater will be on the right. It is a gold, round building.

From the North:

Take 280 South to the Vine Street -Almaden Ave exit. Turn left at the light onto Almaden Blvd. Proceed a few blocks, and the theater will be on the left at San Carlos. It is a gold, round building.

From the West:

Take Hwy 17 to 280 South. Proceed on 280 to the Vine Street-Almaden Ave exit. Turn left at the light onto Almaden Blvd. Proceed a few blocks, and the theater will be on the left at San Carlos. It is a gold, round building.

Directions to the CPA Using Public Transportation:

From San Francisco, Redwood City -- Take CalTrain to the Tamien Lightrail Station. Transfer onto the Lightrail and ride to The Children's Discovery Museum or the San Jose Library. Walk along San Carlos to Almaden. CPA is on the corner, across from Crown Plaza Hotel.

From Gilroy (option 1) -- Take CalTrain to the Tamien Lightrail Station. Transfer onto the Lightrail, and ride to the Children's Discovery Museum, or the San Jose Library. Walk along San Carlos to Almaden. CPA is on the corner, across from Crown Plaza Hotel.

From Gilroy (option 2) -- Take the Santa Clara County Transit Bus Line 68 to First and San Carlos. At Original Joe's go left onto San Carlos. Walk to Almaden. CPA is on the corner, across from Crown Plaza Hotel.

Handicap Information

The theatre can accommodate up to 10 wheelchair seats.

Handicap seating is regularly available.

Please contact us after buying tickets by replying to your confirmation email to make arrangements.