San Pedro Playhouse

A great venue for the performing arts. I was there for the performance of Fabulous Monsters. The play interwove punk music and a generational drama that utilized actors portraying characters of different ages and time period Interacting on the same stage, wonderfully executed and realized.

Their productions have a lot of heart. It's wonderful that we have accessible theatrical arts in the city. There's ample parking and for a nice tip, follow their mailing list and socials to know about the pay what you can nights. Don't be deterred by the prices if you're curious about seeing a production. I really enjoyed the Mary Poppins and a Christmas Carol plays.

As the city marches in droves to see musicals, plays in venues such as The Majestic Theater or The Tobin Center I wish there would be more pause. I recently saw a production of "Rent" at The Public Theater of San Antonio while not as big as those venues still as grand. The small and intimate setting only amplifies the emotions, the passion of whatever production is being hosted. In as much as those places are vital to our art community it's still important to support local theater .

I went on "Pay What You Can Night" which is typically hosted a day before its normal run. It's considerably less expensive. I imagine they set aside this performance to reach out to the community. It's also an opportunity to work out any kinks. In my opinion this is the most cost effective option. Another thing I found helpful is that you can purchase tickets online, which also shows available seating. The theater itself is located next to the McFarlinTennis Court by SAC, easy to find. There is parking but very limited. Once entering I was struck by how intimate the layout is. It definitely operates with the theater geek, musical lover in mind.

At this point I have to be careful not to mix the experience of "Rent" with that of the theater. But I feel in a way both are interconnected. The acoustics, in-house sound are impeccable. For example I could hear everything with clarity. From the dancing of performers on tables. To the hushed silence in a soliloquy. In a bigger setting these things might be lost on the audience. But in this theater every nuance of the performance is regarded, simply because any seat is a good one.

My only two critiques would be that seating space is tight. And a major one: it desperately needs rennovations. I noticed a strong, musty smell permeating throughout the theater hall. I'm not sure if at one point there was once water damage. Both the walls and floors would benefit from being redone. Even with these cosmetic flaws it's still a great place to catch a show.

The Public Theater of San Antonio is a small intimate venue run on a humble budget. From the seating, stage and performances the passion is boundless. Whether you come alone, as a couple, family or with a group nothing is more transformative than witnessing live theater. My lasting impression was seeing a band playing in the background. You could see the drummer flipping the pages of the sheet music. It made me wonder. Does "Rock of Ages" have a professional page turner? An understudy? These are things that keep me up late at night.

AS a regular attendee of Broadway productions, we went to Footloose at the Public Theater with lowered expectations, but HOLY MOLY! What a great experience! The casting was excellent. The acting, singing, and choreography were simply excellent! Only mildly negative complainant was the theater was somewhat warm (about 77 F) which caused several older to fan themselves constantly. Surprisingly, upon exiting to the hallway, it was extremely chilly there. Overall, an excellent experience that we intend to repeat.

The public theater has amazing performances. Plus they give back to the community through their youth theater program.

OMGOSH! Why have I never been here? Went to see "She Loves Me" today with some friends. I have followed Kirk Kelso for some time and was SO glad that he was a part of this cast. The sets were beautifully done and the singing was outstanding. I LOVE a theater with a bar too! Looking into season passes. Can't wait to go back.

So tonight I took my grandson to see the musical "NEWSIE" that was fabulous show!
The theatrics of the cast highlights the Best Show in Town. The Playhouse continues to elevate their performances of excellence that easy matches a NY Broadway Show.
The staff and volunteers at The Public Theater of San Antonio continue to be efficient and professional while we enjoyed the evening with fellow participants. The audience showed such love for what they experienced during the Musical with applause and standing ovations.
This show is a must see... tickets for Adults are 45$ and children as it is a great child Play is 20$. Note-all seats are great because the theater holds 350 participants. I have sat in the very back of the theater that still gave the same experience as I have had in the front center.
Enjoy the Show!

Nice place and we saw American Mariachi, which was SO GREAT!! The actors were all awesome musicians with amazing voices! Great acting! Please support this venue so San Antonio can continue to benefit from having fantastic shows at reasonable prices. Free parking also!! Located behind McFarlin Tennis Center, across from San Antonio College off San Pedro & Ashby. There is a small bar so you can enjoy a drink before and during the shows. JUST DO IT‼

Enjoyed the ASL night of Secret Garden last night. It was my first time there. Upon arrival we were greeted at the door. We got our tickets. Enjoyed the lobby area with its classic design and antique touches. Then easily seated with a pleasant reminder of 2 mins before the show.
From the actors, to the set plus a fabulous storyline, it was a delightful entertainment. I'm sure to visit again.

I finally got to check out the San Pedro Playhouse and I was impressed! It is in a cool historic building and is right across from the San Pedro Springs Park. I didn't realize there was a parking lot so I just parked along the street at the park and walked through it, which was nice.
The crowd is definitely older which is cool but I wonder why younger people don't seem interested in going to plays. I saw The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and really enjoyed it. The theater is pretty small so I don't recommend sitting in the very front because it is hard to see. I sat in the third row and I still felt I should have sat further back.
They have some pretty cool shows lined up for this year like Beauty and the Best, The Glass Menagerie, The Secret Garden, and others. I am excited to go back!