Western Stage Reviews

This theater complex embedded at Hartnell College is the best in the tri-county area. Parking is plentiful, the seating on the 500+ seat Main Stage is comfortable and the recently upgraded sound system makes this a superior environment to see a show.

The smaller, more intimate 100 seat Studio or black box theater serves as a much more immersive experience.

Their program choices can range from family friendly to subversive adult themes so check for content warnings before booking your seat.

Yes this is community theater with the occasional Equity actor and behind scene talent, but the programs are showcases for both young talent and the more mature.

The stage is currently (spring 2018) undergoing renovation to their lobby, but don't let this dissuade you from attending. You could miss out on some of the best theater south of San Francisco!

Amazing performances done by incredible people. Whenever given a chance, 100% should watch a Wester Stage performance.

Great local theatre. Two good stages. Getting remodelled.

Best kept secret on the central coast for live musical theater entertainment. Just saw Evita: off the scale brilliant. Music and performance Broadway quality. Check them out.

Not a bad seat on the theater! Intimate theater, Good productions. Remodeling at present .

I have seen many musicals here for the past 10 or so years. All the musicals are greatly produced. For a Community College the musicals and actors are top notch. Saw Evita 2 weeks ago and I was overly pleased. Malinda DeRouen (Eva Peron) is spectacular!! I will be going again this weekend with my husband. Can't wait!

Wonderful plays and a Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Pleasant staff. Good plays. Easy to find. Ample parking.

YOSAL (young Orchestra Salinas )WAS HERE!! Great performance

Really fun. Reading of a play by author with history with Western Stage.

Wonderfully acted small theatre setting. Nothing small about the performances though. Recommend this highly.

Performed there with my Sister. Nice stage and sound system.

Experienced the theatre by watching Young Frankenstein. The only negatives were the bathroom doors were incredibly heavy to open and the orchestra music drowned out some of the actors voices.

We had a great time at the energetic and entertaining production of "The Drowsy Chaperone". I will be recommending it to all my friends. Stellar cast!

Nice theater and location. I have enjoyed seeing plays here for years.

Cheryl W. In the box office is so absolutely fantastic !!! Put a Cheryl W. Tax on my admission ticket She gives you a wonderful experience before ever walk through the doors!!!

Honestly i went in with very low expectations and was blown away by the production and the quality of the performance

Young Frankenstein the Musical.
Very well done, simple, yet effective sets, fun choreography, great singing, good acting, hats off to the director and the support staff too. I definitely will come again.

Good community theater productions. I've attended many shows at Western Stage over the years, as well as participating as a cast member in a couple of shows. The seating was redone in the past couple if years and there is plenty of leg room!

The stage play 'HAIR' is excellent. There is continuous action going on from start to finish. good song's, singing, dancing, costumes and live band. I would give the play five stars if not for the profanity throughout. I advise you read other review's prior to attending. I enjoyed it but some folks left the theater during intermission.

This production is excellent. Very authentic and creative. Well done

I'm watching the live stage performance of The Miracle Worker. Act I just ended. It was terrific! It's a very intimate venue, putting you up close to the actors. If you have a chance, see one of the plays here. Better yet, buy the season. ...

Act II was even better!