Center for the Arts — Local services in Castro Valley

Very clean and modern theater for live performances. The capacity is 516, so it is a very intimate experience. We saw James Garner tribute to Johnny Cash, and it was phenomenal. No food or drink is allowed in the show, but at intermission, they sell water and fresh baked cookies to help the high school fund raiser. 2023 update: Theater is well maintained. They are doing a great job of keeping it clean and well kept with their fundraising efforts. We enjoyed CC Carter and his band. They were phenomenal. They served BBQ with optional beer, wine and sodas on the patio prior...

Let's say "Liked it+". Definitely a high school auditorium, but it certainly beats seeing a play or performer in the high school gym as I used to do back in the '70s. The sound was decent/ not great, but the show was very good (well worth a ticket in the $40 -$55 bracket). Show wasn't sold out =no trouble finding a parking place; therefore, difficult to judge parking capacity had there been a "full house". Would I go there again? Yes. And it was nice to have a venue close to Hayward (it was...

Small enough not a bad seat in the house. Could have a better range of talent/shows but older generations tend to drive and support this theater. We need a younger generation of season ticket supporters in order for the board of directors to select more "hip" shows. Sample photos from The Sun Kings (a Beatles tribute band), Mama Mia (CVHS production), and Pasquale Esposito...