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Monterey offers a host of historic attractions from Cannery Row to the famed Monterey Aquarium. This incredible sliver of oceanfront offers an amazing bounty of things to do, with marine, floral and vine-fresh delights to savor. Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak let you take your eyes off the road. Charming towns, world-class golf courses and idyllic inns lie at the hem of the glittering Pacific. Whether you're looking for calm or noisy beachside fun, the Monterey Peninsula has it in buckets.
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1. PacRep at the Forest Theater, Carmel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
PacRep at the Forest Theatre - annual family musical (Beauty & the Beast, Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz, etc.), and traditional Shakespeare Festival under the stars at one of the oldest outdoor theatres on the west coast Historic theatre dating to 1910 and early stage used by the Carmel 'bohemians' that started the city's theatre movement. In 2020, PacRep will present the family musical SHREK, during August and September. The Carmel Shakespeare Festival includes repertory productions at PacRep's Golden Bough Playhouse and the Circle Theatre. In 2020, PacRep will present OTHELLO, in October at the Forest Theater.
2. Golden Bough Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Home to PacRep Theatre, the only professional theatre in Monterey County, housing two venues: Golden Bough Theatre, a 300-seat proscenium style for larger musicals, classical and contemporary performances - main lobby entrance on Monte Verde; The Circle Theatre, a 120-seat theatre-in-the-round - ideal for experimental works and other performances enhanced by an intimate setting, located in the lower, rear section of the Playhouse, with its own entrance on Casanova Street, between 8th and 9th.
3. Monterey Bay Derby Dames
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. World Theater
5. Pacific Repertory Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Pacific Rep operates 4 historic theatres in Carmel - the Golden Bough and Circle Theatres, and the Forest Theater, which actually has two stages, outdoor and indoor. Everything from musicals and children's theatre, to Shakespeare and rock and roll! What a variety of offerings!
6. Golden State Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
A gorgeous 1926 Movie Palace and Live Entertainment Venue in the heart of downtown Monterey. Beautifully restored to its former glory with plush velvet seats, red carpet, fine murals and home to the peninusula's Mighty Wurlitzer! First class acts from Willie Nelson to BB King had graced the stage. Also the only place to see classic films such as Casablanca and Wizard of Oz sing-a-long!
7. Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater
8. The Paper Wing Theatre Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. California's First Theatre
10. MPC Theatre Company
The performing arts have always been an important part of life on the Monterey Peninsula, and for over 60 years The MPC Theatre Company has been leading the way, making live Theatre a major part of our local culture. Past students have gone on to four year universities, work professionally in the industry as performers and technicians, and even start their own theatre companies, both amateur and Professional. The Box office is open 3-6 pm Wednesday through Friday during non-production weeks. During performance runs the box office is open 3 - 7 PM and and 2 hours prior to all performances. Performances normally run Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM an Sundays at 2:00 PM and are approximately 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please check our website for performance information.
