Experiences curated for the Lesher Center community
Featuring world-renowned headlining performers, Center Repertory Company’s annual season of productions, and Bedford Gallery’s stunning visual arts exhibitions, Lesher Center Presents is our curated season of high-quality art.
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Book by Sandy Rustin
Based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture
With Story and Characters by Amy Holden Jones
Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by Carmel Dean
Choreographed by Connor Gallagher
Directed by Casey Hushion
Presented in partnership with La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment
Running February 15 - 25, 2024, matinee and evening performances available
Hailed by critics as “unabashedly fun, ecstaticallybuoyant" and "an amusinglysassy, smile-inducing delight" (BroadwayWorld), Center REP's upcoming Northern California premier of the hit new musical, Mystic Pizza is the theatrical event of the season - and tickets are going faster than a hot slice of pepperoni at a Super Bowl party!
Inspired by the popular 1988 MGM rom-com, this nostalgic musical follows three working-class young women balancing life's challenges and relationships while working at a small-town pizza restaurant. Featuring an infectious, hit-filled soundtrack of classic tunes from the 80s and 90s - including your favorites from The Bangles, Cyndi Lauper, Journey, Melissa Etheridge and more - this piping hot musical promises to have audiences singing and dancing in their seats!
approx. 2 hour, with one intermission
For the Deaf community, we are providing an ASL-interpreted performance of this event on February 25, 2024, at 2:30pm.
If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.
Center REP “Pay What You Can” preview performance (February 15)
Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online at any time – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.