
Intimate theater experiences that bring stories to life in the heart of San Jose.
City Lights Theater Company of San Jose is a premier performing arts venue located at 529 S Second St, dedicated to delivering high-quality, professional theater productions in an intimate setting. With a 4.8/5 rating from over 200 reviews, we pride ourselves on engaging performances, detailed costumes, and exceptional customer service. Our theater offers a unique experience where audiences feel part of the action, supported by a responsive and respectful staff committed to community feedback and artistic integrity. Perfect for theater enthusiasts and event-goers in Downtown San Jose.
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Professional performances of plays and shows in an intimate venue with high-quality acting and costumes.
Host private events, corporate functions, or special occasions in our versatile theater space.
Workshops, talkbacks, and outreach initiatives to connect with local audiences and foster artistic dialogue.
Convenient online and in-person ticket sales with helpful staff support for showtimes and seating.
Access to multiple shows throughout the year with discounts and priority booking for regular patrons.
I was impressed by the professionalism and integrity of the staff here. After one of the shows, I shared feedback about a line that felt culturally insensitive to me. The staff were kind and respectful, listened attentively, and filed the issue right away. The next day, the artistic director personally called to talk about it and let me know they would remove the line. That was far beyond my expectations. I was genuinely impressed by how quickly they responded, how seriously they took my concern, and how willing they were to make changes. It really says a lot about the people running this place.
A local theater with high quality productions. I've seen two plays here and each time I've been impressed with the quality of the actors and detailed constumes.
A wonderful hidden gem in Downtown San Jose. This wonderful group can hold your attention with a constant selection of great shows. Recently, I’ve been to several recent shows including “The Mouse Trap”, and “The Cake”. The cast and company are superb and know how to grab your attention, and entertain you for a great show. Highly Recommend
We saw the play "Inspector Calls". Very entertaining. The actors were really good! I like the intimate setup they have for the audience seating. The showtime, starting at 8pm was a little late for me personally.
Very nice theater. Seats are quite comfortable and with good sight lines from all areas. The play happens virtually on top of you. I felt like I was part of the cast. On the other side, the staff is very helpful, has accurate information. They are fantastic before, during, and after the show. I will be be back very soon. This was absolutely a ***** 5 STAR ***** Experience for me.
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