Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Since 1991, millions of patrons have experienced thousands of amazing performances on the Center’s three stages.
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Premiere Silicon Valley performance venue for theatre, dance, music, standup comedy, festivals, film studio work and corporate events —owned and operated by the City of Mountain View. The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is the vibrant heart of downtown Mountain View, home of world-class theatre, dance, and music along with visual arts exhibits, lectures, and corporate events. Responses to this page will be made during regular admin office hours 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday.

We just sent our first eNewsletter! 🎉 Stay in the loop with all things MVCPA! 🌟 Subscribe for the latest updates on upco...
08/02/2024

We just sent our first eNewsletter! 🎉 Stay in the loop with all things MVCPA! 🌟 Subscribe for the latest updates on upcoming shows, insider tips, and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox. Don't miss out—sign up today and be the first to know about all the exciting happenings! 📬✨

The MVCPA has been nominated for "Silicon Valley's Best Performing Arts Center" in 2024. 🤩Everyone who votes will be ent...
07/25/2024

The MVCPA has been nominated for "Silicon Valley's Best Performing Arts Center" in 2024. 🤩
Everyone who votes will be entered in a contest to win two adult tickets for a daily excursion on a Chardonnay Sailing Charter in Santa Cruz! ⛵️🥂
Use the link in the comments to vote for all of your Silicon Valley favorites - starting with us! 😉

🎶🌊 Don't flounder this chance to catch 'Finding Nemo Jr.' at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts! 🐟 Dive de...
07/10/2024

🎶🌊 Don't flounder this chance to catch 'Finding Nemo Jr.' at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts! 🐟 Dive deep into this aquatic adventure with Peninsula Youth Theatre 's talented young cast! 🎭 Swimming onto stage THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Grab your tickets before they're all washed away! 🎟️

https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=564

Catch "The Merry Wives of Windsor" this Sunday afternoon at The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. This Shake...
06/20/2024

Catch "The Merry Wives of Windsor" this Sunday afternoon at The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

This Shakespearian comedy is not one to miss!

3 PerformancesJune 16, Hillside Club, BerkeleyJune 23, MVCPA, Mountain ViewJune 30, Legion of Honor, SF

Be sure to visit our Lobby Gallery, free to the public! Currently, the work of Kiana Honarmond is on display. Visiting h...
06/12/2024

Be sure to visit our Lobby Gallery, free to the public! Currently, the work of Kiana Honarmond is on display. Visiting hours are open Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

🎭 Passionate about the arts? Join us at The MVCPA! 🎶We're on the lookout for a new member to join our Performing Arts Co...
05/28/2024

🎭 Passionate about the arts? Join us at The MVCPA! 🎶

We're on the lookout for a new member to join our Performing Arts Committee! 🌟

📅 Meetings: Third Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m.

As a member, you'll:

🔍 Advise City Council on all things performing arts
🌱 Increase community involvement in the arts
🤝 Foster connections between artists and the community
🎟️ Promote quality programs for all to enjoy
📺 Make the arts accessible through multimedia resources

Be a part of something special. Apply today and help shape the future of performing arts in Mountain View! 🌟

We have TWO exciting shows from Bayer Ballet gracing the MainStage this weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday, "Springtim...
05/22/2024

We have TWO exciting shows from Bayer Ballet gracing the MainStage this weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday, "Springtime Fairy Tale" will play at 11:00 a.m. Followed by the Coppelia Suite at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for both performances can be found at https://www.mvcpa.com/events

05/16/2024
This weekend! Upstage Theater's Catch Me If You Can. Based on the true story and major motion picture, teenager Frank Ab...
05/16/2024

This weekend! Upstage Theater's Catch Me If You Can. Based on the true story and major motion picture, teenager Frank Abagnale Jr. uses his boyish charm and forged checks to live lavishly. But when FBI agent Carl Hanratty takes notice, he relentlessly pursues Frank across the nation to bring him to justice.

05/03/2024

Dancers from Western Ballet are warming up for their opening performance of "Red Riding Hood" this evening at 7:00 p.m.

Can't make it tonight? There will be a second performance tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. as well. 😊

Tickets available https://tickets.mvcpa.com/redridinghood or at the box office one hour prior to showtime.

Join us next weekend in the enchanted forest of Red Riding Hood. Produced by Western Ballet, we'll follow Red's adventur...
04/24/2024

Join us next weekend in the enchanted forest of Red Riding Hood. Produced by Western Ballet, we'll follow Red's adventure through the woods, evading the Big Bad Wolf and discovering new friends all the way to her Grandmother's House 🐺🏡👵

https://tickets.mvcpa.com/redridinghood

"It’s a vivacious, charm-filled entertainment for all ages." Pocket Opera's  "Cunning Little V***n" takes The MVCPA Seco...
04/16/2024

"It’s a vivacious, charm-filled entertainment for all ages."

Pocket Opera's "Cunning Little V***n" takes The MVCPA SecondStage this Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Leos Janácek’s elusive 1924 opera conjured up a charming spell in the company’s intimate production.

These students at Upstage Theater have been hard at work to produce their show "She Kills Monsters"🐉 Join Agnes as she e...
03/15/2024

These students at Upstage Theater have been hard at work to produce their show "She Kills Monsters"🐉

Join Agnes as she embarks on a DND campaign, discovering new friends while facing the monsters of her past.

Opens TONIGHT - one weekend only!

Buy Tickets Here 👇https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=607

03/01/2024
03/01/2024

The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters will be at both RUDDYGORE performances in Mountain View this weekend, ready with reminders to vote or help you register!

See you at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts!

03/01/2024
02/15/2024

Bay Area’s premiere chamber opera company since 1977
Discover the magic of opera in English!

02/11/2024

Your best chance to see Hershey Felder is at the sing-along this coming Monday. HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE is almost totally sold out! Seats still available Sunday evening.

https://my.theatreworks.org/

02/11/2024

BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso actor/pianist/filmmaker Hershey Felder about his return to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in his popular 'George Gershwin Alone' & 'Great American Songbook Sing-Along' shows February 7th thru 12th.

12/21/2023
Such a lovely part of our Holiday season at MVCPA !
12/18/2023

Such a lovely part of our Holiday season at MVCPA !

Last chance !
12/10/2023

Last chance !

Our final performance of Smuin’s The Christmas Ballet at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is today at 2:00pm!

Join us December 14-24 as we celebrate the holidays in San Francisco at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts!

Tickets on sale for all performances at https://www.smuinballet.org/events/the-christmas-ballet-season30/

Photo by Chris Hardy

If you’re coming to Smuin on Saturday- plan to come enjoy the German Holiday Festival too!
12/08/2023

If you’re coming to Smuin on Saturday- plan to come enjoy the German Holiday Festival too!

The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) proudly presents the 10th annual German Holiday Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) on Saturday, December 9, 11am - 9pm, Mountain View City Hall Plaza. ⁠

GISSV volunteers—students, parents, teachers, staff, alumni, and friends—transform Downtown Mountain View into a German-style open-air winter market. Proceeds benefit GISSV, a nonprofit Preschool - Grade 12 bilingual school with campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco.

Don’t wait to get your tickets!
12/06/2023

Don’t wait to get your tickets!

“The Christmas Ballet,” a holiday season favorite, always comes with a medley of dances to please just about everyone

Tickets online anytime at mvcpa.com
12/04/2023

Tickets online anytime at mvcpa.com

It’s officially Theater week! Which means…opening night is just around the corner and Tech week has begun! If you haven’t gotten a chance to grab your tickets yet, don’t delay much longer. This weekend will be one to remember.

You can purchase tickets through the link below. The Nutcracker will run from Friday Dec 1st, through Sunday the 3rd at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts.

https://tickets.mvcpa.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=582

Tonight ! Don’t miss this spectacular kick off to the holiday season !
12/04/2023

Tonight ! Don’t miss this spectacular kick off to the holiday season !

12/01/2023

We're excited to ring in the winter season with the Community Tree Lighting Celebration in Downtown Mountain View. Join us on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for local performances, tributes to multicultural and diverse traditions, free refreshments, a train ride, arts and crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, the lighting of the community tree and an appearance from Santa! Bring a new, unwrapped toy or canned food to donate to Cops that Care and CSA. For more event details, please visit MountainView.gov/TreeLighting.

The event will be centered at Civic Center Plaza (500 Castro Street) and extend onto Castro Street. Limited parking is available around Downtown Mountain View.

Thank you to our event sponsors: LinkedIn, Touchstone Golf and Kaiser Permanente.

Opening Night Tonight!!!
12/01/2023

Opening Night Tonight!!!

11/27/2023

Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s holiday box office hit delivers dazzling dancing, crowd-pleasing silliness.

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500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA
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