Redding Theater and Nightlife
There are many bars, pubs and cocktail lounges in town which means you can find a fun evening out anytime. There’s often live-music venues at some of the local lounges as well as special events offered by the local blues and jazz bands. There's also a wide variety of concerts, theater and plays being held in Rerdding.
Broadway Shows, Concerts, Theater and Plays
A wide range of broadway shows such as 42nd Street and Fiddler on the Roof, concerts and plays come to the Redding Convention Center. For a complete list of what's playing when you are in Redding, visit the Redding Convention Center Web Site. Online booking is now available if you wish to book before you arrive in Redding. In addition to the events at the Convention Center, you can also book plays and venues which are playing at the Cascade Theater or the RiverFront Playhouse.
Cascade Theater
The Cascade Theater was originally built in 1935 and has been recently been restored as an Historic Property preserving the building’s Art Deco architectural features while adapting it for modern theatrical performances. The Cascade Theater celebrated its grand re-opening on August 14, 2004 and now operates as a multi-use performing arts center. For more details about the restoration of this beautiful Theater and to check out the latest venues visit the Cascade Theater web site.
Riverfront Playhouse
If you enjoy watching live theatre, visit the Riverfront Playhouse while you are in Redding. The Riverfront Playhouse celebrates the arts with wonderful classic plays throughout the year such as a Death of a Salesman and The Butler Did It Again. To find out more about the Riverfront's 2005 Season and purchasing tickets, visit the Riverfront Playhouse Web Site.
Other Theaters
Shasta College Theater and Art Gallery
The Shasta College Theater and the Shasta College Art Gallery have been offering first-class entertainment to Shasta County residents for more than 20 years. The Shasta College Fine Arts Program offers quality cultural entertainment with more than 50 performing arts events each year.
City Hall Gallery and Performing Arts Center
Located in the historic area of downtown Redding, the Old City Hall Gallery and Performing Arts Center is an historic building which is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Movies 8: Located on Park Marina Circle, Redding: (530-243-7202.) Movies 10: Located on Old Alturas Road, Redding (530) 223-7750)