The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre

The Sofia has some fantastic Event Spaces available for rent! As a long time patron, I just held an event in Gallery A for the first time, and I loved the experience! The room has great natural light and a patio deck attached as well! Tables, chairs, a sound system, and bar options are all available for rent, and more! The staff is beyond helpful with planning and set up. Check out their website for all the available rentable spaces. The price was super reasonable, especially for the great location! I definitely recommend using the Sofia for your next event.

My new favorite local theater! We are subscribers and love every production over the past year and excited about the 2025 season! Classy, affordable, great acting, great seats, full bar (with real glasses) special events and freebies to subscribers. There is a family series and music venues as well. Two restaurants next door, make it a wonderful day or evening experience you don't want to miss! Fever event of Flamenco music and dancing! Electrifying, stunning, FABULOUS! Perfect Father's Day Gift!

Went there for a separate performance so pure logistics I can't review but as a place? Very nice. Good seats, relatively responsive bar tending staff. Good venue for the space. If you go to the opera house in down town? This seats are scores better than those.

What an amazing surprise. Saw Perfume Genius here and every 5 minutes said, is this for real? Was like being in a private house party just for friends. Can’t wait to see my next show here!

State-of-the-art theatre building, 3 stages/ auditoriums, performances run afternoons & nightly, year 'round, quality live entertainment for the whole family. Live stage plays, children's theater, also musical artists of all genres 🎭 🎶🎼🎵💎👑 We highly recommend The Sofia. Good refreshment bar on main floor, and the new Burch bar upstairs. 🥂🍷🍺🍹

The very talented dancer was beautifully dressed in her authentic flamenco costumes. I loved the way she picked up her dress to incorporate into her dance steps. The guitarist and vocalists were equally talented. They all performed with such passion! I would see it again! I saw a flamenco performance when I was in Madrid in May. It was the same dancer from Madrid that performed at The Sofia in Sacramento! It was such a treat for me to see her on stage again, here in California.

Great theatre and excellent shows and performances. Flamenco live authentic show was amazingly beautiful and beautiful. I do wish it was 1.5 hours as opposed to 1 hour. Its still amazing!

B Street theater brings in an incredibly talented array of musicians. I love how great bands sound on stage, and truly love the first come first served open seating. The seats are comfortable and even have a cup holder ! So grab a beer, wine or signature cocktail and sit back and relax!

Came here because we scored some free tickets! I honestly wasn't expecting much, but I was very impressed! The acting and enthusiasm was amazing. I was in awe by how well they executed the show with 4 cast members. Marie Curie was a great story and a great way to learn history. I definitely read more about her afterwards. The theatre itself is modern, clean, spacious. There is a spot to purchase drinks at the bar, and right next door is T Bar with drinks and food. Parking would either be on the street or the Sutter parking structure which is $4/hr. I would definitely come back and highly recommend coming here!

Great little theatre , excellent play: The White Chip. Excellent customer service, tickets awaiting at will call, comfortable seats with great view. Super clean restrooms. The White Chip was phenomenal!

Beautiful theater!! They offer a $9 at 9pm deal where you get to watch a play for only $9! We watched Nosotros La Gente and it was soo good! They have ushers as soon as you walk into the theater to direct you where to sit. The Sofia building is large, but the theater our play was in is small-medium in size. Which made for a more intimate experience. They also have a bar in the lobby which you can take inside. I can't wait to come back and watch more live theater!

attended a fieldtrip here and it was so cute. the kids got to learn about holidays of different cultures and religion. the seats itself is a little small and hard to past through, so if i were to watch a regular show i would get there early! the actors/actresses sat and answered some questions from the students as well. saw an a bar with great choices as well. ill be back for a date night lol.

I came for their $9at9PM special. I love that for every play the theater offers a discounted night. Normally tickets usually go for $23-35 so the $9 late night show is a deal! I was able to get last minute tickets for a sold out show. Show up 20-30 minutes before and put your name on the waitlist.

First time to visit the Sofia. We came to see In a Nutshell (a Moth-centric story telling event). It was raining out when we arrived and we were glad to get into the parking garage which is part of the same block. But, you do have to exit the garage (as far as I know) to get to the front door of the theater. Very nice and helpful staff checked us in. It was general seating and we actually landed a couple really great seats. The theater is quite cozy, the vibe is relaxed, and there is not a bad seat in the house. They do serve cocktails and other drinks in the lobby which you can take to your seat as well. I highly recommend going to one or more of the In a Nutshell events. They have excellent story tellers and it is just an all around good evening to see and hear the experiences of others lives.

Haven't been here yet for a theater performance/play, but did attend the latter portion of a private event (Ph.D. graduation party for one of my longtime actor/director friends) that utilized the upstairs (2nd floor) "Gallery A" rental space which was a pretty flexible space including the attached outdoor deck seating. I missed the earlier part of the evening program; not sure if it was held elsewhere within The Sofia. We had indoor/outdoor seating and standing, an open bar, catered food (tacos, quesadillas, desserts), and even a mechanical bull set up. Talk about party accommodations! Maximum of ~100 people or so for that space, with an area for gifts, music, easy access to restrooms and water fountains. Able to crack open windows and the doors to the outside deck, umbrellas for the tables but not much lighting except for the planters on the perimeter. Cushioned wicker chairs outside. Parking recommended was the Sutter Community Garage (2700 Capitol Ave, garage entrance on 28th between Capitol Avenue and N Street).

First of all, you must go see Nosotros La Gente!!! It's based on a true story set in the 40's but it feels like a story today! The actors are fantastic & get ready to have all your emotions taped into. Bring tissue!!! I'd not been to this theater before & it's very nice. Modern, artsy but not over the top. Clean, airy & the theater area is intimate in size. Nothing obstructing your view. There is bar inside or after you can walk next door on either side of the theater for a meal! I'll be back!

I love the plays but this review is mostly about the venue. I love it. It's big and unlike music circus venue, if you are short you can still see the stage!!! This is obviously important to me as a short person. I also came to watch the show! Sadly the experience is not that great at other places.

The B Street Theater is a special venue. The current play NOSOTROS LA GENTE (WE THE PEOPLE) was exceptional! Well written and beautifully acted.

I had the pleasure of visiting the B Street Theatre for my son's field trip. We enjoyed the "The Prince of Lightning: The Story of Young Nikola Tesla, Boy Genius." The staff at the B Street Theatre were friendly and did a great job in accommodating our fairly large group. I was impressed with the performance and learned a lot more than I knew about Nikola Tesla. The show was educational, interesting and kept the children engaged. The lighting and props were simple but good enough for the show. Great spot to catch a small production, enjoy some family time and maybe even a drink.

Great overall experience with performance and atmosphere, as a first timer with friends who are members. Unfortunately, I did have a poor encounter at the bar during intermission. The team member (white male) who spoke to me was rude and kept making sassy remarks. I did not take the bait and did not engage to his level. No tip. Keep the great shows coming, but please train your service staff on the soft skills (just be nice). Would go a long way.

I went here with my son for school field trip. We watched the Nikolai Tesla play. I was really impressed with the show. Equally impressed with this building. The acoustics in it are fantastic. The lighting is on point. I Can't wait to go back to watch a different play.

this is one of my favorite places to watch live performances. From music, dance, comedy, to theatre the Sofia has it all, and never disappoints. Highly recommend checking this place out. Enjoy!

Our first time at the B street Theater. First of all, I want to say, this is a beautiful theater. We came to watch the Christmas show with our little ones. I wish the show was catered more towards younger audience. One issue noted was show started late and they didn't tell us the reason. We kept on waiting for them to seat us. Later we found out one of the characters got injured. Glad someone was there to fill their shoe. I was getting nervous since we had other plans after the show. We'll definitely go back to watch more shows.

Just saw a live performance of Creeptime The Podcast at The Sophia, and had a great time! The location was amazing! Clean, super nice staff, and very comfortable theatres. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows. The bar has a great selection of both alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks, so it's perfect for a quick drink before the performance.

First time here and not our last! They require full vaccination plus proof of it & your identification prior to entering the venue. Good thing we are fully vaxed. Parking may be difficult but if you don't mind paying there's a garage around the corner. We street parked as we are pretty accustomed to the area. We arrived here when the doors opened at 6 PM. You can order a drink prior to entering the theater. We were able to choose wherever to sit. We chose the midrange area & they were excellent seats. No one really sat next to us. Yay! We were masked the entire time. Loved the sound range where we were located! Carmen J, A tribute to Teena Marie was fabulously entertaining! Thank you for coming to Sactown! My wife especially thanks you! It beats driving to the Bay Area or flying to Hollywood. What's even more positive is that the eateries that surround this venue are places we have eaten more than once & we do like that convenience! We love to see more entertainment here so I'm sure we will return! Can't wait! Woohoo!

Wonderful theater facility. 3 separate theaters in the large building. Sparkling clean, modern architecture that is still inviting feeling. Reasonably priced adult beverages at the bar. We attended a 2 hour play that was locally written. The top notch actors were mostly Sacramento residents. Theater seats are comfortable enough for the long-ish sit down. Support your live theater Sacramentans, go to a show!

I am only reviewing their protocols for gift certificates. The theater is lovely and I have only had good experiences there. However. They have about $300 of my money sitting in an account where I am consistently unable to spend it. Part of this was a gift certificate I attempted to buy for a relative -- but not until the end of the process did it become clear that this wasn't going to work, because the money is in MY name and they don't actually give you a certificate, you just have money on file. Not much use as a gift! (Note that the website definitely indicates that you are going to get an actual gift certificate mailed to you.) Moreover, in addition to those funds I also have funds from a gift certificate we bought to support them during COVID closures, but I have never successfully spent any of these funds because gift certificate holders are bumped to the absolute last priority in terms of ticket purchases. You can't purchase online (since it's not a physical certificate, you just have money on your account), you have to call, and although I try to jump on it, literally every time I have tried to do this, the shows I want to attend are sold out. I can purchase tickets with my credit card as soon as shows are posted, but if I have to wait for the box office to open, I miss out. This is a small issue but it is extremely aggravating as it feels like being punished for trying to support the theater during a rough time. At this point I'm just going to consider it a donation, but they should really fix this process, because theater gift certificates are great and I would love to give them more often.

WoW - Saw "The Last Wide Open" on my first visit to B Street Theatre at the Sofia last night (the last performance is at 2PM today Feb 26, 2023). I have seen many shows and theaters over the decades that I have lived in the Bay Area, but the news story on ABC10 prompted me to make the trek to SAC and I would rank this experience as one of the tops. The theater provides comfortable seating, views, and sound for everyone. I wish this production could be recorded as I suspect it will be a long time before the stars are again aligned to bring together this perfect combination of talent and story. I'm always embarrassed to tear up and this production often embarrassed me. The story subtly incorporates so many details, aspects, and emotions of day-to-day life. It's difficult to imagine the story, however, without the intensity of the actor who played Lina, a character that is no less a tornado than my date and partner for many years. In my own relationship, I am no match for the charm, seductive Italian accent, and talents of the actor who played Roberto, however I have the saving grace of being weatherproof. The beautiful harp, piano and accompaniment of the "Stagehand" glued together the interleaved ballads from the actors. My only regret is that I was too timid to stand up to applaud at the end of each solo or song towards the end of each movement. B Street made for a wonderful post-Valentine. https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/heart-warming-musical-takes-stage-the-sofia/103-45a0771d-84b0-4f9b-b323-f67f9f561b6c

They had girls flying on ropes! This place is pretty cool. The glass windows make it more scenic. The theater inside is pretty spacious. Restrooms are nicer than most. That is something we can all appreciate! If you haven't been, consider going. You do have to buy tickets and find parking.

Just saw A Christmas Carol last night and am still smiling. Infused with humor from beginning to end - a refreshing take on an old classic. Well done B Street!

My husband and I love having date night and going to see shows at the Sofia. It's such a beautiful venue and the plays are always entertaining. Thanks to the Sofia for keeping the arts alive and well in our community!

We had tickets to see the play Charade. First time at the new B Street Theatre. We were very much impressed. The play was very entertaining. We enjoyed it tremendously as did the ladies next to us!!!

What an amazing facility with generous, talented artists and staff. Go. Laugh. Support the arts and this incredible organization!

First time here. Wonderful all seated venue. Not a bad seat in the house. Holds about 350 people. Great staff. They have a reasonably priced bar and they even serve your drink in a real glass. Could probably bring in your own water bottle as they have a drinking fountain. No hassle about searching your bag at the entrance as long as you aren't bringing in a huge bag. Will definitely be coming back for another show.

The latest play, "The play That Goes Wrong" was a delight! Watched it last night to a full crowd. https://bstreettheatre.org/mainstage/the-play-the-goes-wrong/

A truly great place to watch live music. The seats are plush and comfortable plus they have a open bar. It's nice to kick back with a drink and not have to stand for 2 hours to watch a show. Highly recommended!

I watched Calum Graham and Andy McKee in July 2022 in the more intimate space, and it was the perfect environment! It's much smaller than the main auditorium (where I saw them in 2019) which made for a more personable experience, plus the stage was simply a rug. The sound and lighting were great as well. I'd love to come back to this venue for future shows.

Very nice.Always great actors and the stories are just the bee's knees.If you are looking for love entertainment this is the place to be..

B street is a wonderful Sacramento Theatre Group. I have been going to plays there for well over a decade. The plays are always well acted and entertaining. The Sofia is a charming venue and very seat is a good seat.

I've been a B Street Theatre season subscriber since 2008. They always do excellent productions and the cast are beloved local celebrities. If you like farce and other comedies, this is the place for you. (A bit more than I like but in general the plays are great and the facility is state of the art!) If you have kids, don't miss the excellent Family Series. There's also a space for touring musicians with great variety.

Show was bad we "had an backstage tour" more like a front stage tour did not learn anything was not fun the only good thing was the lighting sometimes

I visited The Sofia for the first time this year. I can't believe I missed so many great shows at this wonderful theater. It's been a great experience with wonderful shows and great staff

Great little theater. Love the new, contemporary digs. Great location for both public and private events.

Gosh, Carol S., it does say on their Web site, "Health & safety Measures taken here "Mask required "Temperature check required "Staff wear masks "Staff get temperature checks "Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits"

We just watched the play, Charade, and it was a delightful production. We had watched the old Cary Grant movie a few days earlier; which helped in following the continuity of the play, but seeing the movie really wasn't necessary. David Perrini did a great job in transforming the movie into a physical play, all the more compelling from the production using only 5 actors. The play is a drama, and pretty much followed the movie, but the play had some funny lines that were not in the movie; and these made it even more enjoyable. We would highly recommend seeing this production.

Beautiful auditoriums in a wonderful neighborhood with food venues nearby... Of course the entertainment is the best part!

I saw _The Perfect Match_ at B Street Theatre a few weeks ago. The four-person show was suspenseful and entertaining (though if you don't know anything about tennis, it would be a little tough to follow). This theater is quite large and clean and well maintained. All the seats in the theater are good! There's a full bar and small lobby area. You can bring your drinks inside. The audience skewed a bit older, but I assume that depends on the type of show going on. While there is usually a main show going on, there are lots of other events throughout the week and spaces to explore.

The venue is beautiful but has some business flaws. I've only been here once and it was to attend a concert. First, figuring out how to purchase tickets was not the best customer experience. Essentially, it was as if I couldn't buy them online (could be my error). I ended up calling in and the employee who I spoke with did not seem confident in their ability to process my transaction. In the end, it worked out fine, they had my name on the list for a ticket, I just had to pay when I arrived. The venue is centrally located, super clean, and really nice. They have it laid out a little oddly with different theaters, but it's not very well labeled. They had a step-and-repeat when you walk if you want to take a photo. But besides that, it is just like a free for all. The bar was awesome and the staff was cool. I love that they have Revolution Wine as their house wine, it's the best. They only have a few cocktails to choose from, but at least five different beers (I think). The process for the concert was a little archaic in my mind. Doors opened at 6 PM for a 7 PM show. It is first to come first serve basis and they go off of colored wristbands. So, everyone was hanging out and they asked the green color to line up. Then they did orange and we went in, after that, I'm not sure. It just seems silly to be in 2019 and going off colored wristbands. Pricing should be according to seat location in my book, not because you can get there an hour before the show starts. However, this is their process and I don't really get a say. The show was amazing. Goapele is amazing. I don't know much about acoustics and sounds, but it sounded great to the untrained ear. We had a great time and had space to go to the stage to snap a pic without pissing anyone off. The staff were cordial and didn't really bug anyone during the show. They handled one person who was rudely standing in the very front with their phone recording and asked them to sit down, I appreciated that. Overall, I am excited to come back here for a show or another concert. Their business process and customer experience are not my favorites, but I think they will and can improve. Small, but mighty!

LOVE LOVE this place! We have the family subscription and have greatly enjoyed all three family plays! They have entertained us adults and our kids (10, 8, and 6). They make theatre accessible to families with young children both in their friendly low-key environment and reasonable prices! We have already purchased our family subscription for next year!

We love this theatre. We just saw the Last Wide Open and it was fantastic. The script was fresh and witty, the actors were transformative and the the building is sophisticated and quaint. Thank you for providing quality local theatre!

Attended the Eliane Elias concert and wow - the acoustics are fantastic! everything about the new location is fantastic. The seats are wide and comfortable and regardless of where you sit, you have a wonderful view and fantastic sound experience. By the way - enjoy those seats - they are something spectacular and purchased from a top, theater seat manufacturer. Your tush and back will thank you! Grab a drink, bring it into the theater with you and enjoy the spectacular acoustics!

Come here for your local play productions; get comfy in Intimate setting- you will find there are great seats all around. This place if fantastic the vibe is powerfully positive and novel in an art sense. Inside the seated theater it is intimate enough to bring you it but still comfortable. The merchandising area has enough room for those that are performing. They have a bar which serves beer, wine, and liquor- the staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. I love the openness of the glass entry way it makes the place feel grand. When I was there they had a concert on one side and the other side there was a play going on which I think is a great mix of the arts.

Great theater, I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. I always appreciate when they let you take drinks into the theater as well! Clean bathrooms. We were able to find easy street parking nearby. We went for battle of the bands and I would agree with another reviewer on the sound issue. I felt really bad that there only seemed to be one sound guy. There were so many instruments and people on that stage, it seemed like on oversight on the theater's part to not be more prepared. I'm also a little confused as to why the battle of two brass bands was at a seated theater. Odd choice of a venue for music that people just want to dance to.

First time here. This is a fantastic venue. Comfortable seating. You can purchase drinks& snacks in lobby. You can bring the drinks in to the theater, but not the snacks. We saw, listened to Lunasa.... Wonderful, beautiful music. Traditional Irish group. What a fun night!

27th and Capitol You buy your tickets at inside at The Sofia or online, it's the same price. There is a bar in the lobby area with some standing tables. The place has two theaters.. one I watched a play and the other had a musical guest going during the same time. The first Saturday night of a run of a play, there are discount tickets.. pretty good deal-- $9 for the 9pm show. It's a small theater with three sections that go from the floor up like stadium bleachers but with individual numbered seats that won't cause an obstructed view of the stage. For parking: Street parking Nearby parking garages There's also bike racks in front of the building. Also! Some restaurants give you a discount with your theater ticket-- see the Sofia website.

Had the chance to see "Ironbound" at this beautiful theatre the other night. The staff is kind and helpful and I appreciate them. The theatre itself is very beautiful from every aspect and the seats are wonderful no matter where you sit since the area is pretty small but it doesn't feel crowded which is nice. This particular performance itself was a solid four stars because it had so much emotion and took us through the journey through the eyes of the main character. I subscribed as soon as I got home and can't wait to come back and see what other live performances they will be offering every season.

The Play That Goes Wrong, is so good! The entire audience was laughing the whole time! It was the funniest play I've ever seen! Highly recommend this one