San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, California is an architecturally interesting building meant to offer a variety of performances each year for education and entertainment. The performing arts center is a rounded brick building, with numerous round windows, trimming, and a rounded walkway. The center is a general venue for a variety of symphonies, ballet, and musical performances.

The theater can be found at West San Carlos Street and Almaden Boulevard. The building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which is one reason it is on the architectural list of must see buildings. The added performances make it more worthwhile. The theater has a full staging area, reception, box office, concessions, and coat check. There are also rehearsal rooms and an after theater section.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts has 2,665 seats and 10 wheelchair seats. They have an infrared system for the hearing impaired that works through the in house audio system. Performances will vary year to year; however, off Broadway, Broadway, and popular concert artists are often on the stage. For those going to the theater, there are numerous restaurants like Blank Club or Bella Mia for a pre show dinner.