Emily Valenzuela

On July 23, 1942, just seven months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II, the Lobero stage was the setting...

From July 14 to 19, 1948, Lobero Theatre audiences were treated to an enthralling portrayal of one of the great tragic figures of American literature – the character of Lennie...

On July 12, 1887, an audience at Lobero’s Theatre was astounded by gravity-defying feats of acrobatics provided by the visiting Oura Japanese Troupe. Proclaimed to be “Direct From the Court...

Comedian Richard Pryor brought his raw and unfiltered act to the Lobero Theatre on the night of July 9, 1971. The sold-out, tightly-packed audience roared with laughter- sometimes nervously. Due...

On July 9, 1926, a 25-year-old Clark Gable appeared at the Lobero alongside veteran headliner Pauline Frederick in the drama “Lucky Sam McCarver.” Gable was just kicking off his acting...

On July 6, 1939, Helen Hayes – known as the “First Lady of American Theatre” – took to the Lobero stage in the world premiere of a modern comedy-drama “Ladies...

Giuseppe (Jose) Lobero really knew how to throw a party. Starting with the Lobero Theatre’s grand opening in February 1873, Lobero used his marketing genius to ensure that the theatre...

Over its nearly 150 year history, the Lobero Theatre dressing rooms have hosted thousands of talented and eccentric performers. But it’s likely there has never been anyone, or anything, as...

On June 26, 1981, composer and saxophone great Charles Lloyd first graced the Lobero stage with his innovative and transcendent jazz. In the decades since that first night, Lloyd has...

On June 22, 2006, acclaimed ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov took to the Lobero stage for the third time in his career. The Lobero was the smallest and most intimate venue...