Chevron Family Theatre Festival 2016
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
Open for Calls
Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
Presented by the Lesher Center for the Arts
July 16, 2016 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival welcomes the community to a day of affordable, high quality family entertainment. The City of Walnut Creek, the Lesher Center for the Arts, the Diablo Regional Arts Association, and San Ramon–based Chevron work closely to transform the Lesher Center and the street in front of the Center into a day-long festival of fun, arts, and entertainment for families and visitors.
July 16, 2016 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival welcomes the community to a day of affordable, high quality family entertainment. The City of Walnut Creek, the Lesher Center for the Arts, the Diablo Regional Arts Association, and San Ramon–based Chevron work closely to transform the Lesher Center and the street in front of the Center into a day-long festival of fun, arts, and entertainment for families and visitors.
Each year, thousands of adults and children enjoy more than two dozen professional performances in the Lesher Center’s three theaters, in the lobbies, and right outside. Events outside are free; performances inside the Center’s three theatres are just $5 per person and run 30-60 minutes long and are appropriate for all ages.
July 16, 2016 Schedule:
Artrageous
11:15 am & 2:30 pm
Watch an amazing team of artists painting at electric speed right before your eyes, then have it accompanied by amazing vocals, creative choreography, high energy live music and unforgettable audience interaction for the journey of a life time.
Wizard of Oz
10:30 am, 1:00 pm, & 2:15pm
A classic tale performed by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble. This is an original family friendly musical that encourages audience participation from all ages which provides an exciting live theatre experience you and your children will never forget.
Peter and the Wolf
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm
This tantalizing version of the classic Russian folk tale, "Peter & The Wolf" brings together all the elements of growing up - daring, defiance, confidence and courage. This classic story is performed by Pushcart Players.
Alex Ramon Magic
10:15 am, 12:15 pm, & 2:05 pm
Alex toured the globe as the star of Disney Live!, "Mickey's Magic Show" performing on 4 continents in 14 countries, and with Barnum & Bailey Circus. Alex wows audiences with illusions, card tricks, and magic.
And Much More!
There is also plenty of free entertainment and activities for families. The Festival kicks off at 10:00 am with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and then boys and girls can join in the Prince and Princess Parade as it winds around the outside of the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Star Wars
All Day
At Our Build-a-Droid station, children of all ages are welcome to conceptualize, design, and build their very own droid. Jedi, Stormtroopers and other characters in authentic Star Wars costumes will be on hand for photos.
Frozen
All Day
Enter the Kingdom of Arendelle and meet Anna, Elsa and Olaf! Great photo opportunity! And don't miss hearing Queen Elsa sing on the Outside Stage!
A Galaxy of Fairytale Stars
All Day
Princess Live - This performance features Princesses performing songs from Disney movies. Over 25 characters including Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Evil Queen, Prince Charming, Peter Pan, and Tinker Bell are part of this fantastic festival.
July 16, 2016 Schedule:
Artrageous
11:15 am & 2:30 pm
Watch an amazing team of artists painting at electric speed right before your eyes, then have it accompanied by amazing vocals, creative choreography, high energy live music and unforgettable audience interaction for the journey of a life time.
Wizard of Oz
10:30 am, 1:00 pm, & 2:15pm
A classic tale performed by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble. This is an original family friendly musical that encourages audience participation from all ages which provides an exciting live theatre experience you and your children will never forget.
Peter and the Wolf
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm
This tantalizing version of the classic Russian folk tale, "Peter & The Wolf" brings together all the elements of growing up - daring, defiance, confidence and courage. This classic story is performed by Pushcart Players.
Alex Ramon Magic
10:15 am, 12:15 pm, & 2:05 pm
Alex toured the globe as the star of Disney Live!, "Mickey's Magic Show" performing on 4 continents in 14 countries, and with Barnum & Bailey Circus. Alex wows audiences with illusions, card tricks, and magic.
And Much More!
There is also plenty of free entertainment and activities for families. The Festival kicks off at 10:00 am with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and then boys and girls can join in the Prince and Princess Parade as it winds around the outside of the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Star Wars
All Day
At Our Build-a-Droid station, children of all ages are welcome to conceptualize, design, and build their very own droid. Jedi, Stormtroopers and other characters in authentic Star Wars costumes will be on hand for photos.
Frozen
All Day
Enter the Kingdom of Arendelle and meet Anna, Elsa and Olaf! Great photo opportunity! And don't miss hearing Queen Elsa sing on the Outside Stage!
A Galaxy of Fairytale Stars
All Day
Princess Live - This performance features Princesses performing songs from Disney movies. Over 25 characters including Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Evil Queen, Prince Charming, Peter Pan, and Tinker Bell are part of this fantastic festival.
FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
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10:00 am RIBBON CUTTING
10:05 am Royal Family Crowning & Princess/Prince Walk 10:15 am Broadway!! 10:15 am Alex Ramon Magic 10:25 am Princesses Live! 10:30 am The Wizard of Oz 10:45 am Barbershop Quartet 10:55 am Broadway!! 11:00 am Na Mamo No’eau 11:00 am Peter and the Wolf 11:15 am Artrageous 11:20 am Royal Family Crowning & Princess/Prince Walk 11:30 am San Jose Taiko Drummers 12:05 pm The Greatest Story Ever Told 12:10 pm Broadway!! 12:15 pm Alex Ramon Magic 12:20 pm Royal Family Crowning & Princess/Prince Walk |
12:30 pm Princesses Live!
12:50 pm Barbershop Quartet 1:00 pm Na Mamo No’eau 1:00 pm Peter and the Wolf 1:00 pm The Wizard of Oz 1:30 pm San Jose Taiko Drummers 1:40 pm Broadway!! 2:00 pm Royal Family Crowning & Princess/Prince Walk 2:05 pm Alex Ramon Magic 2:10 pm Na Mamo No’eau 2:15 pm The Wizard of Oz 2:30 pm Princesses Live! 2:30 pm Artrageous 2:50 pm Barbershop Quartet 3:00 pm Peter and the Wolf 3:10 pm Broadway!! 3:15 pm The Greatest Story Ever Told 3:30 pm Royal Family Crowning & Princess/Prince Walk |