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About Lucie Stern Theatre

Lucie Stern Theatre is a city-owned community theatre located in the Lucie Stern Community Center at 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301. With a seating capacity around 400 (commonly cited as 400; some listings show 425), it serves as a key home for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Palo Alto Players, and West Bay Opera. The venue offers a practical, no-fuss experience for theatergoers—perfect for catching intimate performances in a dedicated community space.

Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats with ease, including seating layout, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve included trusted affiliate recommendations for hotels and restaurants to help you plan a comfortable visit.

Venue details

  • Address: 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Capacity: Approximately 400 seats (some listings cite 425)
  • Primary tenants: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Palo Alto Players, West Bay Opera
  • Seating: Prime and Value sections, ADA rear seating, wheelchair spaces, transfer seating via box office
  • Parking: Free on-site lot behind the theater with access from Hopkins Ave or Middlefield Rd; plan about 15 minutes to park. Additional options: street parking and Walter Hays Elementary School lot
  • Transit: VTA Bus 35 serves matinee listings; rideshare and other local transit are viable alternatives
  • Nearby hotels: The Clement Palo Alto (711 El Camino Real), Travelodge Palo Alto (El Camino Real), Stanford Park Hotel (Menlo Park)
  • Notable events: TheatreWorks New Works Festival at Lucie Stern; regular productions by Palo Alto Players and West Bay Opera
  • Note on redevelopment: Lucie Stern Theatre itself remains in use; as of Jan 2026, TheatreWorks announced plans to redevelop Cubberley for a new permanent home, which could influence future use of Lucie Stern venues

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: City-owned community theatre venue (Lucie Stern Community Theatre within the Lucie Stern Community Center).
  • Address: 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
  • Capacity: approximately 400 seats (sources cite 400; some listings cite 425).
  • Primary tenants: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Palo Alto Players, and West Bay Opera.
  • Seating chart: Prime and Value sections; ADA rear seating; wheelchair spaces; transfer seating via box office.
  • Parking: free on-site lot behind theater; access from Hopkins Ave or Middlefield Rd; 15 minutes to park; street parking and Walter Hays Elementary School lot as alternate options.
  • Transit: VTA Bus 35 serves matinee listings; alternatives include rideshare or other local transit options.
  • Nearby hotels: The Clement Palo Alto (711 El Camino Real), Stanford Park Hotel (Menlo Park), Travelodge Palo Alto (El Camino Real).
  • Notable events hosted: TheatreWorks New Works Festival at Lucie Stern; Palo Alto Players productions; West Bay Opera performances.
  • Renaming/demolition status: Lucie Stern Theatre itself is not demolished or renamed; in Jan 2026 TheatreWorks announced plans to redevelop Cubberley for a new permanent home, which could affect future use of Lucie Stern venues.