Venue

Welcome to the newest addition to Chico California’s community of artistic voices. First Street Theater is an exquisite new event venue focused on a never-ending endeavor to bring excellent performance to the California North State. Visit our state of the art, intimate theater nestled on second floor of the historic 1871 Collier building, brimming with enchantment, excitement and nostalgic experience. Featuring a full bar, exquisite pastries and 140 plush seats for your comfort while enjoying a parade of award winning Broadway shows.

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2021-22 Season

Upcoming Events

RENT

OCT 27- NOV 12

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences.

CHRISTMAS CABARET

DEC 15-17

A Christmas Celebration Cabaret style with great music and a show you won't want to miss!

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

FEB 3-18

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

SPELLING BEE

Apr 6-22

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor.

CHICAGO

MAY 18- JUNE 3

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.