La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts stands as a 1,251-seat state-of-the-art venue in La Mirada, California, transformed from a 1962 movie palace designed by architect Drew Eberson into a premier performing arts center by the city in 1977. Originally opened as the Stanley Warner La Mirada with the epic 'Barabbas,' it gained a stage, fly loft, dressing rooms, and balcony in a rare conversion that preserved its elegant mid-century charm while enabling Broadway-caliber productions. Over 8 million patrons have enjoyed more than 4,000 performances, including sold-out shows by legends like Tony Bennett and the Smothers Brothers. Renowned for its McCoy Rigby Entertainment Broadway Series, the theatre hosts award-winning musicals, plays, concerts, and the ONSTAGE series, alongside family-friendly Programs for Young Audiences and home to Phantom Projects Theatre for Teens and the La Mirada Symphony. Hits like Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan launched from here to national tours and Broadway. Renovations have enhanced its auditorium, lobby, and added an elevator, paired with off-site scene shop and rehearsal spaces for seamless production quality. Nestled in a redeveloped commercial hub once part of La Mirada Mall, it offers an intimate yet grand atmosphere with excellent sightlines from main floor and balcony seats, plus pit seating for 26. Its acoustics and versatility make it a Southern California gem for live theatre and music enthusiasts seeking polished, community-driven entertainment.