Hammer Theatre Center

The main entrance to the Hammer Theatre Center
Interactive map of Hammer Theatre Center
Former names	San Jose Repertory Theatre (1997-2014)
Address	101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, California USA
Location	Downtown San Jose
Coordinates	37°20′02″N121°53′12″W / 37.33375°N 121.88653°W /37.33375; -121.88653
Public transit	Paseo de San Antonio station
Owner	City of San Jose
Operator	San Jose State University
Construction
Opened	1997
Reopened	March 2016
Website
hammertheatre.com

TheSusan and Phil Hammer Theatre Center (a.k.a.Hammer Theatre orHammer Theatre Center) is a performance venue inDowntown San José. Located on thePaseo de San Antonio, the theatre is operated bySan José State University.

The Hammer Theatre Center began as a home for theSan José Repertory Theatre Company, which was founded in 1980. The company became known during its early years as the fastest-growing professional theater company in the U.S.^{[citation needed]} To have a theatrical home, the company collaborated with theSan José Redevelopment Agency to build the Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose.^[1] The Hammer Theatre, named after former mayorSusan Hammer and her husband, Phil Hammer, was completed in 1997.^[2]

In June 2014, the San José Repertory Company declaredbankruptcy and the building that is now the Hammer Theatre Center was shuttered.^[3][4]

Efforts to reopen the venue resulted in a partnership between San José State University and the city of San José.^[5] The Hammer Theatre reopened in March 2016.^[6]

• Sobrato Auditorium, a theatrical auditorium space that seats up to 520.
• Hammer 4(sometimes stylized asHammer4), a black box performance space that can fit up to 120 seats.
• Curtain Call Café, a ground floor space with a bar for special gatherings
• Mercury News Lounge, a second floor loungs with a bar for private parties.
• Rooftop Terrace attached to the Hammer4 studio
• Dressing rooms located in the basement for performers
• Bar/concessions area located near the front entrance in the lobby
• 2nd floor lobby, home to theHammer2 Gallery that features a rotating display of artwork by San José State University alumni.^[7]
• Outside balconies^[8][9]

The Hammer Theatre hosts the following seven categories of entertainment:

• SJSU@Hammer -- San Jose State University music, theater, dance and guest speaker events
• Lights & Action -- Live theater and off-Broadway theatrical productions
• Music w/o Borders -- Musical performances from around the world
• ArtTech -- Arts, technology and/or multi-media performances
• Hammer Speaks -- Educational lecture series, including National Geographic Live and the Sundance Film Institute
• Holidays@Hammer -- Holiday-related musical, theater and dance performances
• Dance -- Dance performances^[10]

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• San Jose State University
• Theatres in San Jose, California
• Tourist attractions in San Jose, California
• Culture of San Jose, California

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