Plan Your Visit
Box Office
The East Sonora Theatre Box Office (13891 Mono Way, Sonora, CA) is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On weekend performance days, it opens one hour before curtain.
209-532-3120
tickets@sierrarep.org
Administrative Offices
Monday through Friday: 10am-5pm
209-532-0502
Sierra Repertory Theatre operates out of two theaters located in East Sonora and in Historic Columbia State Park in Northern California.
The East Sonora Theatre is located at 13891 Mono Way, Sonora. The Historic Fallon House Theatre is located at 11175 Washington St. in Columbia, California. Both theaters are air-conditioned and ADA accessible. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before your performance to allow time for parking.
East Sonora Theatre
13891 Mono Way, Sonora, CA, USA
Historic Fallon House Theatre
11175 Washington St, Columbia, CA, USA
Directions to the East Sonora Theatre:
From Modesto: Follow CA-108 E to Mono Way in Sonora. Take the Mono Way exit from CA-108 E; Turn right onto Mono Way. Follow Mono Way for one mile.
From Sacramento: Follow CA-99 S to CA-4 E in Stockton. Turn left onto CA-4 E and follow to Main St in Copperopolis; Turn right onto O’Byrnes Ferry Rd and follow Obyrnes Ferry Rd to CA-108 E/CA-120 E in Tuolumne County; Turn left and follow CA-108 E to Mono Way. Take the Mono Way exit from CA-108 E. Turn right onto Mono Way. Follow Mono Way for one mile.
From South Lake Tahoe: Take CA-89 S, CA-88 W and CA-49 S to CA-108 E in Tuolumne County. Turn left and follow CA-108 E to Mono Way. Take the Mono Way exit from CA-108 E; Turn right onto Mono Way. Follow Mono Way for one mile.
From San Francisco Bay Area: Take I-580 E and I-205 E to CA-120 E/E Yosemite Ave in Manteca. Take exit 242 from CA-120 E/CA-99 N; Follow CA-120 E and CA-108 E to Mono Way in East Sonora. Turn right onto Mono Way. Follow Mono Way for one mile.
Directions to The Historic Fallon House Theatre:
From Modesto: Follow CA-108 E to Jamestown, take a slight left onto Jamestown Rd; Slight left onto Shaws Flat Rd; Continue onto Springfield Rd; Turn left onto Broadway St/Parrotts Ferry Rd; Turn right onto Washington St. and follow or one half-mile.
From Sacramento: Follow CA-99 S to Liberty Rd in San Joaquin County. Take exit 273 from CA-99 S; Turn left onto Liberty Rd; Turn right onto CA-88 W; Turn left onto CA-12 E/W Hwy 12; Continue straight onto CA-12 E; Continue onto CA-49 S; Turn left onto CA-4/Angels Camp Bypass; Continue to follow CA-4; Turn right onto Parrotts Ferry Rd. Follow Parrotts Ferry Rd for ten miles into Columbia State Historic Park. Turn left onto Washington St.
From South Lake Tahoe: Follow CA-88 W; Turn left onto Mission Blvd; Continue onto Broadway; Turn left onto CA-49 S; Turn left onto CA-4/Angels Camp Bypass; Continue to follow CA-4; Turn right onto Parrotts Ferry Rd. Follow Parrotts Ferry Rd for ten miles into Columbia State Historic Park. Turn left onto Washington St.
From San Francisco: Take I-580 E, I-205 E and I-5 N to CA-4 E/S Golden Gate Ave in San Joaquin County. Take exit 252B from CA-4; Turn left onto CA-4 E/S Golden Gate Ave; Continue to follow CA-4 E; Turn right onto Parrotts Ferry Rd. Follow Parrotts Ferry Rd for ten miles into Columbia State Historic Park. Turn left onto Washington St
The East Sonora Theatre is where Sierra Repertory Theatre began. Its story reaches back to the 1970s, when David and Kathryn Kahn, Doug Brennan, and Sara and Dennis Jones met while performing summer stock at the Fallon House Theatre with the University of the Pacific drama program. Between building scenery, working on costumes, and talking late into the night, they began imagining a professional theatre rooted in the Sierra foothills. They wanted to prove that ambitious, beautifully made theatre did not have to belong only to a large city.
The idea was bold, and the beginnings were humble. The five founders pooled their resources, shared a house, took outside jobs, sold season tickets for a company that did not yet have a stage, and set about transforming a tin warehouse in East Sonora into a rustic 99-seat playhouse. They did much of the work themselves, building the theatre piece by piece. On February 29, 1980, the doors opened with a production of Dracula, beginning Sierra Rep’s first season and a new era of year-round theatre in the Mother Lode.
What began as a shoestring venture quickly became a gathering place. As audiences grew, the building grew with them. A major renovation in 1991 expanded and reshaped the theatre, creating the intimate, raked auditorium audiences know today. The house keeps every patron close to the stage, allowing large musicals to feel immediate and quiet plays to unfold with remarkable intimacy. Over the decades, the room has welcomed generations of artists from across the country and audiences from throughout the Sierra foothills and beyond.
When Sierra Rep became the resident company at the Historic Fallon House Theatre in 1997, East Sonora remained its original home and the clearest expression of the founders’ dream. Its stage has held classics, contemporary plays, Broadway musicals, concerts, new works, and countless first encounters with live professional theatre. For many patrons, it is also a place filled with personal history: the first show they saw at Sierra Rep, the production that made them subscribe, or the theatre they have returned to with family and friends year after year.
During the pandemic closure, Sierra Rep once again turned its attention to the building. With extraordinary support from the community, the theatre underwent important renovations designed to make it more welcoming and comfortable for audiences and artists. The work renewed the space without losing the intimacy and character that have always defined it. Like the original conversion of the warehouse, the transformation was made possible by people who believed that professional theatre deserved a permanent home here.
Today, the East Sonora Theatre is a contemporary, air-conditioned, and accessible venue located at 13891 Mono Way in Sonora, approximately one-quarter mile east of The Junction shopping center. Parking is available around the theatre, and patrons are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain. The East Sonora Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and opens one hour before curtain on weekend performance days.
From a bare warehouse and a shared dream to a professional stage that has served the region for more than four decades, the East Sonora Theatre remains what its founders imagined: a place where artists and audiences come together and every performance becomes a shared experience.
The Historic Fallon House Theatre is more than a performance venue in Columbia State Historic Park. It is a place where California history and Sierra Rep’s own story meet, and where generations of artists have kept live theatre at the heart of a Gold Rush town.
The story begins with Owen Fallon, an Irish stonecutter who arrived in Columbia with his family in 1856. He purchased a boarding house known as the Maine House, only to lose it in the great fire of 1857. Fallon rebuilt, but a second fire destroyed the building in 1859. This time, he rebuilt in brick. The Fallon House opened in 1860 and expanded over the following years, eventually incorporating an adjoining building with a ballroom on its second floor.
A dance hall and theatre was added behind the hotel in 1885. Its floor was supported by iron springs and became known for its lively bounce, a reminder that the building was created as much for dancing and celebration as for formal performance. Over the decades, the hotel changed owners and names, but the hall continued to serve as a gathering place for Columbia.
When Columbia became a California State Historic Park in 1945, the Fallon House entered a new chapter. University of the Pacific President Robert Burns had purchased the property the year before and sold it to the State of California for one dollar in 1947, helping ensure its preservation. Two years later, University of the Pacific drama students began spending their summers in Columbia, living at the Fallon House and performing repertory seasons in the theatre. For 40 years, from 1949 through 1989, the Fallon House served as a classroom, workshop, home, and stage for generations of young theatre artists.
Among those artists were David and Kathryn Kahn, Doug Brennan, and Sara and Dennis Jones. They met at the Fallon House while performing summer stock with the University of the Pacific drama program. As they built scenery, worked on costumes, and talked late into the night, they began imagining a professional theatre company of their own. That dream became Sierra Repertory Theatre.
In June 1997, Sierra Rep was selected as the resident theatre company at the Fallon House. For its founders, returning to the theatre where their shared dream began was a true homecoming. Sierra Rep’s first production there, Something’s Afoot, opened in October of that year and began a partnership with Columbia State Historic Park that continues today.
The Fallon House now welcomes audiences for plays, musicals, concerts, and special events throughout the year. Its main floor and balcony retain the character of a Victorian theatre while keeping audiences closely connected to the stage. The room is intimate, but the architecture and its long history of performance make an evening there feel genuinely special.
Seeing a show at the Fallon House is also an experience beyond the theatre itself. Columbia State Historic Park contains California’s largest collection of Gold Rush-era buildings, but it does not feel sealed behind glass. A stagecoach still travels through town, a blacksmith works at the forge, and visitors can pan for gold while exploring historic shops, museums, saloons, and restaurants. You can spend the afternoon discovering Columbia, enjoy dinner in town, see a professional production, and finish the evening with ice cream at the Fallon House parlor. Few theatres offer a night out quite like it.
The theatre is located at 11175 Washington Street in Columbia State Historic Park. Free parking is available in the large State Park lot behind the theatre, and patrons are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain. The Fallon House Box Office opens one hour before each performance.
Tuolumne County offers something for everyone. Pair your day at the theatre with a meal from one of our preferred restaurants, or spend a relaxing weekend in one of our preferred hotels for the perfect theatre getaway trip!
Preferred Restaurants:
Alicia’s Sugar Shack
Open 6am-2pm daily. Offers handmade pastries, breakfast and lunch; delicious coffee, and a full Espresso Bar. Bring your recent SRT ticket stub to redeem a FREE cookie!
24191 CA-108 in Sugar Pine, right on Hwy 108.
209-586-5400
Columbia City Hotel Restaurant and What Cheer Saloon
Enjoy fine dining in a historic setting. The City Hotel Restaurant features an elevated menu based on traditional California cuisine and featuring locally sourced produce as well as an outstanding selection of Sierra foothills wines. Complement your meal with wine, a draft beer or a hand-crafted cocktail from the What Cheer Saloon. A 4:30 pm dinner seating for evening theatre patrons is available by advance reservation Wednesday through Sunday
22768 Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park
For Reservations call 209-396-1981
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Diamondback Grill
Best food in downtown Sonora. Local Favorite. Hamburgers, Salmon, Steak entrees, and daily specials.
93 S Washington Street in Sonora
209-532-6661
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Emberz
Emberz It’s the hottest spot in town and the coolest place to be! Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza, and more! “Old is New” in our bar, and Classic Cocktails are made fresh with a twist! House-made syrups make for delicious unique cocktails.
176 South Stewart Street in Sonora
209-532-2272
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Fallon House Ice Cream Parlor
This Victorian Ice Cream Parlor (located inside The Historic Fallon House Theatre) in Columbia State Historic Park offers 16 flavors of premium ice cream, sundaes, and old-fashioned ice cream sodas with flavored soda water, shakes, malts, espresso, hot cocoa, and more. Open daily 11am to 5pm and during plays. Closed Monday and Tuesday after Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend.
1175 Washington Street in Columbia
209-532-2876
Seven Sisters
Enjoy the best in California cuisine at Seven Sisters – Black Oak Casino Resort’s premier dining experience. Savor classic and seasonal dishes expertly crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Top it off with decadent desserts, award-winning wines, and breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada. For reservations or to inquire about all-inclusive wine pairing dinners, call 209.928.9363.
19400 Tuolumne Road North in Tuolumne
209-928-9363
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The Standard Pour
The Standard Pour is a fun, casual restaurant that features craft beers, fine wine, and a fresh menu. Private dining services and patio seating are available. Ask about upcoming events and pop-up dinners.
19040 Standard Road in Sonora
209-532-7687
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St Charles Saloon
The St. Charles Saloon is an original gold rush saloon in historic Columbia State Park. Serving hand-crafted pizzas, calzones, and baked sandwiches. 13 beers on tap, and Columbia sarsaparilla.
22801 Main Street in Columbia
209-288-2258
Preferred Lodging:
Aladdin Inn
Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you with anything you need, from providing directions to arranging transportation to and from the theater. We strive to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable, and we are committed to providing you with an unforgettable stay. Book your stay with the Aladdin Inn today and experience the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. Simply mention your attendance at the theater to receive your exclusive 10% discount. We look forward to hosting you soon!
14260 Mono Way in Sonora
209-533-4971
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Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center
Nestled under ancient arbors in the historic Mother Lode area of the Sierra Foothills lies the Best Western Sonora Oaks. Comfortable and relaxing, the Best Western Sonora Oaks is certainly the finest and one of the newest inns in the area. In addition to the spacious and tastefully appointed accommodations, guests also enjoy complimentary coffee, HBO®, and free local telephone calls. The Conference Center provides an ideal location for business meetings or group events, with every detail attended to by our professional and courteous staff. While in Sonora, guests are a short distance from many cultural and historic recreational areas, including the restored city of Columbia State Historic Park, and Dodge Ridge Wintersports & Ski Area. We look forward to your visit at the Best Western Sonora Oaks.
19551 Hess Avenue in Sonora
209-533-4400
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Bradford Place Inn & Gardens
Bradford Place Inn and Gardens is a casual Victorian-style Bed and Breakfast located in historic downtown Sonora – one block from shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Free WiFi access is available. A gourmet made-to-order breakfast is included.
56 Bradford Street in Sonora
209-536-6075
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Columbia City/Fallon Hotels
Stay in one of two historic 1800s hotels with 23 beautifully appointed Victorian rooms, or one of three charming cottages, fully furnished with full kitchens, baths, and fenced yards. Open year-round.
209-532-1479
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The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort
Our hotel emulates the natural beauty of Tuolumne County and offers hospitable staff, spacious rooms, and versatile indoor/outdoor event space to exceed your every expectation.
19398 Tuolumne Road North in Tuolumne
877-747-8777
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Hotel Lumberjack
Hotel Lumberjack has been developed by Balbek Bureau an internationally acclaimed group of forward-thinking designers. Your guest room has been inspired by the Lumberjack culture, with rustic wood accents, combined with modern technology, such as a 50” television that connects directly with your favorite media subscriptions (Netflix, HBO, etc.) or even with your video gaming console. Power strips are conveniently located at your bedside nightstand. You’ll enjoy a good night’s rest on our Sealy Posturepedic mattresses with superior quality bedding. Room keys are RFID for easy access and the interior of your room has a deadbolt lock as well as a safe for belongings.
128 S Green St in Sonora
209-532-2400
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McCaffrey House B&B
AAA/4 diamond Inn is nestled in the quiet forest. Close to Twain Harte, Dodge Ridge, and Yosemite. Individually designed guest rooms with private baths, and gourmet breakfast. Voted best B&B in Tuolumne/Calaveras counties for 15 years. Pet friendly.
23251 Highway 108 in Twain Harte
209-586-0757
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Sonora Inn
The Sonora Inn still has the charisma and charm of its historic past, but it also has all the modern conveniences. The newly remodeled rooms and suites are equipped with private baths, phones, TVs, breakfast in the lobby, and more.
160 S Washington Street in Sonora
209-532-2400
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49er RV Ranch
Old ranch hospitality since 1852. Full hookups, cable TV, store, propane, laundry room, and WiFi. Clubs and seniors welcome. Modern and friendly. AAA and Good Sam approved. Serving Columbia State Historic Park.
23223 Italian Bar Road in Columbia
209-532-4978
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Visit Tuolumne County
Visit Tuolumne County is your source for travel planning information for Yosemite National Park, California Gold Country, and the High Sierra. Go to VisitTuolumne.com or call 209-533-4420 for lodging, recreation, entertainment information, and more. The friendly staff will help you plan your memorable trip to Tuolumne County. Visit their website or call to request a free Tuolumne County Vacation Planner.
209-533-4420
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