Hammer Theatre is a performance venue in Downtown San José. Located on the Paseo de San Antonio, the theatre is operated by San José State University. The Hammer Theatre began as a home for the San 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. To have a theatrical home, the company collaborated with the San José Redevelopment Agency to build the Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose. The Hammer Theatre, named after former mayor Susan Hammer and her husband, Phil Hammer, was completed in 1997. In June 2014, the San José Repertory Company declared bankruptcy and the Hammer Theatre was shuttered. Efforts to reopen the venue resulted in a partnership between San José State University and the city of San José. The Hammer Theatre reopened in March 2016.

Hammer Theatre is a performance venue in Downtown San José. Located on the Paseo de San Antonio, the theatre is operated by San José State University. Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 3 Event types 4 References History [ edit] The Hammer Theatre began as a home for the San José Repertory Theatre Company, which was founded in 1980.

Here at the Hammer Theatre, we are missing our performing groups and patrons, our students, and our volunteers. We face an uncertain time, with the gathering of audiences prohibited for the foreseeable future. For the moment, our stage is dark. But we can help keep live performing arts alive by reinventing the way we deliver performances.

The Hammer Theatre is the perfect destination for those looking for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Don’t miss out on the amazing shows and events that happen year-round and visit the Hammer Theatre in beautiful Downtown San José today!