The Sofia is a state-of-the-art entertainment venue that offers comfortable seating and an inviting setting in our 386-seat Sutter Theatre, an intimate 85-seat Cabaret space, as well as so much more.

Excellent acoustics and sight lines, high production values, excellent amenities, helpful staff and affordable rental rates make the theatre an ideal venue for live performances and large assemblies.

The theatre is ideally suited to accommodate dance, ballet, live music, plays, comedy, meetings, lectures…virtually any popular entertainment event. It has showcased the performances of world-renowned talents, as well as local community groups, bands, dance companies, choral groups, graduations and so much more.

Parking is easily accessible in the adjacent parking structure.

The Sutter Theatre

The perfect venue for live music, professional presentations, dance and corporate events.

Features

• Yamaha QL5 Console and a Biamp Tesira Server & Meyer Sound Galaxy Audio Processing
• 8 Meyer MJF-210 Stage Monitors Meyer Sound Self Powered Loudspeaker UPQ-1P cabinets Subwoofer loudspeakers consist of (2) Meyer Sound 900LFC.
• Lighting Control console is ETC Ion Xe.
• ETC ColorSource Spot and Pars
• 2 1117C ALEX FOLLOW SPOTS E-vision Laser 10K with the ultra- short throw lens (0.38:1).
• Rear Projection Screen 50′-0″ x 21’6″

Stage Dimensions

• Proscenium opening is 44′-0″ wide x 18′-0″ high
• Rough square footage of stage plus wing space is 2300 sq. feet.
• Audience floor to stage floor is 3′-0″

Rental Includes

• (1) assigned chorus dressing room
• (1) basic pre-set stage lighting look
• (1) Lighting and Sound Technician
• Setup for two microphones Basic Sound Playback
• Use of Presenting Green Room

Our intimate cabaret or meeting space

Gallery B Rental Includes:

• Theatre Seating for up to 85 People
• Setup of a stage
• One basic pre-set stage lighting look
• Setup for two microphones
• Basic Sound Playback
• Use of Gallery C as a green room area

Gallery A is our flexible space with an attached outdoor deck. It can be used for meetings, celebrations or just about anything you can think of that will fit.

Gallery A Rental Includes:

• Flexible Seating for up to 106 People
• Setup for two microphones
• Basic Sound Playback

Through the generosity of the Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund, the Sofia opened the brand-new Roof Deck Patio in October 2023! Located adjacent to our Gallery A rehearsal and gathering space and above the T Bar cafe, the Roof Deck Patio features stunning views of the Sacramento foliage and the Sofia courtyard below.