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Why you should see The Cake
Because this touching dramatic comedy stars real-life married couple Luisa Sermol (The Siegel) and Tom Gough (The Game’s Afoot, Stage Kiss) and is directed by Executive Artistic Director Lisa Mallette. Talk about a dream team!
Because the Los Angeles Times says: “What’s refreshing and heartening about The Cake is its characters’ willingness to face their differences and limitations head-on… This is us as we could be, if we’d all just try a little harder.”
Because cake.
Synopsis
Della and her North Carolina bakery are renowned for creating the most delicious, beautiful cakes. So it’s no surprise that when the girl she helped raise returns to the South, she asks Della to make her wedding cake. The surprise? There are two brides. Now, even as Della’s life is complicated by the unexpected chance to be on a reality baking show, she questions her beliefs and her marriage – and the true meaning of family, faith and frosting.
Cast
Della: Luisa Sermol*
Tim: Tom Gough
Jen: Lizzie Izyumin
Macy: Sundiata Ayinde
*Member, Actors’ Equity Association
Details and special events
The Cake previews May 15 and 16, 2025, and runs through June 8. (No show on May 18.) Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $31-$70 now with no fees. The Cake is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Don’t be scared off by the seats labeled “Slightly obstructed.” They have a narrow wooden post partially in view from the seat. Most folks say the experience in our intimate theater is just fine!
Bring a group of 10 or more and get 25% off the face value of each ticket. The discount is automatically applied when 10 or more tickets are in the cart. (Contact the box office if group members are paying separately.) If you are an employee of a fellow theater company seeking industry comps, please email us at least 48 hours in advance. Subject to availability.
Covid protocols:
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home, and don’t worry about your tickets. We’ll be happy to exchange them for another performance, free of charge. Masks are recommended indoors, except for select performances (details coming soon). Learn more about our Covid-19 protocols.
Special events:
Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.: Pay What You Can Preview Night. (Call the box office at 408-295-4200 to name your own price.)
Friday, May 16, 8 p.m.: Preview Night.
Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m.: Opening Night.
Saturday, May 24, 1 p.m.: Club 250 Day! Before the 2 p.m. matinee, we’re hosting a reception for Club 250 members to mix & mingle and enjoy sips & nibbles. Learn more about the club and join.
Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m.: Our nonprofit partner Cake4Kids will speak before the show, and stay after the matinee for a talkback with director Lisa Mallette and the cast.
Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m.: Mask-required performance.
Nonprofit partner
City Lights is proud to support Cake4Kids, our nonprofit partner for this production. The organization has a mission to spread joy to foster care and underserved youth by providing free, personalized birthday cakes. Founded in 2010 in Sunnyvale, Cake4Kids has delivered over 77,000 cakes across 19 states and Washington, D.C. These cakes (also cupcakes, cookies or bars) are baked by dedicated volunteers and delivered to partner agencies that support underserved children to celebrate their birthdays and other milestones such as adoption or graduation. Want to learn more? See The Cake on Sunday, June 1, when our friends from Cake4Kids will be at the theater to talk about their fine work.
Parking and other info
Should you require ADA parking, email us or add a note to your order to reserve a spot in front of the glass doors. We will accommodate as many as possible. For everyone else, there’s free parking a short walk away. Most ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of free parking, and the parking website ParkSJ.org is a great resource providing real-time parking availability, maps and more.
The closest city lot is the First Street and I-280 Lot, under the freeway. Parking there is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays.
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The theater is wheelchair-accessible; book the ADA & Companion seats when buying tickets.
Due to the intimate size of our theater, we unfortunately are not able to seat late patrons. Thank you for your understanding.