3Below Theaters Closes with Bardy Bunch Farewell

0:00Thur below theaters in downtown San Jose is shutting its doors after eight years, with the final five shows of the party bunch kicking off tonight. This wild mash-up turns the Brady Bunch and the Partridge family into a bloody Shakespeare showdown, starring 15 actors on a 70-style set. The spots always been about fun, from sing-along sound of music screenings to quirky musicals like Xanadu and their own gang show show. Co-owners Scott and Shannon Guggenheim, plus Scott's brother Steven, built a vibe around comedies and hidden gems. Owners say the rocky landlord relationship with the city sealed the deal, think block views from a new billboard and a yank marquee. Scott told folks they're pivoting out after trying everything, glad to bow out with laughs. Downtown loses its last live theater and first run movie screen. Catch the last curtain Sunday, then hit their liquidation sale May 2nd through 3rd, Snag Seats, Props, a purple baby grand piano, even popcorn machines, a slice of their history

1:01from schoolhouse rock live back in the 90s. Meanwhile, kid and ventures battle it out at the tech challenge in the convention center this weekend, and Freemont's Washington High marks its one. 135th year Saturday, with Hall of Famers like Dennis Eckersley. Bay Area stage is shifting, but the energy keeps flowing. That's your update from California News Today, powered by AI.