Sacramento’s Guild Theater has been quietly building a reputation as one of the city’s most intimate live performance venues. On Saturday, November 7, it hosts Tutti Frutti: The Musical—a focused 80-minute tribute concert to Little Richard featuring Dedrick Weathersby, an Emmy and Broadway World Award-winning actor, backed by a live band.
This is not the full biographical stage musical about Little Richard’s life. Instead, the show is structured as the kind of Hollywood revue concert Little Richard would have headlined in the 1960s: a setlist built around his biggest hits, performed with full showmanship and a live band. Think less Ken Burns documentary and more Saturday night at the Sunset Strip.
What to Expect
Weathersby has toured this tribute across multiple cities, and the Guild presentation brings it to Midtown Sacramento’s neighborhood theater rather than a downtown arena. The venue at 2828 35th Street seats a few hundred people; there is no bad sight line, and the closest seats are very close. That intimacy changes the experience of a tribute concert considerably—the audience is not watching from section 200.
The setlist draws from the core of Little Richard’s catalog: “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Lucille,” and “Rip It Up,” among others. Little Richard’s influence cuts across generations of rock and R&B—the Beatles covered his songs in their early years, James Brown absorbed his stage presence, and Prince pointed directly to him as a foundational influence. The show leans into that legacy: it is explicitly a celebration rather than a study.
The running time is approximately 80 minutes with no intermission listed. Doors typically open 30 minutes before showtime, though it is worth confirming directly with the theater at (916) 905-7024.
About the Guild Theater
The Guild Theater is run by St. Hope, a Sacramento-based nonprofit. It sits in the Broadway corridor in Midtown, at the corner of 35th and Broadway. The neighborhood is walkable from several restaurants and bars along Broadway, making it easy to build dinner and a show into the same evening. Parking is available in the surrounding blocks; the theater has no dedicated lot, so arriving 20 to 30 minutes early is advisable on a Saturday evening.
The venue hosts a mix of music, comedy, and theater—this tribute is part of an ongoing lineup that also includes monthly comedy nights and occasional one-man stage productions. It is a working neighborhood theater, not a tourist venue.
Tickets
Tickets are sold through Eventbrite and through the St. Hope website at sthope.org. Two tiers are available:
- General Admission: $44
- VIP Meet & Greet + Photo Op: $65
Given the size of the Guild Theater, general admission tickets are sufficient for a good view from almost any seat. The VIP option is primarily for fans who want time with Weathersby after the show.
The Details
- Event: Tutti Frutti: The Musical — A Tribute Concert to Little Richard
- Performer: Dedrick Weathersby
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM (runs approximately 80 minutes)
- Venue: Guild Theater, 2828 35th St., Sacramento, CA 95817
- Tickets: $44 general admission / $65 VIP; available at sthope.org or Eventbrite
- Contact: (916) 905-7024 | manager@guildtheater.com
- Parking: Street parking in surrounding blocks; no dedicated lot
Bottom Line
The Guild Theater punches well above its size for live music, and a Little Richard tribute with a credentialed performer in a 300-seat room is a different experience from a stadium or amphitheater show. November 7 is a Saturday; the evening easily pairs with dinner on Broadway before the show. Tickets at $44 are reasonable for a dedicated tribute performance with a live band. If this era of rock and R&B is in your wheelhouse, it is worth booking before the venue fills.
For more Sacramento live music and entertainment coming this fall and winter, see the roundup of Candlelight Concerts in Sacramento 2026. And if you’re planning ahead for December, the guide to the best Sacramento Christmas events covers theater, music, and family options across the metro.
