Recently visited Gammage to see Hamilton. Everything about getting here was such a pain that I almost never want to see a show here again. I've seen a few other plays at Gammage, and I don't remember it being such an ordeal. Highly recommend if you attend that you do not try to enter from Apache heading eastbound. Although they had an officer controlling the street light, because there is no left turn signal, it took a good 20 minutes for us to make a left from Apache to approach the garage. I don't understand why they didn't have an officer just directing traffic to help with the flow. In fact, don't even try to drive here. Just Uber. I was so stressed and annoyed by the time we actually got inside that it kind of tainted the overall experience. Once inside, the staff was very friendly, but the walkways are very narrow and hard to navigate with crowds. Didn't visit any of the drink stands, but while the bathroom lines look insanely long, they move much quicker than you think they will. Love the vintage feel inside the theater as well. TL;DR - don't attempt to park here to see a show. Once inside, it is crowded but lines move fast. read more

Another 5 star review. I saw Beauty and the Beast with my little niece last night and she couldn't stop talking about it. (It was her reward for having good grades) I know I'm supposed to be the reviewing the theater, but I can't bring myself to rate them lower than 5. It was such a good show that even though there were a few minor issues at the theater, they still deserve 5 stars. The auditorium is starting to show its age and hopefully they get the funding to make improvements. (Also some lady with a big head sat in front of us and my little niece couldn't see, so I changed seats with her.) No big deal. Other than that the staff were very professional and helpful as always. Thank you again to yelp, Lindsey and to Gammage for giving us complimentary tickets. My little niece and I appreciates it and we enjoyed the show. :) read more

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We absolutely love seeing Broadway productions at ASU Gammage. The classic, elegant feel of Gammage truly makes your Broadway experience one to remember. Last night, we saw Wicked for the first time and it was absolutely phenomenal! Their locally made homemade goodies at the snack bar make the perfect intermission treat {the toffee is a must!}. The only thing that they could improve on is the bathroom situation! I didn't even have time to get through the line before the show started again, which was a major bummer! So if you have to go, I would rush straight there when the doors open! Other than that, our experience was a fantastic one! We can't wait to come back for Book of Mormon in October! read more

ASU Gammage - Lower Level, Row 7, right in the center!! Our seats were amazing @ ASU Gammage. - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

saw Hamilton on 6/25/24 with 2 friends. Very disappointed! Acoustics were terrible! we could hear but the words were so muffled we had no idea what was going on! it appeared to be an amazing production but we didn't enjoy it. I spoke to others while we were walking out and they agreed! We paid a lot of $$$ for those tickets! i won't go to Gammage again! read more

First off, Gammage is spectacular. We have attended may events over the years. Last night we attended Jesus Christ Superstar and the sound system was just terrible. We couldn't hear any words that were sung. Gammage needs to step it up if they want us to keep spending $185 per ticket. read more

With the addition of a better sound system and the available option for closed circuit headphone listening, my experiences have improved dramatically! I'd probably go up to 5 stars if parking. Weren't such a nightmare...but I can't really blame that in the venue. :-) read more

It's a great place to see a show, but the acoustics must be a challenge for sound crews because, depending on the show, it either sounds fantastic and goes unnoticed or it is muffled and becomes burdensome. Hamilton was a prime example of one with very poor quality sound when it mattered most. At intermission, I went and got a hearing assist device and the sound was just as muffled. This issue has been confirmed by a couple of friends who also saw this performance at Gammage. Oklahoma was another show where the sound crew just couldn't get it together. Other shows (Wicked, Tootsie, Annie) did not have these issues. My family always enjoys the experience, though, except maybe for Oklahoma, which was just obnoxiously bad. read more

Went on December 5th to see To Kill A Mockingbird. Could not understand anything the actors were saying! They spent millions to update the audio! It's not the audio it's the acoustics!! read more

Wonderful site to see a play. The staff was very friendly, everyone was helpful and kind. Plenty of good seats. Bathroom line moved fast during the intermission. read more

We won the Hamilton lottery in February this year and drove from Vegas to attend. Now we are living in AZ and plan to come back to see more shows! The outside entrances were a bit confusing--we had to walk all the way around to find the box office, and once you get past the crowds and find your seat, everything is great! Show up early and everything will run smoothly. It's a beautiful facility and the show was incredible. read more

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This is my second time attending a show at ASU. First we seen wicked which was pretty good. However, we seen The Lion King tonight and it was AMAZING. Everyone was on beat and they captured the audience so well. I have never seen kids sit so still and be that quiet. There was alot of interaction with the crowd. Moreover, the costumes were gorgeous. The details that went into the wardrobe is Undescribable. This is a must see. read more

we saw Lion King here recently. The production was awesome! The theatre is showing its age, and needs to be renovated. The age old problem of intermissions being short and not enough bathrooms for women, which leads to long lines. The "refreshments" are awkwardly set up and also lead to long lines and half the people don't get served before the intermission is over. The seats are so-so, after 2 hours, I was uncomfortable. The sound system is good. I was on the first floor, in row 27 which was the last row. For me, I had difficulty seeing some things. You don't realize how small things on stage get when you are that far back. I can image if you are in one of the upper tiers, it is even more difficult. I would recommend you spring for the seats that are closer! My biggest complaint is the public. People were looking at their cell phones during the performance. Really? you can't go 2 hours without texting? Then stay home! Another pet peeve is people arriving late and disturbing people walking in 20 minutes after the show has started. I was surprised they seated them that late into the show. They stood right in front of me trying to figure out their seats. Then there were the ladies behind us eating out of some bag that made so much noise you couldn't hear the show over it. That is another honestly? you can't go an hour without eating??? this isn't the movies! The Lion King was fantastic, but I am not anxious to go back to the Gamage. read more

Acoustics were horrible. We saw Les Mis and thank God I had seen it before. I will not go back for any production again until they update.

My goodness, we watched Lion King tonight and it was horrible. First time here, and we saved money sitting in the balcony, however, we are going to need to pay for a massage from how high up we were and having to look down! Don't buy balcony tickets! Ot is crazy hot up there too not to mention long rows with very little space to walk. How does this building meet city codes? read more

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The Gammage is an architectural beauty with an elegant feel. I really enjoy musicals, so a few weeks ago, I went to watch Wicked with a group of girl friends. I was a bit surprised by the fact that people can purchase beverages and snacks to consume inside the theatre. It is not quite proper etiquette for live theatre performances. The theatre is beautiful, the show was absolutely great, I just wish we (people in general) could remember there is a difference between a movie theatre or a sporting event and attending a play at a classic theatre. I will return to Gammage since I have been very pleased with the shows I have seen here and would love to see more. read more

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I attend a show at Gammage at least twice a year. We have started out this year attending Aladdin. It was nice to see that Gammage has re-done/improved their bathrooms on the first level. During intermission it is a bit rough getting through the bathroom line and back to your seat in time for the second half. They have also added a few more bar areas to get drinks. As usual the play was amazing and we had a wonderful time. I still have a hard time getting through an entire production without my back hurting, but they are well worth the pain. I am hoping one day Gammage gets the funding to improve their seats. Other than that my husband and I would like to thank the staff at Gammage and the entire cast of Aladdin. It was fantastic. Cant wait to see Wicked, The Book or Mormon and Rent again! read more

Large lot for parking, plus. A dated looking building in that pink hue, not my taste. I do like the large arches but overall dull. The seating was comfortable and we were able to see and hear clearly the performer, Taylor Mac. The performance art show was very good. read more

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This was our first time at the Gammage and it will certainly be the last. We had tickets for the Sunday afternoon performance of Book of Mormon. Our seats were in the balcony, in the second row. The dialog was difficult to pick up at times, and nearly impossible to understand when non-American accents were involved. Similarly, the music was so loud it drowned out the lyrics. We noticed that everyone sitting around us wasn't reacting at times where we could hear laughter in other parts of the theatre. I had seen in advance that listening devices were available but since we don't have hearing issues, we didn't anticipate asking for them. For $150 a ticket, I expect a lot more and won't be making this mistake again. read more

The worst production I have ever seen!! Staging was not good, music was too loud, couldn't hear the singers. read more

Last weekend I saw Oklahoma at the ASU Gammage theater. What a crime to humanity. This play was just terrible. From the orchestra, to costumes and casting. Half of the audience left in the intermission, another 10% after in the number after the intermission. What a waste of money. I'm verry disapointed. read more

Gammage auditorium is worth a tour on it's own. What is even better is seeing a performance in it. Originally it was supposed to be part of a entertainment complex I believe in Saudi Arabia. It was never built. Arizona State University decided to build it and it is beautiful. It is a work of art both inside and out. It is surrounded with greenery and trees. It has two balconies. One floats on the largest steel girder for its time so that there is space between the back of it and the outer wall. As a result sound can travel behind it and out again greatly improving the acoustics which are said to be excellent! So I can recommend very highly seeing any performance that might be playing in it when you are in the metro phoenix area. The national touring companies of Broadway shows are not second rate. They bring the best. IIt may not be cheap but you certainly get what you pay for at Gammage. Gammage has improved the situation with not having enough women's restrooms. This was aways one of the complaints. This may seem a minor point but always has been one of the things it which it was lacking. New elevators as well. They have continued to make going to Gammage a better event in itself. read more

Beetlejuice was great! However sound was mediocre at times with volume too high or too low. Worst of all, there was barely any AC at all in the building. It was painful sitting through the show in the heat. Most were using Playbills as personal fans. Gammage needs to step it up! read more

I'm pretty lucky to be near the ASU Gammage Building. The Gammage is a beautiful building and it is a Frank Lloyd Wright design. It's a 3000 seat performance hall with the further seat only being 115 away from the stage and it has three levels. I have been to the Gammage many times and always look forward to going back, I don't think there is a bad seat in the Gammage, I have been at the top of the balcony, and just a few rows back from the stage. The sound carries perfectly and before you know you are wrapped up in the show! Take a minute to look around the Gammage and look at all the detailed artwork it has, it's just a very beautiful building for sure. There is free parking around the Gammage, but if the lot fills there a parking garage within walking distance that happens to be free as well. There is also cafes on most levels offering wine, cocktails and other drinks, along with snacks too. You know you're about to have a fun night if you are headed to see a show at the Gammage! read more

We have season tickets, best decision! The venue is incredible, unbelievable acoustics. There isn't a bad seat in the house and they usually have specialty cocktails themed to match the show. read more

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I've been to their shows a few times with my school and it's amazing!!! Their shows are amazing they gave me such a good feeling I recommend 100% coming here if you want to have fun with your family and friends. read more

Design by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1957 as an opera house for Baghdad, an overthrown monarchy tabled the idea and plans. The then President of ASU, Grady Gammage, called Wright, who altered the plans to reflect the culture and scenery of the new location. The Grady Gammage Auditorium is the center of ASU's performing arts campus. Wow, I can not believe I am giving this venue only three stars. As a season ticket holder for the last five years, I just enjoyed Wicked, and I am looking forward to The Book of Mormon. The people who work here are great. The wine bar, snacks, ticket office are all fantastic. So, why the three stars?? I am sick and tired of the parking situation, the poor acoustics, and the restroom situation. I know, I know, the place is a landmark and nobody wants to alter the architecture, but enough already. Yesterday, the parking lot was full and closed for a full 40 minutes before show time. After a twenty minute snail crawl drive to the overflow lot, people were literally running in order to make show time. If you are a female, you can all but forget using the restroom. Long lines, few stalls, all in the name of not altering the master design. Sitting in row 11 dead center for last nights show or our regular row a few back, the actors are difficult to understand. Something has to be done. Very frustrating as a season ticket holder. read more

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I came here for the first time last night to see Fiddler on the Roof. I never realized how close this place was to my apartment! The joy of coming here is that the theatre itself is quite large, with plenty of seats to see whatever show may be playing here. They seem to have really fair prices for tickets across the board, with a variety of seating options, so no one really gets priced out. The downside, is that the parking here BLOWS, and it can get congested when entering and leaving. Even though the upper level seats still give you a clear view, they are a bit far away, and I struggled at times with seeing details of the show itself. Nothing really can be done about it now, but it kinda was a downer. I would gladly return in the future for more shows at the gammage. Thank you yelp! read more

Just like Marisa S, I am reviewing Gammage Auditorium based on the facility itself, not the shows I've seen there. I am in no way knocking the arts and I've enjoyed many a performance at Gammage (including Billy Crystal, Billy Elliott, and 9 to 5, just to name a few). Overall, the Gammage experience is satisfactory... having a piece of Frank Lloyd Wright right here in Tempe is something that not every city can boast about. But I have to agree that the inside of the building could use a facelift... especially when it comes to the bathrooms. The acoustics could use some help too, and while I hate to be picky, I may as well state that the parking situation could be better as well. Those things aside, I appreciate Gammage for what it is, and I look forward to seeing more shows there in the future, especially if they make some changes to the bathrooms, acoustics, and parking! read more

Thank you Yelp for my first opportunity to enjoy Gammage. Impressive architecture and design (it is also mostly functional)! The seats are roomier than expected and the rows have just enough room between them to allow people to pass relatively easily in front of you without having to stand up to let them through.[Relative to US Airways Center seats which outside of Lexus Club and courtside seats are several inches narrower than the ones at Gammage and you have to stand up every time someone needs to pass.] Having the room to pass easily is nice, especially if you are seated in the middle of the auditorium, since you have to pass in front of at least 30 people just to get to your seat if your, say, running late or need to escape to the restroom. This is also a negative especially if you are the crowd-fearing or clostrophobic type, there are not good "outs" from the center. I think it is wonderful to have a location that hosts wonderful Broadway performances and a variety of other artistic entertainment/performances. read more

I first heard of ASU Gammage while on a Taliesin West tour learning about Frank Lloyd Wright. As we sat in the very back of the cabaret theatre, I was shocked to hear the promised whisper of the tour guide on stage. So when I was so lucky to be offered New Year's tickets to see Mamma Mia, I can't begin to tell you how excited I was. ....aaaaand then I remembered my knee scooter / crutches. When I RSVP'd for the event the plan was for my cast to be off. Pass me the wine (and copious amounts of cheese) to sing you a sonnet but I was still hobbling for NYE. ADA ACCESSIBLE However, ASU Gammage runs a tight ship! Although an older building they were wonderful. Everyone answering the main number was able to answer questions about ADA accessibility. The space is beautiful and filled with character. Although expansive on the outside, the interior lobby is manageable to walk thru. (Ahem.) Navigate! When buying tickets please inquire about your specific ADA needs. They are *very* helpful!! VISITING TIPS (If You're 'Rolling!) * Elevator is located on the WEST side of the building. * Will call window is on the EAST side of the building. (Right when you pull into the parking lot.) * Handicapped parking surrounds the perimeter of the building but fills up fast! (I arrived at 6pm and watched it fill. 7:30pm performance.) * If the handicapped spots fill, the parking attendants will try to help. Cars with disabled parking *may* be placed in preferential spots in the general area. ARRIVE EARLY This gets an entire section. The theatre has a number of station setup through out the lobby area. Enjoy a glass of wine or something to drink before the show. Why get to the theatre so early? Find your seat! There is no middle row to break up reaching seats. ELEVATOR * Only for visibly handicapped individuals. * It holds a limited number of adults comfortably. (~4ppl.) INTERMISSION | BATHROOMS * If you need the powder room GO UPSTAIRS! * The two bathrooms downstairs are single occupancy handicapped. * Handicapped individuals with a VISIBLE disability have priority use. ^^ This rule is enforced. Intermission is 15 minutes. Use time wisely! STAIRS * Ground Level: The steps between rows are at a *very* graduated incline. Not steep at all. If you enter from the main hall walking down will not be onerous. (Nothing like going to a baseball game.) * Lobby: There are alternatives to taking the steps. You can walk / wheel on a flat curved incline. Neat! ORCHESTRA SEATS | WOAH NELLY I sat the furthest left to the stage possible. My view wasn't remotely obscured. Simply amazing. WHEELCHAIRS / WALKERS * Will be stored by ushers during performance. Thank you ASU Gammage! In particular, thank you Annemarie for taking so much time to explain everything to me. (I worry too much :) Thank you Yelp! Thank you to the cast of Mamma Mia for such a wonderful way to spend NYE! I'll never forget it! read more

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I finally watched Fiddler on the Roof on their opening night. What a beautiful treat! I have wanted to watch this production for awhile, but always missed them when they are in town. They are only performing in ASU Gammage until April 3rd. I must give a huge THANK YOU to Lindsey and Yelp for the tickets. Fiddler on the Roof was funny and touching tale about tradition, community, love and family. Both the music and dancing were fabulous. They gave us an intriguing insight of everyday life in a Jewish family during 1905. It was a very enlightening production. The quality of the actors were phenomenal, especially the main character Tevye played by John Preece. He was brilliant and hilarious! I have watched few productions at ASU Gammage. I love ASU Gammage, however the lack of restroom stalls in the ladies room really need some major improvements. There is absolutely not enough time to go back to your seat. read more

Due to the extreme cold INSIDE the building I dropped a star from my previous visit :( I understand having to keep the place cool but I'm pretty sure that I had signs of frostbite, lol. Once again, my seat was great, the show was wonderful. The bathroom situation is unlike any other. Seriously, don't drink a whole lot before arriving here. If you do you have to use the lavatory I would suggest making sure that you don't wait until you can't wait any longer due to the fact that you will be faced with VERY long, long lines. read more

ASU Gammage - Honoring Heroes before The South Pacific musical - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

*ROTD 1/1/2014* Had a great time. Me and the family had an opportunity to watch Evita last night. Never been to a place with so much leg room. Looks like there is no bad seats. Workers are very nice and courteous. A great night with a great woman on her birthday. read more

Gammage is a great spot to watch plays! Watched Bodyguard and it was a great play. The facilities here though are getting a little old, carpet, seats, flooring, surroundings are dated. I'd imagine most of it is original. They do have wine, beer and cocktails along with some snacks which is a definite plus. Would recommend showing up at least 45 minutes early to park, find your seats and grab a beverage. read more

ASU Gammage - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

60 years, and they still have extraordinarily inadequate toilet facilities - seating capacity: 3000. Total toilets available - fewer than 50 (both sexes). 20 minute intermission - do your own math. Good ol' Frank Lloyd Wright - design for aesthetics, not for practicality. Oh yeah - $140/seat for tickets, then ask for donations to charity on the way out?Why not donate some of the show profit? Other than that, it was ok. read more

ASU Gammage - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I really enjoy all aspects of this place. I would venture to say that it reminds me of a better time. The architecture is the first thing you confront when coming here - FLW design and it shows. I think I remember reading it's about 55 years old? Either way I enjoy the nostalgic feel of the built environment; from the tile in the bathroom, to the carpet (recently replaced but custom made to replicate the original design), the drinking fountains, the lights, etc. Good place to see a show wether it's a play, the symphony, or whatever else they have on the calendar. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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I have not been to Gammage in probably 15 years so I was oh so pleasantly surprised at how well it has been maintained. Brought my girls to see Wicked and found the theater to be very nice, clean, and comfortable. The staff working there were all respectful and friendly. They clearly have this theater thing down to a science as the beverage and souvenir lines at intermission moved along quite nicely. The restrooms were clean and praises there are plenty of stalls in the ladies restroom so we didn't miss any of the show! read more

What's better than watching Book of Mormon in a Frank Lloyd Wright auditorium? Probably watching it in one with plentiful bathrooms, but that's the only thing I can think of. We were in the nosebleeds since I'm too cheap to spend actual money on seats, and I would have expected to have difficulty seeing or hearing the production. Somehow, though, the shape of the building funnels your vision directly to the stage, and as you're not able to see the rows of people floors below you, you feel like you have choice seats. It's like the guy who designed this building is some genius architect or something. The sound system was great and I never had any difficulty hearing the actors. All in all, great experience and a killer production. I'm looking forward to coming back for another show! read more

I have had the chance to see several shows at Gammage and I can say this time was one of my better experiences. First I would like to say that the fact that there is an opportunity to see Broadway Shows here in AZ is something I am very thankful for. Gammage brings in some of the top running plays and I am always excited to see each years schedule. I have seen Lion King- amazing, Phantom, Wicked, Annie, Mary Poppins etc. and this week Cinderella! What I found to be more pleasurable with my recent visit was the parking. I arrived about one hour to show time and was guided to the nearby parking structure. It is only a short block away from Gammage. I do remember in my past visits, if you didn't arrive really early and get to park in the Gammage lot, you were in trouble and had to search the campus for parking...so to me, this new parking plan is a big deal (If you are handicapped, there is plenty of parking in the Gammage lot). I was also very pleased with the ease at which the traffic flowed when leaving...I thought for sure there would be a long wait but to my surprise, this too was again managed and we were out of the garage and on the road in under 10 mins! Seating is fairly typical of these types of venues. Our Cinderella seats were in row 10 which is the orch section. I think any seat in the orchestra section would be terrific. There are two balcony levels -the lowest is called grand tier and the highest is balcony. I have been in the balcony and for the price, these seats are decent. You are definitely high and feel far away but again they are substantially cheaper. The acoustics were good, in my opinion, in both sections. I have read other reviews that mention the bathroom situation, and it is true that there are typically waits to use the facilities but the lines move quickly and to me is to be expected and not a deal breaker at all. They also serve snacks/drilnks out in the lobby which is nice during intermission. The location of Gammage is ideal as it is located in tempe on the ASU campus, so if you want to head to the show early and eat at a restaurant, there are PLENTY of nearby choices from Tempe Marketplace to the locations on Mill Ave. One other note I would like to mention is the "what to a wear" question. You will find all different levels of dress from very dressed up to casual/jeans. I like to be somewhere in the middle but it is nice to know that no matter the choice, you will fit right in. read more

ASU Gammage - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I switched to Gammage because of the line up this season!! I have been waiting a long time to see Aladdin and wicked and I'll get to see them this year!! The theatre is outdated but the people they cast in their shows outweigh the sounds issues, the parking, and long walk!! Each play I've seen the cast is amazing and I'm a sucker for musicals ! read more

ASU Gammage - Super excited to see Aladdin!! - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona