Wow, that was bad. I like the director's energy but maybe stick to running the business. Really…read morebad all around. I can't believe we don't have an opera coming in Philly.

While Opera Philadelphia often has excellent singing and sometimes staging, it is very uneven and…read moreoften tries - especially recently - to go toward non-traditional presentations without consideration of whether that fits the telling of the opera's story. I have walked out, either because of poor productions or because of poor performances, of a disportionate number of performances in the 20 or so years that I have subscribed to the company. And I have often - also more recently - donated tickets for productions that I have deemed not worth traveling into Phidelphia to view. I laud the company's artistic successes, eg, L'Italiana in Algeri (2000), Simon Boccanegra (2023), and Silent Night (2013), but question their sense of direction. Or lack of it. Phil R.

Excellent venue ! We are so lucky to have this very talented orchestra in our back yard literally!!read more

Pintscher's Assonanza was hard on the ears. It lacked harmony, consistency and cohesion. Did he…read morerequire to play his composition in order to conduct? Better that he stick to conducting.

The Kimmel Center known for hosting world, renowned musicians, Broadway shows, and arts in the…read morePhilly area. Sunday it was hosting the Penn medical school graduation. It was a day of celebration and the venue was perfect. Being one of the most iconic landmarks in the city the stunning architecture made the event even more special acoustics were excellent, and the seating was very comfortable.

Had a wonderful experience to see Elf the musical. Basically, Elf plays in the big screen and the…read moreorchestra plays the soundtrack. It's even better than you think, it's a joy. I found the entry to be organized and easy to navigate with plenty of ushers. I'd do it again in a heartbeat

Went there for the first time for the Oscar screening event 2019!…read moreThe theater itself is quite old and medium sizing, could see some revitalization here and there. They do provide alcohol and even inside the actual theater that I have never been before. During the event they did bring out popcorns and snacks for us! The red velvet cookie was my favorite of the night! One thing to complain though,there's not holder or removable handle on the chairs, so you have to put everything on the ground or holding it on your own, and that you cannot pull the handle up and cuddle with the person next chair like you can in some theaters.

Covid precautions are top notch and above requirements. Transparency on the website is clear about…read moretheir cleaning habits and air filters, etc. Checked for vaccination proof at the door *with* ID. Lovely staff who are pleasant and real -- leagues away from AMC! All that *and* they show the big blockbusters?? Total win!!

Went yesterday to get my daughter Dancewear for her ballet and ballroom classes. Nice local…read morebusiness. Appreciate the service.

From the owner: Here at The Dance Boutique - on the Avenue of the Arts We have Pointe Shoe fittings by appointment…read moreonly through the website or by phone. We also carry a wide range of ballet shoes in canvas and leather, jazz shoes, character shoes as well as Tap shoes.

I rented a small room with a Yamaha studio upright piano on two occasions in early January 2025 to…read moreprovide some training for one of my students. The instrument was tuned properly, and the action was found to be in responsive, properly-maintained and regulated condition. Recommended location for practice, teaching, etc.

I've been used this venue for a long time, but I am very disappointed from recent experience. The…read moreofficial rental price is reasonable but they started to add additional charges for every single thing for ridiculous reason. Also they change policies without notice for their members. It was originally able to book it from two months before for members. Now they are saying 6 months before without any notice for existing members. On top of that they are accepting even earlier booking if they can get extra money. Now they are just busy adding additional prices. This is place is not reliable anymore.

Last weekend I hosted a birthday party for a dear friend's 78th birthday at the Capital Grille in…read moreKing of Prussia, PA and I wanted to surprise the guests and the guest of honor with some special entertainment. By chance, I read about The Telegram Girl and the services they provided and decided to give them a try - what a positive experience! My initial contact with The Telegram Girl was via email and within less than an hour I received a detailed response - I was very impressed with the response time and their willingness to handle all of my special requests. That same day we spoke on the phone and all details were finalized and contract completed - a very smooth transaction. My main need was to have one of the members of The Telegram Girl's team dress up as David Byrne and sing "Burning Down The House" - the guest of honor's favorite song. No problem at all! In total, I booked 4 singers from The Telegram Girl to sing at the party - Freddie Mercury (singing "Another Year Bites The Dust"), David Byrne (singing "Burning Down The House"), Dorothy (singing "Over The Rainbow"), and The Scarecrow (singing "If Only I Had A Brain"). At the party, The Telegram Girl team of singers arrived on time and the fun started. Everyone was so surprised! Each singer did a great job with not only their singing but also interacting with the guests and the guest of honor. I could not have been happier with their promptness, personalities, and professionalism - well worth every penny. If you're looking to add a little fun to your next event, then give The Telegram Girl a try. I know I will be using them again when the occasion arises. Thanks again to The Telegram Girl for helping me pull off a great party!

We scheduled a telegram, the scheduling was easy, response was quick. The telegram and gifts were…read moretailored to the recipients needs. We ended up being unable to "send" the telegram due to the location and privacy. Adrijana was very responsive in resolving. I will definitely book her for future telegrams!!

Went for The Compline in Sue opera and wow. The acoustics are unreal. The sound just bounces…read moreperfectly off the walls and fills the entire space. The building itself is stunning. Even after the performance, people were hanging around just to look at the theater and take it all in. Staff eventually had to usher people out because no one wanted to leave. I arrived a little late because I went to the wrong venue, and the staff was incredibly kind and calm about it. They walked me to my seat between sets and made it totally stress free. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional. The place is clean and very well maintained. One thing to watch out for is seat selection. In the balcony, some seats have a pole partially blocking the view of the stage, which is frustrating if you do not realize it ahead of time. Definitely double check before buying. I loved the live subtitles for the opera. Such a thoughtful touch and makes the whole experience much more accessible. The chandeliers are gorgeous, the atmosphere feels grand but not stuffy, and the whole night felt special. Fully worth the money and I would absolutely come back.

What a delight! I bought my ticket for SUFFS at the box…read moreoffice. Yes, I got lucky! This is a popular play. What a wonderful opportunity to be educated on the American sufferage movement. It was a delight to see that so many local women were involved and their stories are reflected in this play today. I am happy to get the Playbill souvenir and a SUFFS pin. THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE. I'm very grateful to the sweet people working here. From the theater, attendants, concession snack stand, security, box office, merchandise, and the restrooms too. My chocolate chip cookie was yummy. Everybody's very kind and hard-working. It was an absolutely wonderful time in this beautiful theater. It was my first time to be in the theater and it's very beautiful. The set design was quite exciting. The seats were very comfortable. And I'm very glad that there was parking in a garage very close to this theater!

In Philly for the Nick Cave and Bad Seeds 'Wild God" tour…read more Gorgeous theater, good, comfortable seats, crystal clear sound, but located in a sketchy part of Philly. Understanding the latter, would def recommend the Met Philadelphia as a concert venue. Uber in and out was easy. Nick Cave gave a concert for the ages.

I've been here twice, back in 2019 for the "Schitt's Creek" cast Q&A, and this past weekend for the…read morePinkpantheress concert. Great venue, beautiful building, and helpful, friendly staff make this a place I'll enjoy visiting again in the future. I got a GA pit (standing room only) ticket--not the VIP version, where you get into the show early and have first chance at getting a spot by the barricade. I'm old enough that it's almost always necessary for me to take a bathroom break at some point during the show, so barricade isn't what I was looking for, and hanging at the back of the pit offers easy access to an exit that gets you right to the bathroom or one of the bars. The people who work here are really cool, gave me directions to things like the correct entrance and bathroom, and the people selling alcohol and merch were also very friendly. Security was constantly handing out cups of water to the audience members at the barricade, to keep anyone from dehydrating. Sound is very good at the Met, and it's just a fun atmosphere for a loud rock or pop show. I don't think they offer much in the way of food (go to Hygge Bar or Libertee beforehand for dinner) but did see some folks with large boxes of popcorn. One thing I would suggest for people attending a concert like this, with a GA standing area, is--if you're getting a seat and want to be close up, keep in mind that the people standing in GA are going to be in your sightline. There's no avoiding it. For a show like this, just about everyone in the audience is on their feet anyway (how could you SIT DOWN for Pinkpantheress, right?), so maybe it wasn't an issue, but I felt for those folks in the first couple of rows, because I knew those of us in GA were blocking their view, forcing them to stand up, whether or not they wanted to.

WHAT?! How have I not reviewed you??!??…read more Okay, bear with me. Could the venue have more amenties? Sure. Could the ingress and throughways inside be managed better when the crowd is sardines in a can? Sure. Can every experience in life be "more" or "better" if we're being extra picky, eventually turning those same experiences into a sterile, "will never offend anyone," suburb-coded "I come into the city once in a while for a good show but I hate the parking situation" experience? Yes. But not the the TLA, no. The TLA is Philly as hell. It's not there to give you extra-wide seats or a pinky off the champagne glass kind of vibe. It's there to be affordable. It's there to connect you with all sorts of different people there to see the same great show. And it's there to remind you that sometimes, sticky sweaty is the way to go. In the TLA, we're rawdogging sweaty air and great acts. It's where you go to see the acts that come through town where everyone who shows up REALLY wanted to show up - the performers because they're not stadium famous, and the attendees because they love those same performers all up in their bones. Things might be tight in the venue, but there's always room for fun and dancing.

I saw Jesse J in January 2026. Intimate venue! Security was friendly and efficient at the front…read more The show was an acoustic set so I knew I'd want to sit. I was lucky to get balcony seats in row B - they were amazing! Pretty comfortable and an amazing view. There's also a bar up there so you don't have to go downstairs.