Centennial Hall is home to Broadway in Tucso nshows, UA Presents, among others, which is really great, however, the venue is in need of n update. I recently went for Beauty and the Beast. We had "really great" seats, but after sitting through this show I don't think any seats could be all the great considering the lack of slope on the floor. I felt like the entire show I has to shift from left to right all night to get a clear view of the stage. Additionally, the seats are quite uncomfortable. Thankfully, they have booster seats for children. The place needs an overhaul to redo the seating, add more bathroom space. The sound was also very loud. I love the history of the building, but it needs to be brought up to 2026. read more

We've come here a few times for our Broadway in tucson shows and love it. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but I love that they have added security and the bar area and restrooms outside to make it easier for everyone. The place is always clean and the staff is always very helpful. 10/10 Recommend. read more

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Had an incredible experience here! Staff & organization were wonderful . Getting out was pretty organized as well for such a large concert. read more

A centrally located theater that brings in quality productions. The comfortable seating, good lighting and quality sound system are all noteworthy. read more

Centennial Hall - The Wiz - Broadway in Tucson - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Came here to see the musical "& Juliet" which was amazing!!!! The singing, dancing and scene changes were all breathtaking. I loved the twist on the original story and fresh more modern perspective on the tragic love story. read more

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I've been coming to this theater since my high school days. I love how they provide a variety of different performances. From dance, musicals, stand up, and musicians. The ticket cost are generally reasonable with offering students and senior discounts. My mom and I saw Mama Mia this time and had a blast dancing and singing along. Such a great performance. I look forward to seeing many more read more

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We were here to see The Book of Mormon yesterday. It's not a bad venue but the acoustics are not good and the sound was distorted. We could barely hear or understand what was being said. Plus they allow people to come in after the start of the show and disrupt you while trying to find their seat. Parking is also not so good. There is a parking garage but it's three blocks away. read more

I am at season ticket holder for Broadway In Tucson at Centennial Hall on the UofA campus. Went to the final show for this season, Chucked. Was not familiar with this production but found it to be very funny with great singers. Live music however sometimes made it difficult to understand the performers. Large venue, however acoustics could be improved. Always enjoy a night out. Looking forward to nest season. read more

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As a season holder for Broadway in Tucson and attending other lectures at this location I have probably visited at least 15 times in the past few years. Overall a nice location with plenty of pay parking nearby. Facility is clean. Seating is typical fold down seats that do get uncomfortable after a few hours. The downside especially during musicals is the sound. Sometimes can be hard to hear spoken words. Decent place to attend shows but improvements could be made. read more

Disappointed with limited bathroom access & acoustics. Venue isn't appropriate for large scale production that draws large crowds. Follow ASU's Gammage blueprint Cats. read more

Went to see the national company of Les Mis at Centennial. The seats were very comfortable and the let you purchase drinks to bring in. Unfortunately, during the performance they permitted people to walk around with their cell phones interrupting the show. They also had ushers walking people to seats with flashlights. This was well into both the first and second acts. They also did not dim the lights prior to starting the second act which made the number of people walking in even worse. I don't know what was wrong with the sound, but it seemed like the actors couldn't properly hear the orchestra. Multiple actors were not able to be heard clearly. I don't know what the issues were with the sound system but now that I've looked at reviews I'm convinced it's the venue not the performers. Won't be returning. read more

Just saw a touring musical and the acoustics were terrible. There is almost no sound dampening on the walls or ceilings. Before the show started the theatre was like a roaring crowd with patrons talking and nothing to absorb the sound. Once the music started it was unbearable loud and even distorted at times due to the echo and lack of sound dampening. I had Loop concert earplugs and even they were not enough. Also there are steps involved almost everywhere despite the web site stating that only the balcony area had steps. This was a bit challenging for my older mother, though she managed. The seats are old and have only a small amount of padding and if you want a beverage ( critical when it was almost 110 outside for a matinee), you have to go outside and stand in the sun to get it. Also in the main floor section, the rows in the first quadrant towards the stage are not sloped very much so if someone tall is sitting in front of you it will be hard to see - I had this problem and could not see the performers unless they were off to the side. Fortunately the tall man changed seats after intermission so the second half was much better. Book a seat at least half way back to ensure the seats are raked enough to have visibility. The musical was well performed, but the venue distracted significantly from the enjoyment. I will not bother to come back unless they do a major overhaul. read more

Once again, top orchestra seats for Hamilton at $10.00 per ticket! The Hamilton website lottery pool. Tucson was as far as we were willing to drive if we won again; 500+ miles (the Mrs. won the Las Vegas Lottery a few years back). She was a winner once again, and this fell right during our anniversary celebration. Centennial Hall is basically part of the University of Arizona. Only fully vaccinated patrons are being allowed entry, and vaccination cards and a photo ID are required. The theater is rather dated but spacious. And the staff are quite strict about individuals coming forward to gaze into the orchestra pit. Some were quite upset after being asked to step away. We were in the second row. As for the performance; acceptable, considering both male leads; Hamilton and Burr were being played by the understudies this Sunday night, 11/28/2021. But I thought they handled their roles admirably. The orchestra was outstanding. This marked our fourth Hamilton; Los Angeles, Orange County, Las Vegas, and Tucson in that order. We're still putting in for the lottery every week. Outstanding musical score if you've never heard it. read more

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One of the best venues in town to catch a touring Broadway show, concert, ballet, dance troupe, etc., etc., etc... The seats are a little cramped and can get uncomfortable, especially for anything over a couple of hours. Intermissions are always welcome! read more

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Came here last weekend to see Hamilton. It was my first time here. The theater is more run down than Gammage (ASU) but it's also smaller so the view of the stage is better from more seats. And the ticket prices are more affordable! Vaccine or negative COVID test and masks are required. Thank you to management for the safety precautions!! read more

Centennial Hall - Masks are required - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We went to Centennial Hall to see Wicked (which on a fantastic broadway show if you ever get the chance to see it) and sat towards the front of the mezzanine for the show. The staff were great, and entry to and from the venue was quick. There did not seem to be a bad seat in the house either. Even back in the Mezzanine we could see and hear the show fine. There are a few drawbacks though, the seats are painfully uncomfortable. Both my partner and I couldn't wait to get up at intermission and stretch as a result. Secondly the parking is a few blocks away, which was ok for us but important to know for anyone with mobility issues. (Also they don't do a good job of directing attendees to where the parking is) Overall it is a beautiful hall to see a show, and if you can get up from your seat after an hour or so I would recommend seeing a show here. read more

Centennial Hall - Broadway in Tucson (Wicked) - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Centennial Hall is a gr8 place to see a play. However, I wish I had skipped "Some like it Hot". If you luv the original movie, you will feel this theater rendition should be retitled "Some like it NOT". The singers, dancers, actors, were wonderful, Kudos! But, the screenplay Ruins it. Read no further, if you plan to see it, and don't want to ruin the "new plot". Marilyn Monroe's character was not as expected. Not cute and fun loving, but a career driven strong black woman (& that would be gr8 in a Different play). Unfortunately, I was hoping to laugh and see a sweet innocent and funny Marilyn. And the slapstick Jack Lemmon character Daphne, is portrayed as a black man who decides he now identifies as a woman, for real now, when and if he chooses. So, if you want something completely unlike the original, and very woke-modern, this is it!! Then go for it! Like they say in the original, "nobody's perfect" (I'll say!!!). Whoever wrote this, wasted all our time. read more

Need to have more handicap parking lots near the Centennial Hall. My mom has to use a cane for her walk.

My wife and I attended The Play that Goes Wrong at this theater last night. Bottom line: I'd go back to watch plays here again but here's some thoughts... It's a large theater, clean and well maintained. There are inadequate toilet facilities. There were long lInes for both men and women at intermission. I'm guessing that the admin understands this as they had people stationed in the restroom rooms to direct people to open stalls. They also had a few satellite toilets outside. The lobby is far too small for intermission so the beverage people set up outside. The quality of the beer and wine was very good. Chairs are ok but leg room lacks considerably. Acoustics are not great, it was difficult to hear the actors while they were on the far side. read more

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I went to see a show at centennial hall and was not super impressed. I bought a regular seat, but it turned out to be right next to a wall that significantly obstructed the view of the stage. I'd go again, but beware of these seats.... read more

My sister is handicapped and finds it difficult to walk. We parked near Cochise Hall. They charged us $8 to park. It is free if you can park farther away. We had never been here before, so we're looking for signage to direct us. There wasn't any. We couldn't find it. We asked as kindly groundskeeper where Centennial Hall was. He said it was back the way we had come, about a quarter of a mile. This was devastating to someone who is mobility impaired. We made our way to the next hurdle. Check in. And found plenty of trip hazards Uneven pavement. After that another obstacle. We had to climb stairs into the hall. More trip hazards. Lights strings strung along the floor. And what's this? A raised platform of about an inch and a half to get into your seats. Unexpected and easy to miss, and easy to stumble and fall. The seats were decidedly uncomfortable for the 2 hour performance of the Nutcracker. The arm rests were wooden and extremely painful. What the h-ll were they thinking? The venue lacking basic amenities for someone mobility impaired, and crammed uncomfortable seats, means we'll never return to this palace of torture again. read more

Centennial Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love the fact that Tucson has Centennial Hall, they've attracted great shows and Broadway In Tucson has very friendly staff. I'll start by saying the theater is beautiful and the staff does what they can like having a UA Catering Tent out front, a trailer with extra bathrooms, and the patio blocked for concessions with preorders for intermission.. but for the ticket price it's not enough. The fact that they're doing these things proves that the venue itself isn't adequate. Centennial needs an upgrade to compete with theaters like Gammage and I don't mean tearing down the rich history. The building is beautiful. It just needs a retrofit, with all of the construction and updates happening on campus with the Arts District, they need to include this space. The sound is my biggest gripe, for what you pay the sound quality does no justice to the talent who works very hard makes the show magic on and off stage. Other small things include the seats could be more padded to make long shows better, and they need more bathrooms, as well as a larger merchandise and concession space added on so people aren't corralled in the entrance areas to do things like buy food or merch at the expense of others trying to access their seats. read more

Highly Recommend Seeing Mannheim Steamroller! Absolutely Fantastic Show. The music is mesmerizing and add the the visual effects you are enjoying every moment of why you're there. The downside is Centennial Hall. The seating is so uncomfortable. I honestly felt like I was sitting on concrete seats. The isles between the seats are extremely tight. The bathroom accommodations speak for themselves. The Hall needs renovating and I'm hoping the University as well as the benefactors are working on this? Mannheim Steamroller is a must see! I hope when they return to Tucson they will preform at a different venue. read more

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Bad seats no bathrooms bad acoustics expensive tickets. People tell me you need to go to Phoenix to see Broadway tours in a newer design theater Saw Book of Mormon. Great Show! read more

I came here with my mom for the Harry Potter performance. The musicians were AMAZING!!! I kept forgetting that it was live music because It sounded so perfect! The conductor was full of joy and humor and definitely was the cherry on top to this experience! As a wheelchair user I totally have to shout out Theo and Tyler who ran the wheelchair elevator! They made what could've been an awkward scenario an absolute breeze! The only downsides of the night were two things, the first was that the seats were extremely uncomfortable and way too close together, both my mom and I, and the people behind us talked about how painful it was to sit for so long in these seats. The second was that the handicap stall in the bathroom was very small compared to other places, requiring my mom to assist me in and out so that I didn't damage my wheelchair. Shoutout to all of the ushers they were amazing! read more

Great show. Awful seating and acoustics. Theater needs renovations. New sound system, additional bathrooms and new seating... read more

Went to see The Book of Mormon. What a funny show. Good crowd. Our seats were too far on the end so we missed some of the scenes. Sound system was good. The actors were great. Lines for the refreshments were quick and there were extra bathrooms outside. read more

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We have been to Centennial Hall many times for musicals, plays, and orchestral performances over the years and it is probably the best venue in Tucson for those types of shows (better acoustics than Tucson Music Hall). The Hall itself is definitely a little dated and could use some renovations at this point, but they keep what they've got in good condition. The chairs are not terribly comfortable though, so that can be problematic when you are sitting for a long performance. There aren't a ton of restroom options available, so plan ahead if you need to use the ladies room. Pro tip: They offer deeply discounted seats to UofA students at the beginning of the academic year, which is great, but when they say they are "obstructed view" seats, just know that you can realistically only see about half to a third of the stage. read more

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I have to agree with others complaining about the almost unbearable seats in this building. I would like to add that the sound system was so bad at the performance of Wicked that I felt as though they had stolen over 100 a piece from us. I will never go back, and I am amazed that so many people continue to go there and support this awful venue. People seem to be incapable of not treating everything like they are attending a football game. I just don't understand why anyone would pay money to watch a show then spend it chatting away about something else, getting up repeatedly to get something to drink or go to the bathroom. Maybe I'm just annoyed easily, but the seats and sound system were horrid! read more

We are at Centennial Hall waiting for Hamilton to begin. I looked at tickets last week for $59-&79 each. I wanted to check with my husband before purchasing. He went online later, the same day and paid $150 each for tickets! The seats are next to last row in back. The couple next to us paid $59 for tickets as well as gals sitting in front of us. I am really ticked off at this and will be researching how to be partially refunded. I am contacting Ticketmaster as that's where we got tickets. The play was great but seats were not. read more

I've been to 3 Broadway in Tucson events. Do NOT go if it's a musical! The acoustics at Centennial Hall are horrible. I could barely hear the lyrics of most songs and even the dial isn't that great. The first time, I thought it was me; the second time I asked people around me and they agreed. The 3rd time I bought pretty good seats but it didn't matter. I'd rather drive all the way to Phoenix for a show than waste any more money there! read more

The main performance hall on the campus of the University of Arizona, this worthy venue is worthy of any of a variety of performances. There really is not a bad seat in the house, only limited, of course, by distance to the stage. There is no true balcony: what is considered balcony seats are just a higher extension from the orchestra seating section. I have attended several different performances here, from jazz to classical to The Buena Vista Social Club (wow!) to musicals to dance troupes. I myself have been in ensembles that have performed in this auditorium. It has a nice large stage for any type of act. The acoustics are excellent for any seat in the house. The techs that run the shows are professional. Although at the last performance I attended, there was a brief problem with feedback, which surprised me. At the same performance, it also took the tech running the spotlight to a) figure out that there was a soloist, and b) to get the spot on the soloist. All the other performances I have attended, however, were highly professional whether dealing with sound (a fine art in of itself), lights, or flying in drops. For those of you who like adult drinks, there usually is a bar outside as well as two vendors in the lobby. Ladies, be prepared (as usual) for lines to the bathroom. Tip: for the best water fountain, use the pair across from the men's restroom on the west side of the lobby. If there is a vendor there and it looks like it is part of the vendor's kiosk, don't worry, just go up and take a drink. These fountains have better water pressure and are colder. With the four fountains by the women's restrooms, it is hit and miss. read more

I've been to Centennial Hall now a few times, and I haven't been disappointed yet. It's a relatively small theatre, which means most of the seats offer pretty good views! Nothing is too far away, so the show experience is pretty good. We usually don't sit center stage, but rather at one of the sides, and there has never been any theatre obstruction in the way of the view. The only issue I've ever had was a really tall guy in the seat in front of me. I, too, am somewhat tall, but this man was easily 6'5". I couldn't see over him so I had to keep looking around him. It was a nuisance. If the seats were at more of a slope, that would have helped, but I doubt that will change. But other than a really tall person in front of you, the views from just about anywhere seem great! The seats themselves are a bit small, but not too horrible. They're not the most padded seats, either, but they don't bother me. I just mention it in case others are interested in that kind of detail. The rows are a bit slender, but like I said, I'm somewhat tall (5'10") and my knees don't hit the seat in front of me. But I do need to stand to let others pass. No big deal, I have plenty of room to move around. Overall, I don't feel terribly smooshed in Centennial Hall's seats, but more space would clearly be more comfortable. The amenities are decent. The bathrooms have always been clean and the lines move relatively quickly. The concessions have all the refreshments you need, and those lines move along quickly, too. They also move the entrance line along quickly, too! Efficiency! The lobby is a little bit quaint, so at a sold out show, it can get tight in there waiting for the doors to open. The doors have opened more or less on time at each show we've been to. I like Centennial Hall and I'm so happy we have Broadway in Tucson! It is a real plus for our city! read more

I feel really conflicted about centennial hall. I really like that it's on campus and the easy access it provides to shows, like the Broadway in Tucson series. With that being said, most of my other feelings are negative. I've seen a couple shows here and while I've definitely enjoyed myself, I have a hard time getting over the fact that I'm in a space that's also used as a regular lecture hall for college classes. I even had part of my grad school orientation here, so it's a little weird seeing well put together musicals in the same space. It's not quite like the fox theater. Most specifically, the seats are uncomfortable, and you can get a bad seat, as the incline isn't continuous, with someone sitting right in front of you, blocking your view. In addition, they have 1 bathroom. ONE. I recently saw Les Mis and I couldn't believe how long the bathroom line was at intermission. My friend and I tried to hit up an academic building but no luck since it was locked, so we resorted to the odd patch of porto-potties outside. It was quite the juxtaposition to be seeing a beautiful show and then to use a Porto-potty. Like I said, I've enjoyed the shows I've seen here, but it's not the most ideal venue in my humble opinion. read more

I love the community events Centennial Hall brings to Tucson. I feel so lucky to live in smaller city that still has great shows come to town. However, I do think Centennial Hall could use some updates. I've attended 3 shows here and plan to attend more. I'd love to be a season ticket holder sometime in the next few years. Seats are a bit dated and uncomfortable by the end of a show, sound quality is a-ok. I've sat in the "good" and the "bad" seats, and I could see the stage well from all vantage points. The lobby area seems extra small, but I'm not sure I've been to many theatres that have ample lobby space. I appreciate the bathroom attendants at intermission for helping the bathroom line move. I wish they'd fence the port-a-potty section in a way that you don't have to go back through the security line and re-scan your ticket. We usually eat somewhere on University before a show and also Park there if we can find parking. Tyndall garage is free on weekends, but takes a while to get out after a show, so beware! Find street parking or pay if you can find a lot with spaces left. read more

Desperately need new seats and a serious bathroom update. They serve snacks and drinks but the best way to go is making reservations at a nearby restaurant for dinner beforehand. They do check bags at the door before scanning tickets. read more

Centennial Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ok, the hall is old and deserves some leeway. Still as the spouse of somebody with mobility issues, I have to say our seating choices are poor and the lift to get to those seats is inadequate. For others, this will remind you of high school assemblies. The acoustics are usually adequate and the ushers unfailingly helpful. So, if the show is something you really want to see, go for it. Which, by the way, is a lot more than I would say for Gammage at ASU. Besides which the area near U of A is user-friendly unlike Tempe. read more

Always nice to come here! Clean! Friendly. Easy to get to! Parking somewhat nearby. Not enough bathrooms. Must be patient. Good sound. Comfortable seating. read more

The facility is a fair size and seating is easy to find. Obtaining tickets was easy but the sound quality was awful. I don't know if it was the event itself our the facility but it was not up to par and makes me leery to attend another event there in the future. read more

Centennial Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This venue is in need of a makeover, especially new seats. For years, sitting in this hall for Broadway in Tucson has been extremely uncomfortable and hard on the back. read more