Went to see Book of Mormon, However, unbeknownst to us when we arrived somebody else was already in our seats. I don't understand how they can double book seats? So because somebody else was already in our seats they made us switch seats somewhere else. We were not very happy. Show itself was very interesting & funny! No pics cuz they wouldn't let u take any :( read more

From graduations to theater productions, Centennial Hall is a versatile space. Warning, the seating is not very comfortable. On the plus side I have sat in different areas of the hall and have had decent seats every time. The acoustics are good and easy to hear what is going on up on stage. Right on campus it has beautiful scenery outside. Right next to University Park Blvd there is shopping and restaurants nearby. There is a parking garages that you can park in and walk to the hall. It is not a far walk from the garages. I hope to see many more shows at Centennial Hall! read more

There is a parking garage off 4th St and Euclid right next to the venue that offers free parking. The venue was small, but clean. The seats were small and the space they give you for your legs is tiny! I even felt cramped and I'm five foot! There aren't many snack/drink booths, but I didn't purchase anything since I just came from dinner. The bathroom had lots of stalls. I read on one of the reviews that there are no seats that's bad -wrong! Our seats were all the way in the back and I could barely see so if you do decide to watch a show here, try to be in the center and closer to the middle/front. Don't go in the nosebleeds like we did! Honestly, there weren't many tickets left for the show so that's why we got these seats but next time, now I know. read more

This place needs to be updated especially the sound system very poor quality. They don't serve cocktails only beer and wine. The only redeeming quality is they have a variety of shows. read more

Sequence 8 was awesome!!! I went not knowing what to expect & I must say I truly enjoyed the performances. A very brilliant display of strength , mixed with endurance & comedy! Extremely entertaining not a moment went by that I smiling or clapping at the performer. It was fun for all kids & adults! read more

Centennial Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We have been to Centennial Hall, Tucson several times. The location in Southern AZ is "convenient". However I am sad to report that acoustics are nothing short of terrible. After avoiding Centennial for a couple years I had guests and tried it again for The Jersey Boys and Tootsie. No, we were not in the cheap seats. I was truly embarrassed by the the sound system. I cannot imagine that I would ever subject any future guests nor myself to this facility again. MILLIONS AND MILLONS SPENT ON SPORTS AND YET THIS VENUE REMAINS A POOR AND EMBARRASSING QUALITY. This is such an underwhelming facility. read more

Had concert tickets for Robert Plant and Allison Krause at Centennial Hall, Tucson. Wearing a ortho clunky boot, the seats that we originally purchased were anything but easy to get to. An usher saw where our tickets were and told us to wait. Little did we know that they have a policy and save seats for this type of situation. Logan deserves a shout out. Much appreciated. read more

Just saw Hamilton and love it. It was my first time going to theatre and I am learning what I really want in sitting and times to go. I am getting ready to see Wicked. read more

Just saw Hamilton. Terrible acoustics. Recorded soundtrack that frequently overwhelmed singers voices, or singers were not well trained enough in enunciation and projection. Tickets had to be bought online. Notice that there is no elevator to mezzanine does not appear online until after tickets paid for. Stairs to mezzanine are so steep I almost had to crawl up. Woman across the aisle had a bad fall while trying to go down the steps as people pushed her from behind. Security did not help. They are a bunch of goons who gave me sh*t for staying in my seat until after the crowd passed to avoid the same fate. Being in the middle of U of A campus makes this theatre almost inaccessible during weekday performances. Broadway in Tucson should be moved to the Convention Center/Arena or Music Hall. Centennial Hall should be torn down for a major rebuild. It is a dinosaur. read more

Saw Hamilton here twice this week. First show we had seats in the very very back, second time we had seats in orchestra left. View was great in both. Show was amazing!!! My only complaint is that from the back, the sound does get kinda echoed. Workers and very kind and accommodating. Very safe and takes all the necessary precautions so ensure everyone stays healthy and safe. Very clean and covid cautious which I greatly appreciate. Thank you Broadway in Tucson and Hamilton for an amazing experience. read more

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I've been to three events here now. Enjoyed Wicked, not so much Book of Mormon, Rachel Maddow was OK. A lot depends on where you are sitting. At BoM we were pretty far back, which made the actors faces difficult to see, and we had problems understanding the lyrics of the songs, which is obviously pretty important for a comedy. Parking can be good or bad. We always park in the Tyndall lot, and if there is nothing else going on that night it's pretty good. However, when we went to BoM, there was a basketball game the same night, and it was a nightmare getting out of there. The location is a bit of a stroll from the parking lot. On a nice evening, it's a beautiful stroll, but I can see it would be an issue for someone with disabilities. Do NOT get a seat behind the lighting/audio booth! We sat there for BoM, and we had lights shining up into our eyes throughout the performance. I tried to shield it with the head of the guy in front of me, but he kept moving! Overall, I'm glad we have opportunities to see Broadway shows in little Tucson. I will continue to attend them at Centennial Hall, but it does have its issues. read more

Went here to watch Waitress. The play was decent and that's saying a lot from a guy who doesn't really like plays that much. The facility is fine. Restrooms are hard to get into if you go during intermission, it's better to go over to the building next-door to the east and use the restroom there. The workers were friendly enough read more

Centennial Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Horrible horrible sound. Just saw Book of Mormon. The acoustics are simply terrible. It really detracts from shows because dialogue is unintelligible. This is a very common complaint about this place. I will not waste my money on another show here. read more

The Book of Mormon was a fast moving and hysterically funny play. Too bad you couldn't understand most of the words during the singing. One friend, who paid $160 a ticket, walked out at Intermission. They were understanding less than 30% of what was being said and sung. I would say our seats took us to 70%. You would think after all these years the UA and Broadway in Tucson would get the acoustics squared away. This was a high dollar event that deserved to be years by all who supported it. Five stars to the play, but only three to Centennial Hall. read more

Centennial Hall - Performing Arts Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was so excited to see the musical here, however, like others have said the acoustics are bad. It was like sitting in an old uncomfortable lecture hall. read more

I have practiced here and attended both performances and debates here and continue to be surprised by the quality and variety of shows that UA Presents has lined up for this venue. Despite the draw to the venue, I can't help but feel that this hall is in desperate need of a renovation. The facade is gorgeous and the lobby is beautiful. The stage itself is acceptable, but the seating, green rooms, and bathrooms echo a quaint history that is no longer charming. While maintaining the original integrity of the hall a renovation can address the poorly placed control center in the middle of the hall, squeaky and broken seating, and intrusive lighting when guests exit or enter the hall. Great historical building (aptly named after it was built in UA's Centennial Year), amazing shows, but in need of the venue furnishings necessary to support them. read more

Centennial Hall is one of the institutions of Tucson. If you are interesting in any live performances you are probably going to be walking into this theater. It is a nice one... good acoustics, decent seating and even when you are at the back you still have a decent view. They have started adding more to their concession stands though because they are on U of A campus they cannot serve alcohol. That honestly is not even a negative, it just is what it is. The only negative I really have, and it is one that logistically cannot be fixed, is that there is no parking anywhere near it. Since it is surrounded by buildings are museums, research buildings, and classrooms, make sure you time your arrival to include a walk. Again, this is a institution that as long as you live in Tucson, you are likely to walk into it at least once. read more

Came here for my first time the other night for a Wilco show. The venue is small, so no matter where your seats are the view is excellent. The acoustics were awesome and really enhanced the sound of the band. There was one major problem. No water! They ran out of water before the first band was half way through their set. It was scorching hot inside and they had no water. In Tucson. Seriously do you want people to dehydrate? Glad I was there in June rather than August, either way next time I'll sneak a few bottles of agua in my purse. read more

I came here the other day for opening night of Guys and Dolls, where I was taken away to watch poor Adelaide pine after a wedding from Nathan. While I was sitting there, I reflected back on all of my other travels at this wonderful theater. I have been transported to early 1800's France to see Christine Daae become the object of the Phantom's affections. I have watched as a down-on-their-luck group of men decide to make some money by stripping down to "The Full Monty". I watched a girl try to find her real father on a Greek island while singing the selected works of Abba. I have seen Ted Neely as Jesus ask God to forgive the Romans at least three times. I have heard their wonderful pit orchestra perform music that has set the stage for so many of my friends, as I have come to think of them, to set out on their adventures. I have seen incredible ballets, Pilobolus, Alvin Ailey Dance, and got inspired to bang on pots and pans when, as a child my parents took my little brother and I to see Stomp. I watched Oliver ask for more, and another young boy wish he was big to have his wish granted the next morning. I saw a group of blue men perform crazy acts. I have seen the perfect bodies of Kodo drum in perfect rhythm, and watched an evil plant eat an evil dentist. I saw the Wicked Witch, Elphaba, and Glinda the Good in their school days, becoming friends and helping each other to resist the forces of the Wizard of Oz. All of these stories and places, these beautiful acts and dances, these incredible sets and costumes, and I have Centennial Hall to thank. I have been transported and touched, I have laughed and cried, witnessed transcendent examples of what humans can do, and watched everyday people perform everyday tasks extraordinarily. From the time that I was a child, to just a couple of days ago, Centennial has been there, making me fall in love over and over again. read more

We recently saw Book of Mormon here, which was a great show. However the acoustics here were alright and to be honest it was very crammed. Everything was very packed from the lobby to the actual sitting space. We sat in row DD, which was a good price but a little too far. I would recommend sitting closer if you are seeing something here. I would not return to watch something here. read more

It's a small theater on the U of A campus. Major acts and theater productions come here, which is awesome, both for students and locals. Plentiful, clean bathrooms. All the seats are 'ground floor': there is no balcony. There didn't seem like there was a bad seat in the whole place. The rows are pretty narrow though, so it's a pain crawling over people's knees to get to your mid-section seats. But once you are seated, all's good. The sound and the stage views are excellent. I saw a Broadway production here and was impressed by the quality. read more

Not our first visit to Centennial Hall, but 1st Yelp review. This visit to see the 2015/16 42nd Street. Great show. See it if you get the chance. Located on the UA campus. Centennial Hall is the large (2,500 seat) performing space on the UA campus. A surprisingly intimate space for it's size. The house has good sight lines and no really bad seats. The last renovation updated the sound system, so the acoustics are good. The lobby is smallish (original construction occurred in 1936), but the entrance area in front of the building provides a nice space for intermission crowds. A pleasant place to see a performance. read more

Horrible acoustics and bathrooms set up is inadequate! Move back to Tucson Music Hall!

My first Ballet and I loved it. Venue was a little small. But worth the visit. Staff was helpful. I didn't like it when people came in late. It distracts from the ballet and is inconsiderate. It's different at a movie. read more

I love the location on the U of A campus. Steps from University hot spots like Wilko and Pasco Kitchen & Lounge, you can make a nice (date or not) night of it. UA Presents, can I speak directly to you? I am astounded and so very grateful for your thoughtfully diverse programming. I've seen Rachel Maddow (who got a standing-O, btw), the legendary - - and sublime -- Cuban Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club (fronted by the genius Roberto Fonseca), and the oh-so-sexy Union Tanguera. That's just so far. I love the relevant pre-show events (ranging from a fascinating lecture to an outdoor "milonga" for the tango show). The volunteer ushers (so very plentiful) are wonderfully helpful. The acoustics -- ermmm -- could be a bit better in spots. I saw one Broadway show and couldn't hear the lyrics from mid-orchestra. And watch out for orchestra seats closer to the stage, the slope of theater seating evens out a tad too much at some point. I was terrified that a 6-foot man (which is fairly average) or someone with Einstein hair would sit in front of me and block my view of the tango. Thankfully, the gods were with me that night. (And, did I say that show was sexy? Because, whew!) If you haven't ever been, treat yourself to something ... maybe a little unexpected. The UA Presents folks have excellent taste -- academic meets provocative. If you are open to expanding your view of what this amazing whole-wide-world has to offer, they won't let you down. read more

Centennial Hall is the home to Broadway in Tucson, and there is not a bad seat in the house! This season, I've attended Beauty and the Beast, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, both performances were excellent. I will definitely return to see another production. My only complaint is that beer and wine is served on the patio before the show, however you cannot bring your drink into the theater. It's not ideal lingering on the patio trying to finish your drink while the staff encourages you to enter the theater and take your seat. Instead, I suggest arriving to Main Gate Square an hour or so prior to the show and grabbing a drink at Wilko or Pasco, and then making your way to the theater. read more

Raise your hand if you've ever been in Centennial after midnight by yourself? Ghost stories aside this, like every venue has it's ups and downs. There are seats that have blind spots. The power sometimes goes out ( it did for my graduation.) The seats are old and not very comfortable, it's considered both large and small depending who you talk to. Performance wise the dressing rooms are small and have weird handles that some of the more uppity guests don't like. The staff is student run as well for the most part which also upsets some of the guests. There is no alcohol on campus, ( at least provided by UA Presents) also a bummer for the artists. I saw Raffy here when I was 6, I saw my first musical here (Cats in 4th grade), and yes, I worked here for three years. read more

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Centennial Hall does so much right given the dated and in need of renovation facility. I recently went to Hamilton and was so impressed with the efficiency and ease of getting into the theatre and the safety protocols in place. The production was fabulous, though the acoustics have ALWAYS been lacking. Those hard working actors and dancers and artists and all personnel working on a production deserve better. As a season ticket holder, I am most disappointed in the lack of planning for the women's restrooms availability. When the final call for the end of intermission sounded, there were still DOZENS of us in a restroom line. This should be addressed sooner rather than later. read more

Just saw Hamilton. Could not understand most of singing due to bad acoustics. Chairs are old, uncomfortable and positioned so that they are directly in front/behind each other. I was behind a man who wasn't particularly large but completely blocked the middle half of my view of the stage. It took one hour to get out of venue, crawl out of parking garage and onto Speedway. Big Hint - if you go do NOT part in Euclid garage. All in all, very disappointing. read more

In terms of sound quality, Centennial is among the worst concert halls in the city of Tucson. I have seen a wide array of performances: classical concerts involving orchestra alone, orchestra and choir, choir alone, jazz bands, funk bands, singers and instrumentalists, and recently a musical ("Book of Mormon") and the Hall does absolutely nothing for the performers. In fact, my tipping point was recently with Book of Mormon. I was sitting far in the back--about 10 rows from the back wall--and couldn't understand the performers text. I was hoping a musical would be better than an unaccompanied choir but it is no different. The space is dead and the sound, whether truly acoustic or amplified just does not carry in the space. Outside of the sound quality, the venue it fine. It is just difficult because if there is a performer you want to see, you just have to deal with a terrible hall. read more

****This review is not for Centennial Hall, this is for Phantom of the opera***** So my wife treated me a show yesterday in Tuscon for our anniversary to see Phantom of the Opera. The music was great as always BUT, this was a "New Production" of the show. I cannot express enough disappointment in the new direction. I view myself as a traditionalist. If it ain't broke, don't fix it with most things in my life. They in my mind removed 3 of the biggest parts of the show that make this show what it is. The chandelier intro, the catacombs into the phantoms layer, and the masquerade act. The other changes throughout the play I can deal with but I can't look past the major 3. Sorry to say I will no longer pay to see this version of Phantom again. read more

I was here to see the last show of the newly revamped Phantom of the Opera, and I was so disappointed with the venue. To begin with, the show started half an hour late. After about 15 minutes of waiting, we noticed EMTs surrounding someone who had collapsed on the orchestra level. 5 minutes after that, someone finally announced the show would start in another 10 minutes. Eventually the EMTs wheeled someone out on a gurney. The venue can't control a medical emergency like that, but they could have made the announcement when the delay was discovered rather than letting us sit there wondering for 20 minutes. The giant sound and light boards, computer screens, and technicians certainly are distracting if you're sitting in the mezzanine. They're situated smack dab in the middle of the hall and detracted from much of the show. There's almost no point in asking people to turn off their phones if there are several large computer screens directly in front of half the audience. The worst part, though, were the seats themselves. Horribly uncomfortable. The seat backs are solid wood and the fold-down seats are thinly padded. The arm rests are a single strip of wood between each seat- not big enough to share. The rows are squashed so close together that my knees were pressed up against the back of the chair in front of me. I'm only 5'9" so it's not like I'm abnormally tall or leggy. I would have enjoyed the show so much more if I'd had a comfortable seat. The bathrooms were clean, parking was free and close to the venue, and the show itself was good, but it would take a lot to convince me to return. read more

I am extremely familiar with Phantom, and I don't think that its a good idea to change a show that is so iconic. I'm not even so sure that the tunes and/or the notes were spot on. I have been to many Broadway shows, the latest being "The King and I" (okay Lincoln Center) where every word and note is crystal clear. And I forgot about Yul Brenner. Hoon was spot on. Centennial Hall is not Broadway, but the acoustics have to be fixed. The sound is muffled and not clear at all. How about an acoustician looking at it. I have more show tickets, but I won't be back read more

Man, I wish they would remodel! We've gone several times, but I think we're giving up. The seating, ugh, the seating is horrible. Last night we went to see Fiddler On The Roof and could barely make it to intermission. We didn't return for the second half because the seats were that uncomfortable. Honestly a plastic folding chair would be better. So if you find a show that you can't live without seeing, go and fight through the crappy seating or check to see if it's showing in Phoenix. I would rather drive and sit in comfort! read more

Sadly I did not research this theater prior to spending a lot of money on Cats in May 2019. Supposedly the theater upgraded acoustics in 2012 and it was an improvement. YIKES. If the acoustics improved, I cannot imagine how bad they were before the upgrade. We could not understand the lyrics to any of the songs except Memory - and that was only because the singer was phenomenal AND we were familiar with the famous song. We won't be going back to Centennial Hall. So sad because I would love to support the arts there, but not at the price of tickets for bad acoustics. I also heard from others that attended the Saturday performance that they could not understand the songs and they had even closer seats and had seen the production before at another location. Lack of parking for disabled patrons and those that have issues with long walks is another problem. read more

A gorgeous historic auditorium, attracting first-class acts from around the world, Centennial Hall benefits from the foresight of its presenting organization (UAPresents). However for acoustic music (symphonic, opera) this place leaves much to be desired... during a renovation a couple decades ago, the acoustic paneling around the proscenium was re-installed backwards, and was never corrected (this was confirmed to me by an in-house tech, who is an acoustician). Amplified productions are also problematic, as people complain that dialogue in musicals goes lost up in the balcony. Its location on campus though makes for problematic parking. Get ready for a hike! read more

Always Surprised At How Excellent A Venue For Such A Large Space. From Alvin Ailey To Bill Maher Via Garrison Keilor (sp?), all show to their Best Advantage! read more

Second time seeing a Broadway in Tucson musical here and the second time around has been the best! This is the place to check out the major theatrical events here in the city. Right on the edge of U of As campus, you can have pre show cocktails and bites at the nearby walk to restaurants on university Ave or get a cocktail from the venue on weekend nights. It's a small venue compared to major cities and can be a bit pricey for main floor seats but do not despair, the balcony seats are just as fab! Make sure you check out this venue for a musical at least once. Saw Joseph and the amazing technicolor Dreamcoat today and it was amazing! They really nailed the set design for a smaller stage. The American idol alums headlining the show made it great. When I was walking around campus to find my car even caught some of the ensemble cast heading out for a break :) One rule though, go to the restroom before you get here the ladies room is always packed and has a long line before the show. This is why I give the venue three stars. It doesn't seem to have the amenities to handle a packed house. read more

Pretty decent venue for an on-campus site with a lot of performances go through. Not the biggest van of the sound acoustics and lights. If you sit in the back half of auditorium or the mezz area, could be a little distracting where the sounds and lights are set up. Seats are decently comfortable. Always a long line for the ladies before show and during intermission read more

We saw Newsies here for my birthday and WOW! I mean first it was like the best show ever, but the sound really was incredible! We had amazing seats too. We drove from Phoenix down for the show and I would definitely go again! Only downside is the parking options.... read more