Lovely afternoon at The Paramount Theatre where we attended a ballet production of Snow White and…read morethe Seven Dwarves. Our tickets were inexpensive for genuinely good view of the stage in row J. Ushers were friendly and eager to assist everyone who needed help finding their seats. The antique decor, paintings of 17th century ladies & gents, and yellow upholstery all give an authentic live theater experience. There was a strange little wall mounted water fixture (see picture) that I really liked even though I'm not sure what it is practically for. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. We expected live instruments and were surprised it was set to prerecorded orchestral music, but the sound quality was great so no worries. My only real complaint is that when we stopped by earlier that afternoon to buy our tickets, the fellow at the window seemed really put out . He answered our questions, but it felt like we were imposing on him. There was no one in line behind us and it's our first time going to a ballet since childhood, so we had some newbie questions. To engage with something like this for the first time is to step outside of our comfort zone, and I wish that the guy helping us had shown a more generous tone in the customer service department. His palpable annoyance very nearly scared us off buying tickets to this show at all.

This historical Theater is gorgeous! I'm so glad we came from out of town to see Mandy Patinkin…read morehere on a recent Sunday night. It was a short easy walk from our Home2Suites hotel. The lobby was nice. Bathrooms really nice. What a wonderful venue!

This month (March 2019), Virginia Opera has 7 performances of Madama Butterfly scheduled. I…read moreattended the penultimate performance at the Carpenter Center two nights ago. This is not a review of Madama Butterfly or Carpenter Center, but how well VO executed it. I believe it was done quite well. Casting was flawless. The role of Cio-Cio-san (Madama Butterfly) seems to be made for mezzo-soprano Danielle Pastin. Her anguish in the final minutes is palpable and contagious. And I cannot imagine a better Suzuki than Kristen Choi. The selection of Carpenter Center as the venue was quite good, although for future performances, I hope VO considers larger venues. It appeared to be sold out. But even at max capacity, the flow of people was very smooth. Acoustics at the Center were quite good, and VO had a "closed caption" screen above the stage for those (like me) that don't know Italian. A plethora of parking options. I chose a parking deck, less than 1/2 block away, $10. See how far $10 gets you in NYC. :) Adequate concessions, at reasonable prices. Lots of ushers, eager to help me find my seat. My only complaint is that they do not have a senior discount. (As does the Williamsburg Opera, for example,) I believe Virginia Opera put it all together quite well. I look forward to more performances from VO in the future.

Went tonight to see A Bold Stroke for a Husband. The theater is beautiful and the performances…read moreoutstanding. During intermission, the cast came out and sang/played two pop songs, which was just unexpected and fun. The staff were helpful and friendly. I recommend you come out and see a show here.

my first time here was in february 2020. i loved it as much then as i do now! the cast is always so…read moreimpressive and the crowd work always makes it super fun. i can't wait to come back!

What a cool vibe of a theatre space…read more My husband and I attended our first SLTE production (Snowbound) recently. Reclaiming a former commercial space, SLTE has turned it into a hip theatre space that includes a front bar and lounge area with the theater space in the back. The bar area is modern and chic and served some excellent holiday themed cocktails. The restrooms are modern and have a European feel. The stalls are all private rooms so there is no need for gendered labeling. The performance space is intimate and flexible which makes it exciting to think about seeing other shows there. The show we saw featured two excellent actors with professional experience in LA and NYC who now reside in Staunton. We will definitely be back to see more shows! One thing I would recommend considering. Many, myself included, have sensitivities to various scents. There were a number of candles burning throughout the lobby and bar. While they were beautiful and helped create ambience, they can also create headaches and migraines in some.

From the owner: Silver Line Theatre Exchange is an education-led theatre company offering classes and performance…read moreopportunities for students in grades PK-12 plus adults, and a professional producing body that connects regional professional actors and aspiring artists to performance and teaching work.

My daughter took dance lessons here and love it. The teachers were professional, fun, and engaging!…read moreShe learned grace and dance steps and had a blast!

My daughter has taken tap classes here for the last three years, and we absolutely love it! The…read moreteachers, especially Tracy Crouch, are amazing! The​ end of the year show is always so well crafted and it means a lot to our family to see our girl up on stage dancing like a pro!

Wonderful staff. My mom and I had a problem with this drunk couple that was sitting next to us and…read moretalking during all the quiet, emotional parts of the movie. I stepped out of the movie and spoke to someone who I believe was a manager, who kindly offered to intervene, and resolved the situation quickly for my mom and I. He was very friendly and I wish I had caught his name, but he really turned the experience around for us.

Staff are helpful and friendly. Clean theater as well. Reclining seats are a plus. Clean beverage…read moreand popcorn station. Will return again!