If there was an indoor stadium where Hippos went to watch shows, it'd be the Hippo Dome. This is…read moresadly not that. What it is, though, is a gorgeous theatre in Gainesville which has a lot of left-wing and liberal and really moving and interesting local pieces, a lot of which are connected to the college. So massive kudos to them for having a little theatre like this and it deserves nothing short of five.

Beautiful intimate venue for a candlelight string quartet concert. Really, no bad seats.read more

If you're craving a little Broadway magic without hopping a flight to New York City, the Moran…read moreTheater at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts absolutely delivers. My husband and I have been here twice now first for Ali Siddiq and most recently for Moulin Rouge! Both experiences were nothing short of amazing. The vibe? Immaculate. It truly feels like a slice of Broadway right here in Jacksonville. From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone. Very welcoming, organized, and genuinely friendly. The drink and snack options are solid (because let's be real, theater snacks are part of the experience), and can we take a moment to appreciate clean restrooms at a packed venue? A win is a win. I've been wanting to see Moulin Rouge! for the longest time, and finally experiencing it here made it even more special. The energy, the production, the atmosphere, it all came together perfectly. Safe to say, I'm officially hooked and already looking forward to what they bring next season. If you're on the fence, go. Your future theater-loving self will thank you.

We used to go to the Kravitz center in West Palm beach for their version of the Broadway series…read more When we moved up to this area, we just had to continue our Broadway play fix. We bought the Broadway series, which is typically 5 to 6 plays per year and if you renew your seats every year you get the same seats. You have the option to change your seats the following year if you're not happy with the seats that you have. Believe it or not we've been a VIP don't remember for two years and we've never went to the VIP lounge because we weren't even aware of it. So I can't speak about the food in there and we've never had any food outside of coffee and once we got Cookies and they were both very good. The service and staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It's a very nice small venue so pretty much most of the seats are a good view. The only thing went crazy about is their location for the parking that's included when you buy your tickets as part of the package. I wish they had a valet option or something right across the street available included in the Broadway series package. Of course you can always just pay for your own seats and not get the seating but we like to know we're guaranteed a parking spot because it's about a 45 minute drive from our house. This will be the third year in a row for us here and we really like it

My wife and I started attending Dance Alive's Gainesville, Fl performances several years ago after…read moreattending a performance locally while they were on tour. We love them. Beautiful, wonderful dancers from all over the world and great choreography mostly by two excellent resident choreographers. Once a year they do a performance with the University of Florida Orchestra at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts which is always spectacular. If you are going thru the Gainesville area when they are performing don't miss them. We make a four hour round trip to attend. Next up with Orchestra performances "Phantom" Saturday, October 20th, "The Nutcracker" Dec 20-21, and "Bolero" March 15th, 2014. UPDATE: Dance Alive's Phantom was WONDERFUL as was their ETERNAL LIGHT a couple of weeks later. What a GREAT BALLET COMPANY!!!

I have been to a few performances here since we moved to Eustis, and my wife has seen even more. It…read moreis a nice little venue with friendly and I believe largely volunteer staff. One of the plays they put on wasn't to my liking, but it had won Tony awards and the performances were excellent. Like most theaters, they do a combination of newer and classic plays. They have a program for kids also. There is usually an intermission where they serve a limited selection of drinks and snacks. The theater is worth supporting, and once I am past some medical issues I plan to become a subscribing member.

4 stars for a great theatre that holds a lot of character! I've never been to this side of Eustis…read morebut I can imagine it being the best side! Brick roads, historical features and architectural details; one such as myself can learn to appreciate the history of the early 1900's. This building was the original State theatre and was renovated a couple times. The building itself is very clean and they've done a great job with cleanliness and upkeep, I applaud management for that! I even enjoyed their bathroom! Their service was very friendly and their staff just charming! I loved how the lights would blink just before the show begins before and right after intermission. We arrived to attend The Memphis Musical performance to support a friend and it was amazing! We plan to attend again and again. I love coming out of the norm to support the arts instead of just watching another movie. Their website just made everything so simple. We were able to easily select our seats and pay for them online. The box office holds your tickets near the front door with your last name as the reservation. Loved that! The show was sold out but we were able to purchase front row seats a few days earlier! Just visit: www.baystreetplayers.org. A perfect evening for a great date night or viewing with friends. I recommend to pre-purchase tickets online, bring cash-in case you need a snack during the intermission, and walking shoes -in case you need to park far. There's street parking only.

We love this movie theater. As it's never really overcrowded, they have awesome seating. And it's…read morean Easy to get your tickets and then get your snacks or what have you and then to your seat and sit down. They always make sure that theaters are clean for the next movie. Not like some movies theaters. Were you find Trash in the seats.

Allowed to pay cash and by tickets at front desk. Staff very pleasant. Did not have to go to…read moreconcession stand to by our ticket. The other Regal had no one at front desk. Waited 20 -30 minutes while people waited for snacks so we could buy them. Butler plaza was a much better experience. Also the bathroom was clean, the seating comfortable. Must have great leadership at butler plaza.

Definitely my favorite movie theater in the Jacksonville area! It is always clean... from the…read morelobby, to the bathrooms, and the theaters themselves! The seats are comfortable- large, reclining, and can also be heated (which is a very nice treat during the record cold temperatures outside). The popcorn is always tasty. You can add as much or as little butter as you prefer. There are a variety of other food options as well such as pizza and chicken tenders. You can even indulge with a milkshake or a cocktail! I love that they serve coke products and especially coke icees!! Also, it wouldn't be a theater without a large selection of candy to choose from. Of course I think all movie theater candy is overpriced but it's part of the experience. I especially appreciate the ease of purchasing tickets online and having the opportunity to select your seats ahead of time! It certainly alleviates the stress of worrying about being able to seat your party together and gives you the ability to pick the exact seat you want. Overall, always a great experience at Cinemark Durbin!

We took my wife and our 16-year-old to Cinemark to watch the new Avatar, and wow--ScreenX is no…read morejoke. The 270-degree panoramic setup with the main screen plus the two side screens made us feel like we were basically inside Pandora. At one point I wasn't sure if I was watching a movie or if Jake Sully was about to ask me to pass the popcorn. Speaking of popcorn: excellent. The pepperoni pizza? Surprisingly legit for movie theater food. And the soda options--so many choices it felt like a soft drink buffet. Major win. The atmosphere was super comfortable. The air wasn't freezing (thank you, Cinemark, for not turning the theater into an Arctic survival test), and the recliner seats were perfect. Even for a long movie like Avatar, we were comfortable the entire time. No back pain, no seat shifting, no regrets. Now, full honesty: there were a few slower parts where you could tell some people were this close to falling asleep. Not because the theater was boring--but because it was that comfortable. If you doze off for a minute, honestly, that's on James Cameron. Overall, fantastic experience. Great food, great comfort, and ScreenX alone is worth the trip. We'll definitely be back--hopefully for something a little shorter... or with caffeine next time.

Beautiful restoration of a historic building that now provides a smaller intimate venue for various…read moreSt. Augustine groups. The Poets, the St. Aug Film Society, Gamble Rogers musicians, First Coast Opera are a few of the groups utilizing this space. Located behind the Main library on Rt 1, there is plenty of parking (an increasing concern going to evening events in dntn St. Augustine).

Show-Jacksonville locals put on a great show. Went to see the show menopause this time. My mother…read moreand mother-in-law particularly enjoyed the show. We had a great time and laughed a lot. I've been here several times before and it's a hit every time. Dinner and a show was a lovely celebration of my mother-in-law's girls night out 80th birthday. Photographer-We also had our picture taken together. We purchased a package, and the photographer had keychains and a photo ready to go before we left for the evening. This was a nice souvenir for my mother-in-law's birthday. Food-My mom commented that her chicken piccata was the best she ever had. They make nice dinner dishes with prompt friendly service. Barely remembered to grab pictures halfway through the dining .

Our first show ever! I was impressed with the staff and how organized the process of checking in…read morewas. The atmosphere was so fun friendly and upbeat! The food was great and that surprised me for a dinner theater. Production was fun and we loved it!!! Highly recommend!