When looking for an alternative to big-chain theaters, Cinemapolis in downtown Ithaca's Commons…read moreturns into a must-see venue. Being a nonprofit theater this movie celebrates movies with decals and memorabilia. Cinemapolis contributes to the importance to the local arts scene. Upon entering Cinemapolis, we can feel the artsy and quaint vibe. Near the front desk movie goers can play board games as a great pre-movie activity. Cinemapolis emphasizes on value and affordability. The $8.00 large popcorn tends to be easy on the pocket! The concession stand offers tea and coffee for a cold day. The theatre sells unique merchandise. Movie lovers can purchase movie-inspired clothing at the counter. Movie lovers can see "Wicked 2, For Good". What a fantastic movie! A good point to note: the theater opens at 150pm. Stop in and enjoy the ambiance of Cinemapolis.

I'd been hoping to try Cinemapolis for some time, and the stars finally aligned during my recent…read moreIthaca trip. This movie theater is located in the Commons and is near various restaurants and hotels in downtown Ithaca. Finding showtimes and ticket prices online was easy, and I appreciated the friendly customer service when I was buying my ticket and getting popcorn at the concessions stand. Except for some minimal sound bleed coming from outside of the theater, I had an enjoyable movie watching experience. My one quibble was with the popcorn not being fresh and warm, but I'm hoping that was an aberration rather than the norm.

Consistently clean and friendly. Remember Tuesdays with the card movies and popcorn are half price!read more

I do like myself a Regal. In fact, when we all thought the Ithaca Mall Regal was going to close, I…read morewas quoted by the Cornell Sun saying, "I would prefer to have a Regal theater. I'm from New York City, and we have Regal a lot, so it's definitely a different experience." (See the article here: https://cornellsun.com/2023/01/25/curtains-are-set-to-close-on-the-ithaca-mall-regal-cinema/) I don't know what happened, but I'm glad they didn't close. Regal, though not my favorite, gives a whole different vibe compared to the other theaters near me. It feels like a little piece of home right here in Ithaca.

While we live in Syracuse- we will always happily make the drive to the State Theater which we've…read moreseen multiple shows at. It's stunningly intimate while having the charm of a well taken care of theater. Concerts, performances, movie showings, & more fill up the beauty of this space which is so important to keep these venues living & breathing.

Beautiful historic theater in The Commons in downtown Ithaca. Comfortable seating, good access to…read morebathrooms and concessions. Only drawback is there is no AC so be prepared for it to get a little warm. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. Walking distance from Marriott on The Commons.

I came on the "pay what you can" night for Peter and the Starcatcher. It impressed me they had such…read morea night to make theatre accessible to anyone by means of financial ability. The building is modern and artistic in a simple way. It was my first time coming here and I suppose I had the expectation it would be like the other plays I'd seen in my life; your standard auditorium and sitting in darkness, alone to my own devices. I was pleasantly surprised! Their motto is "bold, intimate, engaging", and I soon found out why as I walked back a hall which entered into a small theatre where the relatively small amount of seats were placed in such away around the room you had no choice but be part of the stage. What an experience. It was like someone was not only telling you a story, but acting it out for you... You personally. And they were so close they would all make eye contact with you from time to time making it more personal. I felt engaged and pulled along with the story. They move so fast and don't have time or a way to dim the lights and move props etc so it's interesting how creative they get... It's literally like daddy acting out a story to his children at some points, very sweet and special. You can tell the actors are having fun, and they did a splendid job! I'd go back, but make sure to reserve ahead if you can- it's small!

The Kitchen definitely lives up to its motto of "bold, intimate, engaging". Though its 73 seat max…read more(which is sometimes reduced if the show has live music) can be limiting, it forces all audience members into close contact with the actors. The plays are great, and often thought provoking, but what really shines in the Kitchen are the musicals. The original musicals written by Artistic Director Rachel Lampert are always amazing. The staff is very friendly, and often talk with audience members before the shows in the lobby and during intermission. If you go, be sure to check out the cookies (especially butterscotch) sold during intermission. They're soooooo good. Nuts supplied by Greenstar Coop are also sold.

Great venue reasonable parking underneath reasonable drink prices ; lovely staff . I'd gob to…read moreanother event here . Plus surrounded by all the local eateries you can't go wrong .

Well, I just went to see Guys and Dolls. The last play I went to was The Jersey Boys before all…read morethis woke crap. The acting and music was great but I could not get past a male playing a lead female role. It just ruined it for me. I felt like I was at a woke college campus playhouse where the players were alphabet soup people parading around. Not sure if I can go see another play again if they are going to be doing this to all the plays. The only way I could honestly rate this is if there were categories to rate separately so I was restricted to giving it a 1-star rating. Again, the acting and music was great, and it was entertaining but I walked out of there wondering what the hell did I just witness? I just don't understand how less than 1% of the population has to ruin everything for the rest of the 99%.