This was my first time visiting Arden theater. The show was Rent and it was fantastic. Nine actors…read morewere making their theater debut. The set was impressive and the camera work with the character, Mark, was impressive. Not a bad seat in the house and they had beverages and snacks on sale in the lobby. They open doors 30 minutes before a show and be prepared to wait in line for the restroom at intermission. I'll definitely be back for more performances. Additionally, there's a parking lot less than a block away you can book in advance on apps like Spot Hero for less than $20.

I absolutely love coming here! This was my first visit post-COVID. The show that I saw "What the…read moreConstitution Means to Me" and it was very enlightening, entertaining, unpredictable and thought-provoking. The facilities are always clean, the auditoriums are fairly comfortable and the staff are helpful and friendly. As I have previously, I will continue to return and I look forward to the next play that I will see in 2024!

Came here to watch A Christmas Story and honestly had a great time. The acoustics were clean and…read morecrisp, and the seats were surprisingly comfortable. You can actually settle in without fidgeting the whole show. The lobby is tiny though, so getting in and out feels a little chaotic, especially during the holidays. It gives slight fire-hazard energy, but I get it. Popular show, peak season, everyone trying to squeeze in at once. Inside, everything is dressed up for the holidays with cute, festive decor. Staff was super friendly. Tickets were scanned fast and they were really attentive, especially helping older guests find their seats. Bathrooms are one floor down. I overheard someone with a cane trying to figure out ADA options, so accessibility could be easier to navigate. Restrooms were stocked but could use more frequent cleaning, which is pretty normal for a packed show. Overall, solid experience. Expect crowds and lots of foot traffic, but the vibe and performances make it worth it. Excited to come back for the Sherlock Holmes show.

We enjoyed 1776 immensely! Tom at the box office was so helpful in giving us information and making…read moreus feel very welcomed as tourists to the area. So impressed with the cast and professionalism of all involved. The facilities were also well kept and we enjoyed a themed cocktail for the show. Hope for another opportunity to return and will be recommending to anyone heading to Philly :)

The group I was with spontaneously planned to see a show at FringeArts being performed by a local…read morecircus school (Circadium). I had never been to FA before and it was an experience. The pros: -Was pleasantly surprised by the show. The performer (who were about to graduate from Circadium) were extremely talented. Not sure how other shows are at FA but this one was great. -Tickets were $15, very reasonable -Seats were socially distanced, after each group three seats were left empty to allow for spacing. Also the audience was seated in every other row. -Masks and hand sanitizer were readily available. The cons: -If you are planning to see a show, buy your tickets in advance if you can. Or plan to pay in cash. If you want to buy tickets at the front desk, there is only one credit card machine and it is extremely slow. It took our group a solid 10 mins to get tickets. -With all the social distancing protocols, it would be convenient if one was seated on the end of a row to be able to cross the front row and climb up the stairs, versus having people get up to let you in. -When asked about the show we were going to see, none of the employees at the front desk knew anything about the show. I would advise having the people working to be able to give the show's general description. Overall I would recommend taking the time to catch a show at FA. Be prepared to be exposed to something new. Just buy your tickets online or have cash ready if you are buying at the front box office.

Well, we just got back from a fantastic weekend performing an interactive piece called "Life…read moreTraveler." The festival was supportive and so organized. In a culture of mass produced entertainment, this is the place to go for unique experiences. We hope to perform this work on bridges across the world! Thanks Philly Fringe.

I've been doing a lot of cultural things lately, because apparently not drinking frees up a lot of…read moreyour time. I am SO glad I decided to take a study break and see Mazeppa Productions' (http://www.yelp.com/biz/mazeppa-productions-philadelphia) production of Avenue Q tonight because I am so giddy and happy and excited and relaxed that I almost forgot how much work I have to do! AMAZING cast. Seriously sometimes forgot those puppets weren't actually singing. And the guy who voiced Trekkie Monster AND one of the bad idea bears AND Nicky. Best facial expressions/voice ever. And the girl who played Lucy the Slut and Kate Monster had an incredible voice. Let's just say...I just saw Wicked at the Academy of Music in a theater about 30 times as big as this and 4 times as expensive, and the acting and singing and entertainment value of Avenue Q was on par. and I LOVED Wicked. It was great to be in a small theater and feel like you were IN the show and that the actors were so close. HILARIOUS. I was seriously cracking up and laughing so hard I should probably apologize to the people around me. Runs through July 27th. Tickets are $25. We went for Young Friends night (free booze!) and there's another special night coming up for a pre-show drinks and snacks deal (same price): LGBT night the 25th. If you're not familiar with the show, GO. If you're easily offended...maybe..loosen up? With songs like "Everyone's a little racist" and "The Internet is for PORN," this show may not be the best thing to take your grandmother/niece too. BUT IT WAS PRETTY MUCH THE BEST THING EVER.

Full disclosure: Kind of a musical theater dork here. Sorry I'm not sorry…read more.. Mazeppa Productions is a small musical theatre production company that puts on shows at the Christ Church Neighborhood House. Tickets are very reasonably priced ($25 and discounted for preview nights). This summer they're doing Avenue Q, and I am reaaaallly upset that I probably won't have time to see it, but encourage you all to go! SCRATCH THAT. After I wrote this review I decided I really wanted to go so I booked tickets. Boom. Had the pleasure of checking out Spring Awakening last summer and it was AWESOME! Great cast, great production, minimal sets, but very effective acting and great singing. The space was small, but made the show really intimate. We went on opening night I think and there was some alcohol and appetizers (cheese and crackers, hummus, etc) out for us before the show which was really great. I know they also do a Young Professionals Night and an LGBT Night with similar complimentary drinks and snacks. Check them out!

Run! you will not only get a great meal, but you will also meet some awesome people!…read moreThe food was delicious. Everything is explained and you leave with a really good recipes Highly recommend

Phenomenal pasta making class last night celebrating my besties birthday!! From start to finish the…read morewhole experience was amazing! Great food, great wine, great service!

This was worth every bit of the 5 star rating I gave!…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a couple years and finally had the opportunity to do so. The organization and seating was clear and optically pleasing, the fruits were fresh and tasty, and the support staff was awesome! While I'm traditionally not a cocktail person, my new go to is a mezcal margarita for a cocktail option. While this time I experienced the fruit cocktail class, I would certainly want to try their other classes.

Came here with my office and had a great class experience! Our instructor was very friendly and did…read morea great job managing our group's different tastes. We did the herb-themed class and got to incorporate lots of fresh ingredients into our drinks. We made three throughout the class, but we didn't feel rushed. We just wish there was something to snack on while drinking (chips, popcorn, crackers,etc). We all had come straight from work, so it did feel like a lot of alcohol without anything to snack on. The classes are held in Infusion Lounge, an upstairs bar/night club.

First time at this theatre for the 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival and it's in a great location (5…read moremin walk from Bourse). Staff is super friendly and helpful and the seats and very comfortable with cup holders.