The shows are excellent. The hosting and ushering teams are very nice and friendly. The nostalgia of the building is intriguing. What I don't like is the comfort. The seats are small and too close to the seats in front of you. The seats are not particularly comfortable as they are period exact seats. Sitting In an uncomfortable seat for two hours was really painful and unenjoyable. I will be very cautious about coming back again for another show. read more

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Saw a comedy show here and it was good but writing this to give the staff a big applause. Very nice, helpful and professional. Was here last month as well-and same. read more

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For years, I had been wanting to visit and attend an event at Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre! I have heard for that period of time, that the theatre was beautiful. They were right it is absolutely stunning. It is a majestic theatre first built in 1928 so it has a lot of history. I always love going into these old theatre's as they have so much character and details you just don't see in newer buildings. The seating in the theatre is very comfortable and it does have good acoustics. My family thoroughly enjoyed watching a play at the Embassy Theatre and we look forward to coming here again! read more

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This is a beautiful old place. Such detail and workmanship. The place is tired but is still a beauty! Went to see The Thorn. The staff is very nice to you. The restrooms are downstairs and the steps are painted black, a woman had a drink and missed the last step and fell. I don't feel they are safe. The elevator line was very long. They have snacks and beverages to purchase in case you're hungry. We had a lot of garbage under our seats so it didn't appear the place was clean. Didn't car for tissues and napkins and bottle of juice shoved under my seat. The lines went fast again the staff helpful. They check your bags and scan you before entry which is a fabulous idea these days! If only the patrons would be courteous to those seated around them that would be nice! read more

Not a bad seat in the house with great acoustics. Other reviewers are correct in that seating is a little uncomfortable for a long show. You'll also want a light to see the seat numbers. A lot of steps and stairs on the balcony level so folks with mobility issues might want to spring for lower level seats. read more

Price of my printed ticket was $45.00 cost I paid was $78.00 plus $6.75 in fees. They ripped me off

Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre is one of Indiana's true gems, a historic theatre that has maintained much of its charm over the years and that continues to serve the Fort Wayne area incredibly well. The Embassy Theatre was first built in 1928. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1975 and has a seating capacity of 2,471 making it ideal as a regional music and event venue. The theatre was reopened as a performing arts center in 1975. The Embassy Theatre was originally known as the Emboyd Theatre - the name was changed in 1952. It is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra and hosts a fairly wide variety of performers ranging from well known comics to musicians to touring stage performances to, yes, the occasional movie. A friend of mine, George Johnson, is getting ready to host the first screening of his new film at the Embassy Theatre. While I often dock venues a star related to accessibility concerns, I tend to take a different attitude with historic venues. As venues that are legally exempt from ADA requirements AND tasked with maintaining historic features once on the National Register, there are inevitable limits when it comes to accessibility - I really look at if there's an effort to be welcoming to all and how does the venue adapt. Some really get it wrong. Others, including the Embassy, do surprisingly well. Wheelchair seating is available at the back of sections B and C. This is good seating (not great), but very workable and the staff do what they can to make it work. It is highly advised to request wheelchair seating when ordering tickets. Mezzanine and balcony seating is not wheelchair accessible and will be difficult for those with other mobility impairments as access is via stairs only with no elevator. The Embassy has two wheelchairs on-site available for patron use. They also offer assistive listening devices. Interpreters require at least 48 hours advance notice for a performance. They also offer sensory-friendly kits (sponsored by AWS Foundation) for those with sensory issues. All events at the Embassy have security from area law enforcement. These are all actual officers and are friendly but don't mess around. I always do laugh when I see the "shirt, shoes, and pants" required sign. I've been in the Embassy Theatre without shoes, though that's pretty much limited to folks like me who don't actually have feet. The original Grande Page Pipe Organ is still on-site and was restored between 1976-96. Attached to the theatre to the west is the seven-story Indiana Hotel. In 1995, the stage was expanded from 44'7" to 54 feet. The Indiana Hotel's lobby and mezzanine were also renovated. A new marquee was added in 2005. The theatre was built right before the Great Depression really hit. This Eberson-designed theatre was originally designed as a movie house and vaudeville venue. A host of classic performers hit this stage - Doris Day, Perry Como, Lawrence Welk, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Red Skelton, Donald O'Connor, and many others. It was sold in 1952 (when the name changed) and Indiana Hotel closed in 1971. Buddy Nolan, a local organist, really became a sort of guardian for the Embassy and for the actual pipe organ. So many theatres died during this time, though Embassy hung in there and in the mid-70s the Embassy Theatre Foundation was established and a campaign to save it in place. To this day, the theatre is run by the foundation and continues operating having survived (with struggle) through even the current pandemic. There is so much to love with the Embassy. It's a classic venue that continues to be ideal for movies, music, comedy, stage productions, and more. You can rent various areas of the venue. There's a sense of hospitality here and a welcoming spirit. While there are accessibility limits, there's an effort to be inclusive and they include a racial equity statement on their website. Bravo all across the board. read more

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The theatre itself is gorgeous. You can feel the history in the building as you walk in. The line to get into our event was wicked long so we sat outside next store and drank some beers until it was closer to the door. The show started super late due to the line being so long. Once you get to the door the check in process is really quick though. The lobby area is really gorgeous and has a few concession areas. There is another concession stand upstairs for the upper seating areas. The first set of stairs are wide and sturdy. The stairs to the upper seating are thickly cushioned and feel like you're going to fall through them. How they held up with a sold out show exiting twice in one night is a feat in engineering. The seats weren't comfortable in my opinion. It may have been because we were in the super tippy top of the theater thanks to last minute purchasing the tickets, but the leg room was not meant for people over 5'8" let alone 6'+. You have to sit sideways if you're tall like I am. I ended up standing the last twenty minutes of the show because I didn't want to sit sideways any longer. All in, it's an ok place for a quick show and probably better if you're seated closer to the floor level. I wouldn't recommend any long shoes there though. read more

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This is a music venue that does not let you stand up at your seat to dance or get a better view of the stage. The security were random with who they chose to enforce this rule on in the crowd. I had people directly behind me who came to talk the whole show but I couldn't stand to get away from their conversation. If you ask me this is more of a prison than a music venue, damn shame. I won't be spending a $150 for tickets at this facility ever again. read more

We watched dear Evan Hanson, the employees were helpful with seating and the concessions were served quickly. Show was great and the building itself was so cool. read more

Went to this entertainment venue tonight 6/16/23 to see Kansas 50th Anniversary tour live. This place is absolutely beautiful inside. Great people working there to assist you if needed. First time being there. read more

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We came here to see the Christmas tree exposition. At first we did not know what to expect. Just regular Christmas trees decorated in different ways. Well, it was quite that, but with many different concepts of trees...starting with ones made out of tires all the way to regular ones with fun decorations. If you are looking for a place to visit around during the holidays with family, this is one of the options to take. read more

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One of the oldest theatres in Indiana is The Embassy Theatre. The Embassy Theatre was built in 1928 celebrating it's 90th birthday last year! It is such an ornate theater that it's worth just going inside for a peek at the architecture and detailing. They have an awesome line up of all kinds of performances from the FW Philharmonic to Broadway series performances. The King and I, Harry Potter in Concert, Chris Angel and Neil Degrasse Tyson! A lot of shows go to The Embassy because it is such an iconic theatre, they completely pass up Indianapolis. I didn't even see a play here but it was really fun going inside to check it out. I have already looked up their schedule to find a time to come back! read more

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Bought 4 tickets. Friends that I invited were kicked out during Tom Segura's stand up special, I'm coming everywhere, for texting during the show? Absolutely ridiculous!!! read more

I booked my wedding with the embassy, and not only were they professional, they were super nice. From the moment I booked the venue, Brittneay, my event coordinator, was helpful with information needed and kept things moving as we approached the wedding. When things didn't go according to plan (I broke my foot a week before the wedding), she was still calm and collected, making it the BEST day! I can honestly say I felt everything was taken care of, and even though a lot was going on, the embassy and Brittneay handled everything with professionalism and class, which was really all we could've hoped for. They were also super accommodating with everything we needed for that day, I felt completely taken care of. I'm not planning on getting married again, but it was the dream wedding in a beautiful place with fantastic people to work with! read more

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This theatre is pure magic. I've loved it since my first philharmonic concert when I was 8-years-old and continued the love with volunteering in high school and then having my wedding there! I still go back every year for the Festival of Trees and am always amazed by the beauty and elegance of the building. I am usually mentally transported to a different time and love imaging what Fort Wayne and the world was like at the time of its construction. I am so happy the city has continued to preserve this wonderful treasure and am excited by all the new developments with the ballroom, upstairs patio, and fun concerts. I hope the Embassy stays around forever because I can't imagine Fort Wayne without it. read more

I have visited the Embassy numerous times! The events have ranged from graduations, their Summer Nights series, concerts, and now a wedding. And I have to say they knock it out of the park for everything. The professionalism and attention given by the event managers is top notch. Brenda met us in the lobby and showed us to the room we were able to get ready in ALL day. The ceremony and reception were both at the Embassy starting at 4:30pm and we gained access to this getting ready space around 10am. Our hair stylist and make up artist were allowed to do all the pampering in that room as well! The Embassy has more than enough space for a bridal party. Their restrooms are big and spacious as well! NOTE: no outside food or drink is permitted so don't be dumb like us and have to chug your triple caramel soy latte frappe before heading up to the room. Security is also top notch. The Embassy is huge so the event managers wear ear pieces and many floors are locked down during events. Great for bridal parties feeling secure leaving their valuables in the dressing/getting ready areas. The ceremony spot. My friends got married on the steps in the grand entrance. I believe this is a common place for the ceremony. The aisle splits two long narrow areas of seats for the guests. I would guess that each side was about 5 seats across and can go several rows back. It was a photographer's dream I am sure to capture wedding vows on this ornate staircase. The ballroom. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. If you have dreams of a fairy tale, Cinderella wedding in FW - this is your spot! There is an upstairs as well for more seating that is open down to the dance floor area. Very open, airy, elegant feel. I never felt too packed into the space. Roof top access. Oh yeah....and you get rooftop access with ballroom rental (in all cases I believe). It is probably my favorite view of Downtown. From the service to the venue The Embassy does a damn good job! read more

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Hello! My name is RT. And I would like to share with you The most amazing play. Er... musical. Ya ya ya. Prepare to be insulted if you are a Mormon, a Jew or a Christian! If you're a Muslim, you're screwed... but what else is new. Seriously though, The Book of Mormon is the most hilarious and most inappropriate musical I have ever seen in my life... and probably will ever see in my life and in eternity. I'm covering two planes here. You know I'm serious. Do yourself a favor, book the tickets a year in advance, if you can, pay the price, and go. You won't regret it! Word to the wise: Don't go with your 80 year old grandmother to this. Not only will she not understand any of it (and in effect wasting $200- thank God I didn't pay), she'll fall asleep during it. Oh wait, that's the wrong religion. Um... Hello! read more

The beautiful historic Embassy Theatre! Perhaps one of the greatest places in Fort Wayne. We're lucky to still have this gorgeous theatre around as it was saved from the wrecking ball once upon time. It was originally built as a movie palace featuring the Grande Page Theatre Pipe Organ---which has luckily remained in it's home and is still played! The theatre itself is clean and comfortable and in tact for the most part from when it first opened back in 1928 with perhaps a few added modern luxeries. They also have a very faithful group of volunteers and donors that have kept this place alive and that are really at the heart of this organization for without them we wouldn't have this masterpiece but rather a parking garage or vacant lot of some sort. Also they have a staff of employees that are passionate themselves for the theatre. And would you believe it if I told you they have a better Broadway series than Indianapolis?! It's true! Check out there website for there event listings so you can see this amazing place! read more

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I had the opportunity to see Mosely Beatles tribute band last Friday. The theater was perfect and for use Chattanoogans, it is very similar to our Tivoli but maybe a bit bigger but not sure. The décor was beautiful and the original tile flooring, walls and overall ambiance made you feel like you were back in in 1928, when it opened. Parking is plentiful in covered garages around the area and we paid 4 dollars to park in the Hotel garage (Marriott I think) and took a covered walkway over to the theater. The seats were very comfortable and they had lots of staff to assist the guests finding seats. They had food and drink, including alcohol and you were allowed to take it into the theater seating area. The last time I was at the Tivoli in Chattanooga, you were not allowed to bring in drinks, which is disappointing. Bottom line - it was a great evening and the Mosely Beetles tribute band was the best. If you get the chance to attend an event there it is worth the trip. Great for groups and also to a great place take a date for a nice evening. It gets a 5 from me. read more

I love the Embassy! She is a classic lady, always ready to show you a good time, and never disappointing. This place brings you back to a time when the world was was at a turning point. The cool thing is that it was the place to be then, and it still is the place to be now as they have kept it up and made renovations as needed. Can't wait for the next show! read more

Restored beautifully, the Embassy is a visual delight. It's a tribute to the community to have saved it from the wrecking ball, ensuring locals and visitors, a great place for the performing arts. I don't know ticket prices for shows in general, but we had orchestra seats for the Pops for $46 which I thought was a great value. Almost two hours of singing and wonderful symphonic music, the singers and orchestra deserved the standing ovation at the end of the program. I was pleasantly surprised to see when buying a drink that beverages, not just water, were allowed in the theatre. Prices were very reasonable for drinks. An added bargain was finding parking on the street! It doesn't get any better! read more

I've been staying in downtown Fort Wayne, just down the street from the Embassy Centre, 2-3 nights a week for the past 2 months. I was always curious about what the place looked like on the inside, and I'll be honest- I wasn't expecting much. Boy, was I wrong. A couple co-workers and I somehow got free tickets to the Goo Goo Dolls show. I got over the initial weirdness of going to a concert with superiors only after passing through the doors of the Embassy and having a feeling of awe overcome me. It's gorgeous inside. I don't know how to describe it, other than it's hard to imagine a structure this beautiful could exist in a town like Fort Wayne. Just look at pictures, and you'll see what I mean. The actual theatre is intact and provides a beautiful sound, while remaining incredibly intimate. Easily one of my favorite concert venues. read more

The Embassy Center is one of my all-time favorite places in Fort Wayne. The structure is absolutely gorgeous and the place has a history worth hearing. If you are looking for an evening of entertainment while enjoying a historic part of the city check out a show or exhibit at The Embassy. Entertainment includes national recording artists, comedians, and theatrical performances. You can also check out the local seasonal events like the Festival of The Trees. Even more, the centre can be rented out for private events such as weddings. I have enjoyed every event I've attended at The Embassy. The architecture and great atmosphere only enhance the experiences. read more

Always a classic to step foot in this place. Prices for product are high. Can only drink and eat in lobby. Which is kind of lame but I get it. To protect the theatre. read more

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Beautiful theater in Fort Wayne. For this show, they used the orchestra pit and put seats in. I was in the third row; acoustics were good for me and my vision was not blocked (once again, I was up front). Free street parking around the venue (not sure if there was a cost for the garage). The entrance/exit was a nightmare and was very congested. Perhaps they should scan tickets at the actual door to the theater rather than the front door. In addition, the bar lines were very long and due to the bar's location, extended to the front door (perhaps contributing to the congestion at the entry/exit ways. Bar service was mediocre. There were only 2 bars and each was staffed with a cashier and bartender. Service was slow and at times confusing. Mixed drinks $6 (Jack and Coke). They had domestic beer (PBR and Miller) that was overpriced. Restrooms are located in the basement. read more

This place is amazing. It's a gorgeous theater built in the 1920s and restored to its original look and feel. Heck, it's worth going just to see the bathrooms (that are located downstairs). There's a foryer-like space complete with cushy chairs and a fireplace (that doesn't work, I suspect) where you can hang out...connected to the restrooms. The theater proper is amazing. The chairs are mighty comfortable -- and there's a badass balcony. read more

Such a gorgeous theatre! I can't say enough about how beautiful this place is! I don't think there is a bad seat in the house and the chairs were spacious enough to not feel overly crowded. You can tell most of the architectural integrity was kept in tact. There are concessions and you are allowed to bring them in the theatre. My only complaint is that there is only 1 way in and out, so it does take a long time to exit the actual building if you're seated at the far end. read more

Stunningly beautiful old theatre in downtown Ft. Wayne. We have made the trek to Ft. Wayne a few times for shows at the Embassy and we love it! The staff is friendly, the seats are comfy and there isn't a bad seat in the house! It's located in the heart of a downtown that is being transformed into a destination spot. I will keep my eye out for the next show booked at the Embassy. We will be back! read more

An old beauty. I am always impressed by the detail and the grace of the architecture inside this downtown theater, and now the location has been greatly enhanced by downtown redevelopment with a wonderful ball park next door and a new hotel. The soundstage is conducive to very good acoustics. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic sounds very good here. Whether in the balconies or down in the orchestra, the sound has always been very good. I once sat next to a retired engineer who helped construct Symphone Hall in Boston, who also helped with construction of the acoustics for the Embassy. We agreed that the Embassy had a very impressive soundscape. I also appreciate the many civic events staged at the Embassy, from children's programs to programs for community schools. read more

The building is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. It's truly one of the old remaining jewels in Fort Wayne. I love the festival of trees they host every Christmas season and that they use the space to present not only Broadway productions, famous comedians and musicians, but also to showcase local performers and children's events. I fondly remember performing ballet recitals here as a little girl. :) I can't say enough wonderful things about the Embassy, and what a great piece of Fort Wayne history, life and culture that it represents. read more