6-12-26. The men's room was trashed. Every time we needed service we had to find the server (4…read moretimes). The server never voluntarily came to our table, except to bring the bill. They also charge a 3% credit card surcharge.

Bad food and service anytime i've been to the venue. The staff are rude and act like they would…read morerather do anything but pour you a drink. Pretty sad place to be.

Finally took in my first show at the Sandler Center and was very happy. Now first I have to call…read moreout some of the previous yelpers. At a quick look most of not all of the negative reviews have to with shows and not the venue. The Sandler like all venues have near nothing to do with a performance or performers. I wish people would keep that in mind. Now the venue: It was clean and modern and seemed well cared for. This includes the restrooms. Which if you go to shows this is saying something. As for the seats and auditorium: They were comfortable and wider than many other venues. The sound for my performance was real good. Staff: Very very friendly. Most seemed older and seem to handle moving the 1000+ folks in and out very well. Concessions: got pretty busy but it did move along. Maybe 1 or 2 more persons behind the counter could have helped. As for food and drink: Typical snack bar fair and wasn't too bad priced. Not nearly as high as other places. Parking: Although not necessarily the Sandler's alone. Wasn't too bad. But we got to the center early and I'm glad we did. I think a visitor could be pressed with parking if a Friday or Saturday night when the local restaurants and bars were more full. My show was on a Tuesday. So overall a solid place to take in a show. I would have no problem visiting again.

Always enjoy shows at the Sandler Center. They are military friendly and box office interactions…read moreare always helpful when choosing tickets. Small selection of food/drinks to enjoy during events. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff willing to assist as needed while visiting.

Very nice theater located on the second level of a building on Commerce Street in Town Center…read more Easily accessible from the second level of the blue Parking Garage and following signs to the walkway leading to a small plaza with entrances to the Z and a restaurant. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by a very nice lady that pointed out the bar, restrooms and ticket entrance. Drinks can be taken into the theater. The seating was comfortable with ample leg room. I loo forward to returning.

The Zeider's American Theater is a medium sized space located on the second level of a building on…read moreCommerce Street in Town Center. Although the entrance isn't accessible from street level, entrance is extremely easy. Parking on the second level of the Blue Parking Garage leads right to a walkway between the two buildings. You exit the bridge onto a small plaza with entrances to both the Z and a restaurant. Walking in we were immediately greeted and pointed out the bar, bathrooms and ticket entrance. Drinks can be taken into the theater. It was fun greeting local theater community friends, some of whom I hadn't seen in decades. Seating was comfortable with plenty of leg room and space. The view from the center section, where I was seated, was excellent. The temperature in the theater was perfect. The Zeider hosts different production companies, comedy acts, independent theatrical productions and musical acts. But I've never seen them host a main stage production of a major musical theater work such as Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins". The theater experience was perfect. It's a great space in a great location. I'd love to see them partner more often with production companies who perform musical theater works and plays that can be staged in their space.

The Virginia Stage Company's "A Very Merry Christmas Carol" at the Wells Theatre has become a…read moreholiday tradition for our family and this year did not disappoint. The entire audience seemed excited for the performance, with the Christmas spirit felt throughout the lobby and theater. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The available concessions were tasty, though the spiked eggnog was sorely missed this year. One recommendation would be to improve communication regarding drink availability at the bars. If certain beverages are not served at the theater entrance bar (like hot cocoa and coffee), they should not appear on that menu, or guests should be informed before waiting in line. I witnessed dozens of theatergoers being told after a long wait that hot drinks were only available at the side bar by the front windows which created a lot of unnecessary frustration. The Wells Theatre has a wonderful antique nostalgia while remaining well maintained and very clean. We were fortunate to experience the show from a completely different seat location that previous years, on the opposite side of the house, and the updated writing and script changes were enough to keep the production feeling fresh and engaging. We also appreciated the intermission being placed after the First Spirit rather than after the Second, as in previous years, as it made the acts feel more balanced. Additionally, the return of the Third Spirit's in-audience entrance was definitely appreciated.

Weird first time experience. Had to see the Christmas classic, A Merry Little Christmas Carol. A…read morefriend ordered the tickets online, so we ate dinner then dropped us off our front as she went to park. Masks + vaccination cards to be presented. There's 4 of us. Since she was parking, I went to will call and gave her name. The lady literally takes out 4 tickets and rips 2 to trash before I could even say anything. For them to have no parking super close, how can one assume we wouldn't need to number of tickets we ordered? I told her there was actually 4 of us and she said there was some glitch in the system then gave us 2 seats in a completely different section. Once my friend arrived, she showed them her tickets from online to see we were supposed to be on completely different spots? Since it was too close to show time, we suffered the first act in the mezzanine then the rest in the orchestra seats. Honestly made SUCH a difference. 3.5 rounded up because the play was great, but I hope they fix whatever glitch their system is going through because it put a sour taste in my mouth.

Attending this theater's productions is a real treat. The actors are much more accomplished and…read moretalented than one normally sees in community theater. There isn't a bad seat in the house and the volunteers absolutely go out of their way to make sure everything is as perfect as possible. As a disabled person I have my challenges and they really go above and beyond to ensure I am comfortable and cared for. Every single volunteer is pleasant and thoughtful and they all give 100%. The costumes, direction and choreography of the plays is spot on and the attention to detail is very professional. I am always blown away at the level of professionalism here. As I said earlier, it's a level above what one normally finds in community theater. It is a fun experience to attend these performances. There is lots of parking and everything is handicapped accessible. Do yourself a favor and take in a show.

Love the LTVB! Such a wonderful local theatre with a great sense of community. I buy the season…read morepass so I can see every show. Looking forward to Ripcord, the next show for this season.

I attendee this show last night with my friend and our 3 children (2,3,and 4). I was nervous it…read morewould be a waste of money since I have seen the actual cirque shows in Vegas. This show was spectacular!!! I would say it was better than 4 out if the 5 cirque du soleil shows!!! (Tops all except the Beatles love show;-). The kids were entranced!!! Yes, even the 2 yr old stayed entertained. It was soooo worth the money, and I would go back again and again!!! Never wasting $100 on a cirque ticket again!!! Thank you for an amazing performance and evening!!!

I attend a showing of this on Wednesday night with 3 friends, not really sure of what to expect…read more We were one of the few groups there without children, so I was a bit apprehensive when we first arrived. However, as soon as the show began we were captivated. It was very exciting from start to finish and not like any other event I have been to in this area before. The performance was about 2 hours, divided into many smaller performances that were each about 5 - 8 minutes (guesstimating) . Of all the performances, there was only one that we thought was a little cheesy. Otherwise, we loved the show and had a great time. I was considering bringing my 4 year old niece, but there are parts of the show that I thought could be scary to a small child. I would guess most of the kids there were probably 6-10 years old. If you're looking for something different to try out, definitely give this a go. The arena is pretty small too, so i wouldn't recommend paying the VIP price for tickets, since there's only about 20 rows of seats anyway.

Saw Arturo Sandoval Arocha play here last Saturday. Was very impressed by such a big musician…read moreplaying at such a small town theater. The performance was phenomenal. Ushers and staff were helpful and friendly. Intimate theater with snug, old seats. Lighting and sound were good. Support the Arts!!

I prepaid my tickets, paid in cash last week. I live out past Suffolk. It's 45 minutes to you on a…read moregood day. I had to take a cat to the vet. The vet said I couldn't pick uo the cat before 2pm. I called to ask to change to the 7pm show. You said I had to be there before 2pm. It's a 45 minute drive. I would not have made it to you before 2pm. I worked at a movie theater. People would call up all the time to change their tickets and I'd do it over the phone. This is sh!t customer service.

I was hoping it would be more like dance moms here but sadly, no. Here's my take, coming from…read moresomeone who didn't dance as a kid.... You come in on time. The kids wear their dance stuff. Ballet class for little people is 1/2 ballet and 1/2 tap so expect to buy both shoes. They do work with some dance stores that will give you a discount or go Amazon. Or buy from them. They are reasonably priced. Yay! They have a room or 2 for the parents to sit. You can't watch them until the last 10 minutes. AWESOME. Free time for Mommy! That part I love! My kid loves it. That get a sticker at the end. I hear them give out tons of compliments to the kids but she also keeps them in line. It's working great for us. Don't hesitate to give them a try

Golden Slippers has a variety of classes for a various levels of experience. At the end of each…read moreclass session, there is a huge recital where all the students perform at Chrysler Hall. I attended my niece's recital and was absolutely dazzled by the costumes and performances. Hosted by Channel 13 news personality, dancers from five years old fifty five years old tapped, twirled, crumped and danced around the professionally decorated sets in hilarious, beautiful and exciting routines. The costumes were wonderful. Seeing the five year olds perform California girls in their little surfer girl costumes was so adorable I almost teared up. The adult dancers were truly moving with ballet, tap, interpretive and other dance styles. I can't say that my niece learned to be a great dancer at Golden Slippers, but I can say that we all enjoyed watching her learn there.

Great experience. My son loved it. It felt like a typical circus with some seasoning sprinkled on…read moretop. Was surprised with the motorcycles and it was a nice surprise. A lot of crowd interaction and energy. Would highly recommend if it is in your city!

2025 Everyone in my…read moregroup was a full grown adult and we had a BLAST!!! This is not the circus of yesteryear with animals and scooping up poop during intermission. This is modern, international, SOULFUL, spectacle of immense talent. Lighting, sets, sound engineering, and costuming were all accomplished very well. The performances were out of this world!!! The acrobatic skill level was the best I've seen in years! The two muscle/strength guys- I still don't know how you did it!?!?! Hats off to the high fliers and all those who performed way up in the air defying gravity. The show was excellent. The message of family and each generation bringing the next along and upward was touching. At the end, all the cultures and nations of the performers were highlighted. Very touching display of pride.

We got to downtown Norfolk at 6:15pm for a 7pm Josh Johnson show. I decided to park in the…read moreMacArthur garage which was less than a 10 minute walk from Chrysler Hall. I thought we were really running late and were going to l be rushing to get in before doors closed but we got in with 20 minutes to spare. Getting through security was a breeze. Allied Universal did a great job getting people through efficiently. I had a clear bag so they didn't even have to search through it. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the security at the door to the usher who helped us find our seat. We purchased our ticket on Ticketmaster and they were super easy to quickly pull up and scan using the Apple Wallet feature. The show was fantastic and Josh Johnson was hilarious. I do recommend that if you want to buy merch or have to use the bathroom you do so before the show ends because it's quite chaotic with everyone trying to leave at the same time. The location of the men's bathroom on the second floor goes against the flow of the crowd of you're on the first floor like we were. All in all though I highly recommend this venue and would not hesitate to see a show here again.

The service is great and location is great!!! However the seating within the venue is rather small…read morefor a larger person. Most people fit confortable but if it a person is tall and/or large they may not be comfortable. They lots of options for food and drinks and the prices are what is expected for a place like this at least $5 for water.