A few hundred seat live theater that sells seats for as low as $22 for a show. It operates on a…read morelimited basis, but has an eclectic rotation of shows and topics. Local performers are the cast. If you are anything but a senior citizen, you might be the only one under 55. Seats are a little weary. Stages tend to be simple. Lighting and sound are fine Large lobby area with a bar helps with intermission. Plenty of parking. Two good Asian restaurants in the same strip mall. A Bosnian sandwich shop is a culinary change of pace. One of the best dive bars in all of Boise, the Navajo Room, is also in the same strip.

I've been to stage coach for a couple of shows so far and it's quickly becoming one of favorite…read morevenues to watch plays and musicals! This theatre is very cute and has a nice layout that's easy to navigate where you're going.. I also appreciate the bar with a fair selection of canned drinks and they do a couple themed drinks for the shows. One is typically an Italian soda that can be be made with a shot of vodka or nonalcoholic. I think it would serve them well to add a 3rd option for themed cocktails but I can see why they want to keep it simple for the bar employees who get quite busy on show nights. One down fall is they have no food concessions whatsoever. They put out a small plate of store bought cookies at the bar for intermission but they go super fast... and they are just the Keebler cookies so really nothing all that special so be sure to eat before you come here. The shows they put on are great quality especially the one my fiancé and I went to most recently.. Santa Clause conquers the martians! It's honestly the BEST stage prodution I've seen thus far and I've seen A LOT of amazing theatre productions!! I got a great deal for this show as I volunteered for a day here recently at the box office. When you volunteer they'll give you a free show ticket. I'm not sure if I'll volunteer as a box office attendant here again... while I overall enjoyed it, things did get overwhelming up front at one point and I needed assistance from my supervisor who was helping out at the bar. She definitely gave me a hard time for that after my volunteer shift was up but I do understand her frustration with me, I can't blame her for wanting everything to run smoothly when i forgot how to do a couple tasks that she showed me during training. I recommend being a volunteer for community theatre but unless you are very tech savvy, I'd suggest volunteering as an usher at Boise Little Theater instead as that's much easier and you can still see a show for free. Overall it's a great playhouse and I look forward to returning in the new year!

This is a surprisingly large venue. It has been operating for three quarters of a century…read more Congratulations to the actors and the personnel who make this happen. It was an evening of entertainment that you could only get in small theaters Dracula a comedy. Plenty of parking in a large lot.

Amazing local community theater with a very long history, a very long list of shows (the website…read morelists them all). I was in town with family and we saw A Christmas Story (musical). It was a big, long show to put on for a cast that was clearly a mix of inexperienced and experienced theater performers, simple dance routines, inconsistent pacing, and cheaper sets, but they really gave it their all and carried it the whole way, along with a pre-recorded soundtrack that everyone timed with very well. The drinks and food are cheap compared to my home town (Chicago), staff very welcoming and nice seats with wide aisles. It's great to see whole families coming to the theater and engaging well, which is critical to any community.

Pretty convenient location near old town. Lots of parking. Clean dance studio. Classes have big…read moreviewing windows for parents. Nice staff, kiddos seem to like it and have fun learning ballet, tap, jazz, etc. The school has a big dance wear shop in house. They do two big performances a year. Costs are on par with any dance school.

Over the past three years I have worked with local dance studios in the valley and Eagle Performing…read moreArts Center is truly 5 star...Qualified instructors, inspiring environment, and the students are learning the skills they will need to pursue a career in dance. EPAC also has a dance company, Idaho Regional Ballet. The dancers on this company are amazing and really fun to watch! Most families are really happy with their experience at Eagle Performing Arts Center.

Amazing performance by versatile actors - thoroughly enjoyable! Comfortable seating, clever set,…read moreand creative lighting.

Having Boise Contemporary Theater in our community is an amazing treat. The shows are well chosen,…read morethe cast and crew come from Boise, LA, New York and everywhere in-between and the experience is definitely worth checking out. Single ticket prices are very reasonable for the caliber of theater you are exposed to and be sure to go a bit early for the happy hour! It makes a great night out for any occasion.

The performance of the Nutcracker was excellent as always. I am constantly inhale of the the…read moreathleticism of the dances while creatyng such beauty. What was not awesome this evening was the people that were allowed to enter several minutes late, 6 or 7 of them, Row R or S and sitting pretty much in the middle. The other was people with children not ready for an evening performance, talking through most if the first half, or walking around, very distracting! This IS what the matinee is for, getting them accustomed to being at the ballet. If they can sit quietly for 45 minutes at a time, do nit bring them to an evening performance! Again, to all those who performed, thank you for allowing us to enjoy such beauty!

I have lived in Boise for over 30 years and have never been to the Morrison center. Tonight, I…read morefinally get to experience Twilight in concert at the center. The event center is beautiful and so big! We sat towards the back half of the event center and it was so nice being able to see the screen and stage. Regardless at how tall the person in front of me was, the staggering of the seats didn't block my view. I'm pretty sure no matter where you are sitting, it's still a great seat. There was a 20 minute intermission for the singer and band members to take a break. Of course we headed to concessions to grab a drink. It was nice how they had it set up. The line went really fast and guests were being helped at a great pace. We were able to get our goodies and head back to our seats pretty quickly. I know there are a lot of events that happen here. I need to be more proactive and see what they are. The venue is so pretty here. The seating is comfortable and nice. It was cool to have my first experience at the Morrison Center tonight. I look forward to coming back again soon for another one.

Great family fun. Affordable and amazingly fun way to spend a Saturday night. We were really…read moreimpressed with the talent. Very comfortable atmosphere.

Great evening of intense talent, preparation and entertainment. Don't hesitate to get your tickets…read moreand hang out with this exceptional group of entertainers.

Kipp was at a birthday party that I attended with my daughter. She had such a great time! He was…read moreinteractive with the kids, told funny stories, and had some really great tricks. I'm still not sure how he made the bird appear! Adults and kids enjoyed the show!

Kipp performed at my son's 8th birthday party, and was just awesome!!! Not only did all the kids…read morehave a great time, but so did all the adults! He put on such a fun and entertaining show, and I'm sure all the kids will always remember that party. I'm sure we will be seeing Kipp again in the future for my younger sons's parties! Thanks, Kipp.

Golly! This was a fun night out for me and my fiance! I recently moved to Idaho and was looking for…read morefun stuff to do around the holidays. I enjoy plays, musical and murder mystery dinners and found out after doing an online search about Watsons mystery Cafe and i'm glad I was able to get us into this Christmas themed show !! The show was definitely a good time. I enjoyed the comedic acting, set design and costumes as well as the music and a dance number that happened during intermission. Only reason I take a star off is that the food falls a bit flat for the price you pay. The salad and soup were alright but not anything great. The soup was cream based and rich and would have benefitted greatly if they included a roll or garlic bread with it. I purchased the dinner option and put in our request for steaks this evening. I asked for my fiance's to be served medium and mine medium-well but unfortunately his came out rare and mine more of a medium than a medium-well. It was a big letdown to have our steaks undercooked but I was able to salvage them. Rather than complain we asked for a to go box and i took them home to make steak and eggs the next morning. We ate the mashed potatoes there which were good, they just weren't very warm and the corn they served was okay but perhaps a bit too seasoned with paprika. We enjoyed the cocktails we got though and the dessert was good to !! We had a few different holiday specialty cocktails. The garnishes were very festive and cute. They were presented well and tasted great. I ordered the death by chocolate for dessert, which was a chocolate and almond butter tart and we also got a slice of pumpkin pie that came with the meal. Those were both good. I would recommend skipping getting an entree and just come here for drinks and dessert... perhaps an appetizer if something catches your eye. The waitstaff and actors were all very friendly. It was definitely a fun atmosphere and I would love to come back to see more shows ! Towards the end of the night I even won a prize for being dressed festive as I wore an edgy/sexy Mrs. Clause outfit to the show - I got a couple tickets for a comedy show at their venue ! So I highly recommend dressing up for the show you go to if you're not opposed to that sort of thing !! I'll definitely be back!

Cool venue. Love live theatre. Paid, online, for a ticket to a show with 4 course dinner. Got there…read moreand my salad was sitting on the table...warm. Was There 40 minutes and no server to bring a drink or my next course. Went to the bar to order a drink and get some water. Guy told me to go sit down. Waiter came and it took 25 more minutes for my drink to be delivered. Had to ask for my main course...disgusting. It was awful and mostly just canned corn dumped on a plate with a premade chicken breast. Show ended and I was still waiting my 4th course. Told them I didn't want it and that I'd like my drink to take the place of the missing course. They charged me $8.50 instead of $11 for my drink. No compensation for the missing course. Don't waste your time or money.

Looking for a fun, unique outing in Boise? Love Japanese culture? Isekai has you covered. Step…read moreinside for something completely new. Claw machines line cute, faux alleyways reminiscent of Japan. In the center of all the lights and sound effects are gashapon machines. For coins you purchase from a machine, you get to choose between adorable and creative mini figurines. Hard part is knowing when to stop! I don't know as much about food offerings but have heard instant ramen is on offer. They run theme days which can score you a free coin or two. And there appears to be event space as well. The owners of Isekai have made their mark with active participation in cons around the state. Now their brick and mortar offers a sweet spot to be a kid again. Check it out!

If you like claw machines, you'll love Isekai! This fun arcade just opened, and my sister and I had…read morea blast when we stopped in. Here's how it works: first, you'll grab some tokens. You can get them yourself at the kiosk or purchase them at the prize counter. Tokens will run you $3 for 1, which sounds steep, but don't worry -- most of the machines give you 3 plays per token, so it works out to be about $1 per game, which is pretty standard for arcade games. There are dozens of claw machines with all different types of prizes ranging from tiny keychains to desk toys to bigger plushes. Pop in a token and try to win some. We ended up accumulating an arm load of prizes by the end of our visit, so they're definitely winnable with a little skill and some patience! If you end up with a lot of plushes from the claw machines, you can take them up to the prize counter to exchange for bigger prizes. Or you can simply keep your winnings. There are also gum ball-machine style prize machines -- pop in your token, and see which prize pops out. Again, they just opened, but it sounds like they've got plans for even more fun. Eventually, they'll be serving up Japanese snacks and drinks as well as hosting events like karaoke nights and cosplay events. Seems like a fun activity for anyone. We saw a few couples on dates. My sister and I had a super fun girls night. And it would definitely be great for kids too. All around very worth checking out!

I would like to start by saying that this was easily, hands-down, the best beer festival I've ever…read morebeen to (and this ain't my first rodeo). For me, personally, it was amazing for a few different reasons. There was the game element (yeah, nobody knew what they were drinking until after 7 p.m.; the event started at 4), the fact that beer is, indeed, a social lubricant (leading to so much good conversation with strangers), great food, music, games, proximity to 10 Barrel and some of the best beer-appreciating folks in Boise. To begin with, the tastings were divided into four (or was it five?) states, but were only identified as "State 1," "State 2," etc. Each tap was assigned a number, so you had a lot of folks running around and asking each other, "Did you like 19?" "No, but 17 was incredible!" At first glance, I thought this was a lame gimmick. Boy, oh, boy, I couldn't have been more wrong. It kept us interested and forced us to really taste each beer thoughtfully. Not to brag, but wifey and I guessed #1 (Ballast Point's Grapefruit Sculpin), which meant we knew State 1 was California. We also totally called the fact that State 3 was Oregon, with its piney, citrusy, almost juicy hops. This was an IPA-lover's dream-come-true. It was so epic and beautiful, and I'm really just talking about the beer itself. Next, the company we found ourselves in was seriously epic. As we entered, a gentleman (purveyor of Sandpoint's own Pour Authority) approached me and asked if I was from Portland, since he saw my Rogue t-shirt with the silhouette of OR state on it. This led to a lively conversation about beer across the PAC NW and an invitation to sample at his establishment. I really appreciated how he continued to check in with us, provide recommendations and feedback, and generally share in the friendly company of he and his wife. We also met Nick, a beer enthusiast who'd already been to the Oktoberfest that day (it was a little lame, apparently) and who spoke to us about the tribulations of being a seriously-beer-loving parent and also Star Wars films, new and old. My wife and I, who met at Whittier College, met a gentleman who attended during two of the years we were actually there. I met a fellow Caldwell School District employee that I'd never met before, and in that way got to "network" a little bit (nice to meet you, Ms. K). I cannot overemphasize how friendly and genuine these people were. Of course, there were the obligatory "grown ass" adults (yes, men and women) who were fine with cutting in line. Remember fourth grade, guys? "No cuts, no butts, no coconuts." However, you have these people at any beer festival and I'm sure they're already aware that there is a special circle in hell for people who cut in line. Overall, it was an outstanding experience and the single best-organized event I've ever attended in the state of Idaho, which includes the gigantic Barley Bros. beer fests that used to take place at Anne Morrison and Kleiner Park. The food looked great (sorry, we'd eaten beforehand, but there were finger steaks, pulled pork sammies and pizza by the slice); the staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and funny; the event was just seriously well-coordinated. The beer was amazing; we didn't dislike a single thing we tried and pretty much loved most of the brews. Maybe the most underrated part of this event was the cost: $5 for a glass (not the crappy, plastic ones we've received at other festivals, but a legit tulip glass with the odd Beer Wars guy logo) and $1 per 4 oz. taste! That equates to a $4 pint, a good deal anywhere for craft deliciousness, and you don't have to drink like a fiend. My wife and I actually split all of our tastes, so we could try everything and still make it home. I wish this was a regular event, so I could say, "Check it out!" I can only hope this happens again next year, but at that time, I won't be recommending you go (more beer and open space for me). Ten Barrel, I salute you and your crafty ways.