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.

Very cool club with awesome sound system and great vibes…read more Simple setup, great mix of customers which seemed like a mix of locals, college students and out of town visitors. Staff was very friendly & accommodating! Great experience and will definitely return next time I'm in town!!!

Poor bar service. Maybe 8 people at the bar and we waited 20 minutes for a drink. The bar clearly…read morewasnt prepped properly before opening. Totally unorganized. Its like this every time we go there.

Returning to the Hangar Theatre felt like coming home. We got lucky enough to catch a performance…read moreof "Matilda", sponsored by the wonderful Running to Places Theatre Company. The evening turned into a lively night. Watching the young cast navigate those first-night jitters with such grace became a joy. The audience felt their excitement in every note. Walking through those doors brought back a flood of memories--most notably, our best man Andrew's wedding. Rare to find a space that can host both life's biggest milestones and the budding dreams of local actors. The Hangar has built a reputation for excellence. I feel proud to support it.

Giving four stars for now until I can FINALLY see a show indoors here! I went to see Sweeney Todd…read morein their gorgeous outdoor stage just to the back of the theatre proper. Parking was a breeze which was really nice - the theatre is also conveniently located so you can hop right back on the road and head home after seeing a show if coming from Rochester region. I loved that they served finger lakes wine at the concession stand, and all of the volunteers and staff I encountered were wonderful and helpful. We went on a HOT day, and I wish for the outdoor stage they would have sprung for a covered option. The bulk of the audience were boiling by the time the razors came out, and we still had two hours of murderous fun left to go. The show itself had its great and not so great moments (I am not sure if it was a budgetary thing but the set for this show was...off putting. I don't need to be reminded that they're eating humans in word form on the set - there's a Greek chorus to remind me every other scene! Also, there were pretty severe issues with the mix and sound. Forgetting to turn actors mics back on, inability to hear the orchestra at times, etc.) Overall the cast and team at Hangar absolutely did the best they could given the circumstances all theatres are being forced to operate under right now, and I am SO GLAD to be out watching theatre and making snide comments about sets again! If there's a show you love playing here - go go go! Broadway talent and stardom in FLX!

Saw the Soiree/Cabaret! performance here last weekend. 1st act was great, 2nd act so so. The…read moretheatre we were in had about 8 rows but we had to sit on cheap folding chairs which made it uncomfortable after sitting for over an hour. Thank goodness for an intermission! The seating was raised so you saw the stage very well. The sound system worked perfectly as well as the lighting. very friendly staff. We didn't have tickets for the the Saturday performance that was sold out but we still got in with being on the waiting list.

Downstairs is music + other activities venue. My husband and I enjoy stopping by after dinner…read moreduring date nights and catching whoever is playing. Its mostly a beer bar, but they do have some cocktails and if you do not like what they sever downstairs you can walkup to Watershed above and bring drinks down. For the most part we've liked the draft menu but once I wasn't a fan and did go upstairs for a drink. Bartenders have always been friendly and only once was it super packed.

Great spot; cool vibe. Enjoyed the drinks and live music. The location on the commons by the State…read moreTheater is convenient and a close walk to shops, ice cream, etc.

I have been taking classes for two years now and it has been a great experience. I have taken both…read moreweekly private lessons as well as several group classes and I would highly recommend either. Kurt is great and the co-instructor/partners are phenomenal! I was born with two left feet but now have come to realize that, yes, (as Leo Sayer said) I can dance, I can dance, I can dance, I can dance, I can dance!!

This review is for private dance lessons with Kurt and his co-teacher, Ellie. With only four…read morelessons, Kurt and Ellie transformed me and my now-spouse from klutzes into respectable dancers. We contacted them about two weeks before our wedding--the panicked point at which we realized we wanted to look good dancing our first dance as a married couple. (Note: I advise contacting them much, much sooner.) Thanks to their patience, good humor, and most of all, their SKILL in teaching the non-gifted the basics; we made it through our first dance very well. In fact, we actually got compliments from many of our guests on how well we danced. What I like most is that the spouse and I now have a new, social, active hobby the two of us can pursue together. We look forward to taking Kurt's group dance classes in the future. So, if you want to learn to dance, call Kurt!

CSMA. offers students of all ages art and music classes for great prices! Staff has been trained at…read moreplaces like Ithaca college and other well known schools. Classes in person or on- line. Voice, piano, flute and dance are some of the classes you can take here.

From the owner: The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that…read moreprovides year-round, multi-arts instruction to adults and children, and presents performances and public events in its downtown Ithaca facility.