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First time at this theater, its not the main theater, much smaller, but great spot for a smaller show. Parking was easy, see website for parking discounts available for venue parking decks. Thankfully we got lucky and got free parking on the street. The weekends are free, make sure you see the city of Charlottes website for details. We where greeted and seated promptly upon arrival. Customer service was professional and kind. We saw "The Soldiers Play", which was really exceptional! Enjoyed all the actors in the play. I you get a chance please support them and share the info. Some of the smaller productions don't enough praise that they deserve. I will most definitely be checking for more shows at this smaller venue Knight Theater. Tip: the fees online are outrageous, go in person at the box office to save a few coins. Unfortunately I don't live in Charlottes, so I purchased online.
I went to the Knight Theater to see Tower of Power a Soul band and the experience was incredible. There is not a bid seat in the house and the sound system is divine. I thoroughly enjoyed the venue and the band. The staff assisting you in finding your seats was very pleasant and helpful with smiles. The band has been around since 1968 yet they seemed like they never stopped playing. I was thrilled and amazed.
Great theater. Very accommodating with a family finding our seats. Plenty of concessions and reasonably priced. Look forward to going back for another show.
I've been here several times for shows and musicals that Blumenthal has put on. It's not the main theater for Broadway shows, but there's usually a couple per season here. It's smaller than Belk theater, but I think it's the third largest after Ovens and Belk. I really like the size of this theater. It's small enough that even if you get cheap seats, you still have a good view of the stage. The theater is nice and clean. The bathrooms are big enough to handle the crowd size usually. Parking is my least favorite part about the theater. Street parking is hard. The designated garage is at the Duke Energy building, but you could be waiting forever to get out of that garage after the show. We recently parked at the Green parking garage across the street instead and that was better. Overall, I think this is my favorite theater in Charlotte to see a show at.
So, what brought me to Charlotte? The Most Incredible Thing, a ballet featuring Pet Shop Boys music, did. One of my friends asked if we should meet up to see this ballet. The three of us planned this trip for at least half a year. We are that co-ordinated! Opening night was on a Friday. We decided to see the ballet on Saturday night. We lucked out. There were technical difficulties at Knight Theater. Shows on opening night and the matinee on Saturday were cancelled and rescheduled. Our booked evening became the ballet's opening night. I love what Charlotte has done with the arts scene. The downtown area is full of culture, arts, and entertainment. I drove us over there and parked at a parking garage steps away. It was $5 to park overnight, which worked out nicely. Knight Theater is a gorgeous arts centre. I loved the disco-like statue that greets you as you walk into the place. The ushers were helpful in scanning out tickets and letting us know where to go. The facility reminds me of where the Royal Winnipeg Ballet performs. It's cozy and there isn't a bad seat in the house. The main floor had a number of activities for both adults and children alike. We posed for a photo. A woman there was kind to take photos using our cell phones and cameras. There were also crown-decorating and balloon-twisting arts and crafts to keep everyone entertained. If you want a drink, there are plenty of stands to get one or several. We didn't, as we decided to get dessert afterwards. We sat in the first row up in the balcony area. The view was amazing. My friend did a great job ordering our tickets. I had a rather fidgety man next to me. He constantly picked his nose and refused to share the arm rest. I simply didn't want his germs! The ballet was amazing. It was modern and flowed nicely. The Charlotte Ballet should be so proud. Since it was opening night, the choreographer, Javier de Frutos, took a bow at the end. What surprised us was Neil Tennant, half of Pet Shop Boys, making an appearance at the end. Both gentleman and the ballet production group took about seven or eight bows. It was sweet and much deserved. We loved the performance so much that we returned the following day for the matinee. We had cheaper seats higher up in the balcony. However, you can't go wrong sitting anywhere. You can see everything without any obstructions. You are not permitted to take photos during the show. That rule was obeyed by every patron, which was nice. This theater has both stairs and an elevator for those needing assistance. It was a nice touch. After the show, there were street performers. A trio (drummer, trombonist, and tubaist) were jamming up a storm. I loved their rendition of Bruno Mars's Finesse. It was a nice end to a wonderful night at the ballet with great friends. This venue has terrific acoustics. It's cozy and comfortable, with great staff. I would love to come back again. (134)
...now you can order drinks using the app! This is my second time in this theater and both times I've enjoyed it. Not as big as other venues so a little more intimate and not as crowded.
I went with my sister to Knight Theater at the Levine Center for the Arts. As far as inside the theater goes, the design and patterns are rather dated and could definitely be updated. The seats are hard to sit in for a long performance. The lobby was very elegant, as well as the bathrooms (ladies will appreciate this). I liked that they made a makeshift bar in the lobby for wine and drinks to be purchased inside the theater. Amazing view from the outside in at night. Conveniently located near Uptown.
Alton Brown! My wife and I are big fans of his Good Eats show and when he came to town with a show as part of the North Carolina Science Festival, we absolutely got tickets. And we splurged and got the best ones that were available - third row center. And we also upgraded to the "meet and greet" which included photos and autographs. Awesome. Oh, yeah. The Knight Theater. Large enough that it's a big crowd, but small enough that it's an intimate setting. Excellent acoustics - I know that the folks up in the balcony could hear him just fine because there was a good amount of Q&A at the end. The lobby and the other non-theater parts of the facility are very nicely appointed and quite comfortable. Maybe some more seating would be nice for those of us that like to arrive after the outer doors open but before the inner doors open. Slowest elevator in the world. I'd really recommend the Knight. Very nice theater, very comfortable. Excellent!
My daughter and I attended The Hip Hop Nutcracker here tonight. We've never been inside The Knight Theater and with this being our first time I must say the staff, the set up, the restrooms and the theater itself was very welcoming. The space is very open with some large pillars through out but nothing so distracting that you can't take in the high ceilings and open floor plan in the lobby and mingling area which is what I like to refer to it as for theaters before the show. The actual theater and seating set up was very nice and in my opinion there wasn't but one bad seat in the house. I could be Bias as we were in orchestra seating, however when we entered (Door 3 for our seats) I looked around and every seat seemed positioned in a way that everyone could see well which is what I thought until the show started and I looked to the seats to the right of the stage if you are facing the stage and noticed that a young lady was almost over in orchestra seating with her neck trying to see the stage when the performers had props and did things on the right of the stage behind (really like 2 o'clock of the 3 o'clock dj) the Dj booth. Luckily there were only a couple of short scenes in that area of the stage (total time spent in that area for this productions was about 15-20mins) where the people not so tall in this seating to the right of the stage facing the stage elevated could not see. The other thing is the seating isn't really on a slope where it helps when you aren't so tall and someone tall sits in front of you and prevents you from seeing.My daughter is actually taller than me however someone sat in front of her that was extremely tall so she had to basically lay on my chest to see some scenes on the floor of the stage due to this. I look forward to checking this place out again and seeing another production as we've been in Charlotte now for 4 years and this is our first time checking out a production here. We usually go to New York, Chicago, Spain, L.A, etc.. or somewhere else to see productions because we know what we will get which is nothing short of amazing experiences. I am glad we experienced this place now so we will be back for sure.
This theater is an excellent venue -- it is spacious and capable of housing small to large scale touring shows. Shows range from the local theaters, I had to small producing companies, 2 Large straight from Broadway shows. A beautiful venue located in the heart of Charlotte uptown. As a performer I enjoyed performing here because of their wonderful amenities and pleasant staff.
We've been here a few times for various concerts-performances over the years...most recently, for King Crimson and Beethoven Symphony #5...and I've been meaning to write a review, so here goes. First of all, I really like this theater. Of course it's not as big as Blumenthal (Belk), but I love the size of this theater. Due to its size, you always get a good view of the stage wherever you sit (especially referring to the rows downstairs). Also, it's a really nice, clean theater (think renovated recently...but I could be wrong). One thing that could use some improvement is the spacing between the rows of seats. It's so tight, it's truly hard to get past folks in the same row...say, if you arrive a bit late, or is trying to get out! I also noticed that for the last visit, there were some chairs out in the lobby...Yay to that! Lastly, I also like the acoustics at this theater. Everything seems to be on point However, there are a few things that I found a bit offputting. For this last performance, they didn't 't allow any photography now (even without flash?)...which I don't quite get. I DID manage to take a few pics, but before the show started. Good thing...'cuz I didn't realize it was forbidden. Maybe I didn't know any better, but I recall taking pics during the performances in the past. Maybe it's a new policy...or maybe it depends on the performance?? Last thing I wanted to mention was that after the show, there's this sense that they want us out quickly...as in pronto! I don't understand why the place can't be more hospitable, and stay open for at least 30 minutes after the concert...so folks can chat, drink, etc.etc. I mean, it was Saturday night...and really not that late either! On this last concert (Beethoven Symphony #5), they sort of bum-rushed us out by 9:45 pm (concert ended at around 9:30 pm)...and I was basically the last person inside...Why? I was waiting for my husband to pick me up in the car, and I didn't want to stand outside in the cold. Well, at 9:45 pm, I noticed that I was the last one in the place, and the ushers were sort of giving me the eye...basically bum-rushing me out! WOW. I don't recall that happening at any other late-night venue in town...where folks are encouraged to leave only 10-15 minutes, following a concert. So anyway, that's my take on the place. 5 stars for the space, cleanliness and acoustics...but 2 stars for service (not sure how I'd describe this rushing folks out part lol!). Since I'm a fan of this theater, I'll still drop 4 stars...but just wanted to mention that I'm NOT a fan of the near-rude service after the performance. read more
A few days ago my family went to see the Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Knights Theater. We've seen different shows here and have always had a nice experience. It's a nice theater with good food and snack options during intermission. The restrooms are plentiful. Pro tips: This theater is not located at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, so google Knights Theater parking to prevent wasting time. Also, after we arrived on time (according to GPS) we waited another 15 minutes at the traffic light before turning into the parking deck. Saturday night traffic uptown is insane so plan ahead. Also, the show was wonderful. read more
4 years ago
First time at this theater, its not the main theater, much smaller, but great spot for a smaller show. Parking was easy, see website for parking discounts available for venue parking decks. Thankfully we got lucky and got free parking on the street. The weekends are free, make sure you see the city of Charlottes website for details. We where greeted and seated promptly upon arrival. Customer service was professional and kind. We saw "The Soldiers Play", which was really exceptional! Enjoyed all the actors in the play. I you get a chance please support them and share the info. Some of the smaller productions don't enough praise that they deserve. I will most definitely be checking for more shows at this smaller venue Knight Theater. Tip: the fees online are outrageous, go in person at the box office to save a few coins. Unfortunately I don't live in Charlottes, so I purchased online. read more
I went to the Knight Theater to see Tower of Power a Soul band and the experience was incredible. There is not a bid seat in the house and the sound system is divine. I thoroughly enjoyed the venue and the band. The staff assisting you in finding your seats was very pleasant and helpful with smiles. The band has been around since 1968 yet they seemed like they never stopped playing. I was thrilled and amazed. read more
3 years ago
Great theater. Very accommodating with a family finding our seats. Plenty of concessions and reasonably priced. Look forward to going back for another show. read more
7 years ago
I've been here several times for shows and musicals that Blumenthal has put on. It's not the main theater for Broadway shows, but there's usually a couple per season here. It's smaller than Belk theater, but I think it's the third largest after Ovens and Belk. I really like the size of this theater. It's small enough that even if you get cheap seats, you still have a good view of the stage. The theater is nice and clean. The bathrooms are big enough to handle the crowd size usually. Parking is my least favorite part about the theater. Street parking is hard. The designated garage is at the Duke Energy building, but you could be waiting forever to get out of that garage after the show. We recently parked at the Green parking garage across the street instead and that was better. Overall, I think this is my favorite theater in Charlotte to see a show at. read more
2 years ago
So, what brought me to Charlotte? The Most Incredible Thing, a ballet featuring Pet Shop Boys music, did. One of my friends asked if we should meet up to see this ballet. The three of us planned this trip for at least half a year. We are that co-ordinated! Opening night was on a Friday. We decided to see the ballet on Saturday night. We lucked out. There were technical difficulties at Knight Theater. Shows on opening night and the matinee on Saturday were cancelled and rescheduled. Our booked evening became the ballet's opening night. I love what Charlotte has done with the arts scene. The downtown area is full of culture, arts, and entertainment. I drove us over there and parked at a parking garage steps away. It was $5 to park overnight, which worked out nicely. Knight Theater is a gorgeous arts centre. I loved the disco-like statue that greets you as you walk into the place. The ushers were helpful in scanning out tickets and letting us know where to go. The facility reminds me of where the Royal Winnipeg Ballet performs. It's cozy and there isn't a bad seat in the house. The main floor had a number of activities for both adults and children alike. We posed for a photo. A woman there was kind to take photos using our cell phones and cameras. There were also crown-decorating and balloon-twisting arts and crafts to keep everyone entertained. If you want a drink, there are plenty of stands to get one or several. We didn't, as we decided to get dessert afterwards. We sat in the first row up in the balcony area. The view was amazing. My friend did a great job ordering our tickets. I had a rather fidgety man next to me. He constantly picked his nose and refused to share the arm rest. I simply didn't want his germs! The ballet was amazing. It was modern and flowed nicely. The Charlotte Ballet should be so proud. Since it was opening night, the choreographer, Javier de Frutos, took a bow at the end. What surprised us was Neil Tennant, half of Pet Shop Boys, making an appearance at the end. Both gentleman and the ballet production group took about seven or eight bows. It was sweet and much deserved. We loved the performance so much that we returned the following day for the matinee. We had cheaper seats higher up in the balcony. However, you can't go wrong sitting anywhere. You can see everything without any obstructions. You are not permitted to take photos during the show. That rule was obeyed by every patron, which was nice. This theater has both stairs and an elevator for those needing assistance. It was a nice touch. After the show, there were street performers. A trio (drummer, trombonist, and tubaist) were jamming up a storm. I loved their rendition of Bruno Mars's Finesse. It was a nice end to a wonderful night at the ballet with great friends. This venue has terrific acoustics. It's cozy and comfortable, with great staff. I would love to come back again. (134) read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I went with my sister to Knight Theater at the Levine Center for the Arts. As far as inside the theater goes, the design and patterns are rather dated and could definitely be updated. The seats are hard to sit in for a long performance. The lobby was very elegant, as well as the bathrooms (ladies will appreciate this). I liked that they made a makeshift bar in the lobby for wine and drinks to be purchased inside the theater. Amazing view from the outside in at night. Conveniently located near Uptown. read more
3 years ago
Alton Brown! My wife and I are big fans of his Good Eats show and when he came to town with a show as part of the North Carolina Science Festival, we absolutely got tickets. And we splurged and got the best ones that were available - third row center. And we also upgraded to the "meet and greet" which included photos and autographs. Awesome. Oh, yeah. The Knight Theater. Large enough that it's a big crowd, but small enough that it's an intimate setting. Excellent acoustics - I know that the folks up in the balcony could hear him just fine because there was a good amount of Q&A at the end. The lobby and the other non-theater parts of the facility are very nicely appointed and quite comfortable. Maybe some more seating would be nice for those of us that like to arrive after the outer doors open but before the inner doors open. Slowest elevator in the world. I'd really recommend the Knight. Very nice theater, very comfortable. Excellent! read more
9 years ago
My daughter and I attended The Hip Hop Nutcracker here tonight. We've never been inside The Knight Theater and with this being our first time I must say the staff, the set up, the restrooms and the theater itself was very welcoming. The space is very open with some large pillars through out but nothing so distracting that you can't take in the high ceilings and open floor plan in the lobby and mingling area which is what I like to refer to it as for theaters before the show. The actual theater and seating set up was very nice and in my opinion there wasn't but one bad seat in the house. I could be Bias as we were in orchestra seating, however when we entered (Door 3 for our seats) I looked around and every seat seemed positioned in a way that everyone could see well which is what I thought until the show started and I looked to the seats to the right of the stage if you are facing the stage and noticed that a young lady was almost over in orchestra seating with her neck trying to see the stage when the performers had props and did things on the right of the stage behind (really like 2 o'clock of the 3 o'clock dj) the Dj booth. Luckily there were only a couple of short scenes in that area of the stage (total time spent in that area for this productions was about 15-20mins) where the people not so tall in this seating to the right of the stage facing the stage elevated could not see. The other thing is the seating isn't really on a slope where it helps when you aren't so tall and someone tall sits in front of you and prevents you from seeing.My daughter is actually taller than me however someone sat in front of her that was extremely tall so she had to basically lay on my chest to see some scenes on the floor of the stage due to this. I look forward to checking this place out again and seeing another production as we've been in Charlotte now for 4 years and this is our first time checking out a production here. We usually go to New York, Chicago, Spain, L.A, etc.. or somewhere else to see productions because we know what we will get which is nothing short of amazing experiences. I am glad we experienced this place now so we will be back for sure. read more
This theater is an excellent venue -- it is spacious and capable of housing small to large scale touring shows. Shows range from the local theaters, I had to small producing companies, 2 Large straight from Broadway shows. A beautiful venue located in the heart of Charlotte uptown. As a performer I enjoyed performing here because of their wonderful amenities and pleasant staff. read more
5 years ago
12 years ago
The Knight Theater is a beautiful new theater Uptown. It's surrounded by the new Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the up and coming Mint Museum Experience Art, Duke Energy Building, and the Afro-American Cultural Center. Park in The Green's parking garage ($5 on Saturday or Sunday) or at the Duke Energy Building. However, there isn't a coffee shop to go hang out at as you wait for the crowd to get in their cars and take off. Beautiful facility! The downfall is when you arrive. They didn't seem to plan enough space (like the Belk Theater) for you to mingle in the lobby area. It's crowded. They need to build a place outside for the box office so that once you are inside you can easily get to your next destination. Until they get the box office ironed out, I suggest that you print your own tickets or have them mailed to you. There were many people that were stuck waiting in line for their "will call" tickets and were not allowed into the performance until the intermission. I couldn't get cell service once I was inside. I'm not sure if that is only for AT&T customers or if they have something that jams the signal. Hopefully all phones didn't get service so that way performances can be distraction free. I'm looking forward to returning to many great performances here! read more
Nice venue! Not too big, not too small. Just right! Our first and only experience here (so far) was to see the Illusionists in January 2015. Great show, with good sound and sight. Public areas certainly get very crowded at intermission, but the bathroom wasn't a bad wait. read more
11 years ago
We went to the Bon qui qui show. It was great but this review is about the theatre. We parked in a parking garage and only paid $6 for parking. As soon as we walked in there were ushers asking everyone if they needed help and guiding just about every person. We were VIP and I have to say besides front row seats and meet and greet there was nothing more. No nice seats or drinks. They did have about 6 mobile bar thingies where you could buy liquor. That's cool. Staff was extremely friendly, organized and professional. The stage is a decent size, great lighting and big screen. Definitely recommend. read more
10 years ago
I was here for a comedy show for Iliza. It's a very beautiful theater. The drinks were top notch, not watered down but also not too strong. The seats were very comfortable. The bathrooms were very clean. The staff was very friendly yet professional. We attended a meet and greet after and they handled it really well. I would attend another event here. read more
I have enjoyed going to the Knight Theater for Jazz and other concerts. It is a great venue. The acoustics are awesome. The seating is very good if when reserved early. I have not sat in the balcony but with the sellouts that occur, I assume it is comfortable with great views of the performances. The host staff is very supportive in helping to locate the seats. At my last visit, someone had inadvertently sat in my seats. The host quietly directed them to the correct seats. I look forward to shows and concerts at the Knight Theater. Parking also is very conveniently located within 100 yards of the theater entry. Which is great, even for the $5. expense. Looking forward to many other great concert visits there this year ...and beyond. read more
8 years ago
I have attended several shows at Knight Theater and each experience has been quite lovely! Recently I attended the "Hip Hop Nutcracker" production! The staff is always so friendly and accommodating! I had friend running late and I was able to leave her ticket at will call with no hassle! read more
8 years ago
I attended a fundraiser to benefit Carolina Breast Friend's The Pink House this past weekend. This was my first visit to Knight Theater. This a very venue simply stunning with relaxed atmosphere. The staff was very caring and professional at the same time. read more
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