The shows are excellent. The hosting and ushering teams are very nice and friendly. The nostalgia…read moreof 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.

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

Very nice facility for music education and performances. The outside is very attractive. They did…read morea nice job turning Pearl Street into a place Fort Wayne can be proud of. Parking is always a concern downtown. The Pearl provides free parking in the large lot west of the facility. There are several other parking garages in the area if you prefer. The team was very welcoming and glad to have us as their guests. Booking a reservation was easy on line. On this occasion we went to a free program. They seem to have a free program about every three months for those looking for things to do on a budget. The performance area seats about 400-500 people in padded chairs. The chairs are all on the same flat level. The stage is nicely elevated so viewing isn't a problem. I found the chairs to be thin on padding and somewhat uncomfortable for a 90 minute performance. The lighting is well done. The acoustics are superb as well.

I came to Pearl Street Arts Center to watch a ballet conducted by the Fort Wayne Ballet: Don…read moreQuixote. I brought my brother and mother with me to watch it, as my family's origins are from Spain and we were excited to see a ballet based on Don Quixote. I will see the Pearl Street Arts Center is beautiful. I laughed and loved that they called their box office, the bach's office. I also read about them before I came in and how they have art and entrepreneurial classes. Since the civic theatre has been out of commission due to renovations I know that the ballet company has been doing shows in different venues. I do not feel comfortable leaving a bad review for the ballet on Pearl Street Arts Center since I do not think they are responsible, so will be doing a separate review of the ballet. I will say, that the little time I spent inside Pearl Street Arts Center, I was captivated by the beauty within it.

The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts was founded in 1956 by Major Herbert Petrie, his wife, and…read moretheir friends John and Kitty Butterfield. It was originally known as Wagon Wheel Playhouse. Fun fact: Major Petrie played trumpet in the Army band under the direction of John Philip Sousa. The original theatre started as a simple tent with a gravel floor, canvas chairs, and two old chicken coops that served as the scene shop and dressing rooms. In the early 60s, a simple structure was actually built. In 1970, Major Petrie retired and sold the playhouse to a group of Warsaw businessmen. In 1984, a new group bought it and in 1995 Bruce Shaffner became sole owner. In 2010, there was a corporate reorganization and it became a non-profit organization known as Wagon Wheel Theatre, Inc. The Wagon Wheel has a circular stage with 360-degree seating. Seating goes 10 rows high - so it's a fairly immersive experience. Free and general parking is located behind the theatre. Accessible parking is located in the parking lot next to Center Street and along the side of the theater facing the Wyndham. Accessibility options do exist here. I wouldn't call them perfect, though there's been an obvious effort. There's one accessible stall in both men's and women's restrooms. Accessible seating is limited to Section 1, Row G (this doesn't thrill me) - companion seating is also available. Accessible tickets are sold only through the box-office or by calling. Usher service begins an hour before the show - there's a preference here to remove unneeded walkers, wheelchairs, and larger mobility devices not needed during the performance (ushers will assist - again, not thrilled about this as one never knows when a device may be needed and getting it back can be disruptive). The AWS Foundation has supported Wagon Wheel in acquiring sensory bags and other items for those with light, hearing, and other sensory sensitivities. SuperEar Listening devices are available for those with hearing issues. This is free of charge. Service animals are welcome, though they must be in a clearly marked vest. In addition to regular shows, Wagon Wheel offers a variety of programs in support of its mission. They exist for all age groups. They are quite active in the community. Shows here are entertaining, the acoustics are strong, and staff/volunteers are nearly always friendly. Shows include live theater, symphony, concerts, and other types of shows. This is a Northeast Indiana gem. While there are some modest accessibility concerns I have, there's a strong effort to be inclusive and the theatre is absolutely a beloved gem for this community. The recent holiday show was spirited and impressive. Despite my concerns about seating, I will admit my seats were fine and the show was awesome.

It is nice and fun. Their shows are always good. To the few I have been they have been really good…read more Would recommend for a low budget show.

My family and I came to the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre about a month ago. It was my mothers birthday…read moreand I got tickets for all of us as a birthday gift for her. We drove to Fort Wayne hoping to watch good theatre. The Civic Theatre is part of a larger complex called Arts United center which has a philharmonic, art exhibits and other cultural venues. The staff is friendly and helpful. The lines in will call are practically non-existent. The lines in the ticket booth are not much larger. There are certainly some negatives 1) No valet parking. Parking is also a rather long walk from theatre. I am used to theaters with either valet parking or at worst a nearby parking lot. May not be a problem for me, but my mother is older and she does have problems walking long distances. Several other patrons were also in the same situation. The nearest parking garage is several blocks away. 2) the seats are narrow and a bit uncomfortable. The narrowness didn't bother me, but my brother is larger and it was a tight fit for him. Not a lot of cushion on the seat though 3) The decor is a bit spartan compared to other theaters I have been to. 4) No alcohol sold either before the play or during intermission. They do sell sodas/pop and small snacks. I still believe though that even with these negatives, it is worth coming. The play was entertaining and well acted. My mother loved her birthday gift. Whats better than that?

Love the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Go every year with my family to see the Nutcracker. Great, clean…read morevenue. Not much has changed in the decades I've been going but the industrial design holds up well. Sufficient bathrooms, good snacks. I'll be back again next year!

Theater for a thinking audience, but not at the expense of entertainment. First Pres consistently…read moreproduces the best shows in Fort Wayne, featuring truly talented casts, great direction, and, most importantly, challenging material. If you want to see shows that make you laugh, cry, and feel like a human being, go to First Pres.

Local Wabash entrepreneur, Mark Honeywell founded the Honeywell Foundation. The Honeywell Arts and…read moreEntertainment Center was built in 1952 funded largely by the Foundation. Expansion of the facility was completed in the 1990's. The art deco facade of the building is packed with character. I loved the architecture. A sculpture with a quiet fountain stands outside the entrance. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Inside the entrance are paintings and memorabilia honoring the Honeywell family. The building houses a theater, a classic 1950's gymnasium, meeting rooms and even a restaurant. Art is displayed on the walls. The facility offers performances, movies and other cultural events throughout the year. Tours of the facility are available. Parking lots surround the facility. This is a fabulous facility for the small town of Wabash.

What a beautiful venue! Parking here was a total breeze. They could have better signage…read moreinside--it's a bit of a mess trying to figure out where concessions are and where restrooms are. Additionally, the staff working the merch table was doing cash-only sales which deterred several potential customers (including me).

This place has totally gone downhill over the years!!! They're letting kids go to the Rio concert…read morejust for the money. No one under 18 should be allowed at these certain concerts. I recently went to micro wrestling, and it was horrible. The doors opened at 6:30, but the event didn't start until 9. People were falling asleep. Tickets were twice the price as last year. Regular beer is $9.00. They won't let you go to Bobby McGee's like before. There was a guy downing Budweisers, and he was intoxicated by 9:00. He was acting stupidly. He paid for regular seats but kept coming up front, recording, screaming, and getting in the way of the wrestlers, and security never said a thing to him. He was ruining my time, others', and the show! We left early! What a waste of money and time. We will never go back to Piers!!!!!!

The venue itself is pretty nice however the owners or who ever is trying to run the place is…read moreabsolute trash at promoting shows and I have personally witnessed the security letting underage kids into a 21+ show. There are better places to see these same bands