Came here tonight for the first time. Such a cool little theater. Could use some paint. The drapes look like they have 3 inches of dust on them. The sound is great. We saw the candlelight orchestra perform music from Bridgerton. Seems to be plenty of street party around the venue. Free on Sundays. The line was out the door and around the block but it went quick. There is nothing like a small town theater. read more

Nice intimate setting. We saw the candlelight concert here and it had good acoustics and we also enjoyed the old charm of the building with all the details in the ceiling. Centrally located and plenty of restaurants in the area. Definitely worth seeing a show her. Nice gradual incline of seating so it easier to see over heads. read more

Media Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I had the pleasure of attending the production of legally blonde, we had previously been there one time before but it had been a while. The staff was friendly and we were quickly seated. The show was a great time and a wonderful blend of enjoyable singing and comedy sprinkled in. The show will have you on the edge of your seat and when it's over checking to see when the next show is. Please go out and support the arts you won't regret it read more

Media Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Young Frankenstein was great. I am not generally a fan of any musicals, hut this was entertaining, funny and engaging.

Here we go again.... Great musical!! Enjoyed the local theatre show in media. Would definitely see something else. Seating was very comfortable as it was an old movie theater read more

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Once you figure out that everything is self serve it is a good experience- it is clean. The staff is friendly- one ticket taker sang the entire we awaited our popcorn. read more

Season ticket holder. Love all their shows! Several other shows and concerts during the year keep us coming back

We took the grandkids to see Cinderella. All the actors were children and they were phenomenal.

One of the best regional theaters ! Always top notch talent and production I have seen hundreds of Broadway/west end London shows abd have never been dissatisfied or disappointed with any production they have performed read more

Love this wonderful local theater - they have put on wonderfully managed productions for years now. If you have a chance to catch a show here, you should do it! read more

Fabulous show last night (Winter Wonderland). The sound from 6 wonderful voices and one keyboard under excellent direction was amazing! Loved the selection of Christmas songs. Absolutely phenomenal voices. Their stage presence was very professional. Love the smaller theatre. I highly recommend this show. Bravo to all seven! read more

I love this quaint local theatre. Good seats, friendly staff and a rotating schedule of the "b" list shows with good performances. Grab a drink at their in-house bar, watch the show, then poke around Media. Regardless of your taste in live theatre, you can find a show that suits your taste and budget. So far the performances have all been very good (even great in some cases). A number of local restaurants offer 10% discounts if you dine with them before or after - just show your tickets. Make it a point to put this on your to-do list and support them - its great to have places like this without the prices and hassle associated with downtown Phila. read more

Love the Media Theatre. Love the location, the history behind it, the shows, the fact that Wanda Sykes is involved (part owner?). Love the camp in the summer. Support your local theatre! read more

Yikes. I'd like to preface this review by first saying, I love theatre. I've seen so much theatre in my life- high school, community, national tour and even broadway. I saw The Media Theatre's production of Disney's Newsies... because... LIKE YA DO :-p I even brought my son Till to see the show because he had watched the filmed version on Netflicks. He was excited (As was I) to see it live. Hate that I have to write this, but as a mom with an opinion... I have a duty. First... the positives. A few of the lead performers were amazing (and form NYC). Jack Kelly, Katherine, Davie, the little boy (I m pretty sure they even had Cara Lindsay from Broadway), and a few others blew me a way. The boys flipping were also impressive. (I saw one of them play Billy Elliot here and he was amazing). The dancing was also great and the voices on these characters were wonderful. And Medda, what a card!!! I felt bad for these talented performers for having to endure the state of this production. Now for the sad part. The boy playing Crutchie was undeniably unprepared and "off balance".... My son pointed out that he was slurring his words and even sang his song 3 times more than he should have. Till knows the show very well and so upset that someone he looked up to would step onstage in this kind of state. For Till, this was especially personal (for reasons I won't explain). On top of that, props broke, the projector was clearly broken (the performers did a good job at covering this though, although it was sadly obvious), and some of the ADULT actors were fumbling on their lines (this was well into their performance, these kinks should have been ironed out by now, come on). The unprofessional and embarassing and disrespectful behavior that I and many other audience members whitnessed... I love the theatre. I look forward to attending the theatre... but now? I'll think twice. :-/ Good job to the leads from New York (except Cruchie- Completely unprofessional, completely childish.... sad :-/) and good job to the performers trying to keep the spirit of this great show alive. With regret and love, Mom with an opinion "Leslie" read more

I love the Media Theater! I bring my nieces every Christmas season to see their plays. My nieces are ages 8-12 and this season we saw Elf. Just a warning that it is a tad inappropriate for kids at times. I was surprised to hear low-level cursing and sexual innuendos. I feel that as a family theater, there really is no need for that in their plays. The performance would have been just as enjoyable without it. read more

I went here to see West Side Story this weekend. There were three of us and one was in a wheelchair so we called ahead to get some particulars. Seats were available for Sunday's matinee as late as Saturday which was good. I was not able to book tickets online as their system does not work very well with Safari. They warn you of this on the website but you can call the box office and book over the phone. I didn't like the fact that they didn't tell you how much the seats cost depending upon where you sit or not. They did tell me that the space for the wheelchair would go was not the same price as regular seats. All tolled, it cost $134. Parking is available on the street and there's a small municipal lot next-door where are you don't have to feed the meter on the weekends. Because I had to pick up my tickets at the box office, we got there a little bit early. However we weren't allowed in to the theater to sit down until 15 minutes before curtain. The lobby is very small so unless you are willing to stand for a while don't come too early. I was also surprised that you can actually buy a drink yes and alcoholic drink to drink while you're in the theater. This is an old independent movie house That has been converted into a live theater. It still has all of its charm but it's also showing his age and its use. I believe that it is struggling to stay open because after the production they asked for donations in the red bucket. The production itself was pretty good- all very young actors with few exceptions. read more

I have wanted to go to the Media Theatre for a long time now, and I'm so glad I went! Wanda Sykes is now in their production of Annie, which was so wonderful and brought me back to my child obsession of playing the record over and over and over and over. The theatre has a small bar/concession stand when you first walk in to the main lobby, and they also have one in the upstairs lounge. I saw many peope drinkin brews in the theatre area, which I thought was pretty cool (and they let you have the glass bottles which was even cooler). It was very crowded for such a little space, and the seating is a little confusing, but there is nothing to complain about. You can tell that they think of anything they can to generate money, being that it's a non-profit, with souvenirs from the show and locally fresh soft pretzels, etc, which shows that they really care about keeping the shows going. I also love that on the day of the show, many restaurants will give you a 10% discount. They have matinees and evening shows. read more

Media Theatre has a great reputation for producing top Broadway musicals. This theatre uses professionals from Actors Equity as well as their own groomed artists. On the weekends parking is free. Ask the box office about the local restaurants. When you show your ticket stub to one of the participating eateries you'll get a discount designated for theatre patrons. In addition to their live shows they have The New School which produces top quality young performers. And, they have reasonably priced childrens shows on Saturday mornings. Media Theatre is located in Delaware County close to Philadelphia, Pa., Wilmington, Delaware and is 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport. When you're in the mood for a live Broadway Musical this theatre goer recommends the Media Theatre. It's great for a date night or family get together. MediaTheatre.org read more

The Media Theater is one of my favorite theaters in Delaware County. I have been involved in multiple events and productions with them and all have been wonderful! Shows and other productions are very entertaining and put together, you can tell that everyone involved in the production has put effort into what they do! They have productions for people of all ages, including shows for children. Staff is friendly and kind. I recommend this theater to all! read more

Nice venue. Will return. West Side Story cast and production was great Great deal on gold star No problem parking read more

Julius Caesar was outstanding modern version. The only thing missing was a MAGA cap. Truly enjoyed the performance!

The actors are really good and they have cool costumes and stuff. Also the shows are cool. There are nice people there. There are good snacks. When we go there even my dad is happy and usually he is angry at football. read more

Came from out of town to see Next to Normal showing at the Media Theater. Very intimate venue and a well done show. I liked that there were plenty of bathroom stalls for the women (probably six or more) for the size of the theater. That was a nice surprise. Concessions were also available. The town of Media looked adorable and I wish we could have spent more time. Sadly, we had to get going to miss the impending snow. I would return to this theater again. read more

Really fantastic venue. Great productions. Stellar talent. Awesome crew. Impressive staging of Broadway hits. I wish I could attend more events here. Runs are either too short or schedules don't coincide with my own schedule. Hopefully, I can catch more this Summer. It's Broadway right down the block...only a bit easier on the budget. read more

This theatre is a gem and the center of the revitalization effort of Media. The theatre is of professional grade and really works hard to bring a variety of theatre to the region. Conveniently located off the 101, the theatre is very easy to get to from center city. I always look forward to a production at Media Theatre. read more

This is a fine work of art architecturally, and they still do some great shows. I highly recommend the authentic Media Theater. It is a very welcoming envirnoment for theatergoers of all ages. Its convenient location in downtown Media and its continuous run of musicals and family friendly productions makes it an asset to the neighborhood. read more

Saw a wonderful rendition of Rent. These children work very hard and put on a great show. This place makes you feel like it is so worth supporting the arts. Catch a show or two here and you will be hooked. read more

Great theatre with amazing talent! Staff is friendly and it's kept really clean. Small snack bar for intermission. Great show- we will be back! read more

Newsies is great fun! A terrific show for kids, teens, and adults alike. Great story with memorable songs and fun dancing numbers. This was my first time at Media Theatre and a good place to see a show. Small, local theater is valuable to the entire community and keeps shows reasonable for families with affordable tickets and free parking. Take the time to see Newsies and support this theater! read more

Went to see SPAMALOT! The last time I was in the Media Theater, it was to see ROCKY I when it first came out and the theater was being used as a 2 screen movie house. Great job returning it to a single venue. Production was fantastic, acoustics a little rough but that adds to the small town live theater charm. The production itself? FABULOUS! VERY enjoyable night! Can't wait to do it again! read more

This place is wonderful. We went to see Les Mis on a Wednesday night. The theater is beautiful and the staff was so friendly. My only complaint were the annoying children sitting in front of us. :) read more

The shows are ok- but there is one extremely rude staff person who acts like you just got his panties in a knot by calling to reserve tickets. It's a shame because the performances we've seen there have been decent. They should make sure the staff are representing the theater. Maybe that is why most of the shows are half full. read more

I used to LOVE media theatre. I went to camp here as a kid and have seen many shows over the year. Most recently in December my grand mom and I went to go see Beauty and The Beast. With the cost of this tickets, you'd think that you would get a playbill. They said that everyone does not get one because they will run out. They still had two more weeks left of the show! They said they will only give one for every two people. It's ridiculous. So disappointing. I used to love media theatre. I won't support them anymore. I'd rather see grade school productions. read more

if you've never been to Media Theatre I highly recommend checking out one of the Broadway Series shows. Typically my husband and I go to the Philadelphia or New York, however by the time you purchase a ticket, park the car and buy dinner we spend over $300. The Media Theatre is a secret gem for the Delaware Valley. The tickets were affordable, no cost to park, and most restaurants in Media offer a discount with day of ticket stub. I was impressed by the professional cast of Throughly Modern Millie. In addition, I am planning to take the kids back for one of the Children''s series shows. This month is Willy Wonka. I'll be sure to update after we attend. read more

We just saw West Side Story and I couldn't be more impressed. The staging, dancing and singing were superb. The orchestra was perfect. It was funny and moving. I was in tears several times and could have sobbed at the end if I had been alone ! My husband and 15 year old loved it as well. Kudos to all for this wonderful production and performance. read more

The wife and I saw West Side Story and loved it! I will be back to this theater multiple times. Everything was enjoyable including being able to bring your drink into the theater ;). thank you for a great experience! read more

This place is efficiently operated. Truly the entertainment is a result of the staff. The young woman who introduced the show "Annie" was very well spoken and set the vibe for a good show. My family had a good time. read more

The Media Theatre is truly a glowing Gem in the area. Its one of the top-6 largest theaters in the whole Philadelphia area in a 100 year old building. For their Broadway series they use professional actors and actresses brought in from both Broadway (New York) and Philadelphia arts scene. After seeing our first show, we bought season tickets. The quality is top-notch and cost is low -- you can even go out to dinner in Media before the show. They also have a kids theater series, and a theater / acting training and camp. Their recent Rent show was amazing. read more

TOMMY Terrific show, energetic and talented young performers. The staging was as good as I have seen at locol venues, great value.

What a gem! Over the past several years, my family and I have seen many musicals at The Media Theater, and all of them have been fantastic! This past Wednesday we saw "The Addams Family" and it was great! The cast, the music, the set design, the costumes, the hair and makeup were perfect! We really cannot say enough wonderful things about this theater. Go to a show, any show, and you will be very happy that you did. read more