Great concert 10-4-14. They really hit it out of the park. I have never heard such a good rendering…read moreof Brahms 1st, except maybe by the London Symphony Orchestra. Their concerts are all wonderful events with a pricing policy that makes them very accessible for families and even young children. The holiday concert is always packed and everyone has a great time. Reception afterwards, too.

The summer camp for children is purely based on favorites, and they give the same children time to…read moreshine over and over again while the students who are just as talented get ensemble parts with no singing or even single lines. Some kids who are arguably worse repeatedly get cast as very important roles while actual talent takes a back seat. Awful, unfair, and horrible.

We visited on Sunday to see a performance of Mr. Popper's Penguins…read more The play and all the theater staff were wonderful. There are live captioning boards on either side of the stage. If you attend, do NOT get tickets in the literal first row. We were crunched with no leg room against the stage. The bathrooms here are tiny and not accessible. I would consider returning for a different show in the future - but would sit further back.

Beautiful! Carole King... I saw this show twice in two…read moreweekends and I'd see it again! Olivia Palmer as Carole King was phenomenal, and Shad Hanley brought depth to Gerry's role. Martinez Napoleon, as the lead Drifter, had an absolutely amazing voice and stole every scene he was in. The entire cast was strong, the music was timeless, and the staff at Reagle were welcoming and professional. The show exceeded my expectations and was an unforgettable experience from start to finish!

The Reagle Theatre is a hidden gem a few miles out of downtown. I have been to the theater at least…read morea half a dozen times and every performance has been wonderful. For a small theater serving the greater Boston area they have fabulous performances. They put on some of the most historic plays, as well as some holiday plays and shows. It looks like the theater is in the back of a school however, the seating is somewhat comfortable.. I've actually been to a few of the opening day performances and once in a while, they have a spread in the front hallway where you can get to meet the performers and producers. This takes a very personal memorable experience. There is nothing like speaking to one of the actors right after the show.. parking is plentiful with a huge lot right outside the door. During intermission, they usually have concession set up with small items like ice cream, candy, and drinks. If you're into the theatre and want to see a well practice performance of a play that you like I think you'll be very happy if you came over to the Reagle. I definitely will attend many more performances here. FYI, all the seats are great so don't fret about taking one in the back. It's still not that far away from the stage. Oh, and let me just mention most of the performances I've been to there's a live orchestra in the pit right in front of the stage.. buy yourself a ticket. Have a great time.

If you're a lover of a film and spend time in the Boston area, you're probably already familiar…read morewith the HFA. But if by some off chance you haven't gone yet, do yourself a favor and check out their schedule. You will not be disappointed. Growing up and spending time in the Boston area when I was younger, the HFA was one of my most prized past times. With plenty of time on my hands and wallet conscious as I was, I frequently attended their great selection of independent and foreign cinema. Now that I'm temporarily located in the area again, I've made a point to periodically check their schedules to see what's on the agenda. I've already had the chance to see an Agnes Varda screening with in-person speaking by the most amazing filmmaker herself (my second time seeing her at the HFA) and "The Champion", a brilliant mid-century Japanese film. The price is still right at the HFA, a mere $9 for most screenings. The only downside is that it's cash only and you can't buy tickets in advance. I basically never have cash on me, and am a planner that enjoys the convenience of buying ahead, but it's worth the slight inconvenience to attend their films.

Though I've only screened one film here, the experience, which was so unlike big chain theater…read moreexperiences, deserves 5 stars. A few weeks ago, I caught the silent version of Hirchcock's "Blackmail." A director of the Archive said a few very witty words about the Hitchcock film series. I loved that personal touch. The most amazing part was not the film, but the live pianist, Martin Marks, who provided the score for 70+ minutes. Like I said, it's all about the experience, & the theater makes it a special night out. No eating in the theater/no concession. I didn't have to pay admission, just had to flash my handy dandy school ID (that puppy has saves me countless dollars.)

Local indie cinema playing a pretty neat selection of films - check out their event calendar, they…read moredo a rotation of films. My friend and I went to see the matinee showing of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West on an original 35mm borrowed by RISD (which I thought was pretty cool). Forgive the blasphemy but the theater does give off high school auditorium vibes: I wish there was a bit more of an incline for the seats further back and the seats themselves are not super comfortable. There is a balcony, however, that I might check out next time. Convenient location with lots of great restaurants around for a pre-/post-show meal or drink. Parking is tricky but only if you're coming from the direction of JFK Street (avoid if possible). Use Mt Auburn Street instead - more parking options and a lot less traffic. 2-hr meter options only and the ticketing is aggressive. If you're here for a movie and a show, definitely recommend moving your car at some point to avoid a ticket.

My husband and I saw "It's A Wonderful Life" here this past weekend. It was great being able to…read morewatch a classic for the first time on the big screen. There are refreshments available for purchase at the entrance. The theater is easy to get to and we found the movie ticket prices to be very reasonable.

Cozy space on the 2nd floor of the theatre's west wing…read more Venue: - street parking only and there lots of construction. Try to find metered spots on side streets or else use a garage - elevator access - 2 bathrooms available. 1 is a large gender neutral restroom and super clean and modern. Lights on outside for availability, water conscience flushing, enclosed stall with mirror Went to an Intimate Candlelight Concert (Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi) put on by Fever. Approx 200 people seated around the string quartet. - the musicians were 10/10. Amazing artists who played with passion and expertise! Loved their banter between song sets & crowd engagement - so many candles (not real flame, LED flickering) surrounded them and also placed on the walls and under chairs - no phones during performance - drinks available for purchase as well as photos and candles - Chairs have no cushion so it was not too comfy, bring a cushion! Highly recommend this for a night out whether it be a date night or even a family night! Very Unique experience!

Have I seriously never reviewed the Somerville theatre before? Sheesh…read more I've been going here ever since I moved to the area in 2010, and it's a staple. I'm a member and my husband and I go several times a month to see new releases as well as repertory cinema. They also have events both in the Crystal Ballroom and on the main stage (i.e. the yearly beloved holiday Slutcracker). We are lucky to have a theater like this one in our city, so everyone come on out and support it!

We've come here for a couple of movies and a Rocky Horror watch with a live cast. Always a great…read moretime. Watching Primetime in the main theater today was the first time I'd see a movie in the main theater (aside from the Rocky Horror event). Concerts, most special events, and whatever they consider to be their biggest draw plays in the main theater. They also have two smaller theaters in the basement and a ~30 person rentable "micro cinema." I can only speak for their second largest (Screen 3) and the main theater. Theater 3 seats about 100 people and is pretty nice despite its smallish size. The projection has looked a little dim and it could be a bit louder (movie dependent) but is a cozy place to watch a film. The main theater is a big old movie palace, which also hosts concerts and other large events. I was concerned that the screen might be small for a theater of its size. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend sitting a bit closer than you would at a large chain theater, certainly within the first 10 rows. We were in the 5th row and I could've gone a bit closer. Honestly, you could probably sit in the first 3 rows and be fine. The screen is elevated on the stage so it's unlikely you'll have issues seeing over anyone, and the screen is behind the curtain level on the stage so it's still a ways from the front row. I was impressed with the picture and audio quality in the main theater. Sometimes indie theaters don't look or sound the best, and it's more about the vibes. The vibes are also great here, but that doesn't mean the film won't look and sound great too. Audiences have been great as well. The occasional person pulling out their phone, but nothing egregious. Parking can be a little hard, and if you don't live directly on the red line transit access isn't amazing even from other parts of Somerville. However, with some advance planning it's manageable. Oh, and they use real butter for their popcorn

This is a peace of History one can tell just by walking in the room …read more. This was build in the !932 ..around the same time that Music halls were being used for Vaudavel acts ...The stage once had foot lights which actors actully thought they looked there best ..It is said the Edward Booth performed on this very stage ..He and his Brother John willks Booth ..Yes " The Ssame one the shot our 16 th Presedent ..Which he started planing actully at the Then Parker house ( OMNI_) trying to recrute assistants . John and his Brother EDward were the Biggest and Richest actors in Theater at that time ..Tom Cruze and Hanks equesty as in today Standurds ..It is Documented that John went from Parker house to The Colneaol which he was in Full reheasrel ..

I've been here several times since it completed it's renovation in 2002 and I really dig this…read morespace. I've seen plays, slam tournaments, and even went backstage for a performance class to play around with some puppets that were going to be in a Bread and Puppet theater show. It's definitely a multi-purpose space. The theater is 185 seats, complete with balcony. The seats are movable (not fold up - the sturdy back kind) which makes it seem like less of a theater to some people, but allows for different types of set up (I've seen dinner (round) tables set up, etc). I was looking to rent this place to do a show and the prices are pretty ridiculous for the area. One week at this theatre equates a weekend at some other area venues. All the specs are on the website. Note - this theater is the home to the Longwood Players and they put out 3 shows a year (Spring, Fall, Winter), so I'd check them out before settling on dates.