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    Neptune Theatre

    3.5 (248 reviews)

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    Allen S.

    Always a great venue (theater and concerts). Seasonal visit to Jungle All the Gay. Great event and venue. For a place that has been around a century, hopefully another.

    Hot Tuna
    Tony B.

    BEAUTIFUL OLD MOVIE PALACE. Now a great venue for concerts and plays. I saw Hot Tuna there last night and loved the acoustics and the intimate size of the venue. Constructed in 1921 as a movie palace the venue is equipped with a full stage designed for "floor shows". There is also a full backstage area and of course dressing rooms. The 1912 pipe organ looks to me like it has been removed but the large sound grills are still there and backlit for effect. The stage has been expanded to cover what was once an orchestra or organ pit. The orchestra rake and seats have been removed to allow use as a dance floor or other configuration. The original seats with their art deco gesso can still be found in the balcony. One of the best features though are the large stained glass murals on the orchestra level featuring themed backlit scenes of Neptune and the like. Don't miss an opportunity attend an event here. There are not many of these old movie palaces left standing. If you would like to see one that is fully restored however, and you are in the LA area, The El Capitan theater on Hollywood Blvd is a must see example of this type of theater. Excelsior!

    Erika S.

    Went to see one of my favorite bands. It was my first time at the Neptune. What a beautiful venue. Love the "stained glass" indoors and the Neptune heads up above. Very detailed and neat. There are seats above and standing below. Had no idea where the merch was sold. The only thing that sucks is parking and the ridiculous amount of college kids but can't help that since you're in the U-District. I'd come back for another show now that I know where to park.

    Laura M.

    How refreshing attending a concert in a small venue. The bar was flowing. People were friendly. And the popcorn smelled great. Sound system could be improved, but hey- Neptune is a Seattle classic. Enjoy!

    Popcorn and a show
    Jesse G.

    The best place to see music in Seattle. Every seat is a good seat - I particularly like the balcony for views and acoustics. They book great bands - I've seen everyone from Sinead O'Connor to the Magnetic Fields. Drinks are reasonable, and they sell popcorn just like when it was a movie theatre!

    Christopher L.

    A fantastic theater next to the U-District light rail! All of the staff are very friendly and the venue is clean. There are a variety of snacks (the popcorn is delicious) and bar service with several options. As far as the seats, it's a tight squeeze but not too bad and fairly comfortable. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house as it is well planned out. Can't wait to go back and see more shows!!

    Alan L.

    An interesting 100 year old venue. The ramp to the balcony seats from the upstairs lobby area is incredibly steep and on brand with the hills of Seattle. We saw a comedy show. The sight lines and sound in the orchestra seats was fine. The glowing eyes in the ceiling gargoyles make a visit worthwhile.

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    Came here for a comedy show. It was pretty clean. Tight spaces, hard to find parking. Easy to navigate on the inside. Temperature can vary.

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    Awesome place. The lineups are amazing and the atmosphere is communal and intimate. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Neptune Theatre

    My husband, daughter and I are going to Ryan Hamilton (comedian). I've never been here and did not realize it's a lot standing room. Obviously, the only choice of tickets was GA. Is there a way to get into the balcony? Is it first come, first serve?

    The balcony is all seats. It is first come, first serve. The bar area usually has very limited seats if your daughter is 21.

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    Varsity Theatre

    Varsity Theatre

    3.5(73 reviews)
    0.0 miUniversity District

    I am rooting for this movie theater. In its glory days the front windows weren't smashed and the…read morecardboard boxes weren't left in the front entrance with urine stains and needle caps. Even during the homeless days with the Capitol Hill and U District tweens with patchwork jackets and dogs mobbing around in packs this theatre was in good condition. I have over 20 years of memories coming here watching indie movies like Pirana, docuseries to Siff films. I also watched plenty of blockbuster films. My fondest memory is the smell of the popcorn that fills the front space. It is so distinct and the melted butter and grease on my fingers rubbed on my movie ticket is nostalgic. I love the indie vibe of the workers. It was a polite Seattle cool, depending on the era a little emo and punk, with some grunge. The attitude was very U District. I hope this theatre can raise the funds to fix itself up. It is one of my favorites and I hope it doesn't get boarded up. It still has so much life left.

    I looked into other reviews prior to going to the Varsity Theatre but it seemed like people were…read moreeither raving or hating on it. At this point it felt like it's mostly dependent on personal preference so I decided to go in and find out. I thought the place is decent. The biggest attraction is that tickets are probably the cheapest in the area. Regular ticket price is around $16 for Seattle but it's $10 at Varsity (as of December 2023). And you get a dollar off if you're a student. Also you don't even have to buy the student tickets in person because you could just order them online (other places like AMC downtown, you have to go in person). I made sure to bring my student ID in case if they want to check, but it was never checked onsite. I think it's a little more shabby than AMC and other more commercial theaters, but it does its job. The movie started on time and there were no issue throughout the movie. I wish they could just shut off the ads before the screen turns on at starting time because you're facing a blue screen that shows nothing while the ad is blasting. On the other hand, I liked that there aren't that many previews to watch through to get to the actual movie I came to see. The bathroom is two flights up the stairs from the ground floor. It's well kept and smells ok, but they probably have to check the toilet paper inventory more often. By the time I went in, there were no toilet paper left at all so I didn't forget to inform the staff that before leaving. The staff was polite and accepted my remarks in good spirit.

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    Seattle Public Theater

    Seattle Public Theater

    4.2(41 reviews)
    1.9 miGreenlake

    A Very Die Hard Christmas -- Seattle Public Theater…read more For 33 straight years, my sister (WCP) and I have watched Die Hard and Die Hard 2 every December. A few years ago, a friend introduced me to this parody play -- and now it's officially part of my holiday tradition. I come back year-over-year because each production is different, clever, and full of new surprises. This year's version was one of the best yet: Upgraded set pieces, including a tall wall with TWO vents and working doors Smartly updated jokes and swapped-out 80s references Fresh additions to the villain list (shoutout to Huey Lewis & The News and Vidal Sassoon) And a perfect recreation of the iconic vent scene where McClane mutters: "Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs..." followed by "Now I know what a TV dinner feels like." This was my 3rd time, my friend Mary R's "don't ask how many," and my sister's very first time. The show was hilarious and high-energy -- but honestly, the best part was watching WCP react to it for the first time. Pure holiday magic. Seattle Public Theater nails the humor, nostalgia, and chaotic joy of Die Hard while giving audiences something new every December. If you love the movie, love parody, or just want a holiday show that's totally different from the usual lineup, go see this. Highly recommended. Yippee-Ki-Yay, Seattle.

    An Afternoon That Really Took Flight…read more Spent the afternoon at Seattle Public Theater for their production of Aviatrix, based on the life of Bessie Coleman. Set against the realities of 1917, the story follows Bessie Coleman's determination to become a pilot. As an African American and Native woman facing closed doors in the United States, she traveled to France to learn to fly and fulfill her dream of becoming a licensed pilot. What an incredible production. The performances and vocals were outstanding, and the music completely pulled me in. I wish they would release a soundtrack. I was not expecting the bonus of staying afterward for the post show talkback with the cast, artistic director, playwright, and composer. Flying high from this one. Bessie Coleman's story is inspiring, uplifting, and a reminder that sometimes you have to leave the ground everyone expects you to stay on.

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