This was my first time at Cobb energy performing center. Came by for an Atlanta ballet performance…read moreof Giselle. The venue is beautiful and the seating is really good we're almost everyone gets a good view of the stage. One star less for overpriced parking. Online it said it was $10 but on the event day they bumped it up to $20. I did not try the offerings at the concessions but they had the standard popcorns nachos and drinks available. They do restrict back sizes so do look that up on your specific shows instructions. Look forward to coming back for Opera performances and other shows.

Whether you're coming for a concert, a show, opera, or what have you, the space for the performance…read morewill be good. It was my first time here, and while I don't enjoy getting emails about what's happening at Cobb Energy, I would go again if something catches my eye. Getting here was pretty easy, and there seemed to be a good bit of parking, which was straightforward and didn't feel too dangerous to leave your car sitting out. For those who prefer getting dropped off and picked up from the venue, there was a clear path to do so that wasn't crowded and busy like at bigger venue. They offer food and drinks that you'd see at other venues, and the prices are about what you expect. The attendants are on the older side, but I suppose that would be expected for a performing arts center. They direct foot traffic and try to get everyone to where they need to be. They will check your ticket upon entry (not just security at the door) to give instructions on where your seat will be. They are pretty strict after the performance though and will usher you out.

I was invited to see yet another performance at the Cobb Energy Centre. In November, it was the…read moreAtlanta Ballet's Moulin Rouge. Last month, it was Oklahoma! This month, it was The Wizard of Oz. I feel like I should join some membership program or something. Like Oklahoma!, The Wizard of Oz is part of Gas South's Broadway Series. It showed February 3-6, 2011. Out of the performances I've seen, The Wizard of Oz has been the most entertaining thus far. It's mainly because of the bright, colorful, and lavish costumes and sets. It also doesn't hurt that The Wizard of Oz has more well known, catchy, and classic songs ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "We're Off to See the Wizard," and "Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead"), uses a projector and several special effects, and a real dog for Toto. There are also some scenes in this stage production that were not in the 1939 film. The cast was excellent: Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, Wicked Witch of the West, etc. Great voices, great acting, great singing. And there were Munchkins of all shapes and sizes. You could tell the audience was really getting into it -- singing along with some songs and clapping with enthusiasm before a scene was even over. Too bad the free parking lot across from Cobb Energy Centre (which Addy C. told me about for Moulin Rouge) is now under construction. We were forced to park on-site in the deck for $6. The $6 parking fee was not as bad as getting out of the deck after the show. The traffic was so bad, it was like leaving a football game. Anyway, that does not deter from the good performance on stage. #Yelp365 - 41/365

It was absolutely perfect ! I had given tickets to my daughter in law and son ( Mother's Day ). And…read moreit was made even more perfect when we discovered ( quite by accident ) that we were sitting in the row in from of Topher Payne !! Brilliant performance !

Unfortunately, our theater has been closed. The city has decided to go a different way after all…read morethese years. Our option is 548 South Marietta Parkway SouthEast, Cobb Civic Center Complex, Marietta, GA, United States, 30060 www.andersontheatre.org +1 770 528 8490 I remember when it was built and we have enjoyed many wonderful events there. I wonder what it will become. Maybe a drive thru liquor store.

Great place to see a show. We have been here several times and never been disappointed. The…read morecustomer service is top notch as due to the recent weather events here in Georgia we had to ask if we could reschedule our tickets. It was handled by Scott with out any issues. Next thing I know I got an email with new dates. They have gotten a customer for life and I will be there every season for a show. We travel 30 miles each way and gladly do it.

What a gem of a theater. Love the shows here. They are seriously like odd-broadway productions in…read morethe making. Hilarious and s great way to spend an evening. Go see First Date. Loved this show!!

On April 30, 2015, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses returned to Atlanta yet again to…read morea venue where it had been held twice before: the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. This was the third time in four years that Symphony of the Goddesses came to Atlanta and I've been all three times (2012, 2013, 2015). You can read my reviews of the 2012 and 2013 concerts below. This review update is for the 2015 concert. The first Zelda concert series in 2012 was known as Symphony of the Goddesses. The next iteration in 2013 was known as "Second Quest." This third iteration in 2015 has been dubbed "Master Quest." Second Quest and Master Quest share largely the same material from the original Symphony of the Goddesses with a few new pieces and tweaks here and there. While I absolutely loved the 2012 and 2013 concerts, I was disappointed in the 2015 concert. I think it's important to note that since I attended the 2012 and 2013 concerts, I had something to compare the 2015 concert to. This wasn't my first rodeo, so to speak. The 2012 and 2013 concerts were so great that anything that came after it had a lot to live up to. I attended the 2015 concert with several friends. Some of them had been to a Zelda concert before, others had not. A couple of the first-timers loved it. However, two first-timers left at intermission and those of us who had been before were as impressed with the performance as before. If you want to find out more, read on. Something (or some things) about Master Quest seemed off. I can't quite put my finger on all the reasons why. From my perspective as a fan, I did not think Master Quest had the same level of energy nor passion as Second Quest or the original Symphony of the Goddesses. The concert felt formulaic, bland, and very much "by the book." I think a lot of this had to do with two of the original composers/producers of the show, Chad Seiter and Jeron Moore, no longer being with the Zelda symphony production company. When Chad and Jeron ran the show, they would engage the fans and speak a bit before each piece. As fellow fans, we could relate and connect with them. They would take the time to explain each of the pieces or movements coming up. They would inject a bit of humor. They would introduce the conductor. The conductor would even play along and use a Wind Waker conductor's baton. Sadly, there was none of that in Master Quest. I have no idea who conducted the show. Jason Michael Paul, the producer, came out and said a few words and that was it. The show appeared to be lacking direction. It's kind of like pressing "play" on a playlist and not knowing what songs are on the playlist. Since we weren't told what songs were coming up next, it would have been nice if the set list was published somewhere, such as in the program or online (e.g. on the Zelda Symphony Facebook page). Here was the Atlanta Master Quest set list as best as I can piece together from my memory, photos, and videos: 1. Prelude - Zelda Overture 2. Gerudo Valley (Ocarina of Time) 3. Medley - Twilight Princess & DS (either Phantom Hourglass or Spirit Tracks) 4. Majora's Mask Medley 5. (new) A Link Between Worlds Medley 6. Creation of Hyrule (Golden Goddesses) 7. Movement 1 - Ocarina of Time 8. Movement 2 - Wind Waker -Intermission- 9. Fairy Theme (short) 10. Movement 3 - Twilight Princess 11. Movement 4 - A Link to the Past -Encores- 12. (new) Majora's Mask 3D Medley 13. Dragon Roost Island (Wind Waker) 14. Skyward Sword Medley If you compare the above set list with the set lists from the previous Zelda concerts held in Atlanta (below), you'll notice that most of the content is the same, particularly the four movements. Whereas the concerts in 2012 and 2013 did a fantastic job in telling a story (a lot of that probably had to do with Chad and Jeron), Master Quest did not. "Disconnected" and "weird" were words I heard used to describe the video and storytelling by more than one person at the concert. There is no denying the music is great. It's just the way in which the material was presented. It seemed to be missing something, like heart. There were video recordings, played between songs, of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, producer/director Eiji Aonuma, and music composer Koji Kondo speaking to the fans. That was neat. I appreciated the enhanced visuals from games such as Wind Waker HD and Majora's Mask 3D. Those were a couple new things from Master Quest I did enjoy. The ending of the show was anticlimactic. After three encore performances, the conductor and orchestra led us to believe there might be a fourth encore. Instead, as both the orchestra and fans took their seats for a final time, a black screen appeared and production credits rolled silently. How awkward. The show was sold-out and rightfully so. The Legend of Zelda is a beloved franchise with wonderful music. I do recommend this symphony to anyone who has never been before. However, you may want to think twice if it isn't your first time.

Since I view myself as a geek, I've already been to two live video game orchestral concerts. I went…read moreto the Final Fantasy one last year. This time, I went to see The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses concert. I loved the venue choice. The Cobb Energy Center looks and feels more modern. The acoustics sound good. And it seems to pack more people, or maybe that's just an optical illusion. I only played 5 Zelda games: The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, and The Wind Waker. I only remember the music from the first two games: The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link. Even though I only remembered the music from the first two games, I liked this concert better than the Final Fantasy one. I played and recognized the music from all ten Final Fantasy games I played. So why did I like this concert better than the Final Fantasy concert? I think one reason is that I played the Zelda games at a younger age. So when I heard the music from the first 2 games, it hit home harder. The nostalgia factor seemed greater. And I spent many months on those 2 games. They were a part of my childhood for a long time. Also, I thought it was a better concert overall. There were no terrible, out-of-pitch singing. And Koji Kondo is a great composer. Even though I didn't recognize 90% of the music, I still enjoyed myself due to the good music. I also liked how the producer was a major Zelda geek. He seemed like a true fan. He came out and introduced each piece, and you saw his enthusiasm. I can emphatize with him. I remember when I was young, I wanted to hear orchestral versions of my favorite video game songs. He probably did too and actually put together a nice concert when he got older. It was a great concert. It had a few people who dressed up as characters from the video game, the music was great, and the atmosphere was great. The only problem I had was that some of these geeks need to take a shower if they want to go out in public.

Proud to call her a friend, and comedian "Jessica It's All Good Williams" performs all over…read moreAtlanta as an act, but she also hustles as a host putting together shows that are crazy affordable...Funny as hell. She also gives the greatest hugs! This woman will make you laugh about the funniest realities of everyday life. In no time you will be laughing and telling the person next to you "that is so true"... ha! We are all so human. Look her up and catch a show. Note: the theater itself is a hole in the wall and depending on the show, it's well worth visiting.

They are currently on an intermission. They are not sure when they will return, but intend on…read moreregrouping when possible.

Purchased very affordable tickets months in advance for Omar Dillard, soul violinist. It was my…read morefirst time attending an event at this venue. It is absolutely beautiful. Parking was easy: $10 card only. There was an open bar on the ground floor with drinks and snacks. AND every seat was a good seat. This time I chose center balcony first row. I DO NOT recommend it. While the view is nice, there is a wooden railing across the front that obscures your view. So you have to lean forward to see the stage. I would choose the second row balcony, wing seats will be my first choice next time. The performer called the people upstairs down to sit in the empty seats and the view was even better from the floor. The acoustics were awesome and it was a great event.

Attended a recent Sunday screening at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival here at the Sandy Springs…read morePerformance Center. First time at this venue. No signage regarding parking available or nearby . Parked in a bank parking lot. Discovered later they had a parking lot (free w attendee voucher) under the venue. No parking signage visible as I said. When inside the festival volunteers were very helpful getting us to the seats. The venue is impressive! Multi-tiered balconies. Would have taken some pics if I hadn't left phone in the car. Can't imagine there's a bad seat in the house. We were about 15 rows back from the screen n everything was very comfortable, seats and sound. Enjoyed the knowledgeable interview of the filmmaker/subject of the film "Parting the Waters" after the screening. 4 stars because of lack of parking signage. 5 for the venue itself.

My three year old loves going to jazzle. She was shy and hesitant in the beginning but Ms.Lily has…read morethe best songs and toys that helped to keep her comfortable and engaged. The facility is also very clean and COVID safe!

From the owner: Jazzle Dance Studio proudly offers comprehensive tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical/contemporary,…read moremusical theatre and acro/tumbling classes! We also have two award winning dance companies & provide a unique unforgettable camp experience at CAMP JAZZLE! Registration is always open! Razzle Dazzle, JAZZLE! Follow us @jazzledancestudio Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for all the fun!

We absolutely love Stage Door Players. Initially we bought season tickets for my parents every…read moreyear. They thoroughly enjoyed the plays, the atmosphere, the coziness and the wonderful staff! After my parents passed, my husband and I decided to continue with season tickets for ourselves. We have loved every production we have ever seen. And if we could find a way to bottle Robert's energy, we'd all be better off. I simply cannot say enough good about this theatre. Michael & Cari MacDonell

If you have not been to a play here you are missing out. Great talent abounds in this theater and…read moreRobert is a gem and does an outstanding job.