Quick Highlights - The Nutcracker is 5 stars and a must see…read more - Order tickets online (much easier) - Stevens Center is a great venue - No bad seats from my experience - Seats are comfortable - Aisle are very narrow - Restrooms can be challenging during crowded events - Lobbys are rather small - Ushers are very helpful and friendly - Located in a great location downtown - Street and garage parking only in downtown Longer Review Second time seeing The Nutcracker at the Stevens Center. For starters, The Nutcracker, put on by UNCSA, is an absolute 5 stars. The performances on stage were fantastic. The orchestra was great. The ushers were very friendly and helpful. If you have never seen UNCSA's The Nutcracker then you are missing out. Highly recommend. Of course, it is only during the Christmas season. You can get tickets online and pick your seat from their web site. They do sell snacks and drinks (including wine), at least for The Nutcracker. Also, Nutcracker items are also for sell, They do take plastic. Regarding the Stevens Center. Loved the building. Seating was comfortable. Aisles for the seating are narrow so expect to have to standup to let people by. Two levels, orchestra and balcony levels. I personally have not had a bad seat. Only downside is if you get a big headed giant who sits right in front of you, but this can happen at most venues. So why 4 stars and not 5 for the Stevens Center? 1) The entrance lobby is small. For popular events, it is too small to handle the crowd trying to get in. I will give credit to the staff for efficiently processing the tickets. 2) The orchestra level lobby is also small. Very crowded as everyone is waiting to get in and during intermission. 3) Not enough restrooms to handle capacity crowds. When intermission starts, you better run to the restroom otherwise you can be in a line 20 people deep. Despite the minor downsides, probably due to it being an old historic building, it is a great venue.

I saw the Nutcracker at the Stevens Center this year. The Nutcracker was put on by the UNCSA and…read morewas AMAZING, but this review is for the Stevens Center which is okay at best. Visually, it's beautiful! The art that is scattered around as you walk through the building adds to the museum like atmosphere. The main theatre where the performances take place is gorgeous and feels quite cavernous, however the seating isn't amazing, gorgeous, and it's CERTAINLY NOT cavernous. The seats are crammed together. I didn't measure, so I can't be sure, but I would say they must be significantly closer together, with less legroom than airline seats. Fortunately, the performance was so entertaining, that I was able, to a large extent, to ignore the painful seating.

What a nice theater. Clean and well organized. The musical murder mystery we saw tonight was…read moreimpressive. Great acting, singing and costumes! I'd definitely come back here for future shows and plays.

Interesting theater and a very interesting play we saw here. The theater is an open stage close to…read morethe audience. That type of performance is unlike other stage plays because of the closeness of the actors you can feel you are part of the performance not just watching it. The actors and production was very good and the building was clean and accommodating along with the lighting and sound. I will always recommend local theater and you have doubts watch one and you won't.

The first time I went to Spooky Woods in 2017 I instantly fell in love and now we make it a mission…read morego back every October even if we have to drive an hour and a half to get there. The atmosphere is unlike any other haunted attraction I have been to. As soon as you enter the property the tone for a haunted adventure is immediately set and it feels like you just walked into Halloween Town. The DJ and club spooky with the music and all the lights as you wait in line is such a fun experience but we highly recommend the VIP/Immediate Access tickets if you want to skip the line because the wait times are normally 1-2 hours for general. It's well worth the extra $20. They change it up so it's a new experience every year but every time I promise you will literally feel like you were dragged into a horror movie with their top tier scenic design, costumes, makeup, props, and insane special effects. You can tell how much effort and detail is put in and how much the owner Tony and his team care about making it A+ quality. They are active on their socials and post behind the scenes stuff sometimes so give them a follow. Also check the website before you go if it's your first time especially the FAQ section. They allow small purses. For safety you go through security and a metal detector when you first enter. They will check your bag and you will empty your pockets. Smoking of any kind is not allowed on the property. They recommended arriving a half hour early to make time for traffic, parking, and getting settled in. They have nice bathrooms so definitely go before you get in line because all they have in line is a porta potty and the attraction itself normally lasts a little over an hour. They have scare actors roaming around to interact with guests and take pictures. They also take a group picture before you enter the attraction and they are available to purchase after. They are always good quality photos! They have a few grab and go concession options where you can get fudge, candied nuts, funnel cakes, soft pretzels, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, chicken tenders, etc. I think the must try is the apple cider donuts. They are so delicious! They also serve alcohol. Grab a 21+ band when you first enter to purchase. Kersey Valley also does other attractions during the day. We have only been to the pumpkin patch and corn maze but they have so much more! Check them out! You won't regret it!

We came Sunday night! The family and I enjoyed the icons section! The bates stuff was over the top…read moreaccurate! Likely the best set/scene I've ever seen the kids loved the actors at the beginning before entering. The witch and the warlock were very menacing and got them pretty good. They even scared adults just by walking past. The amusing part for me and my wife was the scares from the cowboy and the orange hair cowgirl. They were chasing folks, cracking jokes, they even made us jump and laugh. This was our first visit and now I wanna come back every year! Great job to the entire show. Yall put on a spectacle of a performance to behold

What a fabulous set for the Agatha Chritie play. Actors were quite good as well.. the theater was…read moreintimite w gallery and lower level seating. Very close in, no trouble seeing. Reasonably priced and a professional performance.

Of all the times I've been here, this was my first show at the Triad Stage, thanks to Yelp/our CM…read more The box office provide some great info to prepare for the show. The parking deck allowed for entry to the building from the 3rd deck. Elevators are available, however I took the stairs for a more scenic route. I didn't feel cramped, likely because I was seated on the end of a row. Even with a mostly full house, my view of the performers was not obstructed. I wasn't sure which dates would be available but was able to obtain tickets to the Wednesday show. From start to finish the staff was extremely helpful. It was nice to see an actor from some films I'd previously seen on a different platform. Though I didn't partake, the bar was stocked with small snacks & beverages, both non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages. There was also seating on the second level above the bar area to relax or even grab a drink before the show.

There is one week left to see "Oklahoma" at the Little Theater of Winston Salem. This Rogers and…read moreHammerstein collaboration played on Broadway for 2,212 performances. My wife and I saw the show last week and the cast, music, and story had us wanting to, (but we restrained ourselves) sing along and stomp our feet. Most will recognize many of the songs but "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" is probably the most recognizable. Once again, as in most community theater shows we've seen in the Triad, the cast is full of amazingly accomplished actors and singers. Curly (Chris Cannon), Ado Annie (Martha Glenn Bowers), Laurey (Rachel Squier), and Arien Pace (Ali Hakim) were perfect in their roles. BUT I have to say the entire cast was fabulous and deserves special mention. Go - you will have a great experience and, like us, will look forward to the next LTWS show.

Went to the Little Theatre of WS at the HanesBrand Theatre this past weekend to see the play Ma…read moreRainey. Located in the heart of downtown you can conveniently grab a bite to eat and walk to the theatre after. There is $5.00 paid parking diagonally across the street. There is a door greeter as soon as you walk up. The lobby is small and cozy with restrooms and a small concession stand for drinks and snacks, including wine. Tickets to their events can be purchased ahead or at the door, but some events sell out quickly. The staff is friendly and direct you to your seats. As for this play, it was both funny and emotional and really made you think about people and their past trauma and emotions. The seats were comfortable but can be noisy when someone gets up during the show to use the restrooms. The production itself was on point and entertaining. I will definitely continue to frequent them and catch other shows. Definitely an affordable night out.

This place is simply amazing!…read more Sure, there might be fancier or bigger venues; but the Sara McMillan Brown Theater (which is home to Studio 1) is friendly, relaxed, and welcoming - much like it's namesake's reputation. And you ABSOLUTELY cannot beat the people who share their talents and their support. (And aren't PEOPLE what folks come to see anyway!?) There is nothing else like Studio 1 in the area. The programming is varied and refreshingly unique. You won't be finding "Oklahoma!" on the schedule, but you will find excellent period dramas, contemporary plays and musicals, underperformed and forgotten classics, musical reviews and recitals, and fun children's shows. Not only is it a place where you can see professional quality shows; but they also offer classes and workshops and other events for people to learn more about the performing arts, develop their skills, network with other artists, and community enrichment programs. They are very involved in the community - hosting fundraisers and other programs at parks, schools, and community events. They are active partners with The United Way and are affiliated with several other charitable organizations such as the animal shelter, disability programs, and senior centers. Studio 1 is more than just a place for taking classes or spending an evening out, it's an entire community of artists, teachers, patrons, and supporters. You would be very hard-pressed to find a more welcoming or inclusive place for lovers of the creative arts.

I must say i am a pure thespian and i have been very impressed by Studio 1…read more I first auditioned a while back, and i really enjoyed my experience. They make the audition process very easy for people. I wanted to write to comment on the Summer and shorts program. I wanted to say its superb. I am an actor in it. It is really great of Studio 1 to even have this program to begin with. I really applaud them for the way its run as a whole. Those kids are excellent, and i like what the company does for kids with disabilities. Most theater companies alienate kids for having a disability, but Studio 1 (this coming from the kids who im working with) dosnt. They allow them the same opportunity everyone else has. This is a really special company. Please buy tickets from them! Please audition for them! The staff is so great there! Thank you Studio 1 for this wonderful experience!

We attended the Marvelous Wonderettes a few weeks ago and were BLOWN AWAY by the talent. An…read moreoutstanding, professional performance. The acting and singing were flawless. I loved the intimacy of the theater, but if this is the caliber of your productions, you need to enlarge it to accommodate a larger audience. We tried to get tickets to see it again and all performances were sold out. We look forward to seeing your future shows.

My wife and I are avid community theater fans. A few months ago we attended Disney's "Newsies, The…read moreBroadway Musical". The show was performed at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, NC 27260) which is a spectacular venue in downtown High Point. The cast was primarily young dancers and singers from the community. We are guessing that the ages ranged from 15 to 19. All were spectacular. The actors really made me understand the characters. The cast's intensity was infectious. This was a tremendous performance and we were very glad that attended and experienced this show. We will be going back to see more productions of HPC