I went to a showing of The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty as my first ever opera…read moreshowing! Before the showing, there was a little lecture hall in the basement which explained the background of the show and the themes present. I think without this, I would have been a bit lost and not have enjoyed the show as much as I did. I thought the singing and acting were superb, and I loved the props and costumes. The orchestra was fantastic as well. Everything was very well done! As a note, during intermission, I noticed there was a line for the men's room and none for the women's room. It turns out that the women's room is significantly larger with more stalls to prevent a backup. It's very thoughtfully designed considering there's a limited time for intermission to use the restroom.

Terrific setting for our first night at this opera house. Lots of parking garages across the…read morestreet. This opera house has a lot of room and an easy flow from entrance to the theatre. Two elevators made getting to the fourth floor quick. The interior of the theatre is simple, pleasant colors, and well ventilated. The balcony was comfortable the whole opera. The stage was classy. The acoustics good. The performance of the Pirates of Penzance was the right choice for my sisters' first opera (my 10,000th?). Very talented actors, especially the singer that played Mabel.

I have never been to this venue before but I'm so glad to have the opportunity to see the NieR:…read moreOrchestral Concert. We were able to find parking nearby and line up to get into the merch line. The staff here were all courteous and professional. I was worried about getting hungry but not only did they offer drinks but they offered food and light snacks which was nice. Obviously it costs a lot but most venues will upcharge. The spinach and artichoke dip was actually good and even made me eat the other veggies in there with it so I was good for the entirety of the concerts. I also got to try Tree Top cranberry juice which I wasn't even aware that was a thing! The show venue is enormous and the seats were comfortable. We were in a great spot where there was a bit of AC as I get hot easily. The lighting and sound was perfect. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back for future shows that I am interested in!

Nice venue. We went here to see Shen Yuen! Parking was $30 for garage parking. Felt safe and it was…read morejust a walk across the sky bridge to the event. Love the convenience it offers!

Very much enjoyed their Nutcracker performances. Highly recommend checking this out. Classic…read moreballet, stunning talent and I cannot believe they are students and not professional dancers!

IBT puts on beautiful professional ballet productions for the Eastside community. I have been…read morewatching them for years. One of my favorites is the Nutcracker. Since my daughter takes ballet lessons at the International Ballet Academy (IBA) she was given the opportunity to dance in the IBTs Nutcracker last year. It was very demanding (lots of rehearsals and shows) but just as rewarding. She had such a positive experience, she wanted to do it again this year. My daughter has been with IBA for 4 years and takes lessons from Ms. Alison who is a wonderful teacher (see my other review on IBA). She has also enjoyed taking lessons from Ms. Hiromi at IBT's Nutcracker rehearsals and looks forward to taking more classes from her at IBA next year.

Not a bad seat in the house !!!!!!! First time in the venue ......I saw the Fabulous thunderbirds…read more,front row tickets at the end seats ....still a great view of the band ,great sound !!!!!!

Watched a comedy performance tonight, great venue. All the seats are good, comfortable. Wish they…read morehad beverage holders but other than that, no complaints. The bar hostess was fantastic. A+++++

Wonderful experience and a great deal when visiting Pike Place, across the street from Target and…read moreone half blocks from the entrance to Pike Place. Book on SpotHero $7.99 (7hrs+) Pike Place closes at 6pm There is an attendant on site until 10pm. Garage is very safe and ample parking. Best parking deal in Seattle.

We visited Benaroya Hall to attend a presentation by a National Geographic photographer on the…read moremigration of the monarch butterfly. It was fascinating to learn what he endured to capture the butterflies' journey from the United States to Mexico. The theater itself is beautiful and well maintained. The lobby feels elegant, with tasteful décor and plenty of great spots for photos. Parking is convenient, with ample paid options available in the garage. The staff truly stood out--they were friendly, welcoming, and eager to help. They offered tips on nearby restaurants for dinner before the event, pointed us toward the restrooms, and let us know where to find coffee and snacks. The bathrooms were clean, and the seating in the auditorium was easy to navigate. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and Benaroya Hall proved to be an excellent venue for an event.

Finally got some sets at the front of the mezzanine level. Seating is a bit steeper up here so it's…read moreless likely to have your view impeded if someone tall sits in front of you. Loved watching Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here. The illusions and magic tricks were amazing to see with full view of the entire stage. I'd definitely choose seats up here again.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child- The Temu Edition…read more I attended the opening-night performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on August 22, 2026, and the experience was shockingly disorganized. Before the show, guests were stuck in endless lines that appeared to lead nowhere, while other lines less than 25 feet away reached the same destination. There was no useful signage and very little staff guidance explaining where anyone was supposed to go. Inside the theater, the sound quality was atrocious. Even from Section MF2, Row AA, I frequently could not understand what the performers were saying. Ushers also repeatedly moved through the theater using bright flashlights, creating constant visual interruptions. It became impossible to remain immersed in the show. I have previously seen Cursed Child in both London and New York, so I expected some differences from a touring production....This was not simply a smaller version, however. The performances and choreography seemed poorly synchronized, while the venue's sound and audience management made an already disappointing production even worse. I was so frustrated that I left before intermission. For the price of these tickets, patrons deserve substantially better organization, sound quality, and theater management. Compared with the productions in London and New York, this genuinely felt like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Temu Edition

I really loved going to see their performance of All's Well That Ends Well. I so enjoyed my time…read morehere and I highly recommend you see a performance when in Seattle. I went before the pandemic, so I'm not sure what the schedule is now. The performance is in the Armory building on a lower floor. People arrive early and chat in the lobby. They have some cookies and sodas for sale. The theatre was really great and seating was comfortable and not crowded so you can really enjoy and get a good view probably wherever you sit. The the acting was exceptional. I really enjoyed. Most people were dressed pretty casually. People were really friendly. Highly recommended!

BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl's Journey, written and performed by Debra Ann Byrd is amazing. I…read moredidn't know what to expect. That didn't matter. The actor's story has tragedy, and hope. It is ugly, and beautiful. It is gripping, and moving. Her writing mixes Shakespeare, slam poetry, singing, and spoken word. Ms. Byrd brings it all together for the audience. If you're in Seattle, go before it's gone.

My mother and I had such a difficult time getting our tickets to pull up. Went to the ticket office…read morebut the lady working would not help with our issue! Told us she needed the email and well as the ID to use us the verified purchase when I had the copy of the email (shows us the verified purchase). After 20 minutes of dealing and not getting anywhere this security guy tells us that Molly (ticket checker and usher) she was able to help since the show was starting. She took th lead and handed us a card and said have a great show! This angel came out of no where and gave us 6th row seats to the Notebook! I hope this karma comes back to Molly ten folds! My mother walked in and gave a few workers $10 Starbucks gift card she always keeps in her purse. The night was a success and we both had an amazing evening thanks to her :) keep this prized employee around bc I will be come back for futures shows and hope to see her darling face again soon!

Just got back from an absolutely traumatizing performance of "A Chorus Line" at the 5th Avenue…read moreTheatre, on this, the theatre's 100 years of operation. To say it was dreadful, boring, and unpleasant would be to praise what I was subjected to. I'd thought "Jesus Christ Superstar" had been an aberration, but no, it carries forward into the new season. It wasn't a positive that I decided to go to a weekday matinee which is apparently favored by the white-haired crowd; no disrespect to them, but it didn't help that the theater allowed everyone in and made them wait in the lobby (as in crowded, mob) without opening the theater doors until about 15 minutes before the performance...someone needs to think this through. The wheelchair bound and walker assisted were then let in first, making everyone wait longer and then dash to their seats before showtime; however, this was not a problem since the show started quite late, and even later because all the different entities had to stand up front and wax aplenty about their roles in the thratre/production. I should have suspected something like this would happen once they announced their new partnership with STG...the first thing that happened was that purchasing tickets became a problem...the second is the annoying availability of tickets only minutes prior to the performance via changing QR codes...the third was that Customer Service which had been quite good disappeared. But the real travesty has been the choice and quality of the shows. Not only are there fewer of them per season, but they are now "locally produced", whatever that means. The only way I can describe it is that it's the same junk that STG's other theaters churn out. Used to be, the choice of shows was unique, now it's all a regurgitation of old Broadway material, and not even masterfully done. The acting is atrocious, the singing subpar, the talent...well, to say it has evaporated would be an understatement. Still in shock, I just looked online to find that they have undergone significant budget cuts...and it shows! A Chorus Line was an absolute snooze; the substitute cast (I assume due to it being a matinee) was a joke, and the entire production was more like something one would see in a high school than in one of this city's prime theaters. Not sure how seniors managed to sit through two hours with no intermission. Very depressing, particularly compared to what it was not so long ago. I have one more set of tickets, and then I'm done, and I might try to dump these first.