This is a surprisingly large venue. It has been operating for three quarters of a century…read more Congratulations to the actors and the personnel who make this happen. It was an evening of entertainment that you could only get in small theaters Dracula a comedy. Plenty of parking in a large lot.

Amazing local community theater with a very long history, a very long list of shows (the website…read morelists them all). I was in town with family and we saw A Christmas Story (musical). It was a big, long show to put on for a cast that was clearly a mix of inexperienced and experienced theater performers, simple dance routines, inconsistent pacing, and cheaper sets, but they really gave it their all and carried it the whole way, along with a pre-recorded soundtrack that everyone timed with very well. The drinks and food are cheap compared to my home town (Chicago), staff very welcoming and nice seats with wide aisles. It's great to see whole families coming to the theater and engaging well, which is critical to any community.

Experience the Best of Boise at the Morrison Center…read more A premier theatre in Boise, Idaho, the Morrison Center offers an exceptional lineup of Broadway shows, Philharmonic concerts, ballet performances, and an incredible variety of talented musicians. The theatre is currently undergoing construction to update and add additional bathrooms, a much-needed improvement that will greatly enhance the overall patron experience. Adding to the experience is the Morrison Center Gift Shop, featuring beautiful and unique jewelry, fair-trade items, and wonderful creations from local artisans. The Gift Shop is operated by dedicated volunteers, and proceeds go directly back to the Morrison Center to support the arts and its programs. From outstanding performances to one-of-a-kind shopping, the Morrison Center offers something special for everyone. A theatre experience not to be missed!

I have lived in Boise for over 30 years and have never been to the Morrison center. Tonight, I…read morefinally get to experience Twilight in concert at the center. The event center is beautiful and so big! We sat towards the back half of the event center and it was so nice being able to see the screen and stage. Regardless at how tall the person in front of me was, the staggering of the seats didn't block my view. I'm pretty sure no matter where you are sitting, it's still a great seat. There was a 20 minute intermission for the singer and band members to take a break. Of course we headed to concessions to grab a drink. It was nice how they had it set up. The line went really fast and guests were being helped at a great pace. We were able to get our goodies and head back to our seats pretty quickly. I know there are a lot of events that happen here. I need to be more proactive and see what they are. The venue is so pretty here. The seating is comfortable and nice. It was cool to have my first experience at the Morrison Center tonight. I look forward to coming back again soon for another one.

Amazing performance by versatile actors - thoroughly enjoyable! Comfortable seating, clever set,…read moreand creative lighting.

Having Boise Contemporary Theater in our community is an amazing treat. The shows are well chosen,…read morethe cast and crew come from Boise, LA, New York and everywhere in-between and the experience is definitely worth checking out. Single ticket prices are very reasonable for the caliber of theater you are exposed to and be sure to go a bit early for the happy hour! It makes a great night out for any occasion.

Attending a play at the Idaho Shakespeare festival was not on my radar previously, but I wish it…read morewas because I had a wonderful time last weekend. From this point forward this will be a yearly activity that I'll look forward to . For my first Shakespeare festival performance , we attended opening night for the play Noises Off. It's essential that you prepare before you go so you are comfortable. You definitely wanna wear comfortable but nice clothing , bring bug repellent , bring your favorite picnic dinner and drinks, and if sitting on the hillside your own low back chairs would be a great idea . If you have never been and you go without preparation, fortunately they do offer food and souvenir items for purchase in their café . Admission Tickets cost from $60-$100 for the good to great seats. I don't know if you can buy them on site. I do know that they sell out quickly and buying them online well in advance is essential. Budget minded folks can choose to sit up on the hillside for a moderate ticket price of about $38 . So we ended up sitting in the preferred section row D, seats 3,5,7,9. We had an unobstructed view and felt like we were as close as we would possibly want to be. The seating was very comfortable mesh patio chairs. These are provided and pre-placed for the majority of the seating. The only area in the amphitheater that does not have actual seats is the hillside . They have limited fold up chairs for the hillside that you can borrow . All hillside seats must be low to the ground. The amphitheater is stone and cement and has a nice gradual incline so it didn't seem to matter how tall the person is in front of you, you should see everything. The play started at 8PM and in Idaho since the sun doesn't set in summer until close to10PM, there was a lot of daylight left when we arrived at 7:30. We had ample time to walk around and take in the area before taking a seat and starting to play. We ate our picnic dinner right at our seats during the performance. It was a lot of fun. By the end of intermission, the sun was set and there are a lot of lights that go on. Right about this time my legs start to itch uncontrollably. I didn't realize it until it was too late, but I was getting bitten by bugs once the sun went down and the lights went on. I didn't use bug repellant!!! Learn from my mistake. If you are the type of person that easily gets bit by bugs, you want to bring your bug repellent. Out of the four of us that attended only I got bit. And these bug bites were crazy. A few days later, I was able to count them after all the swelling went down and I had over 10 bug bites on the back of my legs. Mind you I was wearing pants and they bit me right through the fabric and mesh of the underside of the seat. It doesn't help that this beautiful venue is right on the Boise River so bugs are plentiful. The venue is gorgeous though and I must mention that they have plenty of seating outside of the amphitheater for eating your picnic dinner prior to the show, right on the river. It's stunning and beautiful. If you arrive early on some days, they also have a band playing. Moving on, I just wanted to mention I was really impressed with the quality of the stage and lighting of the venue. The stage is top notch and the lighting is amazing. The Shakespeare festival puts a lot of money into these performances and the stage/set. I'd call this a higher end / casual event. It appeared this night's event demographic was older and wealthier than average. If you're on a budget, buy your tickets preseason, pack your favorite foods for a picnic dinner and enjoy. One last note - parking is plentiful. I suggest parking as close to the entrance as possible and just braving the traffic on the way out. It flows easily and people seem to merge well as they are leaving. Some people will park on the outer edges so they won't have to wait in the long traffic lines to exit the parking lot. So, if you wanna walk through the ginormous parking lot to the outer edges it doesn't seem worth it because it only took us minutes to get from a parking spot at the entrance to the highway immediately after the performance was over.

I was really looking forward to seeing Shakespeare in the park, but I gotta say, the Winter's Edge…read morewas a major letdown. Despite flying in outside talent, I've seen better high school performances. Only a few performances stood out. One actor did a decent job and clearly understood the text, though he was surprisingly calm for a supposedly manic character. Two others were ok; one started badly but turned it around, while the other started strong but lost momentum. Most of the performances felt very one-note. One monologue had decent emotion but lacked any kind of range. The performances were also stiff, as if they were acting only from the neck up without using their bodies or playing off one another. There were also several moments where the cast simply didn't commit to the moment. Additionally, there were some odd creative choices, like a father with a Southern accent while his son played it like a character from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Even for a modern adaptation, it just clashed and felt incredibly out of place. Although, I wouldn't fully blame the actors, I feel like another director might've pulled better performances out of them. Ultimately, we ended up leaving during the intermission.

An absolute breath of fresh air! I attended the Femme Von Follies show with friends, and it was…read moreamazing to enjoy the talents of others in such a safe environment. The performances were spectacular and the crowd was fun. I hadn't know the Visual Arts Collective existed and I'm excited to have found such a place in Boise (Garden City). Can't wait to attend future events!

Such a fun place full of art and live shows. A must if you want to see combination of art on stage…read moreand on the walls.

Discovered this show through Boise Weekly under the events section and decided to give it a try…read more SO GREAT! Absolutely hilarious improv comedy show that's clean, engaging, and witty! It's an improv comedy show where each "team" competes against each other through different improv games to earn points with help from the live audience's suggestions. Fast paced, great fun, and an awesome show to take anyone to who enjoys live entertainment! The venue is smaller, with around 40 or less (give or take) seats so reserving your tickets online before you attend is KEY. Otherwise, you'll get turned away at the door. It's a smaller and more intimate setting which I found myself enjoying more than a huge auditorium with a distant stage - you're very close to the action! Do yourself a favor and enjoy a fun evening filled with laughter with your family and friends!

Such a great time!!!! We will be back!! They come up with…read morethe funniest stories, accents, anything so quickly! It was my first time and enjoyed it so much!!

Saw the Great American Trailer Park Musical. Absolutely hilarious! They acting and singing what's…read moretop notch. I've driven by here no less than 1000 times and my first show at SCT... can't wait to come again!!!

Intimate setting, friendly and helpful staff. Had a greatime!read more

Haven't been in for a couple months. I was working on my client across the street and needed an…read moreafternoon caffeinated beverage. So I made my way in for a famous Chai breve. I will put my words in concrete to let everyone know that this coffee joint has the best Chai and staff, hands down! You can't compete with this shop. They are always on point. Thank you to the two baristas working last Saturday afternoon(7.25). The both of them took such good care of me. They were kind about getting me a non communal lid and straw. I have to be so careful with germs and my new kidney. No hesitation, they provided me what I needed to be safe. Your kindness speaks volumes! And I appreciate you so much for it! I look forward to another chai breve soon! Especially with Fall coming up. That Chai is going to hit different! It's going to be so great!

Loved the atmosphere for working and the service was lovely. We ordered a vanilla iced matcha and a…read morechocolate pumpkin muffin to nibble on. I found my matcha to lack flavor and the pumpkin muffin was a little dry and bland. I did notice in one of the bathrooms down the hallway was out of soap. Overall Im willing to give this location another shot.

The Boise Art Museum is small, but has some great art. The people working there were very…read moreknowledgeable - they knew not only their permanent collection, but their special exhibits, too. We were fortunately enough to see an exhibition of Jeffrey Gibson's art. It was very colorful and modern, across multiple medias. We really enjoyed seeing his work. While the museum gets mixed reviews, we found it very nice and it was a highlight of our visit to Boise.

I don't get abstract art…read more So when I saw the art museum had a Rothko that's probably worth 30 million dollars I wanted to see if it made sense up close. Dear reader it did not. There was an exhibit of Jeffrey Gibson mixed media pieces and some were cool, others just looked like painted shirts to me not gonna lie. The museum is pretty small as well you'll be in and out in 30 mins so plan accordingly

This was my favorite bar we went to while visiting Boise!…read more We went earlier in the day during happy hour and played several rounds of darts. The staff that was working Friday were great. This is definitely on my list of places to return to next time I'm in Idaho. The decor is awesome too, as you can see in the photo

Wow!!! This place has character. They have 3 bouncers in the place, bras hanging from the ceiling…read more Multiple bartenders to take your order. So far I have been there twice, once they had a live band that was handing out sex toys to the crowd, and the other night they had a DJ. Nothing crazy with the drinks, but the crowds were a pretty good size on both nights. This place is 2 stories, with the bathrooms upstairs and pool tables on both floors. Arcade games as well. Lots of seating. I would recommend checking this place out for something different than most of the other places.