I can't believe I've never been here before. From what I understand this has been here a long time…read more My daughter was here for spring break so I decided to look for a play. I looked online at Yelp and thought I would give it a try. The prices for the play are very affordable. For two people it was around $60.00. We decided to see the play "When We Were Young & Unafraid." This play was fantastic! The acting was incredible! I truly felt like I was watching an intense movie on the screen. The best play ever! Reno Little Theater is a small venue in Midtown. Close to a lot of nice cafes. Parking is limited but we arrived early and didn't have a problem. Light snacks and drinks are available to purchase. The people who took our name and sat us were so friendly! Love this venue! Will definitely return to see more plays!

Reno Little Theater (aka. RLT for short) has been a part of the Reno community for almost 100…read moreyears. They hosts a myriad of events ranging from their in-house theater productions to recurring music series and community events. The venue is versatile and accommodating for the different events I have attended at the space. I primarily visit RLT for their regular season productions which are affordable and well produced with local talent. During these types of shows, there are always drinks and light snacks available for purchase. I appreciate the variety of drinks available. There is usually 1 beer on draft as well as other canned options. Or, enjoy yourself a little more and do a canned cocktail! The staff is always friendly, and the facility clean. The parking can be a little difficult (as is the case for most places in Midtown), but as long as you arrive early you can find a spot within a block of the theater. Regardless of how much I like the show I am seeing, I know RLT will provide a space that is comfortable and welcoming. The schedule is thoughtful and community oriented, so it is likely to be an enjoyable event.

We bought three tickets online with no issues. We were seated in a comfy booth in the showroom…read more They also offer table seating if desired. The early bird gets the best seats! Seats aren't predetermined. Drinks meaning alcohol and water are available in the showroom. The show was so entertaining! The magic stunts were incredible and left us wondering how did they do that! The costumes were incredibly impressive! Overall, this is a fantastic magic show for everyone!

This show was fantastic! My family and I were in "Aw!" Absolutely amazing! And I would go again!!!!read more

So surprised I went, SO GLAD I did…read more I was expecting a burlesque show. What got was more. The group did acts from the 20's to the present about an hour of time, with a short intermission. Loved the first two opening acts. They were great and I loved their choice in music. It was the old school vaudeville burlesque style. As acts continued we had clothing and music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. The final act had to be from the present since I didn't recognize the music. Each performer did a fantastic job at costume and music selection, as well as putting together the right theatrical dance. I enjoyed the old school feel of the show. I did miss a fan dance- a Sally Rand impersonation would have topped off the night. Right up front the audience was told how the troupe is about celebrating the woman- no matter their sexual orientation, color or size. Any ill manners are not tolerated and you will be removed promptly. It takes quite a bit of nerve to perform in front of so many strangers. If you ever see the name, catch the show.

These ladies are absolutely fantastic. I am a big fan of burlesque and they give it all they have,…read morethey even make it funny sometimes. I've been to about half a dozen shows now and they've got me hooked. Each and everyone of these ladies bring something special something that's a part of them to their shows! If you haven't been it's a must go! Love you ladies!!!

If you think the only dancers that we have in Reno are of the pole variety, then think again…read more Northern Nevada is home to A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, a really good, professional ballet company. I have had numerous opportunities to see this company both in rural venues and in Reno. The latest performance was at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater during ArtTown. This most recent performance I attennded was "Vortex" a ballet that incorporates modern, jazz and classical dance with popular music. From Metallica to Rihanna to Bill Cont to Lady GaGa to Beatles to Britney Spears and back to Metallica - the entire show was a feast to eyes and ears. The costumes were fantastic, the dancing superb, and the lighting and sets, for the most part, were supportive of the whole production. It was innovative and entertaining and professionally executed. The guest artists, Kathleen Martin and John Frazer from the Idaho Ballet, were stunning. I am looking forward to their upcoming productions.

I went see AVA ballets production of Cinderella and aside from a few bright spots I was fairly…read moredisappointed. 2 stars feels a little harsh, but 3 would be too generous. I'll start with the positives: The pioneer is a lovely facility and it was quite nice having the philharmonic playing, for a discounted rate on the ticket I would have just come to see them to be honest. The men who played the stepsisters were arguably the best part. Threw themselves into the roles even doing some substantial dancing in heels at one point which was impressive. All of the sets were very nice for the production. Neutral things: Some of the costumes were beautiful, but some looked like they came from the thrift store and were just bedazzled. Nice smoke effects at times, and it was neat to see fairy godmother fly. However, Other than these few exceptions no significant lighting or effects were used. Surely the pioneer center can do more lighting to help set moods? Negatives: I thought I came to a ballet, so why did it take over half an hour before the first pair of pointe shoes? (Yes I was checking my watch, that's how engaging the "choreography" was in the first part of the show). Soloists were mostly okay, but the corps were often a mess. They looked uncomfortable to the point that I felt bad for them. Cinderella was decent, but I can't say more than that because she didn't have a lot of actual dancing to do until midway into the second act. I would have loved to have seen more from her to really appreciate her talents. The Prince was a major disappointment, it looked like he was phoning it in the entire time. No passion, no effort, nothing especially impressive. The partner work between the principles looked uncomfortable like they had just met a few days before. Overall I felt like this missed the mark. It felt thrown together and phoned in like they knew that people would come no matter what kind of show was put on. They could have used another month to make a decent show. The only time my heart raced was when I was afraid for people doing things they didn't seem ready to do on stage. I noticed a significant number of people didn't return for act 2 which is sad for the arts in northern Nevada. This won't be my last time going to an AVA production, but if the next show isn't a step up in quality or a step down in price then that one will likely be the last.

My daughter and I bought tickets online the last minute to The Notebook…read more The seats were about 80$ each. The process to book online was fairly simple and it's convenient to choose the seats too. The Pioneer inside is clean and everyone is friendly. They showed us to our seats and even offered to take our picture in front of the sign! It's nice that they offer a concession stand before and at intermission. This play and performance was magical! We look forward to returning.

We recently saw Paw Patrol live at the Pioneer Center. I had not been here in many, many years so…read morethis was a great opportunity to reacquaint myself with the venue. What a great place for live shows! Given the age of this building, they have done a spectacular job with the upkeep. The building still seems new and the interior is clean and updated. The seats are very comfortable and the traffic patterns are well thought out, even on a busy show day. They have concession stands available on both floors- spreading out traffic and easing the lines/crowds. Prices are reasonable for a live events venue. The show itself was great, and the venue is clearly well designed with great acoustics and great views from every seat in mind. The technical features available at the venue also seem to be pretty high tech and modern- at least they were for the Paw Patrol show. I was especially impressed with the restrooms. Sparkling clean with so many restrooms available. I can't imagine lines for the restroom ever being an issue here. I regret not having been here for any shows in so long. I am already looking forward to my next visit and have found myself already scouring the website for which shows are coming soon that I'd like to see. Would recommend!

I took my daughter to Beauty and the Beast Jr at Demonte Ranch High school this weekend and I was…read moreblown away! The performance was as absolutely amazing!! Bell's singing was so beautiful and Geston was hilariously full of himself (how he should be)! All of the performers were so good (and I know a few were High School or younger which is very impressive). Vocals on point, costumes/props perfection, choreography awesome, and we had the best time. I can't imagine how much time it takes to put something like this together... the talent! I'm exited to see what other plays they will be doing down the road. My daughter was dancing around the house when we got home pretending to be one of the performers. (The best compliment is imitation right?!) Well done!!

Recently attended the August 2019 performance of Guys and Dolls performed by the school at Hawkins…read moreAmphitheater in BartleyRanch. The group did an incredible job in their presentation of this 1950's Broadway hit. Gamblers, gangsters, show girls and missionaries all collide in this comedic musical. The entire ensemble seemed perfectly casted. The over 100 costumes propelled you swiftly back to the mobster era of the late 20's. All the voices were strong and on mark. The dance scenes were full of energy. I enjoyed the simple set they created. It allowed for quick scene turnarounds. Performances at the Hawkins Amphitheater are wonderful. Set up on the natural hillside inside Bartley Ranch, you can enjoy outdoor shows in the Nevada evenings. Seating was good, easy line of vision to the stage, as we sat rows 4 and 5 with seats 1,2, & 3. Sound was great through the entire show. Seating was reserved pre sales. I do recommend bringing a cushion. The spacious metal seats can get a hard by the second act. Plenty of on property parking. Bring a flashlight to get back to your car. There are no lot lights. Why don't more residents enjoy our local theater groups. They are so affordable and simply do a fantastic job.

Cypress is my favorite concert venue in Reno, I wish they had more shows here. I've seen all…read moredifferent types of shows, from Bluegrass to EDM, and they have all been great! I appreciate the back patio to get some fresh air, and the bartenders are always pretty quick to get drinks. I've not eaten here yet but looking forward to trying it, but for concerts it's a great spot and already looking forward to my next show!

We took the older kids to an all ages show, organized by the Holland project. Cypress is a great…read moremedium sized venue, comfortable to navigate, and efficient bartending. I like that they provide a big cooler of water for people to fill their cups. Another customer lit up a joint in front of my two 12 year olds. I wasn't too crazy about that, for their first all ages show, but it's Reno I guess. To their credit, I explained the situation and they quickly & respectfully extinguished. (Now I'm a Karen, dang...) We didn't try the food, but the drinks were reasonably priced. Great selection of beers & cider on tap. Super nice employees. Excellent sound quality. Looking forward to seeing another show in the near future!!