Fantastic place to catch rock concerts or old classic films. But be aware of their insane security…read moreto get in and very high drink and snack prices. You won't successfully sneak anything in, so I always grab happy hour nearby if i must have a drink for a show. Also a great place to catch film premieres during SXSW.

We came here to see Justin Willman, a magic comedy guy whose special we saw streaming Jan…read more The place was late to fill up and never quite fully filled which was weird as when we got tickets it was already close to filling up. He does a family friendly show so there were a lot of people there with kids, Full families, moms, dads, grandparents. We were one of the few without kids. The staff was very friendly at the entrance, the bar, and when seating. The place is pretty big and has upstairs and downstairs seating as well as a bar on several levels. Two points that did bring the visit a little down. The seating, you are packed in like sardines. No room to stretch even a little, you bump against the stranger next to you or them into you. It is almost worse then an airplane. Two no handrails on several stairs which are also uneven. I have some ongoing spine and foot pain and it caused me issues but I saw several other people struggling and one almost falling themselves. Had it been just me or maybe one other person that would be bad enough but as several people struggled that is a huge safety issue and should be fixed. The ushers helped when they could but sometimes they were helping others and didn't see it happen. Still it was a fun time, if a bit cramped. The staff is great and I love the history but that also means it is very outdated and not very comfy to sit for an hour or more, especially with no intermission.

We saw "& Juliet" here after I won free tickets from a local organization. The parking nearby was…read morevery easy on East Dean Keaton Dr. The theatre has lots of great options for drinks and snacks with multiple bars and a coffee shop. It's ridiculously expensive when you consider a bag of chocolate is $15 or a soda is $7. But that's expected!! The musical production was amazing and a lot of fun. The staff or volunteer usher are friendly and helpful.

Checked out Bass Concert hall for Jerry Seinfeld, though Jerry sucked big time, the hall was great!…read moreIt gave a ncie look and feel and it felt nice and ventilated. They had enough parking space but I just park just outside and it was a breeze walking into the venue. Very good stff maintaining the queue and traffic. Tips to improve: 1. Form a file while entring the hall because people were scrambling all over to enter 2. Provide right instruction to queue outside restrooms 3. The last three rows are literally just free wooden chairs, esp the last one being a high-chair. Wish they were comfortable cushioned seats too.

This place is great! I have enjoyed plenty of events here, last one being an opera…read more We opted for valet parking which was a good price and in my opinion totally worth it. It would be nice to have more than one drink/snack stand, with so many people, it's almost impossible to get something during an intermission.

We had the pleasure of seeing "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Long Center. Our first time here and it…read morewas very walkable from our Hotel, Embassy Suites Downtown Austin. We bypassed all the hustle and bustle traffic. Highly recommend our seats , C Mezzanine section, F. No one in front of us and plenty of leg room. The performance was professionally done and we were thrilled with the amazing actors. Btw , must try their amazing huge chocolate chip cookies, freshly baked and sold at the bar area : )

The Austin Symphony Orchestra is the oldest performing group in Austin, Texas, USA. It was founded…read morein 1911. The mission of the Austin Symphony Orchestra is to bring live symphonic music to the people of the Austin area through community orchestra concerts, to provide enjoyment and enhanced musical appreciation and knowledge, to provide an avenue of artistic growth for regional performers, and to encourage continual musical study for area musicians. The symphony hosts entertainers who specialize in jazz, swing, and other brass supported musical disciplines. Thing Two and I have been here on multiple occasions to support the orchestra. Each performance is unique and timeless. Patrons who attend the symphony are allowed to bring in their own food/picnic baskets to enjoy while in attendance. The alcoholic drinks served here are at premium costs, but that is to be expected at venues such as this one. Thing two and I have also had the pleasure to meet Peter Bay (Music Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra since 1998) on several occasions. I appreciate the time he has taken with Thing Two and others who have stopped him after shows to educate them and get them more involved in music. If you are looking for a fun night out with family or for looking for date ideas, Austin Symphony Orchestra should definitely be a consideration.

Best bet is to get season tickets. I've found more and more the shows that focus less on the…read more"greatest hits" and more on the "off the beaten path" selections.

I came to the ZACH Theater for the first time. "Dear Evan Hansen" is an emotional story that really…read morestays with you. The performances captured the vulnerability and loneliness at the heart of the show. The themes of connection, mental health, and the need to be seen feel incredibly relevant. It's not always an easy watch, but it's meaningful and worth it. I felt every character and it truly had me breaking into tears. Getting tickets at "will call" was easy. The Libby had lots of seating. Tables and chairs, and small lounge couches. There was a young women singing on a small stage with a guitar. Played a few songs that we all knew. And charmed us with her own original song. Beautiful voice. There is a small bar in the back. I did get a small cocktail and a box of popcorn. The auditorium room had wonderful seats. It looks like row K is the best seat because they have like a small bar like table in front of you. The chairs don't have cupholders. So you end up having to hold everything or place on the floor. No one obstruct your view from the stage. Every seat is a good seat. Parking is easy. I paid $15.00 and found parking easily. I was also a little early for the show. I just started following ZACH on IG to see up coming shows. If you want to see this show, they did say they are extending to May. I hope you come see the show and support the local theater.

I recently attended the play "Come From Away" at the Zachary Scott theater and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. I went in, knowing nothing about the production and gained lots of knowledge as to the events behind it. On September 11, 2001, Gander International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada took in 38 commercial flights numbering almost 7000 passengers in response to the 911 bombings & the US closing its airspace. The a tiny town of Gander welcomed them with open arms and fed them, provided housing and clothes over the course of 4 days. It's a heartwarming story and leaves hope for the best of humanity and connection. The cast and protection were great. Adding to that is Celtic bluegrass music and an infectious enthusiasm. I highly recommend it. Running through September 27th. 1 hour 40 minute production, no intermission.

I sang with this company. I regret it. They don't consider the needs of all company members, show…read morefavoritism, and have traumatized friends and myself. I cannot in good conscience recommend this company until they are willing to reconcile their delusions of inclusion with the reality of how they allow bullying and harassment in their shows. If you are going to see Patience this summer, consider also making a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, since it is more effort than they will make to support those with mental health needs.

Every year G & S of Austin puts on the finest productions of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan…read more This year, June 2024, we are performing The Yeoman of the Guard, a delightful musical comedy that everyone will enjoy and will walk away singing the tunes. The best Operetta productions anywhere in the United States are right here in Austin TX. Don't miss it!

I hurt my knee and have been told I need surgery. I was nervous about walking all over moody for…read moremerch and to get to my seats. I called and spoke with Sam the day before. He was so helpful, told me to speak with guest services for wheel chair escort and a change of seats to ADA seats. Guest services helped update my seats, I had a wheelchair escort to and from the seats. It made my experience so incredible and I'm looking forward to my next show!

This is a really nice venue. The building is shiny and new. The seating is nice and not wildly…read moreuncomfortable. No parking attached or on site. You need to find garage or street parking. In this day and age, it's either non-existent or ridiculously overpriced. Fortunately, not every event price gouges for garage parking. Snacks and concessions are around every corner. Alcohol seems very expensive, but other options looked moderately priced. The bathrooms are nice and clean, but they are quite a ways apart. The lines move relatively quickly. Overall, would recommend.

I just watched the 10:30AM show at the Oracle Arena with my Disney-obsessed 22 month old daughter…read more This was my first Disney on Ice show as well as any ice show since close two decades ago so I have no basis of comparison in a similar genre. We had an aisle seat in the front row of section 13 (seat A1), which was nice because the characters often climbed onto the podium immediately in front of us to wave at the audience. I specifically wanted an aisle seat was because I KNEW we were likely going to have to walk around a bit or leave for breaks during the show. My daughter didn't end up needing to leave our seats other than a little before intermission and during, but we did do what many other parents and kids did and stood up, bounced around, and danced with their little ones (while being careful not to obstruct anyone's view). A lot of the audience consisted of very young children below the age of 8. In my experience, they don't really have a lot of patience and you really need to keep things fast-paced and exciting to keep them engaged. Some of the sequences were a little dragged on including Mickey's Fantasia bit with the brooms, which could've been more appealing with more lights and sparklers. Minnie's Japanese sequence had a nice set with cherry blossoms, featured beautiful music, and lit-up fans. However, this too was a bit dragged on. Intermission was 15 minutes long and well-timed. My daughter was repeating "all done" and asking to leave 3 minutes prior. The second half of the show was far more entertaining and opened with music and characters from Lilo & Stitch. She had said during intermission that she didn't want to go back to our seat, but as soon as the music started, she was the one pulling my arm and walking back towards our seat. The Disney toys in the souvenir stand were low quality and you would've probably been better off buying something ahead of time from your local toy store or online. They also sold disgustingly syrupy snow cones in souvenir cups. My daughter loves ice, so next time I'll ask for plain ice in the cute (though overpriced) Disney cup without the syrup. We saw A LOT of Disney characters including all the princesses with the exception of the cast of Frozen.

With a two and three year old setting the pace for this adventure, we fully expected to have to…read moreleave half way through the show with their short attention spans, little bladders, and the show time falling right in the middle of nap time, BUT from the moment we arrived they were in complete awe. The moment you enter the arena doors, there is a vendor who will take your pic with Minnie & Mickey Mouse (a cut out I think it was), and vendor's selling little pink tiaras, and glowing, flickering cups full of dip-n-dots ice cream, pizza, pretzel's, and drinks. A lot for the Littles to take in! Inside the arena it's cool (but not really too cold), and big and you can just FEEL the energy. There are hawkers walking around selling all sorts of glowing, moving toys, blinking cups, and of course more food. We had tickets for aisle seats and we arrived pretty early so we ate our popcorn, cotton candy, and dipping dots (because what else are you going to eat when you are at Disney on Ice?) while waiting for everyone else to arrive and trip over us.  Once the show began, the Littles never took their eyes off the ice. I actually missed most of the show, I spent it watching all their different faces and reactions. And it was worth the ticket price.  The show was fun, and fairly fast paced through most of it with a storyline that covered many (maybe most, I can't remember, that whole my attention was diverted to the Littles) of the Disney characters, through holiday and birthday themes, and lots of color.  The Littles did get a little scared when the Halloween with Jack Skellington and The Disney Villain scene played, which was a little darker and menacing (for their age). Overall, the Littles did very well. There was some lap hopping, but not the run around, scream because they can't get down, oh look my new best friend in the row behind me, pet the strangers head, oh gawd we gotta leave trip I thought it was going to be. It was a nice adventure that ended super quietly, as they were asleep five minutes after we pulled out of the parking lot! We would definitely like to do this again :o) Tips: About 10 rows up is probably one of the best places to sit. You are up high enough to see the whole floor, but not so high that you feel removed from the action.