First time catching a show here and it has been a wonderful experience thus far. Staff quickly get…read moreyou into the parking lot which is divided for north bound or south bound traffic. Restrooms are outside just a short walk from main entrance. Ticket booth center of building on the outside, single window so plan accordingly. There was only one person ahead of me on arrival about 20 minutes prior to the show to pick up my ticket. Very friendly staff, quickly directed to my seat with ease. Seats are a little aged, but this is also a historic place to enjoy shows. Had clear stage with single level angled seating arrangement. Concessions had a good little variety of drinks and snacks to choose from (no cash, card only). Glad I was able to catch a show in this historic venue!

I wouldn't expect such a small theater to have Broadway shows, but it seems this had developed as…read morean important theater where many famous actors have performed. Because it's an older theater, their solution to a smaller parking lot is to have everyone park in a long row, and they make you pull up so that you're bumper to bumper. If the cars in front of you hustle to the parking lot, it's fine. If they don't, you're stuck until they show up as the cars park so close you can't even get out. I don't love that, but there is nowhere else around to park nearby. The lobby is pretty small and gets very crowded before the doors open. There are snacks and souvenirs for purchase. They don't have a bag check, so I brought my own water, which was great. The theater itself is small and cozy, so most seats will have a good view. I saw Come from Away and was definitely seated closer and more affordably than I could have been in a NYC venue. The performers were all very talented - this isn't just some locals who got on stage. The warned many, many times there was no intermission, and they wouldn't let you back in if you needed to use the restroom, which seemed a bit extreme. There were a lot of other good shows in the upcoming season, so if you are from nearby or staying in the area, it's worth checking out what's on stage. It's a good experience at a good price.

Intimate venue to catch a great show. Seats a bit dated and as others have mentioned a warmer venue…read morefor a show which is not uncommon for older venues, dress accordingly. The staff is very friendly and there is a good selection from the bar to enjoy while watching a show here. Orchestra seating as well as balcony available. There is metered parking on street or paid parking lots to utilize a short walk from the.venue. Would catch another show here, not a bad seat view in the house!

What a great little theater. While visiting town I wandered by the hall and noticed they had a free…read moreshowing of Shuffle, a really good documentary, later that evening. I was able to get my ticket online. When I showed up for the film, I was surprised to learn that building opened in 1878 and still has so much character. The theater is beautiful and even the lobby and restrooms are unique. All of the staff was helpful and friendly as well. It holds about 900 people, so I imagine it'd be great for a concert as well. I sat 10th row, center and had a perfect view of the screen. The sound was solid as well, but don't expect IMAX or anything like that. I'm glad I popped in. I don't know if I'll ever be in Portsmouth again but if I am, I'd happily stop in again for a show or film.

Just saw a play (The Wasp) here last night and was blown away! The production was absolutely as…read moresolid as plays I've seen at Lincoln Center; The Huntington; ART, etc. The actors were both excellent--it seemed like they really were the 2 characters/roles they were playing! My goodness, what a powerful, thought-provoking piece. My mom and I were still talking about and analyzing the play hours later. Meanwhile, the 2 theater staff people who checked us in were beyond friendly and accommodating. My mom uses a cane and has unsteady gait, and they assured us they'd find us easily accessible seats and they did (we were nervous going in because it was open seating and we arrived just 5 mins before curtain went up--we didn't realize was open seating until looking at the ticket reservation while driving over). I suppose places have to be accommodating because of ADA law, but there's no law requiring them to be warm & kind about it

The plays and production easily get 5 stars, but Players' Ring as a theater gets a 3 from us…read more We bought tickets to see Frankenstein and -- to our surprise -- we found out once we arrived that they oversold the show. This led to my partner and I having to sit apart, and quite far from each other. A show we were supposed to enjoy together, and instead we had to sit next to strangers, on chairs they had to bring out because there was literally no space. The staff didn't even apologize for overselling the show, so we left wondering if it's a normal practice at this theater? The production of Frankenstein was beautiful, and that's what saved the night. I also must note that the ambiance and vibe inside the theater was lovely, too.

Excellent shows with amazing talent! Such a unique setting to watch a performance! Plus, they have…read morehomemade blueberry pie at every show.

This is an amazing place to see plays. My husband and I have been attending these shows for about…read more5 years The owners Aram and Conor Guptill are truly dedicated to making everyone enjoy the theater experience. They certainly put a lot of time and effort to make this theater a success.

Twenty years or more ago when we were in Maine we happened on a performance by Maine based pianist…read morePaul Sullivan. It was at the now defunct Damariscotta Performing Arts Center, housed in a converted barn still faintly redolent of pigeons. We learned about the performance on a now defunct local radio station, WAVX and bought tickets. It was a rainy night and we had a short drive back to the B&B where we were staying in Wiscasset. The concert was wonderful and we bought all 5 of his CDs, which we continue to enjoy. We are planning a trip back to Maine the end of August. Today I received an email from Paul Sullivan about summer concerts he will be performing. The final one will be September 6th, in Ogunquit, where we will be staying. We were due to leave Ogunquit that day for Rockport, but have rearranged our schedule so we can attend the concert that night and move to Rockport the next day. I bought a couple of tickets online via the Ogunquit Performing Arts website. The process was easy and prices were extremely reasonable. We are looking forward to this treat.

We really enjoyed the REP and loved the actor who played Buddy in Elf. We all laughed so much…read more Looking forward to our return to see Grease this summer.

This is such an amazing local theater! Although the space is small and seats are tight. The…read moreproductions are entirely worth it. The cast is energized and very talented. Staff is very friendly. Lobby is very nice. Theater is very cleanly. Highly recommend going checking this out and supporting local Theater you won't regret it.

Fantastic! I got a last minute ticket for Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman, Little Feat, etc) while…read morevisiting town. The place is a great venue and beautiful. I sat stage right, at table 311 and had a clear view even though it's labels as partial obstructed. The two columns on that side of the room are thin and aren't anything to worry about. I walked the whole venue and the only area where views are truly obstructed are inside the bar area, especially at the ends of the bar. The sound was great. The crowd was engaged but respectful. The food, drinks and service were all top notch as well. If someone you like is playing here, then you're in luck.

I've been to Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club several times now, and they never disappoint. We went for…read morethe New Year's Eve 2025 show, and it was absolutely fantastic. The BT ALC Big Band lit up the room with an incredible blend of big band jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, and the special guest, Nephrok!, brought amazing energy and personality to the stage. Jimmy's offered two great options for the night: a first-floor dinner-and-a-show package, and a third-floor countdown experience with a midnight champagne toast. The atmosphere was festive without feeling crowded, the sound was crystal clear, and the whole evening felt really well organized. Nephrok and the BT ALC Big Band were both outstanding -- tight, lively, and a blast to watch. Altogether, it was one of those nights you don't forget. Jimmy's continues to be one of the best live music venues around.

Visited this venue for the first time last week for a Damian McGinty show, and for such a tiny…read morevenue, we were thoroughly impressed! Plenty of parking close to the entrance, a beautiful outside space to sit and wait, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming! The theater space itself is very small, but impressive for what it is, and the seats were much more comfortable than other small theatres I've attended in the area in the past. If I had one very small complaint, it is that Google Maps and Waze both directed us to the wrong place so we had to do a bit of hunting to actually find it- but that isn't the fault of the theatre itself, and it was easily enough resolved with a couple of extra minutes driving around. We will definitely be keeping an eye out to see what's available here in the future!

Enjoyed seeing shows at the west end theater! Great small space for local talent. Rental rates are…read morepretty reasonable, too.

I haven't worked directly with Nicole at her brand new studio yet, but I've seen her performances…read moreand her work. She is incredibly passionate about what she does. Her enthusiasm shows in her work and her efforts. I saw Nicole perform on the stage back in high school several times and found her bold-ness and confidence inspiring. I know I couldn't put on the sparkly bra and bangles in front of an audience and I skillfully shake all I've got!! props to her!!! I know she's been training for years and has lots of Belly Dancing experience under her belt. I can only imagine she's bringing that to her studio. She is incredibly talented, kind, and down to earth. I highly recommend you give it a go!

Saw a Christmas story and holy moly, one of THE BEST plays I've ever seen. The venue was also…read moregreat. Love the seating. Love the snacks and drinks!

Hadn't been to a show here in quite a while, so it was time!…read moreOur previous experiences have been attending evening performances, but this time we did a Saturday matinee. We didn't purchase our tickets until the day before, but had no problems getting good seats. We arrived about a half hour early to pick up our tickets at will call and since it was a very cold, windy day didn't want to venture back outside to wait so purchased a glass of wine in the lobby and went into the actual theater to find our seats. Very friendly ushers escorted us to our assigned seats which were in the center with great views of the stage. The theater is small so there are really no bad seats as far as being able to see. Unless you are able to get an aisle seat, you will be very close to your neighbor and don't wear a big bulky coat because you will be very squished trying to keep it on your seat. Leg room isn't great, but not the worse either. Shows are always well performed and the price for tickets is more than reasonable. Beverages and some snacks are available in the lobby and you can take them into the theater. It is a great place to go if you are in the area!