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Jennifer L.

I recently went and saw a show here (haven't been in years). Plenty of street parking as well as a garage nearby. We went to a matinee so it was pretty busy outside, not sure what it's like at night in the area. First thing that struck me as strange was there was no one at the entrance. I'm not used to just walking into a venue without scanning my tickets, going through security, and being pointed in the right direction. Nope. Here they have a metal detector, but everyone just walks past it rather than through it since no one is there (sure makes you feel safe). Then you just kind of wander until you find where you do scan your tickets because it's a mob of people inside with no direction, no signage. Get scanned and given no direction on where to go (signage is awful here). Figure we think we know where we're going so off we head into the darkness where there's no way you could find your seat without a light. Long before the show starts there is the dimmest lighting I have ever seen for a venue expecting you to find your seat. Had to ask someone because there are no signs for the seating area and it's super dark. Good thing we didn't want any food/drinks/restrooms because it would've been so frustrating to deal with. Show was fine (that's on the performers) and I won't harsh on the rude patrons because they can't control them all. Glad this is too far away to go for things because I would not look forward to it, only went for family.

Steve P.

Celtic Woman Haunting yet energetic, the music is traditional and historic as well as modern. This event is song and dance with an Irish Troupe who have excellent choreography and a varied music selection. The music and songs are very lively and invigorating with a wide range of sad, joyous, longing, it's all there. It was intermingled with a lot of cheerful feel good music that had the audience clapping in tempo. This performance was excellent. The performers were spot on and the entire event was captivating.

10/19/2023 - Ballet Fantastique presents Nevermore
Mikhail H.

I saw an ad for an amazing ballet a friend and I really want to see. We were so excited but neither of us has been to Eugene before and we are both ADA so it can get really complicated even going places we are familiar with. It is hard to tell so many things unless you are actually getting seated and then it is too late. The very frustrating thing for ADA too is that venues are supposed to have ADA available for all price points but usually we get stuck paying more unless we reach out for them - most of my friends who are ADA do not have the time or patience to deal so they just don't go. I reached out to ask also because just because things are marked ADA doesn't mean they are ADA and my friend qualifies for Arts for All tickets since she gets benefits. The Hult Center was recently added to it. Apparently they are working to catch up with that. They were great to call me back but they referred me to the ballet company. I genuinely thought that the company would be unable to help figuring it was the venue. The tickets are by each show though. Luckily the ballet company responded so fast to me and to the venue. We were able to get ADA seating at a much lower cost as the tickets available were a lot and well worth it. We were nervous heading into the Hult Center but wow! First of all, we did not realize that there are two theaters in here and that they can fit nearly 3000 people between the two. Their garage has an incredible amount of people clearly identified with wands an vests - bravo! It made for entering the parking garage so easy and then I freaked seeing that the person was collecting cash (which I just do not use) for parking and I worried about a card reader but she immediately saw my ADA placard saying that ADA is free to park versus the $6...WHAT?!? Then I remembered the person I spoke with saying that! That is so nice - but also $6 for their parking is really great because that garage is nice and ADA friendly. I never park in garages in PDX because they are a mess and dangerous for ADA without proper walk ways, elevator access etc so being able to park easily was nice - although a Prius parked almost on top of me so I had to pull the car out to help my friend into the car after the show and then fold her walker etc... Folks, seriously... we are not parking ADA for fun and many times have mobility issues... just try not to make life harder for others because nearly every time I park anywhere someone parks nearly into me in the able bodied spot next to ADA. Sometimes I go into a store with the cane and am genuinely good but have to take so long due to pain that after getting stuff loaded I really need to sit and cannot open my car door because a truck is parked against it. Rant mode off.... But when we were leaving they also had the vested folks which was VERY helpful since we do not know the area and the garage goes out onto a one way street. When inside we were a touch overwhelmed because we were now close to showtime and could here announcements and people darting to the elevators in all different directions - it was a bit of chaos. We then discovered we were in a smaller theater but at first w had two different ushers trying t help us making it a bit worse as we were trying to pay attention to two people barking questions at us. These two determined people wanted to get us on an elevator. One of them even kept saying they have no idea where we are going...please don't be that person. WOW...they were almost grabbing my friend and her walker to force her into the elevator till she said a hard NO. I was looking for signage and we followed a crowd towards the right place. Ballet Fantastique had ballet pieces to Steampunk styled music performed with cello, piano, and an accordion. A spoken word actor recited parts from five different Edgar Allen Poe pieces (some would argue his best): Masque of the Red Death (1842), The Raven (1845), Fall of the House of Usher (1839), Annabel Lee (1849) and Cask of Amontillado (1846). There were touches of cirque with an aerialist and stilt walker. The sets, lighting, and aesthetic were incredible. They had some gorgeous masks for sale at amazing prices and I could not resist getting a gorgeous production poster signed by the whole cast for $5. I agree with other reviews that people being late seated was frustrating that they would not wait at least between the pieces t make it less distracting but we were also ill content as the ushers kept chatting right behind us through the whole show... that was driving me a bit insane and the downside to being in the back for ADA though with people being late seated throughout it was all very distracting especially for such an intense performance.

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This was our first visit to the Hult Center, and tonight's entertainment was the Nut Cracker. It was a rainy evening so we decided to arrive early and park in the adjoining parking garage for $6.00. We arrived 75 minutes before the show and parked on the first level for an easy exit. The doors opened an hour prior to the show, coffee was available. I purchased tickets in the first row, which if I had to do over, I'd set back a few more rows for better viewing. 30 minute intermission is ample time for a snack and or restroom break. When leaving the side isles will give you a faster exit. Great show, loved the performances!

Al Oleander, the opener
James L.

What an amazing venue. First time here and such a nice place. Drinks prices were as expected. Row 3 was a perfect spot for the show. Sound and acoustics were awesome. Ushers were super helpful and not too intrusive.

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James M.

The Hult Center is rapidly becoming my favorite venue for traveling entertainment. I live in South Salem, equal-distant between the Hult in Eugene, and Keller Auditorium in Portland. I find that, traveling to Eugene, the parking is easier and cheaper at the Hult, the freeway drive is easier, and there are certainly more and better dining options within walking distance of the Hult. The seats are comfortable, the auditorium is more intimate, the acoustics are great, the restrooms are large and well-maintained -- what is not to love. The Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene. Five Stars. I wish we had as excellent a venue in Salem!

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