Matt and Jake were amazing bartenders!!! Brenden did an awesome job at security on the patio, ensuring everyone was safe. Overall it was an amazing night in the company of highly competent and entertaining staff! 10 out of 10, this staff is amazing! Great venue, attentive, and striving for excellence! read more

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First time at the Masonic SF. Saw Lamb Of God into oblivion tour 2026 4/3/26 with Kublai Khan Tx, Fit for an autopsy. All The staff we encountered were really cool. The sound system and HVAC was great even up in the balcony. Only negatives: The parking situation in the neighborhood was really tough. And just going to be honest, the balcony seats were excessively SMALL. Like really uncomfortable. Whenever someone on your row wants to pee or get beer / snacks EVERYONE HAS TO STAND UP and let them squeeze by. We weren't the only ones struggling with the seats. The staff were accommodating. And we were able to get in and out quickly of the venue. Elevator was pretty slow. read more

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This is such a great venue for a comedy show and live music, but I've realized every time I come here the music is so loud! I think it's the way the venue is shaped so it won't hurt to bring earplugs for concerts just in case. The venue offers parking although it's pretty expensive. The lines also move pretty quickly! read more

I live here for a long time, but it's my first time to come to here for the concert. Absolutely amazing place but downside, If you are big person you won't be comfortable seating the chair, read more

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Very nice venue, great views throughout. Staff was helpful and nice. - Parking is tough on the neighborhood so plan accordingly. - Entering the venue was a journey since they had patrons zig zag through and go up-and-down stairs to get in. Felt like we were going through a maze. - Atrium was beautiful and so was inside the theatre space. - Seating was soft and comfortable but were very low. We sat in the front row of the balcony and our line-of-sight looked right into the safety bar. - Sound was superb throughout the show. - it didn't really make a difference for us but there were TVs on the left and right ends which allowed for additional viewing for patrons in those areas. Overall a great show at a great venue. I would watch another show here for sure. read more

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My friends and I went to see Atsuko Okatsuka. We sat in balcony 3, row 11. This was the last row but honestly the view was still great. For a comedy show, I think any seat at this venue is a great seat. Checking in was a cluster F*. Once again we all entered through the basement. It felt cramped. Good thing the show started late because we were in line for a good 20 minutes. When we got upstairs we saw people entering through the street entrance with no lines. They must have been VIP or something. The staff at the bar were nice. The $22 cocktail with shaker had a good amount of alcohol in it and the souvenir cup was nice. It was $60 for parking at the venue. But we parked across the street at the Grace Cathedral garage for the same price and we didn't have to wait long to get in or out of that garage. read more

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Came here last night for the Sarah McLachlan Better Broken Tour. Instead of parking at the Masonic, we parked at the Sutter Stockton Garage a few blocks away. It's only $6 per hour before 6pm, and $5 per hour after that. It's only a 12-min walk away, but it was quite hilly. Fortunately, my knees didn't fail me last night. The concert was sold out on Ticketmaster, but we managed to get tickets for Floor 1 Row 9 from SeatGeek. The event was very well organized. We even got an email from Live Nation Concerts a few days before the event about what to expect at the venue. The Masonic had a mid-century modern feel. The view from Floor 1 wasn't bad. We're glad that we picked the side Sarah would be facing when she was seated at the piano. I liked that they had tiered floor levels and rows 1, 5, and 9 had long bar tables in front of them where you could put your phones or drinks. So convenient! Also, we weren't blocked at all by the rows in front of us because of the raised floor. Overall, it's a nice cozy venue, and we enjoyed the concert! read more

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Headline: Great Cozy Venue to see your favorite entertainers! I've seen a few shows at this place most recently Hassan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng. I love this venue for the cozy smaller feeling of the venue while actually being pretty large. The architecture feels old school but has actually been through renovated multiple times. They have a great sound system and the seating throughout the venue is pretty nice. Regarding this event, security was on point and quick and getting in wasn't an issue. The bar on the upper level was also quick service and a wide variety of beverage choices. If your favorite artist is playing at this venue you can be assured that you'll enjoy the location! read more

Saw James Arthur here, definitely a relatively smaller venue, service was also just OK. read more

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I just messed up and didn't prepay parking and it was $80,I recommend pay parking on app..,.

Great location and there's no bad seat in the house! Been here for a few comedy shows (Ali Wong, Ronny Chieng), for work, for concerts (James Arthur, Laufey...), and they have a great variety of performers and speakers (Michelle Obama!) I love the staff! Very helpful and friendly as they direct traffic and people to their seats. Good acoustics and drinks. General admission offers railings you can lean and stand on. Take the cable car or take the 1 Muni here. Or the 2 or the 38 Geary tbh! read more

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The Masonic auditorium is amazing!! So beautiful. James Arthur was performing at the Masonic June 3rd. Seats were wonderful!! The staff were great! Thank you for a wonderful evening. Carla L read more

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First time at this venue. Inside is beautiful!!! I was amazed by the stain glass windows Like WOW There is a full bar, ATM and credit cards are accepted. Every employee we came across was very professional and polite Restrooms are clean and well kept Our seats were in perfect view of the entertainers My tickets were FREE but I was told regular price was $250 per ticket Parking was $40 and low key kinda mad I paid for parking because no one even checked if we paid for the parking or not we literally just drove out BUT better safe than sorry At the end of the day I'm glad I had the opportunity to come to this venue We came We were entertained On to the next adventure..... read more

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Nice venue, but.... They take the no phones policy a bit too far. Should allow folks to use until the lights go out. Sound for John Mulaney was up and down, but overall a fun time and great show. read more

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First time at the Masonic to see Phantogram, and after one show, I think the Masonic is definitely in my top tier for music venues in the Bay. From the production value, stage lights, acoustics, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. We had GA floor seats and were able to get a spot behind the engineering booth, which was pretty dope because we had an unobstructed view. There's a little ledge you could put drinks on, so if you like being close but still want space, get here early to snag a spot. For food and drinks, they had a huge bar with plenty of bartenders. Tall cans were $17 and their classic margaritas came in a souvenir shaker cup for $22. The whole place smelled like fries, which isn't a bad thing, bc the food stall sells fries, a sandwich, and hummus for snacks. Overall, really enjoyed my first visit to the Masonic and wouldn't hesitate to visit again when an artist im into is performing there. read more

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I've been here for several concerts and shows over the years, including: 1. Evanescence on the Synthesis tour with a full orchestra 2. Ali Wong on her Milk and Money tour when she was still married to her husband (RIP marriage, it broke so many Asian-Americans' hearts when they divorced) 3. Babymetal and Dethklok as co-headliners. It's a bit of a walk here from bart, with quite an uphill hike with lots of stairs. I prefer to take Bart and walk instead of driving. A Lyft from Bart is also a nice alternative. It's across the street from Grace Cathedral. read more

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My husband an I saw the always side splitting, tears pouring down our face, funny Louis CK here the other night. We Ubured so we didn't have to deal with parking. There were good snack options and adult beverages for us to enjoy. We got the hummus plate (with olives, veggies, and pita), and the fries. The hummus plate was so good! Authentic tasting hummus and not the weird powdery stuff you get at some concessions. The fries were cut like onion rings, and SOOO good! The theater itself was huge, and the seating was good with space in between seats and rows, so it felt spacious. The staff that were working were all very friendly and helpful. The guy that was seated next to me decided he needed to get his phone out, in all its bright obnoxiousness, and the staff quickly saw this and came over and put the kibosh on that, which was nice. Venue was clean, well lit, and got people in and out seamlessly. Would definitely come here again to see another show! Also, Louis CK is still the funniest comedian I've ever seen! read more

I've been to the Masonic a couple times now and both experiences were great shows. We ended up paying $50 for parking at the Masonic ahead of the latest show and there was some confusion with the attendants on how to scan us in- our instructions said to hold our phone near the scanner, but they wanted us to have a QR code- eventually we got in though. The security was efficient and because I had a small bag I had to go through a longer line and have my bag searched, but it didn't take too much extra time. The concessions were pretty basic, but there were drinks and some snacks available. We ended up buying a $6 Plain, Flat, Liquid Death. I will note that a staff member took it from us on our way out because we didn't finish it- I'm not sure if she thought it was a beer or what, but other people left with their half finished drinks so we were a bit confused. On our latest visit we were there for a comedy show and were sat in the second row, the seats were all fold out chairs with no armrests or cup holders. We got very cozy with our neighbors and I found myself leaning into my husband the whole show trying to give the man next to me some space. The audio, lighting and actual show were great though and because we parked on P4 with an exit option to keep going down instead of back up we didn't get stuck in the parking garage for too long. Overall, there are some things that could be improved but both experiences have been good and I would go back again. read more

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Came to the SF Masonic for an event. Had to leave the venue to go and escort someone to their Uber and they would not let me re-enter. I had tickets to the event playing at the venue that evening and they still would not let me re-enter. It didn't matter that I had tickets to the event and the event had only been going for a few minutes, they didn't care. I do not recommend buying tickets to anything at this venue. read more

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(I think) I've only seen one concert here (The Jesus and Mary Chain and Psychedelic Furs--who knew *both* were Scottish?), so take this review as you should. I really want to see more shows here, and I'm scheduled to. The interior of the performance space itself is so strange. Do yourself a favor and arrive early so that you can see it with all the lights on. It almost feels like you've been zapped a la Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and are enjoying a concert inside some 1950s-era avant-garde piece of furniture, like a lamp or a dresser. The physical look of the interior of the place, including the crazy mosaic, is five stars all the way. I don't understand why the entrances are so confusing, or why there are so many ways to get to the same parts of the building--this translates into it being very easy to get lost, which my brother and I did. It's right at the top of Nob Hill, so it's difficult to walk to. Once you're up here, there plenty of things to explore, like Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. A rare easily walkable dining option nearby is Nob Hill Cafe (review forthcoming), which I've been to and enjoyed a couple of times. At least for this concert, they started right on time, and it can take a while to make your way to your seats, so be sure to build extra time into your schedule if you want to see the entire show. I have a feeling this review is going up to five stars after a few more shows, but for now, an extremely high four stars it is. read more

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Convenient underground parking and a newly renovated venue. We drove in from the East Bay and we're glad to have reserved underground parking so we could just pull up and park. There is street parking available, but hard to find. The multi-level venue was recently renovated and offers plenty of concessions and bars at each level. We grabbed some popcorn, beer and cocktails and made our way to our balcony seats. Comfortable seats and the balcony has great views of the stage. My main complaint is the interrupted sight line to the stage from the guard rail. I am 5'5" and the safety rail on the balcony was perfectly positioned to interrupt my view, so be mindful about sitting in the first row of the balcony if your 5'5" or shorter!! read more

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NOTE: Plan to arrive 30 mins before your show to find parking! Event parking is pretty pricy ($60 flat rate) so I'd recommend taking time to park in a further lot and walking over. NOTE 2: If you're going to a show preceding another show (ie. 7:30 pm versus the 9:30 pm show), they close the bathrooms at the end of the show in attempt to expedite cleanup, leaving EVERYONE who needs to use the restroom to funnel into 3 single-stall restrooms in the parking garage. OMG. If you don't SPRINT out at the end of the show, expect to wait minimally 45 mins for the restroom lol One of many beautiful historic venues in SF. My partner and I have been several times over the years for concerts and comedy shows. Definitely well-maintained and more organized than others, with decent food options. Staff are professional and friendly. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Both balcony and floor have great views of the stage, and acoustics are good. My favorite show here is probably between seeing Sum 41 or Stavros Halkias. read more

We have attended a couple shows and always had a good time at the venue, but the other night for The Movie Screening of The Big Lebowski was a big disappointed for such an expensive ticket. Knowing that this event was a screening of a movie, that's over two hours long. We were absolutely shocked that the sound system was COMPLETELY blocking the center of the screen from our seats in the balcony. No where did it say when buying the tickets that we would be facing a obstructed view. How did this happen? And why didn't anyone think, hey that's going to block the screen for a huge number of attendees for this event. We hope to come to more events at The Masonic but this incident has made us a little concerned about paying so much to not be able to enjoy what we came to enjoy. We did think Mr Bridges was fantastic and entertaining with his tales after the film. read more

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First time at The Masonic and have to say it was a first class visit from start to finish. Saw Thee Sacred Souls and they were fantastic. The Masonic is not a theater per se but is set up like one. The downstairs (floor) is open and is first come first serve for what you think is the best place to view the performance. The upstairs is complete with seats. Whether you are on the floor or upstairs there are no obstructed views. At the back of the floor area are several "boxes" that are considered premium, have seats, your own server for bar service and a drink rail. Nice set up! Speaking of drinks, there is a large bar in the lobby area serving your favorite cocktail, beer or wine. Most important for a concert venue is how good are the acoustics and sound. Happy to say the sound is awesome, some of the best sound I have heard in any venue! Parking in this area of San Francisco is challenging but there is street parking if you get lucky and plenty of parking garages within easy walking distance. Best of all there is a large parking garage in the basement of The Masonic itself which is where we parked. Our first time at The Masonic but it won't be our last! PS: Thee Sacred Souls were awesome! read more

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Watching a St Vincent concert at The Masonic was pretty cool. I had not been there for awhile and I was curious to see how the acoustics might turn out. It is a good sized venue, but the sound was pretty good! My seats were almost directly to the side of the stage high up in the balcony section. It had the disadvantage of not having a face-to-face view of the performers. But, the location had the advantage of being close to the stage from the balcony level which gave it an interesting perpective of the action. The ushers were friendly and efficient. One downside is that when exiting the venue it can get a bit clumsy crowd wise because only a few staircases serve the entire balcony. So give yourself extra time when you leave the building. I entered through the front entrance. Up the stairs onto the marble porch. That pathway seemed to bypass the crowds that were otherwise directed towards the lower level side entrance The reason they let me through was because I was picking-up my tickets at the box office. I walked to the venue so I can't vouch for the parking experience. But, as a longtime SF resident I can say that street parking in Nob Hill can be pretty tough. There is a garage at the venue, but they state: "We recommend purchasing parking in advance of any show, as space is limited." Wowzers! Looks like parking starts at $100 on concert nights. Otherwise, the Muni California 1 bus stop is only about a block away. Arriving by cable car would the the ultimate San Francisco experience! The last California Street Cable Car stops at the corner at around 930p so leaving that way might be tight if you are attending an evening performance. Alternately, the Powell Street Cable Car two blocks away runs until around 1130p. read more

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Came here to watch some comedy and was happy to check out this iconic venue for the first time! What I liked: 1. The architecture in this place is really cool! Feels very grand inside with elaborate detailing in the lobby 2. Inside the theater the seats were comfy, wide, and it was air conditioned. View from the balcony was unobstructed. What I didn't like: 1. Parking was packed as the garage only has 1 entrance and space is limited. It was also expensive ($50!) 2. We got here hungry so ordered 2 corn dogs and 2 cans of coke. It was $45 bucks and something I could make at home for a total of $2, so wasn't happy about the markup. Overall, it's a great theater if you strategically plan your visit. TL;DR - don't park in their garage and eat before you come here. You'll then have a great experience enjoying this nice theater! read more

Such a cool venue! Yes, it's old, yes the bathrooms feel a little dated. But the HISTORY in this building is AMAZING! I will definitely keep an eye out on upcoming events at this venue! My family and I freaking LOVED the show we saw here. read more

Graduation ceremony was wonderful! Great memories were made. The staff from parking attendants to the ushers were so accommodating and helpful! read more

Attended Ali Wong's last show in SF for 2023, and she killed it! The venue was small enough to have a good view of the stage from almost anywhere (section 3 balcony felt fairly close), with stadium seating providing an optimal experience, even for short people like me. Sound quality was really good too, yup all of Ali Wong's quirks, sarcasm, and endless jokes were clear as a bell and had me laughing up a storm. Staff was helpful showing us to our seats since we arrived after the opener had already started and it was dark inside the auditorium. They were also efficient in serving drinks... the strawberry vodka lemonade cocktail was tasty and strong. Parking was horrendous! We were lucky to find free street parking a few blocks away, but it took us more than 20 minutes circling the entire area. Otherwise garage parking for special events will cost you around $50... that's ridiculous! read more

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Usually a great venue, but one usher ruined the night with shockingly aggressive behavior. I've attended many shows at The Masonic and I respect their phone rule of no photos or recording during the performance. That's reasonable. Before the show even started, my date and I took a quick selfie after silencing our phones. An usher immediately rushed up, threatened to "throw me out," demanded I follow him, and insisted I delete the photo. I apologized and complied, but he tried to take my phone, then demanded to search my camera roll and even my cloud, repeating that I'd be kicked out if I refused. Another usher thankfully stepped in, apologized for him, and said I was fine to return to my seat. Nearby audience members asked if I was as ok and expressed their shock at the incident and his behavior. Taking a harmless photo before the show should not lead to being yelled at, threatened, or pressured to hand over a personal device. Management needs to address this, because no one should pay $500 only to be treated like that. read more

Was here for Trevor Noah's show. Loved it. The auditorium ,the seating options, the fast moving check lines and organization of the crew was good. Food options were fine, the corkscrew fries were well seasoned and a fun snack to have while watching a show. They have good variety of wine options. read more

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Went to ilana Glazer Live here! It was a fun show- the bathrooms are weirdly in the basement in a liminal space . I'd say this place is not super Ada friendly. Or at least very inconvenient. The security was a haphazard line and then I got called through for a second screening and they had me just walk through with my bag. Ticketing was simple and they had a decent bar selection. Parking is horrific, recommend public transit and walking over. Overall this is an sf landmark and worth it for seeing shows you're interested in! read more

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The venue offers a lot of positive aspects, including a well-organized layout, great sound, intimate atmosphere, and helpful staff. Food and drinks are available, parking is ample, and security is tight, ensuring a safe environment. Ride-share services are easily accessible, and the outside food vendor is excellent. I appreciated the text updates to enhance my experience like when the doors open, options to upgrade, link to the menu. However, there were issues with seating confusion and disruptions from late arrivals. Ushers could improve the experience by guiding people to their seats and preventing interruptions during performances. Audience behavior, such as entering mid-song, detracted from the concert's intimacy and should be better managed. Overall, it was my favorite concert experience. I've been to many since 1989. This place had the most perks. Premium read more

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First time watching a show here: Ali Wong on Dec 20, 2023. The show was AMAZING. Great sound and lighting in the theatre. However, it was a little chilly in there -- so make sure you keep your jacket with you or bring a scarf. The seats were nice and cushioned -- however very small, so they are perfect if you're petite but if you're taller/bigger than you w'll be spilling over into your neighbour and uncomfortable for the show. :( The stairs in the theatre are not very steep, so that was great for those wearing heals. The overall hall has lots of nooks to hang out, with bar tables around -- even on the upper floor. The Masonic has some neat historical art like the HUGE stained glass Endmosaic. There are QR codes affixed to columns around the foyer, which you can link to learn more about it. Upstairs also has some display cases where you can get a great view of the Endmosaic and also learn more about it. Bars and food sellers were located both upstairs and downstairs in convenient locations. Parking is perhaps the worst thing about this venue -- hence 4 stars. They have underground parking but it's VERY expensive. And the traffic flow is horrendous so expect to get stuck in there for a longgg time, if you're not parked on the first level. read more

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Excellent venue and great area to spend a special occasion. Close to Chinatown, Union Square, and North Beach. The section seats that allow adequate view of stage. I recommend finding another parking garage, since the attached gets crazy after event. read more

First time being here and won some tickets to see 6Lack and Marela which was such a great event since me and my girlfriend love Hiphop and RNB. I love going to concerts and seeing different type of venues and seeing how the sound can echo off the walls. Security and customer service here is amazing very nice staff. Bathrooms and floors felt squeaky spotless clean. The music sounds amazing when the artists were performing which was such a great experience. read more

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This is for the security. Please help me understand why I have to go into the bag check line when I don't have a bag? I have a phone. Anyone with a phone is going to set off the alarms. I even held it out and was still told to go to the bag check line when I had everything in my pockets out in my hand for the security person to see. Makes no sense and causes unnecessary wait times. I could be buying drinks but now I have to rush because of this. read more

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Great venue, but security at the entrance is poorly run and I'm writing this in the hopes that someone at Masonic reads it and does something. Upon entering, you go through a metal detector. At that point, if you have any kind of handbag, you are directed to a second line to have your bag checked. If you don't have a hand bag, you can proceed to the entrance to show your ticket and go in. Except the problem is that you may well have come with a date, who's now stuck in the second line. So what happens is basically all the guys (generalizing on the gender) end up standing around, while security keeps yelling at them to "stand to the side". Moreover, guys wearing bulky jackets and hats larger than many of the ladies purses are just waived through, but god forbid you have a clutch! Frankly, it's oddly sexist. I've been to the Masonic twice this summer and both times it took about 15 to 20 minutes for my wife to get through. We go to other venues all over the bay, and no one else does it this way. It's just so inefficient. Please do better Masonic! I really like your venue but that system is terrible. read more

It's been a long time since I've attended an event here. My history here spans from the early 1970's when my parents brought me here for the Miss Chinatown USA Beauty Pageant. I still remember thumbing through the program with my siblings, guessing who we thought would win. I've been here for my sister's graduation from law school, a standup performance by former Tonight Show host Jay Leno as a promotion for a cellphone provider, and a music and dance performance by a group of physically challenged youth and adults from China. Being that it's been over 20 years since then, I didn't know what to expect. After parking in the garage next door, we followed the crowd in going down a set of stairs to the left of the main entrance on the street level. The sign read "Exhibit Hall" as we followed the throng of people in lining up for the two security stations. Those carrying purses or small bags needed to have them inspected before going to the metal detectors. Once through, the ticket takers scanned our streaming tickets from my phone and we climbed a set of stairs to the main lobby. There was a large bar and concession stand in the center as well as an event merch table to the left of the doors to enter the auditorium. The restrooms were downstairs and there was a set of stairs going up to access the balcony section. I was fortunate in getting two center section seats for my friend and me but they were singles in neighboring sections. We were well centered (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_SV0jtTD62-Xp8J7YKfbjA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). The sound was loud enough and, even with my hearing difficulties, I caught most of the jokes. More on the performance in another review. The ticket takers and ushers were very cordial and helpful in getting us in and to our seats. Being a small venue, I recovered catching shows here if you like a more intimate, theater vibe atmosphere. I remember that some of the shows that I considered watching included Sarah Brightman, the Go-Go's, and Ali Wong. I felt fortunate to see Tina Fey and Amy Poehler here. Nice venue to catch a show but be prepared for the lines and entry precautions. read more

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We have been to 2 concerts here this year . We saw Blondie in the spring . Seats in the balcony. Which were great . And the B52s Friday night. Easy entry with phone tickets . Quick refreshment purchases. And off to our seats . We had floor seats . Which were fabulous seats as well . The bathrooms for the floor seats are a few flights down . That was the only draw back to have to go And try to get back to get back to your seats in a timely manner. Easy exiting the venue though. We walked down by the church and was able to get a Uber in no time . Great venue ! Hope some more of my fav bands come there . read more

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