The Gem Theater in downtown Garden Grove has to be the coolest little theater in Orange County…read more It's an intimate room with only 158 seats. There isn't a bad view in the house. The staff are dedicated to theater and always courteous. The productions they put on range from Broadway fare to unique rarities. Fun fact- back in the 90s I volunteered as a stage manager for a time. It was a lot of fun.

An I N C R E D I B L E Musical production of GREASE on a Saturday afternoon! I took Nama fir her…read morebirthday! The theater is charming! They had a cute car fir photo ops! The Manager was personality plus! The singers and dancers extraordinary! A darling theater in Garden Grove! Celebrating 21 years there! Very clean restrooms! A cute bar/snack bar with popcorn and fun theater snacks! Just a super enjoyable afternoon! We will definitely come back!

Garden Grove has a brilliant Shakespeare Company bring well staged modern versions of the…read moreplaywright's ancient classics . Your high school play is a poor comparison and so would be most of the stodgier tradition stuff that you would imagine. The Tempest in this version takes place on an exotic island perhaps in Asia and performed with music, dance, rhythmic drumming and imaginative staging as with most of new theatrical companies. I can not say that I am a fan of Shakespeare's art but I enjoy good live performances of all types of theatrics & music. This Shakespeare Company does do that very well.

Amazing inexpensive Shakespeare, right here in downtown Garden Grove, CA of The OC…read more I have seen super star Hollywood actors plus actresses perform a radio show here. Then we went to their phenomenal production of William Shakespeare's Midsummer's Night Dream featuring a local OC-based Thaitian dance troupe. Pluses: An abundance of FREE Parking! They only have a very small dedicated parking lot. But no worries. You can readily park on the street for free all right within 1 block of the theater. Bring a picnic lunch and get here early. You can spread out and enjoy it on the grass of the park which is right outside of the theater. They sell beer, wine, and soda. Bring some singles with you. You won't be disappointed.

Very entertaining and very cozy... Talented performers...I'm done with my review this is just…read moreextraneous random stuff to appease Yelps lame minimum character policy

This is a good group for community theater. There is not an excess of talent but there is a lot of…read moreenthusiasm. We have seen several plays here and we know some of the cast members. It is a good venue and there is not a bad seat in the house. It is a tad bit overpriced, but compared to a movie, it is not bad. They have a lot of shows and they seem to have a good following. I think if you take the best talent from the Junior Colleges that is what you will find here. Overall I recommend.

First time seeing a performance here! I didnt know what to expect, but knew I had "nose bleed"…read moreseats. But, there are no bad seat. Small quaint venue where every seat is great!!! I was 3rd row from the top and loved the view of the stage and performer!! The sound was great! The seats are padded and fairly wide. I did not feel crowded by my neighbor. Parking is free and 100' away next to the Vietnam War Memorial. I would not hesitate to see another show here!!

Very nice staff and plenty of parking, especially when the courthouse isn't open. The concessions…read moreare cheap and the seats are very comfortable even in the back. No fuss and no hassle. Metal water bottles were okay and everybody was very relaxed. Definitely recommend.

If you come to Knott's often then you know this is where they have the ice skating rink and put on…read morean amazing Christmas show. They have about 4 or 5 performances throughout the day but my advice is to get there early if you want a good seat. If the show has a start time of 1PM we would typically start waiting in line at around 12PM. Even then you probably won't be the first people in line but you will still get a good seat. Once the line starts getting long they start making people go up the ramp and start making line up there. Be aware if you start going up your whole party must be with you as they will not let anyone go up that is left downstairs. Be aware that in this are you must fill in all the empty space. People do try to cut to get to the front so just be aware of that. Once they open the doors you enter from all the way up top unless you are handicapped then you are let in downstairs. You can choose to sit up top which is still a nice view but if you want to be up close you will need to make your way down all the stairs to make it to the front. As far as the show for the 2024 season they did change it up and make a just a little bit more modern which I loved. The performers all did an amazing job and of course we all love seeing the peanuts characters perform on ice. It was a great show and I hope they keep it the same next year or if they do change it I hope it is for the better. I do miss the summer show that they used to put on in this theatre. I'm not sure why they got rid of it but I hope they bring it back one day. If you come here during the holidays this is a must see show for all ages.

They do 2 shows that I know of, Beach Blanket Beagle which is in the summer and Snoopy on Ice. The…read morestadium holds up to 2000 people. I prefer the Snoopy on Ice versus Beach Blanket Beagle, but both shows are pretty good and entertaining. They do sell show light up neon sticks which can interfere with your eyes as well. I will not review the show itself, but the best seat is up in front 2nd row in the middle as you can see everything. I never sat up in front for Beach Blanket Beagle though. They also have events there as well as I remember in high school the award ceremony was there. Oh yes no eating or drinking during the show and make sure your entire party is there.

We visited Pirates Dinner Adventure on a field trip with 41 students and 4 adults, and overall it…read morewas a great experience. They were very welcoming to our large group, and seating was smooth and well-organized. The service was impressive given our group size--staff stayed attentive and kept things moving efficiently. The show is the highlight--very entertaining, interactive, and engaging from start to finish. They involve the audience often, bringing both kids and adults into the action. The cast includes pirates, a mermaid, a princess, and a captain performing acrobatic and agility stunts that kept everyone fully engaged. We had the basic food package: a garden salad, chicken dinner for adults, and chicken nuggets with mac and cheese for students, plus a brownie for dessert and included soft drinks. The food is simple but good--definitely filling, but not the main attraction. There are also upgraded appetizers, entrées, and desserts available for an additional cost. At $43.95 for a show, drink, and three-course meal, it's a solid value. You'll leave full and entertained--just don't come expecting gourmet dining. Compared to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Pirates Dinner Adventure feels more interactive and offers more comfortable seating, with a similar level of food quality. Overall, a fun and memorable experience--especially great for groups and field trips!

You will never have a more unique and fun experience. Great service, food, and show. Interactive…read moreelements are very entertaining.

Server was really nice, very attentive, and overall a really fun experience. I would defined come…read moreback!

Had a fun time at the medieval times show. The ticket comes with a meal. The meal consists of half…read morea chicken, garlic bread, tomato bisque, half a piece of corn, half a slice of potato, a soft drink/water/coffee, and a chocolate eclair. The food was just okay. The chicken was partially dry and partially juicy. The tomato bisque tasted like they juiced tomatoes, and the corn was dry. The eclair was my favorite; not too sweet and also creamy. Most things tasted pretty dry but that's okay since they're known for the show. The servers there were kind and served our food quickly. The show was super fun and the energy that the crowd brought was amazing! Would recommend if you've never been.

Been bringing my daughter here for 6 months now and she loves it!! The dance instructor is…read moreextremely patient with all the kids! She is also awesome with some of special needs students! Every few months they have a showcase for the parents to see what the children have learned. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend! Very affordable!

The teacher to student relationship is great as is the teaching style. But different standards…read moreexist between owners and clients. There is clearly a lack of communication between owners and customers. Tuition and fees are expected on time, but refunds back to the customers are not provided in a timely fashion. When questioned, stories change and they nickel and dime you because of their errors. It's sad to see such a change in quality of service!

Hubby, our daughters and I watched Mickey's PhilharMagic here and really enjoyed the 3D movie! In…read morefact it will probably be one of the most memorable experiences that we'll be returning to again and again! I would highly recommend this beautiful grand theater with a drop curtain and LOTS of seating!! I would say especially if you're sore and tired and looking to relax! I know we were! It opened in 2015 in Hollywood Land, located at Disney California Adventure Park. We are looking forward to returning to hopefully check out more movies! :D

This pertains to when they used this as a line for the WandaVision photo spot…read more OK because they really needed better instructions and lighting at night. One of the fun features is to do the photo through the TV, but there's no hands-free setup for that, also the TVs were not lighted up so they would come out as dark frames against the backdrop. The hands free setup is literally a SLOT that you put your phone in and hopefully with your TIMER setting (since selfie sticks are not allowed) you can run back and forth and not make anyone else in line shoot stares of death as you check your photo again. JUST GIVE an EMPLOYEE GLOVES so they can take the photos for you, I'd say if I was at the meeting. Anyways, its a couch. and i guess you come out as color and the background is like B&W set? I think so, but my photos are all blurry.

Wow this show is so amazing! It's such a unique experience because it is a mix of Broadway meets a…read morecircus. I highly recommend arriving early since all the seats are on a first come first serve. They also have a pre show that is very entertaining. Overall this show felt like a family welcoming you into their home. Truly a unique show and I would totally see it again.

I hadn't been to a circus in a long while, but this was an exquisite experience. Not so chaotic as…read morea three ring circus or an overwhelming art nouveau experience. This was an intimate, no bad seat in the house, up front and personal even from the back rows,. It was wonderful. We were greeted cordially by people in delightful traditional circus costume who all turned out to be our performers. This was delightful. We were greeted inside the tent by the Ringmaster and had time to wander around until showtime, chatting with circus members. The move toward the show was fun as the clown craft was amazing. And the themed show and performers were incredible. The acrobatics were excellent and so much more fun the watch in the intimate surroundings. This was a lovely experience that left me smiling for days after. I'm looking forward to their return. Definitely a desirable repeat experience,.