I was a little apprehensive when I heard they switched the area's annual production of 'The Nutcracker' to this theater from Marywood University not too far away. I had grown accustom to the small quaint theater but everyone I knew from around here assured me this was better. I guess...
So the place is much bigger, perhaps a plus. It's a converted high school turned concert hall and condos, which is pretty neat.
Parking is free and the lot is decent sized, although we wound up parking just outside for an easy exit.
Staff inside were all very helpful with tickets and finding our seats, and the restrooms were very clean.
My complaint would be the legroom in the balcony. I'm only 5'2'' and my knees were touching the chair in front of me. My husband sat wide legged which didn't bother him the whole 2 plus hour show but it would've been super awkward if he was sitting next to another taller person or even just someone he didn't know. I would DEFINITELY recommend splurging for the seats in the main area if possible. (These were free so we didn't have a choice).
Sound was really great, as was the lighting. Kiddos had an ok time seeing, adults had no issue.
They had a lot of really big name upcoming shows so I guess this is the hot spot in Scranton.
It was totally fine for free but I probably wouldn't have been thrilled if we paid a lot and my husband didn't have an end seat.
The ballet production however, was OUTSTANDING as usual!! read more