A very nice auditorium to accommodate a number of audience to enjoy the performances…read more Plenty of parking inside otherwise also roadside parking is available. Seats or chairs aren't very wide however ok for an hour to sit tight. If a person with stylish hairstyle is sitting in front of you then bring your own source of entertainment on phone, but without sound!

Nice clean theater. No bad seats. Clean bathrooms…read more We came for a ballet performance by the California Ballet School. Affordable ticket prices, nicely choreographed, very professional performances by the students from the ballet school. bravo!

I was volunteering at an event during the intermission at the Don Powell Theatre…read more I got a chance to see the second half of the play: ALICE: Curiouser and Curiouser! An adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Overall, I was really impressed with the production and theatre. Pros: -considering this is mostly a student production, its quite professionally done, with good acoustics, great lighting and nice costumes -talented cast (again mostly students, I believe) with good dance skills and really good voices (the show wasn't billed as a musical, but there was a lot of singing, music and dancing which made it fun and lively) -nice theatre; quaint, clean and not a bad seat in the house -you can fill out the survey in the program which enters you into a contest to win a pair of tickets to another show -inexpensive tickets (about $15 per show) and definitely worth the price -most of the cast congregated in the lobby after the show for a meet and greet Cons: -venue is a little tricky to find -the small size of the theatre (and, I imagine, limited budget) means a small stage, which is nice cause you can see everything, but limits the cast size and special effects etc (ie. no big dance numbers) -since the cast is mostly students, I believe, I can see some plays not working very well if they have limited diversity of performers (ie. no elderly people, etc) -parking in the area (its on the SDSU campus) can be tricky, especially on the weekend and you have to pay $1 per hour (which is less than most most concert/theatre venues) -there is no concession stand available, although I'm sure there are vending machines and eateries throughout the campus -very limited runs (a few days), so it can be difficult to schedule into your schedule -the play was a bit difficult to follow and a little obscure; some random 60's era costumes thrown in, and kind of dark for what was billed a family-friendly show They have a few different shows throughout the year, the next one being The Great American Trail Park Musical which looks really good. I'll try to check it out! Its a shame they don't do more advertising, because the theatre was only half full... I would have never known about this place if I wasn't volunteering... I bet if more people knew about it, the increased ticket revenue could help them further improve.

My 9 year-old son attended the Holiday Camp during winter break and absolutely loved it. He has…read morealways shown a passion for singing so I was looking for an organization that might give him some practice and experience in this area. I walked past this store front in Grossmont Center and immediately registered him as soon as I got home. The price for the four-day camp is very reasonable, considering the cost of regular childcare and that the kids are there from 9AM-4PM. My son always ended the day enthusiastic about what he had learned, and excited to come back the next day. The showcase they put on at the end of the week for family and friends is impressive, especially since they only have a short period of time to teach both songs and choreography. My son's solo brought proud tears to my eyes! He said he can't wait to come back for the next one in the spring.

We have seen many shows done by this theater and my daughter has been in a few. I am so impressed…read moreby the talent of the young performers. My daughter made lots of friends and gained confidence. She has "aged out", but we still go see every show. It is a great way to introduce young kids to the arts.

I am so surprised that I have not yet reviewed this Amphitheater. It is currently called the Cal…read moreCoast Credit Union Amphitheater, but I always think of it as the "SDSU Open Air Theater". Regardless, it is generally a great place to catch a show. Through the years, I have seen many great shows here including Flogging Molly, The Shins, Prince, Interpol, and many others. I hadn't been in a couple years, but last week my husband and I went to see The Human Leave, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet (Yaz). It was an incredible show. Starting out, there are a few things that I dislike about the venue. First, because it is on a college campus, parking can be difficult and you are basically forced into the $30 paid parking garage. Also, I was suffering from a recent sports injury, making the trek across campus to the theater a bit of a task. In the past, the lines for swag and drinks have been nearly impossible, though, this time, they were much improved. Finally, the trek to the ladies' room is a bit far depending on your seat. Also, it is not a large restroom and the line goes slowly, However, it is clean. On the flip side, there are a lot of positive points to this venue. The location is generally decent as it is not far from town. Despite the crowds coming in for shows, it doesn't take too long to get in and out of the parking lots. The event staff consists of many college students working concessions or ushering, and they are very friendly. It is really a nice, open, outdoor, relaxing venue. There is not a bad seat in the house (as many other reviews state). I have been in front, in back, and in the middle. I have been able to see and hear the show very well from each of my seats. It has also been my experience that the crowd has been generally a well-behaved, polite group, though I guess you can't alway count on that. All in all, it is a great place to catch a show, especially during the beautiful San Diego summer months.

Great sound. Don't think there is a bad seat but come for the music, not the drinks or food…read more The downside are the concession options...they could elevate the choices. Crappy nachos and bags of not fresh popcorn??? Seriously? No full bar, just canned cocktails. In 2025 Truly canned drinks are $18 and Kirkland water is $5. A little silly.

This is a review for west coast swing and studio. First off the studio is spacious and charming and…read moreif you go to any of the dances, people are welcoming and kind. Also solid dancing...even as an intermediate dancer, I find myself wanting to dance with everyone because the skill level here is just that good. Plus Larisa Tingle, Anastasia, and Michael are all friendly and kind people who actually care and do their best to make any moment at starlight enjoyable! From hiring some of the best instructors and djs to just having snacks and good vibes in general, Starlight is one of the best dance studios in SD and I honestly can't recommend them enough. 10/10 definitely recommend coming out here to learn and dance west coast swing.

I'm surprised that I haven't already written a review on Starlight yet as I'm here at least twice a…read moreweek for Salsa with Majesty in Motion (they rock!) I guess there isn't a whole lot to say except that the floor (both spaces) is very nice and large enough to support over 100 people, the air-conditioning very strong, the lighting bright and the parking ample. Not sure what else I can say, but I'm definitely a fan!

Attended a silent movie showing and was pleasantly surprised of the experience. They explain a…read morelittle about the movie before it starts and had an organ player for the entire film. Only drawback is the parking situation.

The historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp district on 4th is a landmark to the city of San Diego…read more The Balboa first opened in 1924 and then closed in 1986. It remained closed until 2008 where it was restored and now it full of performances from comedy shows, plays and music. On this first time visit I came here to see Bobby Lee's stand up performance. Our seats were in the balcony level way above. At this level it is a little diffcult to see the stage as you have to angle your head down wards to see the stage. Viewable but its very far. The seats are very tiny and it difficult to walk across as every inch is used up in the theatre. Acoustic were great and the overall detail and restoration is amazing to look at. Great theatre venue overall but would recommend not sitting in balcony.

Love love this place. Great people, wonderful talent. Comfortable surroundings. Hear from some…read moreold sage talents and some great up and comers. Leonard and Jerusha Patton are so welcoming

I've called them every day for the past four days to no avail. I went on line to purchase tickets…read morefor now tonight's show. It would not allow me to purchase which is why I called. Also stopped by hoping to catch someone there, it was closed. Sorry Deene really wanted to see your show.

Our club booked this group for a show, and I cannot express enough how much fun everyone had! We…read morehad all ages in attendance, and the show was appropriate for everyone. We had audience participation parts on stage, which had the crowd rolling g with laughter. If you book this group, you have to book the emcee. He joked his name was Melvin, but I'm not sure it's true. Regardless, his timing and ad libs based on guest actions were perfect for personalizing our night. Highly highly recommend!!

Pride of Polynesia was hired for short performance (drums and dancers) at a private corporate…read moreevent. Working with Susan and her dancers/drummers was a wonderful experience. Our guests loved the performance and the "audience engagement" with some laughs. It was easy to work with and contact Susan. Their rates were very affordable for their talents and time!