For years, I have heard about how good the Signature Theatre is and how well produced and high…read morequality its shows are. But, for some reason or other, I have never gone there. Either I think it is too far for me to go or its performance dates just don't work for me or it just never made it on my radar screen. But last week, I got tickets to "Safety Not Guaranteed" and I am really glad I did. The experience at Signature Theatre was great as was the show. The facility is new and modern. The seats are comfortable. The ushers and others who worked there were knowledgeable and pleasant. The whole audience experience was a complete A+ for me! You know, so many of the other area theaters have become unpleasant in my experience. I used to be a big fan of the Studio Theatre on 14th Street in Washington DC until all of its shows simply preached at me about moral topics, political issues and how I should lead my life as a better person in their opinion. I did not like it and, as a result, they lost me as an audience member. But I am pleased to say that Signature Theatre has gained me as an audience member. I liked everything about it. When I look at the season, I see plays that I actually want to see. And, from the performance I saw of Safety Not Guaranteed, I have experienced a theater that I want to be a part of. Everyone involved with Signature Theatre should be proud of what they have built. I know that I am happy to have found this place. Thank you!

I saw Safety Not Guaranteed at Signature Theatre and it was a wonderful performance. The play was…read moreinteresting and fun and the actors were phenomenal. The theatre is small and seems like you have a great view no matter where you sit. There is a Lobby area where you can purchase drinks/ snacks with some seating available, you can take drinks in to the theatre but it is expensive- 2 cocktails and a bottle of water was $53.

I saw a play called In The Next Room here today. The play itself was pretty great! There were a…read morefew flubbed lines and missteps, but the recovery was spectacular in all cases. The venue left a little to be desired. This is a very small Playhouse in an old church that desperately needs renovation. I would say that it seats probably 40 or so, which made for a rather intimate experience. Still, despite the chill in the air and the boarded up windows, I was transported. I was very impressed by the production that was put on using what must've been bare-bones and shoestring type budget. I cannot recommend this place enough! The more support that this troupe receives, the better it is going to get. The set designer did a terrific job and I appreciated the transitions between acts. By all means, drop several hundred dollars to go see a show at the Kennedy Center. I know that I do. I also like to drop $20 or so to spend a few hours enjoying local artists honing their craft. I can't wait to see what comes from this small playhouse next! I hope that you'll take the time to check it out.

My friend and I went last night and saw "Shining City". We could not have been more impressed…read more From beginning to end this thought provoking performance was a believable slice of everyday challenges. The play was perfectly selected for the delightfully intimate venue. The small cast was totally engaging and quite professional. We are definitely looking forward to their next production. A special shout out to the actor that played "John"......Tom Flatt ~ He really delivered. Limited parking but ample street parking. Water/soft drinks and snacks for sale.

I had a lovely time at the Birchmere. It's such a quaint venue. I love that they have a lounge that…read moreincludes a bar area outside the main theater for those that arrive early. I don't mind the community seating, but I do prefer assigned seats. It would be nice if they sold seats based on the location of the table. A lot of people don't have time to get there 2 hours before a show to get a ticket number. Especially for a show on a weekday. The parking was full when I arrived at 7:15 for a 7:30 show. However, they conveniently provided extra parking across the street at St. Rita's. The sound was great. Jeffrey Osborne sounded amazing. He even walked through the theater a couple of times. It was a good time. I didn't try the food, but people seemed to enjoy it. My table had chicken fingers and the wing baskets. They said it was good. Overall, I would recommend this venue for an intimate experience. It's a bit dated but that adds to the charm.

I have been going to the Birchmere for decades. The food is much improved. Really decent portions…read moreof house made comfort foods. The service is usually excellent. Look around at the core of servers, food runners and happy people. The beer list is outstanding. The entertainment is always good-sometimes AMAZING. Robert Cray, Trombone Shorty, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal et Al. Get there early, get a number and you may very well be literally Front Row! Only buy tickets at the venue. Ticketmaster is the only safe option. But I believe in supporting venues not thieving mega corporate bandits.

My wife invited me and my teenage son to watch a work colleague perform in a fun community theater…read moreversion of Shakespeake's "Much Ado about Nothing". The 2-hour show (with intermission) was entertaining with the setting in New Orleans. This little theater had several pluses. First, the interior space is cozy and provides a fun vibe of live theater in which audience engagement is part of the experience. Second, it's only a few blocks away from restaurants on King Street. Street parking is not difficult to find if you arrive early. Third, the overall quality of individual theatrical performances was quite good. All the performers seemed to have regular day-jobs, but love theater for its own sake (perhaps from college). The only minus is the theater seats are very close to each other (think ballpark). Thus, if you happen to sit behind someone who is really tall, it may require a bit of peeking around to see parts of the stage. Hopefully, the folks in front of you will not be tall. Would definitely return for a future performance.

Cute, little quaint theatre! I was staying in the area and looking for something to do. I came upon…read moreA CHRISTMAS CAROL that was playing here on a tuesday evening. I reserved my seat online (got to choose my seat!) which was for E1 Street parking in the local neighborhood. I ended up parking and walking almost a block or so. not bad When I got in , there were ppl standing around waiting to be let in the auditorium. I checked in with a woman who had a printed list of ticket holder names. The seats were very close to one another and infront and back of you. I could see the stage very well It was hard to understand what the actors were saying at times, there is a speaker but in genera I couldn't understand some of the words (plus im deaf in my right ear, so theres that) Production was for an hour. Cute little theatre!

Great community theater ! Love the local troop ! Great version of foot loose ! We were visiting our…read moreson in Arlington!

I volunteer with The Arlington Players and came here for the first time last night to see a preview…read moreperformance of Beauty and the Beast. I think this is an excellent resource for the community. The space is clean and safe. There is an orchestra pit, which gives the entire experience a more professional feeling. The theater is connected to a school. I am not sure whether the school holds assemblies in the theater, but having TAP perform there certainly may give students a more convenient opportunity to perform. I'm glad the company is using this space.

Don't be misled by the humble surroundings of this theater. Inside this small space something…read morewonderful invariably happens. I have seen numerous performances here, and they are all consistently at a high level. I have been to NYC. You don't need to spend $250 to be up close to great theater. The talent that comes to Metro Stage have Broadway in their resumes. The current performance of Black Pearl Sings set in the post depression 1930's, takes 2 women from different worlds and shows how they can bond through music. Their story stands on its own, and is not just a backdrop to launch into song. The show takes the viewer through a full range of emotions. The outcome is bittersweet. If you live in the DC. metro area, don't overlook what is in your own backyard. After all, it is a "Metro Stage."

What a wonderful little theater. I had no idea this little gem was tucked away in this corner of…read moreOld Town but now I know! I love that's it's small, cozy and personal. This play is set in 1971 and Maria Callas is teaching at Julliard. What a great performance. A wonderful evening.

Just saw "Antony & Cleopatra." Fantastic! No dialog, only music and movement, but the stories are…read moreclear (we've also seen "Romeo & Juliet," years ago - also great!).

Synetic Theater is a small, unassuming theater that packs a big punch! You won't be amazed by the…read moreactual theater space itself - it's small, the seats don't have the most cushion, and it's not as ornate as other D.C. theater's - but what Synetic is able to accomplish through their stage design, A/V, and production quality is absolutely mind-blowing! Everything is beautifully done and you feel fully immersed in the performance the minute you walk through the theater doors. There isn't a huge alcoholic beverage selection and snack bar doesn't have a ton of options to choose from, but there's going to be a least something there to hold you over if you aren't too picky. I am looking forward to seeing many more performances at Synetic in the near-future, and maybe even take a late lunch to check out one of their 45min afternoon performances as well.

This is a beautiful little concert hall…read more The college partnered with some high school honors choirs to put on a free performance and It was wonderful. The concert was really well done and it was neat to see all the different choirs perform together and individually. Although my chair was a bit lacking in comfort, the layout and the acoustics are fantastic and more than made up for it. Two things that come to mind to be aware of is first finding the place and then second is finding where to park...a wee bit tricky if you've never been there before.

Overall, this concert hall is very exceptional, especially in delivering great sound quality. I…read moreattended the Alexandria Symphony Concert here, and the concert sounded beautiful in this hall. First, it is effective in seating and viewing plus hearing the concert! Though, I do not believe this hall is too accessible to everyone, though it has a great look and a great feeling especially when music is played! tl;dr: I would highly recommend attending concert events here. It sounds very harmonically pleasing and looks great.

Bad experiences with this awful place. Overbooked sessions constantly and overcharged me several…read moretimes. Terrible place, don't go. Teacher Steve Attix is a very shady and dishonest teacher and business owner. He seemed to always be in a rush and gets frustrated while teaching. Interestingly, he used to own this same place at same location under another name called Acoustic Axis Instruments years ago, it has some bad online reviews regarding the competency and practices of the owner Steve. Stay far away!

This is the WORST, absolute worst, business in Alexandria. They constantly double book lessons,…read moretreat their students and teachers as if they are expendable, and regularly mess up their billing. They have no merchandise to speak of and it seems like they have not cleaned the store in months. Avoid this place at all cost! If you want lessons check out ROAM, Fox's, Alexandria Music, even Craig's List first!!!!!