Four of us saw "Come From Away" this afternoon and it was simply outstanding. The story was…read moreinteresting, timely and very engaging, the cast was exceptional, the music, direction, sets sound and lights were truly professional. The Landers Staff was super hospitable and took extra care to allow our party to head up the stairs to the balcony prior to the full opening of the main doors. It's been many years since my wife and I lived in Springfield, having recently moved back, and seeing the great condition of the Landers and a clearly vibrant arts-supporting community, we are delighted to be back! Everyone should come experience our "jewel!" We know we will

I am going to date myself (just a little) with this review. My first memory of Springfield Little…read moreTheatre was our rural junior high school drama class being hauled down to watch a play in the metropolis of Springfield!! I couldn't tell you what we watched, but I remember we actually "dressed up" to get on a school bus and ride over an hour for that event. Fast forward at least 20 years, I still got excited (not too dressed up) to see Shrek at SLT. Springfield Little Theatre is located in the historic part of downtown Springfield. They have done so much work cleaning up, restoring and attracting new businesses in the downtown area. I REALLY like Springfield's downtown mix of restaurants, arts, businesses, salons - there is truly something for all ages. Needs a little more parking, but I don't know of any downtown area that doesn't struggle with parking challenges. Back to SLT - my sister, her friend and I all saw "Shrek". I have watched the movies a million times, but still loved the play. I was incredibly impressed by the cast, music, and the amazing costuming! The price for the show was $35 (I think) which isn't cheap, but really isn't bad when you consider a full night of entertainment. Since this is a review of SLT not Shrek - I will focus a little more on that. SLT has a TON of events (not just performances) and educational opportunities available throughout the community. The educational outreach impresses me the most. What a unique chance for kids (and not kids) to take part in the classes, workshops and productions. The prices appear to be quite reasonable and if I did have children- I would really want them to consider the activities and volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in learning more or to volunteer, check out their website or find Springfield Little Theatre on Facebook! I will definitely check their schedule the next time I am in town.

Such a cute vintage theater. We decided to sit in the balcony area since we wanted to see…read moreeverything at the Christmas Nutcracker performance. The seating is quite tight, many people weren't expecting it to be that tight I guess and weren't happy about it but it's an old theater so it is what it is. The line to the bar is a bit confusing. They have alcoholic beverages and nonalcoholic. Loved the popcorn in a box, was easy to carry. The performance was great, lots of great dancers and beautiful costumes.

Beautiful venue- confusing bar lines. This venue is absolutely gorgeous, so easy to access and…read moreclose to many bars and restaurants. I love the details in the design and the staff was incredibly friendly. I will not lower the stars for this, more of offer a recommendation- please add clear signs for the bar / concession options. The one directly to the left was a member exclusive that wasn't clear until you're about to order. The one to the right through the doors had perfect signs and guidance but there was an additional bar line to the left that was hidden by the wall. I just think a line above that turn or by the doorway indicating there's two options will cut down a lot of chaos. Other than that, everything is perfect!

Watched Rock of Ages (Springfield Contemporary Theater). The performance far exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Singing was amazing, and actors were very entertaining. Highly recommend.

Always the best live performance value in our city. Such an intimate experience. Totally immersive…read more Please go when you can and support local theater.

At first I was reluctant but after meeting the amazing staff I couldn't help it! I love this trend!!read more

i love this theatre company. they put on very good theatre every summer. not just good theatre,…read moregreat theatre. 5/5 stars on yelp, that is big.

I am so excited and proud to get to be a part of the faculty at the Conservatory of the Ozarks!…read moreHeather is such a delight to work with and she is encouraging on both a professional and personal level. She is an amazing mentor and I hope to inspire my students the way she does hers. I cannot wait to see what I'm able to offer as their newest piano and violin instructor with my music therapy background and see them progress in their love and knowledge for music.

I enjoy teaching piano and voice at the Conservatory of the Ozarks because working with my students…read moreis so rewarding!

I had never been to the Moxie before, but I decided to go today because I heard that they had a…read morefree showing of The Lego Movie and thought me and my son would have a great time. The employees were friendly as we entered the foyer and helped us select our seats; however, they then informed us that "because it's a free showing masks are required". I paused and considered this information. I walked away in frustration, but ended up going back to ask for clarification questions. I got confirmation that if I PAY for a ticket to watch a movie, I would have the freedom to not wear a mask, but when there's no MONEY involved, apparently the science changes and suddenly masks are required to save everyone's lives. I won't start a debate over the validity of masks on this review, that's not the point. The issue I have is that they "recommend" masks for paying customers and "require" masks for non-paying customers. I imagine they'd be hard pressed to explain the "science" behind that decision. Again... employees were pleasant; policies... not. I will never return.

Wow - The Moxie is truly the best cinema experience in Springfield if the movie selection suits…read moreyou. I hadn't been to the new location until I came here for a movie this past weekend with some friends of mine, and I had such a good time, I think I could have sat and watched another one if time had permitted. I sat in for The Grand Budapest Hotel after watching previews for several films that I ACTIVELY WANTED TO SEE, as opposed to enduring a somewhat nonsensical thread of cinematic barf. An amazing aspect of The Moxie is its dedication to real, true businesses - right down to its concessions options. Gourmet chocolate bar with orange peel? Yup. Izze soda? Got it. Wine? Wait. Hold the phone. There's WINE here? I can have WINE with my excellently hip indie film? Someone snatch me up a blanket made of alpaca wool and let's do this thing! And the prices are refreshingly NOT blasphemous, as opposed to chain cinema concession stands. The new Moxie is somehow just the old Moxie on a different street - as in, it retained its upbeat, modern, blocked red-and-black scheme in the best possible way - with a few new art installations thrown in. The new auditoriums are even better, though. They're bigger yet cozier and the red seats (which are super comfy on your buns, by the way) remind you where you are even after you're away from the lobby. You're at The Moxie, and you're enjoying yourself. The staff seems great, too. The college-ish girl running the register at the front popped into the theater before our show began and gave a short little talk about another movie coming up, which was not insignificant in the sense that it really showed that this theatre is loved. As Ebert and Roeper would say (because they review movies and stuff, get it? Ha ha ha...): two thumbs up!

$20 to park. No traffic control. 30 minutes after show and still sitting in parking garage waiting…read moreto move. Another $12 service fee on tickets. Great facility poorly managed.

Always a joy to return to Springfield for a night at the symphony. What a privilege it is to attend…read morean event like this and not have to travel to a large city. This night, in particular, was themed, Star Wars, and it did not disappoint.

Dance With Me is one of the longest standing dance studios in town employing the finest social…read moredance instructors in our area. They teach in the fabulous Savoy Ballroom and it's all run by the renowned Anne and Andy Walls, who are among the better known names in the midwest as far as competition and social dancing. This is the place to go whether you are looking to coordinate your two left feet to keep you from looking less than stellar in front of your friends, or you are interested in learning to really impress any partner on the dance floor here and around the nation. Dance With Me is the most professional and fun dance studio you'll find in the midwest. You need to go there and see how easy and fun learning to dance can be!

From the owner: We teach adult social dancing!read more

We came for a family outing during the holidays and had an amazing time. Perfect activity to have…read moresome fun and share a few laughs. Two in our group had done other escape rooms previous but a new experience for three of us. Lori from 417 escape could not have been more pleasant, gracious and helpful. Kudos to her for assisting us in this process. We chose one of the "hard" rooms and i must admit, it is a challenge. We had to utilize clues a few times in order to complete this. Once again thank you to lori for making our visit super fun. Its a great team building activity for sure!

Really fun! Be prepared to think! Lots of different puzzles to do. The staff were helpful.read more