Great scrip and great local actors makes for fun experience at playhouse. The production company…read morebrought back Four Weddings and Elvis after much demand from 7 years ago. Small theatre (80+ seating I guess) so you sit up close and personal to the actors. Minimum scenery and props so depend on acting and your imagination to enjoy the show. Plenty of parking to rear of theatre (west side). Check out the 2023 season as we are sure to go back for another helping.

I watched a play called Black Comedy tonight at Cox Playhouse in Plano presented by Rover…read moreDramawerks. It was pretty unique experience. I used to love checking out the plays back in college. Mainly because they were free with my student ID but also because it's live. No editing, no takes, no do-overs.. everything is live. This particular play took it one step further. The seating arrangement was basically within breathing room of the actors and actresses all around the "stage". It's really just one room and everyone's on stage. Hard to explain. Check out the play if you can. I think it's playing entire month. So what makes this venue or experience 4 stars for me is this. After the play, they served refreshments (including wine) and the cast comes out to mingle and chat with the patrons. I didn't stay too long afterwards but I got to talk to one of the actors and he's just a regular Joe working on this in his precious spare time. Of all the plays I've been to, I've never experienced this before. Good venue. I will gladly continue supporting this theater. Quick note about the play itself. Very interesting. I'm not going to give much away as you can probably read synopsis of the play online anyway. But it might not be for all ages. I would say don't bring your kids which I noticed some patrons brought children. The actresses are a bit scantily clad but it's entirely appropriate to the theme of the play though. Update: Originally I gave it 5 stars. Since the review is for the theater room itself and not the play, I felt that I couldn't do the review justice if I didn't mention this part as it pertains to the theater itself. So I have bumped it down to 4 stars but obviously I still had a good experience despite my seating location. The seating matters. It's true that the stage is pretty much the room but there is a raised area of the stage that the actors and actresses will also use during the performance. If you sit too close to this area, then your view is blocked and cannot see what's going on up there. It's general admission so good thing is you can go early and grab a good seat but just be aware of the limitation I mentioned.

I've always liked this theatre for its flexible architecture and modern feel. The theatre group…read morehas been good although it has changed over the decades. Its one of the few theaters that I will dress up for and has an open lobby area with a cash bar that is a fun and somewhat upscale space for conversation before the show which works nicely for your group to gather, converse, and socialize before the show. Addison restaurants are nearby but busy on weekends so do plan an early dinner between 5 and 6 as those restaurants are typically very busy on weekends. A plus is the "Stone Cottage" theatre in the rear which hosts a different theatre company and is which is rustic with often ribald works. There is also a large snd configurable separate meeting space which can be had for special functions or seminars. If you are into Architecture and you ever get the chance for a complete tour of the Water Tower theatre seize the opportunity because it is a very cool building with 2 levels below grade for costume and storage with three above that are absolutely amazing in how they are completely flexible for multi tier stage configurations and configurable seating tiers from several directions.

Nice facility, got a great deal on tix 2 weeks before the show, Off-Broadway production was solid.read more

Beautiful event space with so much to offer which consist of 2 floors. The second floor also has…read moresome art work display as well. I have been to many events at this location and really love how beautiful and clean this building is and how is maintained. The staff is also always so friendly.

Eisemann theater is a medium sized auditorium perfect for small performances. I've been here…read moreseveral times over the years and always enjoyed. The acoustics and lighting are great,seats comfortable and plenty of close parking. I wish there were more functions here,I would definitely come. Tonight I saw Bill Gates talking about his new book Source Code. About his early life leading up to Microsoft. Very interesting.

We are looking forward to purchasing season tickets for 2025 and we just purchased for "Noises Off"…read morein November. The actors were incredible as was the band. My husband was so impressed that he immediately asked about the season tickets. The seats are fantastic, and they give you so much aisle space so when someone is scooting out, no one has to stand and let them by. The chairs were very comfortable also and there was plenty of parking. The Black Box is located inside the Discovery Center so easy access off of The Dallas Tollway. We do wish there were single serving bags of pretzels, chips, cookies or something to purchase during intermission. They were kind enough to have small bottles of water For Free.

I love this place! The entire staff are very friendly and inviting…read more I've seen 3 plays here now. All were very entertaining. There is an open concession that offers sodas, beer, wine, coffee, water, everything but Bundt cakes, cookies, popcorn, candies and more! All included with your admission! You're welcome to tip but I have not once seen anything to suggest you have too. I absolutely do of course but the staff is so nice - i would feel like tipping even if I was being charged I love the quaintness of the place too. Lots of seating, 3 large restrooms with furniture in them. Even though the place is relatively small. It's a must go!! I will be back

Every seat is a good seat and the attendants are friendly and welcoming. They treat you like a VIPread more

Apr 2026: Not as big a crowd as my Feb 2026 review but a still worthy contender for best type of…read moremusical production in DFW area; The Producers. Again in Courtyard Theatre in Plano. No need to spend lots of money and time to travel to NYC or even Ft Worth or Dallas to see local talent doing a very good job. I was entertained. The production values are great; lighting makeup and especially costumes. With a minimum of props furniture you easily imagine self and characters in the scene be it Max's apartment or jail cell. And don't forget the script writers pigeon loft. All done again on the Courtyard Theatre stage in Plano. See photo of 2026-2027 productions planned. Brief encounter with director who said they didn't have enough time but got the rehearsals done just 5 weeks before first show. Feb 2026: 320+ people had the right idea to save money and see a Broadway worthy production of Hunchback of Notre Dame at Courtyard Theatre Plano TX. I counted 30 on stage and am sure many behind scenes and choir up in balcony helped as well. Great production with minimum props and set. Do it all with costumes, great vocals and your imagination. Time and money well spent to watch local thespian display their talent.

I took a gamble on a small, local theater that was performing the musical stage production of the…read morepopular Mel Brooks film Young Frankenstein. My husband and I love and often quote the cult classic film, so I optimistically bought tickets through RCT website for the last weekend the stage production was playing. The theater is tucked into a rarely visited strip mall. There was lots of parking. The entrance lobby was quite plain, but spacious. At the end of the hall, we picked up our tickets at will call. Around the corner was a small concession stand selling cute, small buckets of old, stale popcorn, cookies, soda as well as beer and wine. The theater area has old cinema seats on a raked platform. You could clearly see the stage since the seats were well staggered so you weren't looking at the back of someone's head. Unfortunately , the seats never seem wide enough, and you always find yourself fighting for the shared armrest. At least the bottom cushion was supportive and comfortable. I could have easily sat there through both acts and the intermission. The cast was phenomenal! They sang beautifully, danced with decent precision, strutted around in some amazing costumes while taking us on a near perfect rendition of the actual movie. Lighting and background sets were somewhat limited, but what they had worked great and didn't detract from the show. The comedy was there and they even threw in a few extra jabs at local politicians to the delight of the audience. It appears they focus on some classic theater productions throughout the year. Shows that are known and loved by everyone (White Christmas, Annie, Mamma Mia, etc.). It seems like a winning formula that is working for them. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for another date night.

I am a big fan of FMPAT, which produces a full series of plays and musicals AND serves as the…read morepremiere theatre school for children in the Denton area. Again, I have personally performed at this venue several times, so I show some bias. However, for a theatre with limited means (poor city funding, low donations in a down market), the compensate with casting excellent talent (both on stage and off) and producing solid shows. There are only about 80 seats, so a subscriptions is a good idea, so you get reserved seating in the center section. Some favorites from recent years include Adventures in Love City of Angels Forever Plaid Art Brighton Beach Memoirs Little Shop of Horrors Honk If you love theatre, spend some time at FMPAT. If you have you young children, enrolling them in their children's school will make them happy (and talented).

This is a quaint theatre with no thrills.The restrooms are private(one person at a time) .The staff…read moreis helful and polite.

Came here on Valentines day to see the play "Slave Letters: The Lives of Slaves in Their Own Words"…read more If you haven't checked out this performance, you ought to check it out! The performance by the cast is worthy of a Tony award! This review is more about the Stone Cottage Theater which is part of the Addison Conference and Theater Center. It is a small building that is one of Addison's historic structures that has been renovated and I believe can hold up-to 55 people. The check-in lady was really friendly and offered us free chocolate and roses for valentines. You can also buy snacks and drinks at the check-in desk before the show or during intermission. The Good: ------------- Very intimate setting, small crowd, lighting effects are great for a small theater production. There is a parking lot close by if you get early. You can also park by the street nearby if the main parking lot is full. Can do Better: ------------------- The plastic cushion-less seats are a back breaker for those long theatrical performances. My butt and back were hurting after being seated for almost 2 hours watching the above reference play. They may need to get cushioned seats! Also, the signage pointing to this small cottage may need to be a little bigger. Wife and I were not sure where the Stone Cottage building was since there are two theaters in the same location. There is small sign by a rock, but this can be overlooked.

This is my favorite theater in the Dallas area! It is located near the Water Tower Theater, but it…read moreliterally is a stone cottage! I really like the intimate setting where you can almost touch the performers! Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for whatever price you are willing to donate. Tonight we saw A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker. It was hilarious! The jokes are always funny and a bit racy. Unfortunately, I was not able to get a pickle-on-a-stick (they ran out before they got to me). This spot is definitely worth coming to over and over!

The staff is very friendly and helpful. This is a great location. I would highly recommend this…read moreplace.

I came to see Kinky Boots and overall I had a great time seeing the show and the place itself was…read morevery nice and easy to navigate. Unfortunately one of the security guards working was extremely rude, they just continuously yelled "keep walking". There were no instructions on people with bag go here, people without bags go here, so it just seemed like the line was going one by one. Then one of the people in my group had to stop at the table to get their bag inspected and I was trying to stick with our group as to not get lost and like I said there were no instructions given to go a specific place so I was waiting behind them and one of the security guards yelled in my face to "keep walking" and looked at me like I was an idiot for not reading his mind and figuring out what he wanted me to do. All the other security guards were very nice and had CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS for what to do so idk if this guy missed the memo but I think that situation could have been handled a lot better without having to scream at people who are trying to figure out what to do and where to go.

We had such a good time seeing "1776." My wife and I rarely get opportunities to do stuff like…read morethis, and I'm so glad that we did. The space is quaint, and because of the size, you feel like you're right in the action. Plus the actors are really good and out on a great show. I can't wait to come back and see something else.

Went here to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with my son. The space itself is small, but they utilize…read moreit well. The ticket takers and everyone we met were very enthusiastic and obviously loved being there. The production itself was great. Very impressed with all the players. The show was very funny and they all had pretty dang good voices. I was very pleasantly surprised. They all are quite obviously passionate about what they do her and I will be back for future shows.