F and I were recently treated to a performance at The Roxy Ballet. The show was a Saturday matinee…read moreof Frida and Carmen. The Roxy Ballet is housed in, what is called, The Canal Studios, way down on the end of Union St. in Lambertville. The performance space is very intimate, which we loved. There is a large parking lot around the back of the building, where the entrance is. Once inside at the theater we were warmly greeted and shown to our front row seats. The Ballet is supported by, in part donations. They also have classes for young people. F and I were so close to the dancers, we were able to see the whites of their eyes. All the performances were emotional and heartfelt. We love see such wonderful talent so close to home and on such an intimate level. Looking forward to the next show.

Pretty awesome show! Came and saw The Nutcracker with my mom, sister and her boyfriend around…read moreChristmas time after winning some tickets. This theater was about 40 minutes from NE Philly, but worth the trip! We ended up getting seats up in the balcony so we had the chance to see everything, every detail of the ballet was viewed. The ballet was amazing! The dancers put on an awesome show and the production of the show was amazing as well. Everything from the music, to the concerts was well put together and I was stunned by how swiftly the dancers twirled and glided across the stage. The stage area was intimate and spacious, and surprisingly the seats were comfortable up in the balcony section.

It's been decades since I've been to the opera. Living part-time in Manhattan with every cultural…read morevenue at my doorstep, there's no excuse not to. So I bought tickets to Puccini's La Boheme and turned my husband on to the Met. Years ago, you'd read the libretto and soak in the music without following the dialogue. No longer. Text appears at your seat. And I'm not sure I like that. Dialogue is often trite and not worthy of the music and the grandeur of their voices. On the other hand, the audience understands the story line blow-by-blow. Lincoln Center and the Met is spectacular. Performances are world-class. Many patrons still dress in gowns and suits. I even spotted several dapper gents in tuxedos. If you're in New York and willing to splurge, visit Lincoln Center. My husband, who didn't think he'd enjoy opera, asked me to buy tickets to another!

Being a native new Yorker I don't come to the Opera alot. It is a beautiful space when you walk…read moreinto where the staircase is and the beautiful chandelier. Getting inside through security and ticket was a bit of a mess but it was fine. What really annoyed me was the fact that the bartender did not tell me that I had to buy a different cup for my drink to bring inside. Yes I did see a sign on top of the bar but wasn't sure what it said maybe this is the sign that explained about the cups and I just missed it. Well anyways, I got just a cup of regular seltzer water. I got the check it was like 9 something. I know it's the Met opera and nyc but come on! I pay this for great tasting coffee. So he gave me the cup and than I asked for a lid and the bartender was rude about it he told me there were no lids and I asked if I could bring into the main theater he said no that i'd have to buy another cup. So I did.. A little over 5.00 for this cup which is pretty absurd if you ask me. Also, they don't have many food/snack options it is not like a regular broadway theater at all. I did see like sandwiches and chocolate bars. Which I am sure are also outrageously priced. The theater itself is beautiful and there are many levels to it. At every seat there is a subtitle little screen since some operas performed here are not in english. This is a good idea. I did not go see the bathroom so I can't talk about that. And as I was leaving I said thank you to one of the workers here and have a good night and he just looked at me and said nothing. For the price of tickets we pay the service just did not deliver.

I've been to dozens of shows at The Met so my snob-cred is strong…read more This is a beautiful, acoustically accurate venue and the company is world class. La Traviata was stellar and Cold Mountain is one of, if not the, finest contemporary English operas I've ever enjoyed (Dr. Atomic being the other).

Wow, that was bad. I like the director's energy but maybe stick to running the business. Really…read morebad all around. I can't believe we don't have an opera coming in Philly.

My recent NYC trip was made because of the NYC Ballet's $30 under 30 program. Our local friend had…read moretold us about it and I'm so glad to have learned about this amazing program. If you are 30 years old or younger, you are able to purchase tickets to the ballet for $30. You can register online ahead of time, but know that our IDs never seemed to get approved online, so we still had to go in person to purchase the tickets. You are able to only purchase two tickets under your name and you must have your ID with you for this program. We went for the Balanchine + Wheeldon show which was incredible. First of all, this theater is beyond beautiful. It was a really rainy night, but the beauty of this theater helped me forget how wet we were from the rain. You are able to take stairs or an elevator to your floor. The ushers were extremely kind and helpful. The seats themselves were pretty comfortable. I love how angled the seating was. As a shorter person, this can really obstruct my view, but the overly angled seating helped remedy this. The ballets themselves were incredible. Each one better than the next. It was such a magical night. I highly recommend visiting the this ballet.

I was here for The Nutcracker. The acoustics were excellent. The production was absolutely…read moremagical, with incredible dancers, high-quality costumes, and breathtaking sets that truly brought the performance to life. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I sat in the First Ring, Row C. While I would've preferred Row A, those seats sell out very quickly, so I definitely recommend purchasing early. Overall, I felt the tickets were worth the price. The dedication and hard work these ballet dancers put in much of which we don't see behind the scenes make the final performance even more impressive. Truly a memorable night.

First time coming here to see the American Repertory Ballet version of Cinderella it was also my…read morefirst time actually seeing a live ballet and it was a nice experience. The place is very clean and modern well you wait theres a little concession stand that sees alcohol and regular snacks and drinks the staff is very nice and helpful.The bathrooms are also very clean. The theater itself is small and very intimate and the acoustics are perfect. I loved it plus parking is literally nextdoor. I will be back here for another show eventually

We were here for the Vipul Goyla show (Indian Standup comedian) in June 2024. It is right in the…read moredowntown of New Brunswick and easy to reach, it reminds me of the district of any big city. There are a couple of more theaters nearby. It was not a big auditorium, we were in an auditorium (James M. Cahill Stage), with a capacity of app 500 folks. The show started on time, with no interruptions, Show went well and, after that, we got a chance to take a photo with Vipul Goyal- that was unexpected. The sound was perfectly balanced and good, with no issues in lighting- that's up to the Showrunners. Even seat arrangments, and view of the stage- it was good. A small bar and snack counter are there and enough restrooms- so it's all there . After the show, there were many restaurants nearby so no hassling in finding good restaurants as well.. we tried chai chenak, and it was good. Parking: either street side or cheap parking is available in parking garages. (attaching photo of parking rates of 'Morris Street Parking garage') It houses two state-of-the-art theater venues and three dedicated rehearsal spaces.

The instructor/owner Victoria is very nice but very educational, experienced Russian lady. We went…read moreto watch their recital and we could tell from how her students moved that her lessons are taught properly. Tuition is very reasonable, and our daughter joined Pre-ballet class which is 3 and up. She loves it!!!

She's amazing, such a highly experienced and educated danced, and very funny and enjoyable to work…read morewith

This company has a fabulous array of classes. All the dancers and instructors are truly…read moreaccomplished. I started my toddler in their Tiny Toes class and she's loving it! Her instructor Lauren is creative, energetic, kind, and expressive. It's right on Broad Street so it's convenient, too. Their mission statement: The goal of BalletFleming is to inspire, engage, entertain and educate the public through the works of its Artistic Director, Christopher Fleming. Established in 2010, the company is guided by this purpose in its performances, teaching, outreach activities and commitment to the community. In creating works by choreographer, writer and director Christopher Fleming, we will explore innovative approaches to storytelling, musical theatre and symphonic expositions. By drawing upon the emotional and artistic aspirations of movement, music and drama to bring that to life, we produce dance that is visually striking, innately musical and inherent to the human condition and our deepest of realms of expression.

From the owner: The newly formed BalletFleming has recently emerged in its home town of Philadelphia. Leading a…read moresmall company of classically trained dancers, Artistic Director, Christopher Fleming will produce works that can be seen in Philadelphia and abroad.The goal of BalletFleming is to inspire, engage, entertain and educate the public through the works of its Artistic Director, Christopher Fleming. Established in 2010, the company is guided by this purpose in its performances, teaching, outreach activities and commitment to the community. In creating works by choreographer, writer and director Christopher Fleming, we will explore innovative approaches to storytelling, musical theatre and symphonic expositions. By drawing upon the emotional and artistic inspirations of movement, music and drama to bring that to life, we produce dance that is visually striking, innately musical and inherent to the human condition and our deepest of realms of expression.

We were super impressed with the production of Hair. Many Broadway ready singers filled the cast.read more

Back again for a terrific performance of MISERY. Having read the book, seen the movie and discussed…read moreit with Kathy Bates, I can definitely say that the performance was top shelf. I was impressed with the set(s) and the way in which they were able to effectively convey you through the story. There were only three individuals involved in the play (unless you count the two individuals tasked with rotating the set) and they did a great job. While Lex Friedman and Mike D'Altrui gave their all to their parts, Pamela Wilterdink was the absolute star of the show! The theatre itself is quite nice - small and clean with a nice concession stand. The popcorn was very tasty and a nice touch.