Pleasantly surprised that Goodyear is a nice theater for concerts. It's not big and fancy. It's…read moresomewhat intimate. Everyone on the floor has a good seat. There is an upper level. Nice restrooms. Refreshment bar. Security people are around. Helpful ushers. Looking forward to going here again.

Would mark 0 stars but that is not allowed. This theatre does not support a safe an enjoyable…read moreexperience. Below is a post which details an outing to this venue that was horrible. I am writing to tell you about an incident at Goodyear Theatre on Friday, December 12, 2025. We are now boycotting Goodyear Theatre and our voices will be heard. We have loved Goodyear Theatre as the sound and the decor are superb and were in awe of the building. My husband John and I and another couple were supposed to have a wonderful evening out seeing Gerald Albright in concert. We had been looking forward to this concert for almost two months and it was an early Christmas present for me - a Christmas present which I will forever remember..... We had a wonderful dinner at an Akron restaurant and then went to the Goodyear Theater in Akron. Knowing we would be in the minority, the crowd mix was 98% Black and 2% White. I was absolutely fine with that as we were there to hear some great jazz saxophone. That is not what happened. During the warmup act, we had a black woman sitting directly behind my husband who first started talking on her cell phone in her ear-piercing voice, then switched to having a loud conversation with her friend, and then in addition to screaming to the drummer, who we believe she knew. My husband asked politely if she could be more quiet as we were there to enjoy the music. Not her. She refused... During the next hour all 4 of us put up with her shrill voice in our ears. Our friend is hard of hearing and he could hear everything four seats down. He told me he was just about to leave and uber home. My husband left his seat and went and spoke with the House Manager and the Akron Police officers stationed in the lobby. He was informed that there was nothing they could do except move us. "She had a right to talk" is what we kept being told. He was asking them to come and speak with her instead. They refused!!! Imagine that!!! We were quietly sitting in our seats, and only clapping when appropriate. and anxiously awaiting the main performer, Gerald Albright. We had excellent seats and every seat in front of us was taken so if they moved us it would have been a downgrade. Our tickets were very expensive, considering the venue. And we were not the obstruction. My husband decided to go back and endure. About another 30 minutes of her now calling him "MF'r Whitey", a lot of MF'ing him (over 50 times) and other very colorful names, and informing him that slavery had been abolished and she could do what she wanted, my husband had had enough of her absolutely shrill, loud, annoying ranting and he once again turned and asked her to please "shut the f*ck up" since that was the language that she seemed to be accustomed to. She was being so rude and had absolutely no common courtesy for others to enjoy the show. Well that ultimately brought several police, some bouncers and the same House Manager to our seats. All but the house manager were black and attitude was very present. At this point my husband was told he had 30 seconds to get up and leave or they would carry him out and arrest him! I asked the policeman, didn't we have a right to quiet enjoyment of the concert and all they could say was she had the "right to talk"! All 4 of us left the theatre and never saw Gerald Albright. I have a real problem with the Goodyear Theatre's 'no confrontation policy' and how they handled this situation. We are season tickets holders to Playhouse Square for over 15 years and this would have never happened there. A brief conversation from the Police to this woman to tone it down might have prevented what became a very racist event that didn't need to happen. I will NEVER be attending anything at the Goodyear Theatre ever again. Nor will I go to an event were I am in the minority as we were last night. Common courtesy and respect for fellow concert goers is non-existent at the Goodyear Theater. It is funny that their website contains "Guidelines and Etiquette" and states "We are happy to have you visit our venue. We hope that you take a wonderful memory with you from your experience. Please be aware of the other patrons around you and during the performance. Please turn off all noise-making devices. We also ask for you to keep talking to a minimum. " I guess the guidelines and etiquette code of conduct do not mention screaming, heckling nor yelling so it may not apply to this incident. Hmmmmm.... It seems society has now deteriorated to the point that we cannot respect our fellow man and instead need to be as rude as possible and do whatever the hell we want. Off duty officers should have to follow the policies of an organization, not just because of the color of our skin. This was not the experience at the Goodyear Theater. This event actually was reverse discrimination.... We need policies to change as this all could have been prevented with a simple conversation to the woman by staff.

This is really fun. I attended one of the summer performances at Stan Hwyet Hall, so not at their…read moreindoor theater, but it's the same overall group. The actors were enthusiastic and talented, and the performance was very well done. They stick to the language, but did a great job translating some of the passages through tone and body language. The Green Show prior to the main show was a lot of fun - humor and dancing and mock fighting, with some improv thrown in to really show their range. Definitely a fun experience!

Nice and unique old theater! You must go to see the theater shows. Very well done, the acting is…read moregreat, sets and costumes are great. They also have a nice bar for drinks. However, excuse the dust as the ceiling is in need of some repair and the building owner is working to make repairs.

We saw "Heathers" at Western Reserve and had a phenomenal time…read more The theater / playhouse is a beautifully restored farm-house with seating for 100+ and additional standing room only in the back bar area. The bar served beer and wines and was staffed by an energetic crew serving cold beverages. While "Heathers" was somewhat dark in nature at times - the acting, singing and choreography stood up to any of the community and professional theater we've seen elsewhere across the country. In a few words - beautiful, precise, heartfelt and dramatic all in one play. Loved meeting the owner Dawn and several of actors after the play. Great evening!!

Nice little community theatre that holds just over 100 people, with a little concessions stand…read morearea, tiered seating and a fun atmosphere! We saw a kids play here where our nieces were performing, all the kids did great!

Scheduling for privates is ridiculous. At this change, I was promised I would receive a phone call…read moreto make sure the site was fixed, as they experienced technical issues- to which I am extremely understanding. I even advocated for this gym to other parents letting them know that SURELY their kids privates would not be jeopardized. I WAS WRONG!! For over a year I have had my daughter at the same day and time, however they decided to make it a free for all, EVEN THOUGH there's an option to make a recurring option, it actually does not. So, after paying over $2k in the last year, and my daughter being dedicated to her one day a week time, I am now having to check the site and choosing random days and times to make sure my daughter doesn't lose her skills. After this went live, Karen promised to make it right, but then did NOT. She actually said "I think it'll work itself out" and did NOT take care of my issue. Instead, she said "well I guess I could call the parent and ask if you can have your time back"..... what a real manager and leader would do is say, "You're right, I did promise that and I will make the phone call and let the parent know those times are actually unavailable." If my daughter did not absolutely LOVE her coach, I would go elsewhere. Poor management like this leads me to believe it is not all about progression and dedication to the gym. I'm extremely shocked and disappointed at the response, or lack there of, of this issue. Privates are important to athletes, as this is something they look forward to weekly... or whenever you can snag one on the site.

Very good for active youngsters. Cheer is wonderful and Ninja is fun. My kids love it here. The…read morestaff is amazing and the kids have better self esteem and feel accomplished. All good things.

Went to a wedding here!! Beautiful!! I just wish that the…read morebar had bigger space. It was a tight squeeze when we went to get cocktails before the wedding. Overall it was amazing there.

I recently attended a wedding at this venue, and it was really lovely. The ballroom was stunning,…read morewith beautiful high ceilings and lots of light. I ordered a vegan meal, and it was delicious! It was a lovely risotto with some grilled vegetables - highly recommended. There's also spacious suite that's perfect for the bridal party to get ready in. There's a limited amount of parking in a small lot just outside the hall.

My first visit to EJ Thomas for the Cirque Holidaze Dreams show. Absolutely magical. Both the show…read moreand the hall were gorgeous with Christmas decorations and finery. Convenient parking garage attached. Full bar with reasonable prices! Seats are roomy. It's big enough to hold a crowd but small enough to still feel intimate. Tons of folks to help direct you and find your seat but the seating is logically laid out so you can also manage on your own. I will look for other shows to attend. It's a wonderful venue.

We purchased front row center seats in the balcony because we wanted to sit in the center of the…read morefront row in the balcony. IMMEDIATELY after scanning my tickets I got told we have something better for you and was given different tickets than my mobile tickets I already scanned. I argued and they sent me to those seats anyway. Upon checking them, I returned back to the person and said no I paid for balcony front row in the center. You're trying to put me all the way to the right in the last row up against the wall on the bottom level. The workers then in a very snarky tone said go upstairs to your seats then and you can scream all you want up there. On our way we were stopped by another person trying to give us "a better view". Once at the entrance for our level someone else tried to get us to get different seats and then when we were sitting someone ELSE tried to "upgrade" our seats. If you don't want people on your balcony, don't sell balcony tickets.

The place to go for any summer concert in the Cleveland area. Drinks are plenty here and depending…read moreon where you're sitting or if you bought add ons, there's a VIP area where you can have some quick bites and cocktails. Service is as you'd expect at a concert venue. Ambiance is what memories are made of.

Great music venue (if you're under the pavilion). The journey inside the venue can feel a bit wonky…read moreand long once you get off the highway. Parking is tough. The GA lots are about a 20 or so minute walk to the venue and it can take a while getting in. There is preferred parking for $79/car at a few of the closer lots and $199 for VIP parking. Once inside. It's a fun music venue, especially on a nice day. I doubt I'd ever really opt for lawn seats, especially if it was an artist I really wanted to see. The open air pavilion is nice and although it is pretty big, it felt like an intimate concert.