The Alaska Center for Performing Arts is an Anchorage downtown gem ! It was part of the Project 80's effort to create a world class performing arts venue in Anchorage. I attended a performance put on by Arctic entries. It was wonderful . The Alaska Center for the performing arts is beautifully designed. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. They made sure that all guests were comfortable and had everything they needed. The acoustics in the theater are outstanding. The seating is comfortable and offers great views from every angle , making it very easy to fully enjoy the performance . As I said earlier the show was spectacular featuring talented local residents who clearly put their hearts and souls into their seven minutes they had on stage to share their story . The atmosphere was warm, and the audience was certainly engaged from the start to finish. I highly recommend the Alaska Center for the performing arts to anyone looking for a memorable and high-quality cultural experience. Whether you're a local Alaskan or a visitor to Anchorage, this venue offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy world class performances and a stunning setting. read more

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As a Valentines Gift to my parents we went to opening night to SIX - The Musical. The broadway show is based in the Tudor era and the performers are singing original songs inspired by pop artists. Knowing nothing about the musical, I gathered it is based the following, "From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse - remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!" It was a very interesting, fast pace, audience participation and entertaining musical. It is nice to see a Broadway performance in Anchorage. Tickets ranged from $49 and up. Seats near the stage were over $150 while we opted for the Mezzanine seats @ $49. As you can see from the Mezzanie picture, we had wonderful seats. Overall: 4 stars for the Musical, the friendly staff, comfortable seats. The theater itself is beautifully decorated. Only CON is CenterTix doesn't have a Military Discount for all shows. It only has "special" dates for different associations. They say they do, but couldn't find any. read more

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Writing a review not for the theatre itself but for the "film" Aurora, Northern Lights. We paid fifty bucks for a family of four to kill some time while waiting for our hotel. After the production started, I said to my husband, "Did we pay fifty bucks to sit here and watch a screensaver with music?". More importantly, the workers should warn families with kids that it isn't exactly "kid enlightening". When I politely gave this feedback to the ticket collector, she responded by saying, "Well, we don't know to say that because we never get kids here. People don't typically bring kids to Alaska." I was shocked at her rudeness....and ignorance! I've seen plenty of kids on our Alaska trip. Would not recommend this spot to anyone visiting the city. read more

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My family and I came here all the time for musicals when I was a child and I was so happy to come back for Six! My sister and I did a girls' night and had a great time. We arrived early and took pictures at the Photo Booth before grabbing a drink and people watching. We also checked our coats and I was very happy to see the coat check was operated by youth raising money for their sports team. I get to ditch my coat and support young people? Perfect! The seats, while standardly close together, have enough leg room which is nice and are tiered in a way that allows for good viewing everywhere. read more

Really it's one of the only venues to see performances in Anchorage. I've seen Arctic Entries, Hope Social Club, orchestra, etc... Slightly outdated interior. Could do with a rug upgrade, but that would be expensive. I've never had a bad seat in the joint from up close to nose bleed. During intermission there are drinks and food available. Will come again. read more

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I've been to many shows over the last 30ish years at the PAC... ballet, orchestra, concerts and so on. Honestly, I just don't think there is a bad seat in the house! I find that it's a bit more intimate, which is really great, especially when it comes to an acoustic concert, which we attended last night! It was a packed house, the acoustics were phenomenal and the only thing that docks them a star is the uncomfortable seats and it definitely won't stop us from going to shows. It's pretty great, you can preorder several drinks at a single time and then not have to wait in the same line over and over again for a drink. Pretty awesome! Decent areas throughout all the floors for mingling with friends with drinks in hands. The staff was all very nice and eager to assist you to get where you need to be.... correct floor, restroom, beverages, aisles and seats! The PAC is such a great location, so many wonderful restaurants within walking distance so you park a single time downtown, earlier in the evening and make your way to your event! read more

The PAC gets my good review but not the show. The theater is pretty small so almost every seat is good. The incline is steep enough that the people in front of you are not in your way while seated. I'm short so that's a big deal. I saw the I Am King Michael Jackson experience. The actor spoke pretty close to him and definitely had the dance moves down. But it literally just felt like a mediocre cover band. They didn't sing one single complete song and there was a lot of space in that that there was no singing at all. It was odd. Wouldn't have missed it if I didn't go and would like my $43 back. I know there are better shows than this so I'll go again. Not many options here. read more

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It is located in downtown Anchorage. We saw the Aurora show there ($13 per ticket). They have many photo display showing all these amazing views!! Of course, they are for sale and many other souvenir. About the show.... I will say it is more like a "slideshow". No interview with the photographer or any kind of documentary. Only photos and some text thanking lots of people for making this happened. A little bit disappointed because we thought it would be a documentary about the process of how he took such amazing pictures. For $13 to see a slideshow... a little bit pricey. Because I can see all these photos in the display section. read more

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The show was fantastic! I couldn't remember the the show from my childhood but this performance was Perfect. I was in Awe with the children's performance. Looking into the next show to go too!! read more

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Visited here for the first time to see Book of Mormon. The play was amazing but several things to note 1. The ticket scanners are not very good at scanning phones. This means there will probably be a line to get into the theater and to your seats. 2. The lines for beverages during intermission are very long. And if you're coming from above, impossible to get through. 3. If the person in front of you leans forward in their seat, they block the view. Ushers are helpful in this matter if you talk to them. read more

If you hear someone talking about something play "at the PAC", they are talking about here. I think "PAC" should be a keyword for this place so much that I'll say it a couple more times: PAC, PAC, PAC, PAC, and PAC. Anyway, they have had some pretty damn good shows lately. I came here for my idols: Penn & Teller. The show was amazing, it gets 17 stars. We got the cheap-o seats, which are literally as far back as you can sit and....they still weren't that bad! I love Penn & Teller so much that if they ever come back (pleeeease), I'll probably spring for fancy seats. I'd also love to be on stage. Anway, great modern facility. Helpful ushers. You can buy beer to drink before you go in. And they let me take my DSLR camera in without treating me like a member of ISIS. I'm glad Anchorage has a venue like this, I just wish we had more! My review may be biased because...I got a selfie with Penn after the show. I felt like a spoiled brat on at her sweet 16 party. Great night. read more

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A friend and I saw the funny, wacky, irreverent musical, "The Book of Mormon" in the Atwood Concert Hall. I guess one could say that the concert hall is a smaller venue with older, narrow seats; however, it is a nice place to enjoy performances. The ushers are very helpful and make it easy to locate your seats. I have seen several performances at this Center, and they have been very enjoyable. read more

Great venue with multiple theaters. The facility accommodates many different shows from Broadway plays to spoken word (The Moth) to various musical acts. Good views from any seat in the house. 2 bars with pretty long lines pre show and during intermission, but you can preorder your wine so it is ready at intermission to avoid the line. Ginger restaurant is the sponsor. Pretty good wine selection, Alaska beer, macaroons from Sweet Caribou and some limited food options. Coffee is $2. Water is $2. Beer is about $6 and wine around $8. Bathrooms on each level with minimal waits. No parking garage directly attached but several around and good amount of street parking. Overall, a good venue to see a show! read more

We went to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts to see the film, AurorA, Alaska's Great Northern Lights. The center was very nice, multilevel, with immaculate restrooms with lots of stalls. The staff selling tickets and taking our tickets at the door were very friendly and professional. The film itself was absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend going to see this well made film. read more

Wonderful!! We viewed the Aurora Borealis movie here during our vacation in Anchorage. It was the perfect break from all of our outdoor activities. The film offered a gorgeous and unique vision of the northern lights through the eyes of photographer Dave Parkhurst. The staff at the Performing Arts Center was super friendly and helpful, and we are so glad we stopped in! read more

Our Performance Arts Center is the cultural center of Anchorage!!! It's been a stable monument in town for decades. I miss the old psychedelic carpet-it was its own trip-whooo! They host plays, dramas, ballets, symphonies, and more and more. The building is so customer friendly and they have so many performances. read more

I had a blast here tonight attending the James Bond tribute show by the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and songs sung from the Bond films by Morgan James, a Broadway singer visiting from New York City. We purchased our seats in the upper concourse level which gave us a fantastic view of the stage. When we arrived, we had no trouble with the crowds and we were easily able to find our seats within 15 minutes of the start of the concert. Some of the highlights of the night in the lobby area were portrait pictures with a James Bond theme taken by local photographers. On the second floor, bartenders were on hand to make Bond's signature drink: Vodka Martini shaken, not stirred for $7.50 a drink. The crowd was a mixed group as far as dress was concerned. People came dressed up for their Sunday best or dressed up like Bond or the Bond girls for the night while others like us dressed casual with sweatshirts and jeans which thankfully a lot of other concertgoers were wearing. The show started with an opening video of the Performing Arts Center staff playing the characters of the Bond films in a hilarious parody filmed in the downtown area complete with car chases, bad guys, and the beautiful girl. Afterwards the lights on stage came on with the composer coming down from the ceiling in a tuxedo with the orchestra playing the James Bond theme. One of the biggest highlights of the night was Morgan James, the Broadway singer who did a fantastic job with songs from the films. Goldfinger came on first and she nailed it with a performance that would've made Dame Shirley Bassey proud. The orchestra was phenomenal as well. It sounds exactly like you would hear it in the movies. Diamonds Are Forever was her next song, one of my all-time favorite Bond films with Sean Connery along with the theme song that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the world of 007. Moonraker, one of my favorite Bond films with Roger Moore, along with For Your Eyes Only by Sheena Easton and Nobody Does It Better from The Spy Who Loved Me by Carly Simon was fantastic. Hearing Morgan James's version of Nobody Does It Better sent chills down my spine and captivated the audience. She closed the show out with Skyfall by Adele and a surprise encore performance of Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney. The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra gave the audience a few surprises as well. Aside from the Bond films, the symphony performed themes from Mission Impossible, the Wild, Wild West, Secret Agent Man from the 60's, but most would associate it with the Austin Power movies today, the theme song from the show Peter Gunn which a lot of gamers would recognize as the theme song for the video game Spy Hunter back in the 80's, and the Pink Panther theme (I love the saxophone in this song). A lot of fun was had by everyone and this was one of the most memorable nights I've had in Anchorage since returning in Aug. 2014. read more

Mammoth center that houses various theaters of simultaneous events. Navigating via signage is tricky as theaters are spread out considerably and entrance points for orchestra, mezzanine & balcony seating on different levels. We came here for Anchorage Opera's "Macbeth" in the Discovery Theater. Very clean, modern, but carpets are hideous and tacky. A bit crowded before the start of the event, but afterwords it's like a ghost town. The designated cocktail area outside the Discovery Theater was nice, but sort of cumbersome getting to the restrooms that share the same level. read more

Love it. A gateway to the outside culture and art. People there are working hard to bring excellent shows and art to Alaska. Really appreciate their judgement and hard work. The place is neat and well maintained. Will subscribe to their shows next year. read more

Housing some of the best Theater, Opera, and Dance performances that come to Anchorage at a reasonable rate. Professional performing art production call this their place home on the touring circuit. read more

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I had a bad experience in the past but last night definitely made up for it. I needed to trade my tickets for another time and the office made the process so quick and easy and the lady helping with the exchange was very personable. The night of the performance everyone was so kind and helped make the night absolutely perfect. read more

I went and saw "The Adams Family" earlier this month at the Performing Arts Center in Anchorage and had a wonderful time. I felt that the first half was far more engaging than the second half but overall I laughed a great deal and had a pleasant night out. The staff was very pleasant and helpful setting the tone for the night. Having shows like this come to Alaska makes for the perfect activity during the monotonous Alaskan winters. read more

My boyfriend and I saw The Sound of Music here for my birthday. First of all, the staff at the ticket office is amazing. We looked at our tickets the day of the show and discovered we had accidentally purchased them for the show the day before and missed it! We were so distraught but they were very helpful and found us seats for that night anyway and saved the day. :D The theatre is nice and well kept. The owner/president of the theatre addressed the audience before the show and thanked us all for coming which is something I'm not used to seeing. The singing was amazing from everyone. The woman they cast to play Maria was fantastic and overall we had a great time. Bravo! read more