We've been season ticket holders for years now and love the productions (5 stars for the shows but the new parking procedures are getting ridiculous and I'm honestly considering foregoing season tickets next season because of the hassle. Aggressive parking attendants are there directing traffic to go completely out of the way and not allowing normal traffic directions to take place without any warning so you end heading away from home rather than towards it. And it seems to be different for every show we see there's no getting ahead. Update 9/29/19 Gammage strikes again... when the entire area around your theater is a massive construction zone, maybe hold curtain a bit and when your season ticket holders ask if there are any open seats they can slide into or if they can stand for act 1, since they missed the opening and have center seats maybe offer a solution instead of simply saying no and allowing us to wait the entire first act in the lobby read more

7:20 and have not opened the doors yet for a 7:30 show What is the problem? Sad after paying $100+ for tickets read more

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Bought tickets and saw The Humans last night. Gammage SHOULD NOT be selling tickets in the top balcony section of this theater for this play. You cannot hear the actors at least 1/3 of the time and the set is too small and sound system for talking actors is not sufficient for this venue. I have been to plenty of performances here over the years, most recently, Hamilton, and it was fantastic and you could hear all of the actors. You could hear the audience laughing at lines below us on the floor and middle sections, but people in our section were either silent or asking people next to them "What did he/ she say??". Beyond frustrating and disappointing. Gammage should know by now which plays will work and which ones won't from that top balcony section and sell tickets accordingly. read more

We were able to go and see the Evita show last night and what a blast. The theater is older and parking can be a bit tight in the area with the way the campus is laid out - but that isn't enough to make this a bad spot to hit up a show! The staff was incredibly friendly and kept on top of the "will call" line so that people didn't wait long. They directed us to the very row we were sitting in, instead of just pointing to it and wishing us luck. The seats are a bit tight due to the age of the theater - so be ready to be friendly with the person next to you, but they aren't too uncomfortable. The line of sight can be a bit rough if you get further back in the seats, but the sound is easily heard anywhere in the theater. It's also pretty close to a variety of shops and restaurants in the area, so if you are looking to make a dinner date night out of a show, it's an easy spot to do so. Overall: A Great show, great spot, semi-difficult - but free parking and nice staff. read more

If you're in a wheelchair and can't transfer to a regular seat they stick you way in the back next to the door... terrible facility for the disabled, I was very disappointed. No facility in the valley is so poorly ready to handle the disabled. :-( read more

2.75 stars. Great shows, but in need of serious renovation/redesign. Saw Young Frankenstein (big thank-you to Yelp! Phx/Lindsey) on opening night, packed house. Excellent show - great numbers, solid singing/dancing talent, cast fed off of audience energy. Overall, Gammage tends to have a strong line-up (Hair, December 7-12; Shrek, January 4-9, 2011; Fiddler On The Roof, March 29-April 3, 2011; Billy Elliot April 27-May 8, 2011; Mamma Mia!, May 17-22, 2011). Facilities leave much to be desired - echoing Kirstin E.'s review on 9/28/2010, very poor seating lay-out (do not order center seats) and poor restroom accommodations (old, extremely capacity constrained). read more

This place gets the big national shows by virtue of size, acoustics, amenities for the producers to use, connection to the University, and Frank Lloyd Wright pedigree. But it feels like an outdated venue, no match for the design and comfortable seats of some of the smaller venues in the valley. The restrooms are a nightmare on both sides. There is no center aisle, so you have to walk over everyone in your row to get to your seat. In theory a classic design; in practice, not so much. I wish I could review the show here, which teeters between a 4 and 5 star experience. Mostly top notch talent, great production, sound *almost* perfect. In fact, that is how this place gets up to 3 stars. These reviews won't matter as long as big shows only have one option in Arizona. The two other large venues I enjoy more (Mesa PAC, Herberger) are maybe half the size and half the capabilities. But still, a man can dream. read more

I've been to ASU Gammage twice in two months. I first went to go see wicked which was nice. It was a backstory about the sister. Then I went to go see rent which was nice. Rent was about real life problems, that I like. This was the first time I was at Gammage and use the restroom. The restroom was clean and perfect. I loved everything about Gammage the second time I went. read more

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I've had the pleasure of seeing a number of musicals at Gammage over the past 20 years. I always enjoy their productions. The seating is great, no matter where I sit I feel I get a full experience. They also have a nice selection of beers, wines, and snacks. I went to Matilda last night, and for the first time saw specialty drinks with a theme to go along with the play. A staff member I spoke to said they always have themed drinks, so I guess I've just missed them, but I was really excited by it. I had the "Naughty" which was like an orange Creamsicle martini. There are a couple things I think could improve the experience there. 1- More time during intermission, like maybe just an extra 5 minutes? There was a women's restroom right by our portal, with a relatively short line. I got out, called my boyfriend who had also gone to the restroom, and found him just outside vaping. I told him I wanted another cocktail, so we went to track down more of those themed specialty drinks. We took a couple steps downstairs and heard the bell ring for the 5 minute warning. We had to find the nearest vendor, who just had wine and beer. Even she seemed frantic, trying to get as many drinks out and payments processed as quickly as possible so people could make it back to their seats. Lines for those were also pretty long, although if you walk a little further away you can usually find a shorter line. 2- More of the different vendors in the upper areas. I had no idea where the specialty drinks were sold other than right when we walked in, which was a long walk from our seats. Same with souvenirs. I saw them when I walked in, and then never again. I definitely wouldn't have had time to return during intermission, and by the time we were leaving, it was hard enough to navigate through the crowds without trying to find a t-shirt stand. 3- Drink holders. I don't know how difficult this would be to accommodate, but man I wish there were drink holders. For one, I would buy a couple drinks at the beginning, and a couple more at intermission if I had a place to set them. Also, it would eliminate all that awkwardness off putting them under my seat and having to pick them up when someone walks by or I want a sip. Although my complaints dominated this review, all in all I always enjoy myself when I visit Gammage, and none of these things will deter me from returning again. They're relatively minor, and ultimately I came for the show, not for the drinks and souvenirs. read more

ASU Gammage - Matilda - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This place is my favorite place to see a play or concert in the Valley, great acoustics and great views from every seat. I have seen many plays here including Wicked, Cats, Phantom of the Opera and many more and tonight was an Amazing Christmas Concert put on by KLOVE Christian Radio. I read from other reviews that the parking stinks so we parked down on Mill in a garage and walked to the venue. read more

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I have been to dozens of events here! Today I saw Sound of Music. From our seats the sound was perfect and certainly improved over past years events. Lobby concessions have improved in both quality and wait time. Nice selection of craft cocktails and wines and beers. Ushers were kind and well informed. The new restroom project is in full swing. They are much over due and they are still asking for money but heck they are needed. I saw 200 women in line for the restrooms during intermission when the 5 minute chimes sounded. The guys always have a much shorter line. read more

Large venue that has Broadway shows and more!!! Has been a staple in Tempe forever. Lots of places to eat or get a drink before/after the shows!!!! Although there is some 'charm', it could use a make over one of these days as it is starting to show its age....... read more

$10 to park in a garage blocks away after you spend hundreds of dollars on show tickets? One more reason to avoid this venue.

although I appreciate that you can see an awesome theatrical production. I was not impressed in the least with my seating. When I invest in purchasing a couple tickets I was shocked at the size of this venue. I literally was up in nosebleed seats and needed binoculars. I guess I am just spoiled from other concert and theater event spaces that I have been to but I was disappointed and would not recommend paying to see a show here unless you have the big bucks and can get yourself a decent seat. It was hard to hear also where we were and the place had a very damp cold feel to it. I am reviewing the event space only not the quality of the show because the production of Wicked was top notch... read more

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Do not waste your time or money on this production. This is a very poor excuse for a Broadway production. Very minimal set. Most of the time the actors just sat around on wooden folding chairs delivering their lines. The music was very disappointing. This venue should be embarrassed to present this. read more

If I could have rated Oklahoma a zero I would have. Not even a resemblance of the original musical. Rodgers and Hammerstein have to be rolling over in their graves. The costumes look like they were from Goodwill. The set is picnic tables and doesn't change. No great dancing or costumes or set changes. No chemistry between the actors/actresses. At least 1/3 of the audience left at intermission. Wish I could get my money back. Our high school musicals are so much better. Not worth one penny!!!! ASU Gammage we deserve better. We have been season ticket holders for close to 10 years. Do your homework. Not anything the audience in Arizona desires. A huge mistake in bringing this production to Arizona. read more

Les Miserables! OMG......AMAZING! The level of talent was off the charts! You do not want to miss this performance.

I have been coming to the theater here for at least 20 years. In general I like coming here but they really need to shut down for 9 months, update the entire theater, inside and out. It is just aged. Part of life. I'm getting older as well but the theater it least has a financial fix it can apply to age. read more

My daughter bought ticket to The Color Purple for us. I was so disappointed with this show. I am by no means trying to compare it to a real Broadway show, which I have seen many, but, the sound system was just plain awful! They have two huge speaker towers, one on each side of the stage. I could not understand any of the dialogue at all!!! The singing was so loud and blaring, along with not being able to understand what they were singing made for a long, boring evening. The set consists of a huge wall with different size wooden chairs and that is all. No set changes and few costume changes. If I had not seen the movie, I would have been totally lost with this play. The theatre is huge, with two balconies and no center row on the floor seating. This is a huge waste of time and money. read more

With all the money asu generates you would think they would have better seating. It was designed for 1500 petite students. read more

ASU Gammage - This is a nice venue but very uncomfortable seating. The seat are for very petite people. With all the money asu makes it should be better - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The shows are great. Seen 4 there this season. However the sound keeps getting worse. Fiddler on the Roof last night the sound engineering was awful. Could barely hear it in the first balcony. And the mic kept bonking loud sounds for some reason. And what is up with the drinking fountains?? Your whole head has to go into the giant bubble to get a little bit of water, but the pressure is so high you get drenched because you can't get your head out of the bubble in time. I know frank was a genius, but that doesn't mean all of his ideas were golden. read more

4.5 stars! Thanks to Yelp for randomly choosing a friend to give complimentary tickets to, bec. I was able to finally see "Fiddler on the Roof" after all of these years of wanting to go! Even though our seats were at the back of the house, we had full view of the stage, and the acoustics tonight were very, very good. The wait at the restroom was actually much worse BEFORE the show began than AFTER. I really enjoyed FotR-- John Preece as the village milkman Tevye was hilarious and very entertaining, as so were the rest of the cast. The Russian dancers were a joy to watch-- definitely one of the musical's highlights. (You definitely do NOT want to choose the wedding scene as a time to run to the loo... the Russian dancing here almost had me giving the troop a standing ovation!) As someone who's seen quite a few musicals, I was pleasantly surprised to recognize that FotR's "If I Were a Rich Man" had actually been the original work that inspired Louchie Lou and Michie One's "Rich Girl" in 1993, which Gwen Stefani did a remake of in 2004. I also immediately recognized "Sunrise, Sunset." Loved the sets and the costumes, as well... I heartily recommend this show! read more

It's time for an update! I truly love ASU Gammage because they bring shows to the Valley that I love and the venue itself is a beautiful one to enjoy a show. ASU Gammage brings in a variety of shows, including Broadway Across America which are my favorite. I recently purchased tickets to see Dirty Dancing and Cinderella. Cinderella was by far my favorite and my seats ended up being really good! We were able to get in and out of the theater in no time and it's all because we arrived in a timely manner and left right after the show ended. I always look forward to a fun show at Gammage and can't wait for the to announce their next season! read more

Attend a Broadway in Arizona performance at Gammage Auditorium and you'll receive a copy of Gambill, a local version of Broadway's Playbill. It's no doubt meant to be a cute play on words but what it really means is that it's a gamble whether or not you'll be able to hear a word spoken or sung during a show you and your date paid upwards of $120 to attend. My husband and I attended our first Gammage event in April of 2013. We went to hear David Sedaris speak. We were in the second row and the audio was terrible. The author had to restart his talk because no one could hear. The volume got louder but was accompanied by a screeching buzz the entire time. We chalked it up to an off night and optimistically purchased Broadway in AZ season tickets. Big mistake. The sound at each show was just as terrible. Apparently, unless you sit in a narrow "sweet spot" in the center orchestra section, be prepared to read lips. Better yet, just bring along the soundtrack and headphones and listen along on your own. Last night's performance of Once was so hard to hear that the gentleman in front of us who'd brought an assistive listening device gave up on it one song into the second act. I might be able to overlook the venue's shabby seats or the dark, dank restrooms if the sound quality were any better, but it isn't. Until ASU takes their audio issues seriously, we won't waste any more money on tickets to Scammage performances. read more

What a perfect night! The whole family went to see "Anything Goes", where my cousin Vincent Rodriguez III played one of the main roles. So proud of him. We took up eleven spaces with all the kiddies in tow. It was a delight that they enjoyed the show, for it was old school with not much prop stimulation, just good old fashioned singing and tap dancing. Wright's last masterpiece is a gaudy one, at best...love him for that. What the Shah of Iran lost, we received. Yipee! They must not drink as much in that part of the world, because Wright did not take into consideration how much Phoenicians use the potty, especially us women. Then again, let's be Frank here, form follows function that has been misunderstood. Only one stall on the main floor was bladder busting. I had to run up several floors to find a shorter line. Even in cocktail dress and high heels, I got up the ramp pretty quickly! There are bars and snack concessions, if you need to wet your whistle and/or whet your appetite. Gammage has a very open layout with a wrap around stadium seating and an unobstructed view of the grand stage. I didn't see much reminiscent of Wright's earlier works. The superfluous "Baghdadish" design exterior is not exactly a dead give away. No stooping down entrances, then the "wow" factor... not there. There are the clean lines and the simplicity of the interior, which many of today's contemporary architects bestow, are so very Wright. Heed the parking warning. Get there at least an hour before a show. Wright's hatred of parking lots bastardizing his designs are clearly exhibited here. The Gammage is one of the first building I fell in love with when I first moved to Phoenix. I wonder what Frank's thoughts would have been if he had seen his last design come to fruition. I'll take a past quote and plug it in for him: "Every great architect is - necessarily - a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age." --Frank Lloyd Wright read more

2.5 stars... Great shows come through here, the building is cool to look at in a retro way and the seating is roomy, as mentioned in previous reviews. But... The parking lot SUCKS: if at ALL possible, find a parking space you can back into (if not possible, figure out a way to back into the space anyway); there is such thing as a "bad" seat here and the acoustics are good for music but not voices. read more

Owhhhhhhhhhh an Update. it only took 20 plus years but Frank is being pulled into the modern era. 70 new bathrooms are going in, sound systems are being upgraded, and they now have screens that display the words to help with those sound issues. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

ASU Gammage - Yeah, it's about time. - Performing Arts Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to receive tickets about a month ago to see the popular performance of Evita at ASU Gammage, and what an amazing performance it was. Keep in mind that theater and musicals have never my thing but I knew my daughter would enjoy the chance to go. We had a great view my only complaint is the break was a bit short and the restrooms too few. Although we still made time to indulge in drinks and a delish cake like brownie too. In this most intimate setting, and I was awe struck by the talented performers and how they could turn a small stage even having moving balconies into such a beautiful masterpiece! I got lost in the performance and now I am definitely a fan, as were so many around me as the show was given a standing ovation! Although I must confess the very best part was hearing my daughter say she absolutely loved it too! read more

I don't have a lot of room to compare, but I think this is a pretty great place to watch shows, aside from Broadway. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the building is an aesthetically impressive landmark of Tempe. I've seen Wicked (3 times), Rent (twice), Cats, and thanks to Yelp, Pricilla, Queen of the Desert at Gammage. I've thoroughly enjoyed each experience, and have sat in several different areas of the auditorium. The Balcony isn't that bad, especially if you can get the front row, and the Grand Tier is that much better. The Orchestra seating is particularly great. I do warn you not to get lost in the hallways. As it goes round and round, it's easy to forget where you started. Put on a nice outfit, grab a date and a glass of wine from the lobby, and settle in for a memorable evening! I'll be back soon for Lion King! read more

This place is my old stomping grounds when I went here for college. Anyways, the place hasn't changed since I was here in the 1980's. I came here a few weeks ago for the Lion King. I think it's the second time I've sat in the balcony. One thing to remember is that on the right side of the balcony are the even number seats and in the left are the odd number seats. Very unusually. We got tickets in seat 1 and it was right in the middle. Another reminder, one of the bad things about the balcony is that you can see really good but when someone leans forward then you can't see and have to keep on looking over the shoulders. If you don't mind not getting a great view when people in front of you bend forward. Otherwise, get the lower level seats. You can hear really good in the balcony too. So overall, this is a really good place to see anything from concerts, plays, etc. Enjoy and have fun. read more

ASU Gammage really is a fun place for events. The event planner here, really has the upper hand over all other sites in town...ALL of the best Broadway acts seem to come here each year. ASU Gammage has embedded in my head the fact that they are the main place to see an Off-Broadway production in Phoenix. ~What to Do~ Gammage hosts a variety of acts, everything between significant Off-Broadway productions (Les Miserables, Rent, etc..) to musical acts of numerous ranges. The center is also built to house numerous public/private events. ~The Good~ I am a very big history nerd. I gobble it up. So I appreciate it when history not only is able to be viewed, but is functioning to this day. The history alone is worth a trip to see the place. Built many moons ago in 1964, this was considered to be the last grand-scale project completed by Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1985, it was placed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places...its a piece of American history!! FLW built the auditorium to assist with quick and easy dispersal of people from their seats for intermissions and shows. If you notice, it is very fast and simple to exit the auditorium, and the aisles are big enough that you barely have to move your legs to let someone pass by. Might I add the staff are always friendly and helpful? Well, they are! The sight-lines are very good even for balcony seats. Also, although it goes fast, they do offer free parking all around the area..or its about $6 to park around town...that's not bad in comparison to numerous other cities and their parking policies..we have it a bit easy here in Arizona, parking is always cheap :-D. Finally, the place is a 2 minute walk from the beginning of the Mill Avenue District, so I must add Location Location Location!!! ~The Bad~ Its old...I mean, it was built in 1964 for crying out loud. Seats aren't overtly comfortable as they are at say, the Phoenix Symphony. The balcony seats can be a tad further back, you can hear well, but sight lines get more difficult the further up you go. Parking, since it is free, goes very quickly. If you have an aversion for walking, then perhaps take a cab, because I always end up walking 5+ minutes. I do not mind it, but I do know many do. ~The Down Low~ They get 5 stars because of the upper hand for scheduling shows, location of site, friendly staff, History of site, and ease of use in facility (crowd flow, refreshments, etc). Help yourself to amazing upcoming shows. I am planning on getting a mini-pack of tickets for the season because the shows are that good! Enjoy the show! read more

Even while sitting in the VERY last row of the auditorium, I had a lovely view and could hear the performance well. (Minus poor Gaston's mic issues on opening night of Beauty and the Beast.) The interior and exterior are nice enough and I like the retro feel of the place. Parking is decent and leaving after the performance was pretty painless. Minus one star for the terrible Ladies Room situation. Why do planners over look this issue in so many public places? When a girl has to go, a girl has to go! Add more stalls, Gammage...please! read more

A few tips will make your gammage event seamless: -arrive at least an hour early to park right in front. -sit in the main theater floor- of course the front 3 rows are best- orchestra pit rows a-c -eat before you arrive: there is no seating or tables to enjoy any snacks you may purchase. They have great looking baked goods though I did not try them. -use the restroom on the second level, as lower level restrooms have only 1 stall -sit close to an aisle, of course no one likes crawling over laps to get out of your row. My mom and I saw Jersey Boys at Gammage in front row orchestra seats. Amazing sound, as we were not directly in front of the speakers so we could hear the performers singing, not just from the mic. Our experience was flawless but I give this venue only 4 stars because it does seem dated. The seats were bearable but not truly comfortable, bathrooms dated, and no lobby seating. I wish they would make updates to enhance this frank Lloyd wright gem- fully embracing his style & commemorating his architecture. read more

3.24.22 - Originally I planned to come back here to change my review to a positive one because for Tootsie, when they were unable to accommodate an interpreter, they moved my seat closer so that I could lip read better. I was told I could contact them about any other future shows. When giving just over a months notice, they were again unable to accommodate me and gave no potential solutions. Why don't they have an ASL night for each show. If they are not going to provide that, then they should at least update their hearing devices so that you do not hear static for the whole show. read more

the hubs and I went and saw Young Frankenstein (thanks Yelp!) here last night! The musical was sooooooooooo good! So funny! Loved it! We got to Gammage at like 6 and got super front row parking, picked up our tickets at Will Call (easy peasy) and then met up with our friend for dinner who was kind enough to drop us back off at Gammage. The staff could be a little more helpful, the girl at the front door scanned my ticket and just handed it back to me. I just stood there, noooo idea where I needed to go, I asked her for a little help and she gladly gave it to me, though how hard is it while you are scanning a ticket to say doors to your right, or up the ramp or whatev. Our seats were amazing, we were in the terrace balcony, row 3. Some things I noticed about Gammage that need improvement on: -The bathrooms! GOOD LORD! I've been to truck stops with cleaner bathrooms then this place. It was so dark and dingy in there. Yuck. Also there are only 5 stalls for a gaggle of women, luckily I assessed this situation before the show started so at intermission I jammed it to the restroom. When I came out the line went around the wall and down the ramp, ridiculous. -The sound cut in and out a few times while the actors were singing or talking, so that was a bit frustrating. -The temperature was soooooooo cold -I will never book a center stage seat, you have to climb over like 20-30 chairs/people to get to the middle, a row in the middle would have been totally appropriate for people to get t the center more easily. All in all it was an enjoyable experience. read more

I like going to the Gammage. When I first moved to town, it was just okay. I lived in Atlanta and the Fox Theater is definitely better - but what Gammage has Fox doesn't is parking. It is typically easy to get in and out of Gammage and the parking is free. Show tickets are usually easy to come by if you get them early and if you buy season tickets there is a season preview to introduce the shows to you. I was fortunate to get tickets to see Wicked for the final performance last night. A lucky break and our seats were in row 2. Wicked was phenomenal (definitely 5 stars!) and the seats were so good my friend said she had goose bumps from the performance (especially Defy Gravity). The air conditioning was on and felt good. The staff is typically friendly, but something the popular shows do get crowded and the ushers have been known to get a little stingy with the Playbill. I saw Rent early this season and the usher only gave one Playbill for both my friend and I to share. Usually the main lobby has a desk with more if you get there early. I have never ordered a drink or snack there, but they looked a little pricey. The advance ticket show window is conveniently located right in the main door. I have been to shows in New York, Washington DC and Atlanta and 8-10 shows at Gammage. It isn't the best, but Gammage is a pretty good theater for Phoenix. read more

Came here to watch Wicked. (The show was fabulous) but the Gammage theater is definitely not the nicest theater to host a Broadway show. I sat at the top balcony which overlooks the stage. There were moments when I felt a little nauseous sitting so high up. I guess there's a reason why people buy orchestra seats :) The service people were really helpful trying to find seats and I'm glad they closed the door at the beginning of the show. The bathrooms were a bit old and run down. One stall was broken which created a long line. While ASU offers free parking for the Gammage, it took almost 30-45 minutes trying to get out since there wasn't anyone to direct traffic. Next time I'll take the bus. read more

This review is of the Gammage. It has nothing to do with the shows I've seen there. I am absolutely thrilled to find Broadway so far from the great white way. I've enjoyed a lot of theatre in Cleveland (which has an incredible theatre scene), I've been to the theatre in Boston, New York and Denver. It's always wonderful. Consequently, I've been to numerous theatres. The Gammage is fine. It has a perfectly serviceable proscenium stage and decent acoustics. It lacks curb appeal - it looks like a giant orange space ship. Inside the decor is pretty modern and generic. As others have mentioned, women's restroom facilities are lacking and they have had technical difficulties. Gammage lacks the grace and elegance of most of the other theatres I've been to. I miss the part of the experience that involves the beauty and grandeur of the place itself. But they play host to Broadway in the middle of the desert. And for that I will love them forever. read more

I love it for being a Frank Lloyd Wright building... That's about it. The seating is not good, the snacks are lacking variety. The 1:1 ratio of men to women's bathrooms is a joke. I will be happy when we move away to a city with a real venue that can support off-broadway the way it should be supported. read more

I really wish Gammage was a 5-star place, since that's where I have to go if I want to see the touring Broadway shows, but it's just not. First of all, the sound system completely sucks. I'm not one of those techie people AT ALL, so I have no clue what kind of system they have or why it sucks so bad, but I do know that it's VERY hard to understand what the actors are saying and singing! This makes for a pretty frustrating play-watching experience. The people next to us had these little headphone things that they said you can borrow for free at Gammage if you leave your driver's license, but they said that the headphones were static-y, so either way you're screwed sound-wise. Second: temperature control. It was boiling hot at Wicked. And I'm one of those people who's always cold, so if I'm hot, you know you'll be sweating there. Considering the ticket prices, how can they not afford decent sound and air conditioning?! On the plus side, I do appreciate the stadium seating up in the balcony so you don't have to worry about your view being obstructed by people's heads (not that you can see much from the balcony anyway!). Oh, Gammage... You're a nice looking building and you bring in good plays, but that's about it. read more