My daughter had their wedding here, it was a great venue! The kids stood in the ticket booth and…read moregreeted everyone and took 'special tickets' we made and sent with the invite. We had a string trio playing before the wedding. The streets were blocked off for the spring fair so we opened the bar for the delay, and delayed the wedding so everyone could arrive, and the guys loved it!!

Ahhhhh the Liberty! Such history for Puyallup here…read more Growing up we went to so many movies I can't even begin to count them. The tradition of the owner, and then the owner's son years later, introducing the movie by doing his 'don't do drugs & turn in a pusher' speech. Do you remember that? Hmmmm if not, you missed out. The floor was often sticky and eventually the chairs were so worn out you sat carefully hoping it wasn't going to break. The popcorn and snacks were always a super deal. But the climb upstairs to the bathrooms was a bit creepy and only one toilet per man/woman's side to accommodate a theater full of people, made for awkward situations. *sigh* reminiscing can be bittersweet sometimes. Now on to its current use. It was bought out from the family who owned it and converted into an events venue. From everyone I know who has since been to one, I am told they did an excellent job with the place and its a great place to reserve for your wedding, conference, etc. My baby sister even hosted a local bands showcase for all ages which worked really well here.

We watched the Haunted Ballet and it was the perfect Halloween event. The performances were short…read moreand sweet. They invited the kids to sit up front which was nice since there is no stadium seating. My 3yo was very engaged. At the end they encouraged the kids to come and have a dance party with the Ballet cast. It was great. I might make this a yearly tradition! The theatre was intimate, charming, and clean. The staff was friendly. I would definitely come again.

Oh so bad every way. For the price we paid (80.00 per ticket) we thought we were getting a…read moreprofessional production. Nope. It's a children's recital and the children were not very well rehearsed. The costumes were so cheap and the set was very bland. It's a Christmas party! Decorate and dress up! And teach the children how to dance! My granddaughter, who is one, loves live production. She is enthralled. O bought tix for me, my daughter and my son-in-law and assumed she could sit on out laps. Nope. She needed her own 80.00 ticket. It was cheaply done, the dancers were terrible, and all I got was k owing I paid 240.00 for someone else's child's tuition while my son-in-law stayed on the lobby with my granddaughter. Expensive lesson. ​​​

Cute little theater with no bad seat. Actually the second row is not very good since it's not…read morereally elevated and the first row blocks your vision. We moved up higher and our view was great. We were worried about getting there early to get good seats. Really you don't have to worry about that. It's a small and comfortable theatre and you will easily find a good seat. It's well maintained and clean. One complaint is that it was extremely cold. Maybe the performers need this which is fine just wear layers so you don't freeze. The theatre seems to be sort of in the middle of nowhere. We were wondering where we were going!

Nice place. Clean and the theatre size was pretty good. I wish there was better parking.read more

This is my first theater I performed at when I moved to Seattle. I've done shows in L.A.,…read moreDisneyland, etc...so I quit my travel job to pursue my love for musical theater. I missed it so much. I heard TMP was casting for South Pacific so that was my intro to meeting Jon and Jeff. I played Bloody Mary in South Pacific, I was part of Wedding Singers ensemble plus I played Imelda Marcos, I played Madame Liang in the reboot version of Flower Drum Song. I also did shows with the Children's Theater at TMP. I played The Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, and Princess Lucille in Junie B Jones and a little monkey business. I did a couple shows outside of TmP, and also invited to audition on Broadway. But after a few deaths in my family I decided to take a hiatus from doing shows. I'm still on a long hiatus. Actually at my age I don't think I could keep up with the young ones. Like any theater it had some improvements needed. Which TMP has done over the years . I've tried to support when I could. It's not very close to where I live. It's about a 30 minute drive. After all these years I'm just now writing this review because I regret not auditioning or even performing at TMP. I always tell people life is too short don't wait. Well recently we lost Jon who was co-founder, director, and choreographer of TMP. He and his partner Jeff were a big part of the Tacoma area arts. I do hope his legacy lives on. RIPARADISE Jon!

I haven't ever walked into Tacoma Musical Playhouse after living in Tacoma for quite a while until…read morerecently. I have driven by it enough times and some of their productions caught my eye more than once but what brought us here was for a production of Xanadu. Xanadu is a movie which stars Olivia Newton John and Fred Astaire makes an appearance in it as well. The movie was a real slog for me even though the movie is a cult classic and I love those types of movies... but "cult classic" is a very broad range and not all have the same appeal. The musical play is a spoof of the film and I knew it would have a brisker pace than the movie and I enjoyed it a lot! It was lots of fun and the songs sung served as a reminder of what's in the movie and had more of a positive earworm than a slog. The performers were great and they successfully cast a positive and feel good charm which was much needed. The Playhouse is also getting The Wedding Singer from the 80's inspired movie which I know would be a lot of fun and in this case I enjoyed the film much more!

The Seattle International Comedy Competition in Friday, November 8 was outstanding. Sixteen…read morecomedians had 5 minutes to keep us laughing. The top Five advance to semi-finals. Another 16 compete November 15. My advice: Go! It Is the best $38 night out. Have fun!

I'm really sad that people utilize this to shame, speculate and slander people whose mission is to…read moreprovide opportunities for our community. I am also really disappointed in the comments of Laura Gray. Though a talented costume mistress, Mrs Gray is not directly involved in or a part of the discussions in regards to the hiring of myself. I am the person referenced as the Director in her review and find this to be completely unnecessary and frankly against everything that community theatre stands for. The AUBURN AVE offers a wide and diverse season of shows that play to and involve people of all walks of life. Community Arts as a whole is often mis-labeled and expected to be held to the unrealistic standard of professional theatre. We all have a place in this community and it really upsets me that people don't see the importance of exposing people to the arts. Everyone in the community get a chance to be involved and THAT is what strengthens and builds a community. The review posted earlier today (1/7/22) was disrespectful, unfounded and in poor taste. I have been in touch with the man in charge whom just finished a sold out production of ELF the musical. This not only had the largest cast but also managed to succeed despite Covid 19 restrictions and it being performed during the hectic holiday season. I hope that people will read this and realize that the arts are what make us human and help us to explore , dream and connect. Anything that stops that is taking us away from its purpose. Auburn Ave is a great place ran by a man that I am excited to work for.

Me and hubby went to this theater to check out Fools Play Improv and the theater is very quaint and…read morecomfy. The guys were hilarious and we enjoyed ourselves very much! The theater is easy to find and there is a parking lot (pay to park) right next door. Now, I will say, the seating rows are a bit tight meaning once you sit down, no one can pass by you. You would literally have to stand up and possibly move into the isle way to let the person pass by. My advice, get a seat at the END of the isle. But otherwise, great community theater and we can't wait to go back!

Wonderful theater on a shoestring budget…read more My 7 year old daughter participated in a spring break camp at TYT. She's enjoyed several theater camps in the Tacoma area and we value each for a unique culture. What I especially appreciate about TYT is how they conjure something amazing virtually from thin air. The kids have a blast. Every kid gets a good part and they are involved in all aspects of the production. It's a great little "black box" theater. The camp was a great boost for my daughter's creativity and confidence. I give 4 stars only because sometimes the TYT folks were late opening the door in the mornings. Sometimes you waited around a few minutes to drop off your child. This wasn't a big deal for me, but I can see how it would annoy some parents & caregivers.

Delighted by this array of performers! Highly recommend for all ages. Not a bad seat in the house.read more

Directions to the venue were unclear. The sign pointing to Venardos parking pointed to the bottom…read moreof a hill with a whole lot of stairs going up to the tent. The other road I saw going up to it said staff only. Used a map app and still couldn't find a way in without lots and lots of stairs that I can't climb. They offered me a ticket another day but this was my only free day. I'm out 70 dollars.

Since coming to The Dance Academy of Puyallup, my daughter's skills have improved dramatically (age…read more8 ). I greatly appreciate Shari's kind but firm leadership and the fact that she brings me in every step of the way. I'm enabled to be a partner in my daughter's dance journey, rather than just the wallet. Along with beautiful dance technique, my daughter is learning poise, manners, good sportsmanship, and how to carry herself as a serious athlete. I am thankful that both my daughter and I feel comfortable in talking with Shari and the other teachers about absolutely anything. We know our thoughts will be welcomed and addressed respectfully, without fear of consequence. The studio is always clean and is a welcoming environment to dancers, parents, and siblings. Most nights my daughter asks to stay long after her classes have ended because she feels so at home and has built strong friendships. In addition to the High Impact Team, we love the recitals and extra performance opportunities. It is only April and my daughter is already counting down to Victorian Country Christmas because she had so much fun dancing in the shows there. We are proud to be apart of The Dance Academy of Puyallup. It's a great home for any dancer!

I have been dancing at The Dance Academy of Puyallup for almost 8 years and I couldn't imagine…read moredancing anywhere else. The environment that Shari creates for all of us is amazing, we are like one big family. We are given so many opportunities, and taught to chase our dreams and strive to be the best we can be. Not only are we supported in the studio but we are also supported outside the studio. The teachers here are like no other they are all incredibly supportive and caring, and they treat us like their own. Whether you do recreation or team you will have an amazing experience here. I am so lucky to be a part of such an amazing team and I couldn't be happier.