My partner and I had such a wonderful time at this theater watching the nutcracker! I was shocked…read moreat how gorgeous & timeless this theater was (as it was my first time in). The outside of the theater does not do the inside of it justice. The ornate beautiful walls and ceilings of the theater took my breath away! They had cocktails and some snacks for sale as well during the show which was a nice respite. Absolutely recommend booking a show here!

such a beautiful location. it reminded me of Vienna, Austria in Europe with the golden…read moreembellishments and intricate details on the walls. I caught myself staring at them during the intermission for The Nutcracker ballet show. the show is something else for me to review, so I will not do that her because this one is meant specifically for the location. as beautiful and grand that it was, I just disliked that the staff was not taking initiative to help with directions. you had to go up to them, and even with the directions that they provided, the reference points that they used were still unclear. I feel like the staff also could have done a better job of outlining how the show will go because they did not make clear of the intermission and how long it would be. they also did a horrible job with seating people because they moved so slow and got in the way of viewers who were watching the show. Not much social awareness from them :/ Location does a good job of running thru what they expect before you come on for your show so that you could logistically plan. lots of parking after 1800 or 6PM because no more law enforcement for street parking. also, the lights that just twinkle in front of the location make it such an awe to look at. I have not been here during daytime, but I bet you that it is better in the nighttime

Wow. What a cool children's theater. This was our first time here as we live North of Seattle and…read moredon't make it down to this part of Tacoma often. We were invited by a friend to see Matilda: The Musical. He is in the show and it was a treat to see him perform. All the staff we encountered from the ticket takers to the concession staff were super nice and friendly. The concession lines were well staffed and moved quickly which is important with showtime swiftly approaching. This theater is easy to find with ample street and lot parking. The lobby was adorned with festive decorations for the Holiday season. The theater seating is a bit dated and cramped but all had good views of the stage. We loved the performance and were enchanted by the acting and singing and sets. The cast came out after the musical was over and mingled with family and the audience in the lobby. This theater really has a lot of love and character and it shows. We will definitely return one day and encourage others to do the same.

Moody, intimate, surprising (literally, we got jump scares and left with goosebumps!)…read moreMISERY blew us away. This was my first time at Tacoma Little Theater. What an amazing first impression, I think my son is hooked on performing arts now

I've been searching for a local circus to attend to as a now father to a 7 year old, i reminisced…read moreabout how I longed to attend the Ringling Brother's circus as a child but my parents would never take me due to the expenses. I always got a free ticket from school but never made it there. Years later - travelling circuses seemed to have diminished as did my desire to go. After my daughter turned 6 I began to search again but read a lot of disappointing reviews from other circus goers - then there was Jordan World Circus coming to Bremerton, the tickets are reasonably priced, the reviews were pretty bad, but we went anyways. It was just as I expected for a cheap show (which isn't a good thing) but that's for another review. When I saw the advertisment for Venardos via Facebook, paired with the ticket pricing and the good reviews, I didnt hesitate to buy and I'm very glad that I did. Though the city (Tacoma) location isn't at the "top of my list to take my family" the Star Center area was very clean and nice. Right off the bat seeing the Venardo's tent setup and the quality of their trailers, i knew we were in for a treat. There wasnt a line at the door to get in and the greeters were amazingly nice and all so personable. one of the biggest things that I was impressed by was that each person designated to help us used their names and introduced others to us by name. That alone shows that these folks care for one another as they aren't just "circus workers" but people of Venardos circus. The decor inside was everything I dreamed a circus would be, albeit I dreamt of a grander stage but the intimate size of Venardos is what makes it all so very special. We opted for the premium seating as there was a better line of sight of the acts, however there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Kevin the ring master was captivating and literally larger than life (still can't figure out if he's that tall or was he wearing stilts). The sideshow guys were hilarious and fun to watch, the main acts was captivating and breath taking. My daughter and her cousins were mesmerized. The aerial acrobats had my daughter yelling "it's like watching AGT (america's got talent) in real life!" The strong men balancing act had her saying "they are so strong like the hulk! and they have so many muscles they look like their shirts are painted on." It was everything I expected and more. Nostalgic, funny, memorable, captivating, exciting, and most of all fun. At the end of the show, the entire cast of the acts stood on stage and took pictures with EVERYONE that wanted to. Truly an amazing time. This will definitely be a family tradition for many years to come!

Incredible show! Entertaining for all ages. A great diversity of skills displayed. Truly in awe of…read moreall of their talents. Check it out - guaranteed great fun!

I'm leaving a review solely to say, Don't get seats in rows B or C. My siblings and I thought we…read morewere getting my mom really good seats in row C. When we got to the theater, it turns out the second and third rows aren't on a raised step like the other seats. It's behind A and B on the floor. D, E, and F would have been better choices. The seats are slightly staggered but my mom can really only see one side of the stage clearly. I feel a little miffed we paid to look at the actor through two rows of people.

I went to the Theatre on the Square a while ago to see a flamenco performance (Fanny Ara in Juncal…read moreStreet: Flamenco) and I find it odd that I have driven past this place several times and never knew it was a performing arts space. I had been to the Pantages Theater before, which is right up the street, and I guess this building fits right in with the other spaces in the square. There is a parking lot right across the street which makes it very convenient to get to the venue. The space itself is very clean throughout and modern looking in structure and paint. It is wheelchair accessible with elevators and the volunteer staff are very friendly and can answer just about any question you want to know. It appeared to mainly be made up of older ladies who probably have been patrons to the arts scene for the longest time. There is also a nice concession area with small snacks, coffee, adult beverages, and other things. I didn't purchase anything so I don't know what the prices were like. The theater itself had a very intimate setting in that it's a smaller theater with limited seating. It's quiet different from the theaters that require a larger stage for ballets, operas, or other events were there are larger in production and stage presence. I really liked the setting. The seats were easy to find and you don't feel cramped. The performance itself was amazing. The lighting and sound were also equally as amazing. I had seen flamenco at a theater in Olympia and this one was much better. I'll definitely be back to the Theatre on the Square. I will say that if you see a show you want to attend, buy your tickets early since the theater is small the performances sell out quickly.

Attended my first event there, Carol King & James Taylor musical show. Very interesting venue, it…read morewas built in 1918 and the design reflects the affluence of the time after WW1. It's a former movie theater in its time. The molding in the auditorium is fascinating. The venue seats 750, the show was sold out last night. The auditorium is white and yellow, These colors give it a sterile feeling. Whenever I go to a venue I always note the number of emergency exits. The auditorium had two on each side of the stage. This venue is located on a steep hill in downtown Tacoma, the entrance to the venue has not been altered to today's standards so it's two double doors with a several steps up from the sidewalk. When the show was over all 750 of us funneled out of the theater via the double door entrance. I was stunned, had there been a fire trampling would occur, the small lobby we funneled thru there was a set of emergency exit doors. I truly felt my safety was at risk as we were all trying to exit via a set of two doors. I was trying to understand why the two doors in the auditorium were not open as an option to exit. The show was great I just really question the exit strategy.

Pros: Came here for The Naked Magicians and had a blast; was able to find free parking fairly…read moreeasily (lots of parking lots/garages nearby that were inexpensive--$10 for the evening); smaller, intimate venue; pretty much every seat is a good seat with a good view the way the venue is set up; friendly customer service--both in person and over the phone; checked in quickly; would definitely recommend/return Cons: Kind of an older theater; does not have a parking garage if its own; built on a hill, which can be challenging for some; limited food options (snacks and alcohol, but no real entrees); I believe no food/drink allowed in theater

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.

Bill hosted by son's 10th birthday and I have nothing but positive things to say. Bill worked with…read moreme to make sure the theme and gift bags matched my son's personality and helped find a place the trailer could be parked close to my (very hilly!) street. He and his daughter were helpful in managing a lot of kids with tech needs and remained patient and positive. The trailer is clean and spacious. I would hire him for any event!

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Pros: Went to the Rialto Theater for The Naked Magicians and had a blast; was able to find free…read moreparking fairly easily (lots of parking lots/garages nearby that were inexpensive--$10 for the evening); smaller, intimate venue; pretty much every seat is a good seat with a good view the way the venue is set up; friendly customer service--both in person and over the phone; checked in quickly; would definitely recommend/return Cons: Kind of an older theater; does not have a parking garage if its own; built on a hill, which can be challenging for some; limited food options (snacks and alcohol, but no real entrees); I believe no food/drink allowed in theater

This review only relates to the administration process. I received an e-mail offer on the 24th of…read moreDec of this past year. It offered two tickets for the price of one and included the following statement "With so many shows to choose from,head over to our website to grab your holiday gift." Since it was a one day only offer I did so and selected one of the near term events. When the discount was not automatically applied to my on-line purchase as the offer said, I called the ticket office which was closed and wouldn't open until Jan 18th. I left a message and someone called to tell me that the event I selected wasn't part of the offer. I think the lesson I learned is that one needs to be sure when responding to an offer from this group when buying on-line as they can be difficult to contact even during non-holiday periods.