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    David B.

    Beautifully restored theater which seats 1,300. The views are all excellent except for the extreme right and left orchestra seats. I've seen almost every kind of genre here, plays, opera, concerts and more. The sound from the balcony is excellent. I've performed here once, so I can say that the dressing rooms are small. But the whole staff here, from lighting, to sound, to even the ushers, are extremely professional. I'm usually able to find on street parking, but there's a garage across the street that is reasonable.

    Beautiful set!
    Alex D.

    Lovely venue. We had not been here in several years - I think the last show we attended at the Byham was Gilberto Gil! We attended "A Musical Christmas Carol" here last night, and it was fantastic! The theater itself is smaller than the Benedum, and ideal for such a show, and delivered a very enjoyable experience - there are no "bad seats" in the house, and the acoustics are great. It was fun to see the cast members entering from the wings and walking up to the stage in the aisles, and overall, the evening was really great. Production was FANTASTIC - lights, music, sets, etc. were all totally on point! Hopefully, as more people are vaccinated and accustomed to the COVID safety measures, we can all get back to doing the things we love - like seeing concerts and shows at venues like the Byham. They did a great job with the 30th anniversary display in the lobby - with a Christmas tree for each yearly production along the entrance way. The lobby is grand, and they have a bar for patrons. Bathrooms are downstairs, but ample and practical. My only constructive comment is that the seating in this theater is a bit small / uncomfortable for many adults, and that a renovation of the seats would be great. Honestly, I would be happy to pay a little more for a show, and be more comfortable and less crowded. Not enough to take a star off this review, though!

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    Florie A.

    Nice stage! Seen my friend performed Christmas Carol. The audio was perfect. The cast executed their lives well. The room was packed. I would recommend parking in Smith Field Garage for low cost and short distance walk.

    Brenda W.

    Enjoyed seeing "Young Frankenstein" at this theater. We were able to get Groupon tickets so the price was very good. The theater is smaller than the Benedum which also means that sitting upstairs in the mezzanine gets you closer to the stage. We sat 3 rows back to the left of the stage and could see perfectly fine. I especially liked that we could see the orchestra pit as there was a live orchestra accompanying the play. Yes, the seats are a bit tight; there's not much room between your knees and the seat in front of you and the seats aren't terribly comfortable for a 2-hour stint. I do think I had more knee room than the upstairs seats at the Benedum but not by much. The restrooms were in the basement level but there were plenty and very clean. There's a bar for refreshments and they were selling candy and t-shirts in the lobby, as well. You are allowed to take bottled water that you purchase at the bar into the theater. Garage parking is nearby and we paid 7.00 upfront for event parking. Then it was just a walk across the street to the theater. Afterwards, we headed to a local bar for drinks and appetizers. There are several choices for dining close by. This is a beautiful old venue and the size is great for more intimate performances. What is worthy to complain about is the sound system, at least for the "Young Frankenstein" performance. I could hear the orchestra just fine and fine they sounded, too. However, the actors' sound system made them sound as if they were talking through tin cans. I had to strain to always make out what they were saying. I'm going to assume and hope this was performance-related and not theater-related.

    Rachel C.

    This is like a mini Benedum Center. It's another beautiful theater to see great shows in the Cultural District! There a couple key tips when booking tickets to this theater: 1. Never ever sit on the Orchestra Right or Left sides unless you're the first 2 seats from A-G. The Right and Left farther back you shouldn't go further in than the first 4 seats. If you sit against the wall you'll probably have paid to see half the show...since that's all you'll be seeing! 2. If you choose a seat in the center on the floor you're golden, even if you're at the very back. The theater is small and only holds about 1,300 seats so you'll see great from anywhere in the center. 3. The Mezzanine and Gallery sections (balcony) are very tight. Meaning there's not a lot of room between you and the row in front of you. So keep that in mind if you're tall. Keep away from the far sides if you can again, because you'll get an obstructed view. This is coming from a ticketing insider, I want you to enjoy the experience!

    Hallway waiting area (bar to the right in this image, snack table straight  through and then to the left )
    Alexis E.

    I went to see the production of Cruel Intentions the Musical through yelp elite. The box office is to the left of the main doors; you need your ticket to get through the main doors and security. In the lobby there is a small table selling candy and water ($3.50 per movie theatre candy box) and then as you go up the ramp to the left is the bar. You can get drinks to drink outside the theatre in a normal cup ($8 for a single mixed drink; $16 for a double) or there are special cups for sale where you can drink in the theatre. There is a basic selection of liquor, beer, and wine. I was sat in the second to last row on the bottom level and had no issues seeing the stage (except for the drunk woman in front of me who kept waving her arms and yelling at the stage) and the acoustics were great; no issues hearing at all. Overall I had a great experience at the Byham theatre. Nice staff, acoustics, and visuals.

    April R.

    I had such a fun time seeing Cruel Intentions at the Byham Theatre! This was my first time attending a show here and as it is obviously a smaller venue that the benedum, I can say it is still a very lovely venue. We had complimentary yelp tickets and a great view, which was awesome! The show was full of amazing 90s songs and being a 90s kid, I loved every second of it. It was full of great singing, comedy, and raunchiness (just like the movie!) The stage didn't use as many props as I thought they could have, but other than that we really enjoyed our night at the theatre. I would come back to see another show here for sure!

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    Arlene M.

    My return visit brought me to see the annual "Musical Christmas Carol" featuring Tom Atkins as Scrooge, Tim Hartman and Terry Wickline in multiple roles but best featured as the Fezziwig couple. All gave outstanding performances. The musical delves more into the story as to what led Scrooge to become a miser in the first place and continues with the familiar book. We had great seats in the orchestra and were able to hear and see very well. The people in the theater are very friendly and helpful. They even offer large print editions of your program. However, as I have been noticing in recent musicals I've seen they tend to take out the synopsis of scenes and musical numbers. In this case it wasn't hard to follow along but can be when viewing a different musical. The theater itself is small and I'd compare it to the size of an actual Broadway theater since those theaters must seat at least 500 to be considered a Broadway theater in NY. We didn't use the restrooms but I did notice some handicapped individuals so I figure it must be handicap accessible. On Saturdays before Christmas the parking lot across the street from this theater offers free parking which makes a nice perk. Christmas just won't be the same with a tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and this one is done very well. It is a must for the holidays and discount tickets are available to those under 14.

    The Tenors performed tonight at The Byham! OMG! I was lucky enough to get an autograph and... A KISS.. From VINCE! lucky me!!
    Bebe B.

    What can I say? I love this little theater! Shows here are much more intimate and the architecture is DIVINE! ( literally with little cherubs on the walls )

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    Very nice theater. Only complaint is that bottled water is $3. I will definitely be going back!

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    Worst place in a very long time. Pay the security off and you will enjoy yourself. Never go back again

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    3.9(54 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown

    I love the Greer and that we have an option for this type of venue in the area…read more The space was recently renovated and has a neat art deco look/feel to it. There is a variety of programming offered from cabaret style solo performances to smaller scale musicals. There are seating options in booths, tables and a raised platform in the back. you can really see/hear well from anywhere in the venue, but the side booths you might lose some perspective. i don't particularly like the new QR code ordering because it can make it hard to actually ask questions about anything (and the servers are so busy it is hard to catch them to ask).. there are a variety of food and drink choices (apps and entrees) and they are on the more pricey side, but that is to be expected at this type of venue. Overall, a great place to catch a show!

    The EASY Checkin and the CLOSE SEAT PROXY was just enough!!!…read more I loved the staff and the QR code menu. The Ambiance was just perfect with seating immediately in front of the stage, (literally at arms length), and the tables behind there where the cast comes through!! It was somewhat interactive. We saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show!!! It was more than I expected to say the least!!!! Simply AMAZING The entrance was easy to come in, the bar was beautiful and the Theater is easy to navigate. Clean venue and clean bathrooms with table service and food menu.

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    4.3(33 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown

    For my first ever visit and show at the CLO, this was a great experience!…read more Walking into the theatre you immediately notice the intimate size room. Definitely big enough for a large group of tables, but close enough to the stage that you never feel like you have a bad seat in the house. The menu includes themed drinks and a range of food choices which you can order prior to showtime. The staff is friendly and attentive to the tables through the first part of the show. The show itself was exciting and tongue in cheek at times. The Altar Boyz brought energy and comedy to the room and kept everyone engaged - even bringing up an audience member for one of the numbers! Great reminder for me to never sit in the front! Haha I can't wait to come back to see another show soon! Thanks to Rachel and the CLO for another great event!

    We visited the CLO for the first time this last week. I was very impressed with the facilities. I…read morereally like the set up with the tables, reminds me a little of the Improv design, except those tables were entirely too small for four people to actually eat at, so good thing we were just nibbling on the yummy Yelp snacks. I can't say enough about the show we saw, Judge Jackie Justice. I would go see this show again in the future it was that good and the CLO seemed to accommodate the backdrop for the show perfectly. The staff seemed very professional but also extremely on the slow side. We ordered some drinks right when we got there and we were 30 minutes early for the show. Well the drinks showed up about two minutes before the show and not all at the same time. I got mine while my H was still waiting for his. 30 minutes is really excessive to wait for a drink, and they weren't cheap so please don't make me wait so long to wet my whistle. Continued with the slower service the waiters waited until the end to hand out checks. I guess this was ok, but it seems like they should have handed those out 15-20 minutes before the show was over so people could square up and leave when the show was over, not wait for 15-20 minutes more to give your check with payment to the server so they can charge you. We thought we could go out to the bar and pay there. Well we were wrong. I actually ended up ordering another drink finished it and paid for that one at the bar before our waiter came to collect our tab. I think in the future my best bet maybe to just pay cash or order at the bar to begin with. Otherwise loved the place and look forward to coming back to see another great show!

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
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    Oh man, what a meal. I've been counting down the days until this reservation. First, the vibe is…read moreimmaculate. Woodys, cozy, moody, eclectic. We also had excellent fast service for Friday night. Food: Sunday gravy - this tasted like it simmered on the stove for hours. So dang good with an immense depth of flavor. Put it on the focaccia, and it is a divine combo. Rabbits and dumplings - this was a homey pot of goodness. The rabbit was tender, and the gravy was packed with flavor. I loved the little mushrooms and dumplings. It was just a well-done, tasty dish. My wife loved her chicken dish. She said it was a deconstructed chicken, but completely "chefed" with great flavor. It was so savory and delicious. Get the Kirby cucumber salad. It was zingy and a good, light side! The baked Alaska was amazing. The presentation was fun-- a flambé on the table... so much fun and there was so much big flavor. The punch of rum paired perfectly with the bananas foster and cake. Just so elevated and great!

    Love to see yinz back!!!!…read more Hance took great care of us and started off by giving us a rundown of the menu which helped so much. He went into detail to any questions we had with the sweetest demeanor. We started with some wine and bread service with pesto. It was just 2 of us having a girls night and decided to share a bunch of starters. We had the mushrooms and the game lasagne. Everything was so good! So happy that butcher and the rye is back. Can't wait for my next visit. Thank you Hance and the team for the great night!

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