Last night's performance of "Grandiloquent" by GARY GULMAN at the The Grand Opera House was…read moreintelligent, deeply human, and masterfully crafted, the show draws heavily from his book "Misfit"--and brings its spirit to life on stage. Gulman is like a modern-day Scheherazade, spinning stories that hold the audience spellbound. He pulls you in so completely--you're laughing one moment, moved the next, and before you know it, the show has ended and you're left wanting more. His narratives are intricately interwoven with a mix of obscure and familiar references that reward attentive listeners. Gulman manages to be hilarious, self-deprecating, vulnerable, and razor-sharp all at once. Beneath the humor, you always sense his compassion and commitment to social and economic justice. My only reservation was a small but noticeable shift in tone: he used the F-word a handful of times. What makes Gulman so distinctive is that his comedy has always been brilliantly intelligent and genuinely funny - without relying on cursing. It felt slightly out of step with his otherwise clean style. That said, it did little to diminish what was, overall, a truly memorable and deeply affecting evening. Strongly recommend the show! A brief note for the venue itself: it might be worth considering a slightly delayed start--just a few minutes past the stated time--to allow late arrivals to settle, followed by closing the doors once the performance begins. The steady trickle of people finding their seats was distracting not only for the audience but undoubtedly for the performer as well. Additionally, a clear, firm announcement at the outset about refraining from cellphone use would go a long way. During the show, a guest in the front row was scrolling on her phone, and the glow and movement were quite disruptive to those nearby--one can only imagine how noticeable it must be from the stage. Small adjustments like these would help preserve the immersive, attentive atmosphere that a performance of Gulman's caliber truly deserves. Beautiful venue, comfortable seats, great acoustics and ambiance. Very affordable tix. The view from Orchestra, Row D, Seat 6 was OUTSTANDING!

Not a bad seat in the house. Went to see the Black Violin's…read moresold out show. Great sound.

I went to Napoli for voice lessons a few years ago. My voice teacher was amazing! She knew what she…read morewas doing and knew how to teach. She critiqued and was not afraid to let me know what I was doing wrong. She gave me a lot of pointers that I still use today when I'm singing, even if it's just in the shower. Also, while in my lessons, I was taught multiple songs, some in different languages like French and German, so I could audition for colleges. Lastly, the price was $100/month, which isn't too bad. Overall, I had a very good experience when I took lessons here. I still use the same techniques that I was taught then and have benefited from using them greatly.

I took my 3 year old daughter to the Springfield location for dance. Her first lesson was okay…read more(only because I sat in the class with her). When she cried at the second lesson she was told to leave the class and I was told "That's enough today". When she cried in the third (and final) lesson she had to leave the room and the teacher locked the door and ignored us. Imagine having someone teach 3 and 4 year old children who can't handle crying! It was only a half an hour lesson too!

Business is lucky our child wasn't seriously hurt…read more With the weather being so cold, my wife and I were looking for an indoor place to take or 18 month old. We came across Bette's, as it's right down the road from our house. On arrival we were greeted by very friendly and helpful front desk staff as it was our first time coming. They recommended us the toddler town area and said it would be the best fit for his age. In the beginning he was really enjoying himself and loved exploring all the different activities in that area. Out of nowhere, children that were much older than toddlerhood (1-3 years old) - Came in and started playing really rough, sprinting into the bounce area of toddler town, no concern for younger kids in that space. As our child was trying to navigate that bounce area in toddler town, a boy who looked to be about 5-6 years old, that we didn't know, as well as having ZERO parent supervision at that time, grabbed our 18 month old, slammed him down and held him on the ground. The child thought this was funny and laughed, as our son was screaming and crying trying to get out of the hold. It was at this point that my wife and I leaned over and had to holler multiple times to get this kid to let go of out son. Staff in the area just stood there, less that 6 feet away, like nothing was happening. If the area is for a certain age range, children above that age range should not be playing in that area for this reason. Parents need to keep an eye on their children. There needs to be better care and concern for the younger kids. Pretty bummed about the whole experience as its really close to our home, heard such great things and aren't sure if we will return because of this. Hope this helps.

Slow down as your driving to find this place or you'll miss it! You can see the sign from the road…read morebut the building doesn't look anything like you'd expect from the outside. It looks like your going to an office building. There's a small sign on the front door with the name of the place but i'm telling you slow down or you'll be driving round and round trying to find what's right in front of you! By far the BEST indoor play spot on the planet! I thought i had been to some pretty good ones but this one tops them all! A lot of them make you pay for each adult but here you only have to pay for your children and it's only $9! You can't beat that for a place where you can stay as long as you want and bring your own food! Just a quick note that if you want to bring a cake you have to rent out party space. Other than that you can bring your own food or have food delivered. They even give you a free game card with a few credits on it to try out a game or two. You can then pay to load it at the kiosh to play more games. They have literally everything a child's heart desires here! Just check out the photos. There's a separate area for toddlers and smaller children. I loved that I saw staff walking the floor all throughout the day to keep things tidy. If I was a child you'd have to drag me out kicking and screaming because i'd never want to leave!

Exciting to attend an event for our first time here at the Delaware Theatre Company and their…read morepartnership with Mental Health Association of Delaware. Creating opportunities to connect to others and explore the community and its partners allows us all to flourish. I will have to be back for shows like Kinky Boots and other productions.

Everything was great about this venue. It's easy to get to and free parking. The inside it's…read morebeautiful and there's no bad seat. The price was reasonable and the show Stompin' at the Savoy was wonderful. I will definitely be checking their roster for future plays. It's also near the Riverftont.

We just finished our 2nd year at Dance Xpress and we love it. Cathy and Mike do a great job!read more

great place for kids to go to have fun and dance I think the people complaining must be nuts or…read morework for another studio. Go visit Dance Xpress it great dance studio . kids are great teachers ar amazing . could not treat you any better good luck to everyone

Came here tonight for the first time. Such a cool little theater…read more Could use some paint. The drapes look like they have 3 inches of dust on them. The sound is great. We saw the candlelight orchestra perform music from Bridgerton. Seems to be plenty of street party around the venue. Free on Sundays. The line was out the door and around the block but it went quick. There is nothing like a small town theater.

This was a great venue, great acoustics. I was there for Fleetwood Mac Tribute played by an…read moreexceptional string quartet. I absolutely loved it

Over the two years that my daughter was enrolled in classes at this studio, my experience was…read moreconsistently disappointing. Ashley, Betsy's daughter-in-law, frequently cancelled both group and private lessons without making them up, even though we paid for them in full. My daughter participated in singing and dance, and Ashley cancelled numerous lessons that were never rescheduled or refunded. The cost was excessive for the quality and reliability of instruction we actually received. The situation worsened when I notified the company that we would be moving. In the months that followed, my daughter was treated unfairly. She was yelled at and embarrassed during class, not included in the same way as the other students, and clearly singled out. At the end of the season, I asked that the check for our recital tickets not be cashed since my family would not be attending. Ashley and Betsy agreed at the time, but then cashed the check anyway. When I followed up, she promised to issue a refund but never did. In addition, we were required to purchase thousands of dollars' worth of costumes that we will never use, including a $300 dress that my daughter wore for a total of 15 minutes. The overall experience felt dishonest, exploitative, and deeply unprofessional.

I went to this studio in my younger years. My experience was exactly what it should have been. The…read morediscipline i learned in various forms of dance was taught to me by the wonderful faculty that is there. That education has gotten me where i am now. I have danced across the world. Danced in movies, music videos, and television shows. Also adding a broadway show, multiple dance companies, and cirque du soleil. The training wasn't easy but the result changed my life.

The Prospect Park Swim Club is one of my favorite places to go in the Summer. I like going to the…read moresnack bar and the arcade. And they have fun nights sometimes like float night, and kids night is my favorite. If you are new at the PPSC you will definitely love it.