I recently saw Theatre Raleigh's production of Bull Durham at the Reynolds Industries Theater. It…read moreis located on the top level of the Bryan Center at Duke University. The theater seats around 600 people. Accessible seating is located at the top of the venue. There are stairs to get down to the other rows. They are on the steep side and the heights of the steps are uneven but there are handrails on the two sides. I sat in the front row so I'd assume the slope makes all the rows have a good view as you shouldn't be looking at heads. I'd recommend checking the sports schedules before buying a ticket with the box office as if there is an event you cannot park in the nearby garage but need to park in a lot further away which makes finding the venue harder if you are not familiar with Duke's West Campus.

Old theater on Duke's campus on the top level of the Bryan Center. We attended Theatre Raleigh's…read morerecent world premiere of Bull Durham (which was fantastic). Parking is at a nearby garage. Allow plenty of time for parking, especially if other things are happening on campus. Seating in the theater is quite steep. There's a wide aisle that goes down the middle with no handrails, then more narrow aisles on each side that have handrails. Steps are uneven and you do have to be careful. Be careful where your seats are if you have special needs. We had front row seats, so exiting for the restroom meant climbing back up those stairs.

Saw a performance of Macbeth here recently. Extremely well done! Seats were not huge, but spacious…read moreenough.

We have been season subscribers to Playmakers for 46 years. Acting is always excellent. Choice of…read moreplays not always a favorite but worth watching. This year- 2025--26 was one of the best seasons for acting and choice of plays. . A young man in the profressional training program as a leading role was so good in one play that I couldn't believe he had not been on Broadway.

The only plausible murder in this sham of a "show" was of good taste and believable acting…read more If anyone can be bored to death, then the Dinner Detective is to blame for the crime. Detective Noel chewed the scenery with her soap opera one note delivery born out of community college summer acting programs or a month as an intern at summer stock. Someone tell her the pink hair trend is over and her forty-plus year old self should catch up. Why do they need a 23 minute preamble before the actual "show"begins? For 75$ why did they serve crappy Duncan Hines boxed cake? C'mon. The entree was ok, a saving grace, and the friends at my table were fun and understood how stupid it all was. If you need a particular brand of torture and a reminder of why "dinner theatre" is a lie and an affront to actual quality entertainment- have at it. But I warned you.

Worst experience EVER!! The Raleigh Dinner Detective "dinner" experience was probaly the worst…read moreexperience I've had since covid. The manager/owner didn't care that there was an issue only gave a "how dare you call and complain" attitude, when all we wanted was a simple apology and confirmation that it would be fixed. This was supposed to be a fun dinner outing, but they ruined the evening!! We booked for a birthday dinner experience and checked in only to find out that they "miscounted" the seats and did not have a place for us to sit. SERIOUSLY, THIS IS A DINNER EXPERIENCE! How do you not have enough seats??? They had to bring out a separate table to seat us, which meant we would not get the FULL EXPERIENCE. There were no actors at the table, no QR codes, no clues under the chair. When speaking with the manager/owner on the phone, she was aggressive and rude. The manager claimed that it was a "human" mistake and that we had to have more "grace" while they fixed it. Then she said we should leave as we weren't the "right kind of people" because we didnt have enough grace. As customers we tried and wanted to have a fun experience and were so disappointed that we did not get that experience. To further complete the disastrous experience, the food was not as promised when we booked...the "chocolate mousse cake" was basic dry yellow cake with chocolate frosting. The host tried, but the whole experience was lacking. I would definitely not suggest this experience if you want to be entertained and have a decent meal because even with reservation you might not get a seat!

The Forest Theatre is one of the very best places to see a performance on UNC's campus. It's a 100…read moreyear old stone amphitheatre surrounded by trees and hosting performances ranging from giant puppet shows to concerts. I saw one of the Paperhand Puppet shows there last summer - the great venue played a huge part in the surrealist entertainment of the show. I believe most of the shows at the Forest Theatre are coordinated by Playmaker's Repertory Company, but tickets are only sold at the door. Admission is usually $10 for adults, with a discounted rate for kids. The Forest Theatre is a beautiful place for weddings, as well.

The Forest Theatre is a beautiful part of UNC's campus. It's a great spot to check out even if…read morethere's nothing officially going on here. I've walked by while some weddings were taking place, it seems like a really cool and scenic spot for a wedding.

I've been coming here for years and just haven't reviewed it yet…read more... There is truly not a bad seat in the house. I've sat in Orchestra, on the first floor, the grand tier, and the balcony and they've all been great. You can see everything. I have enjoyed every show I've ever seen here (Chicago, Wicked, Something Rotten) as well as concerts (Alison Krauss, Singer/Songwriter) to name a few. The employees are SO friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you know where you're going and that you're having a good time. I'm always impressed with the customer service when I go. They have those Bavarian nuts that are so delightful and a bar with domestic beers and wines. Quite a few soda options to chose from as well. There is a parking deck right next to the venue and if you get there early enough you shouldn't have a problem. There are other parking decks in the area as well. There are numerous places to eat surrounding the DPAC, so many amazing choices. I would highly recommend buying tickets to see a show here and make an evening of it with one of the close by restuarants or bars. Downtown Durham has become utterly amazing!

Wine was good $24 for a glass!!…read moreService was good Ambiance was good I don't recommend sitting in the nosebleed we had to leave early

Nice older venue that's been well maintained. Lot of history here! We saw Audra McDonald and the…read moreacoustics were flawless. Seats comfortable. View good from row G on the left. Good signage, had no problem finding our seats. Friendly folks at the door. Clean, nice restroom, with surprisingly less of a wait than I would have expected after a 90 minute show. Only issue is PARKING. Plan accordingly, as there isn't any that we could find on campus, at least not while school is in session. There is plenty of public parking behind Franklin Street on Rosemary, and it's a short walk. TIP: The Carolina Inn is within close walking distance. Great spot for a before or after drink, snack or meal. Of course Franklin Street is full of places as well.

The people running the VIP tickets for the Eric Church concert were extremely rude and slandered…read moreyou and the parking there is non-existent. Church should have had his small show somewhere else. Also bunch of drunks were there.

Came to Mettlesome last night for a show and had a great time!…read more Parking was easy because Mettlesome is part of the "Golden Belt Campus," which basically just seems like a bunch of buildings in a complex with a nice little outdoor area. The front of house staff were helpful and nice, tickets were very affordable ($8), and the theater also sold reasonably priced beer and wine. The show started on time and was entertaining! I was a bit surprised that there was a short intermission halfway through the show since it was only an hour long, but that may just be a unique part of the "Show and Tell" performance. Overall, I would definitely come back here - it was a lot of fun!

I loathe to posit myself a professional, but coming from NYC and being a lifetime theater…read moreenthusiast, I feel compelled to declare that I have sat in many, many theater seats. I left both performances in this space not thinking "This was an amazing experience 'For Durham'" but rather, "this was an amazing experience, that I will remember for the rest of my life". I rank what happens in this tiny space as one of the most reliable, top tier theatrical experiences... anywhere. Just GO, and thank me later

From the owner: The Ward Theatre Company is populated with an international ensemble, all of whom have completed…read moreMeisner Training with Artistic Director Wendy Ward. Their work has been called "movies on stage," in reference to the intimate environments in which they perform their work and the authenticity of the ensemble's acting. Originally founded in New York City in 2005, the ensemble has performed in Philadelphia, Melbourne, Australia and now has its home in Durham, North Carolina.