August 2022 post-pandemic. First time this year, though I…read morehave been to some shows in between reviews. This was "The Wedding Singer," and it was really enjoyable! The lead talent was excellent, and all was well done. I ordered tickets online, and there's more regret: the staging was different from years past. I thought getting seats which seemed close but to the side would give us a good view, but no. The action was just in the center of the stage, and the sides of the stage blocked off/covered by scenery. It made it very difficult to see the whole ensemble, especially at the angle we were at. Literally, probably the quarter of seats on the left and right sides had difficulty seeing. If you go- sit in the very center. I got a stiff neck from sitting in their chairs since I had to keep my head turned the whole show! P. S. - the ladie's rooms looked great - clean and maybe renovated?

Woo-hoo... summer is here, covid is rolling down and the music begins!…read more One of the nicest venues in the area DH and I try to attend a night of outdoor summer theater in Washington Park before our vacation in August. The show begins at 8pm and we arrive early around 4pm to bring our chairs and get a parking place not to far away then we walk to the many restaurants in the area and have dinner! The professional company has adult and children musicals that offer choice seats for purchase and free seats (bring your own chair) amphitheater style raised seating on the hill. Great seats where ever you sit! Just a wonderful evening we have been enjoying for quite a few years now. Regretfully I don't know why we didn't try it sooner maybe when our kids were younger it's so important to offer your children access to the arts!

The Egg re-hatched on January 8th after a nearly $20 M renovation. That was great news! It was…read morestarting to become an eyesore with its aging seating and bathrooms. Now, it's a sight for sore eyes! Better sound system and LED lighting were among the upgrades. A little more seating. New seats and flooring. New wall coverings.The public was invited to check out the improvements at a free evening event. When you consider that the distinctive facility is about a half century old, the upgrades were overdue. The helpful ushers are not paid to be tour guides so I'm not sure how accurate their information was. Some ushers said the bathrooms were not renovated. The bathrooms I visited did have upgrades, but I cannot understand why the some of the original hardware including the old, chipped sanitary napkin receptacles were screwed back into the womens' bathrooms stalls. It seriously detracted from the overall appearance and seemed to be a bad penny pinching decision after so much money was spent. I can't tell you about the men's rooms. The men in our group of friends said they thought some work had been done. The Egg's unique shape was inspired by the half grapefruit that Gov. Rockefeller was eating during a planning meeting. In this day and age of large venues, it remains a more intimate setting. The Kitty Carlisle Hart theatre has a capacity of just under 1,000 seats and there's another smaller theater just below it. I was in the audience a few years ago when Pete Davidson did his stand-up act at the Egg. He complained about the small size of the venue. He added another show for same day just to make it worth his while. I came away offended by some of what he tried to pass off as humor. If performers like Davidson don't want to play the Egg again, I'm okay with that. It has great acoustics for fine artists of a whole different caliber. The Egg re-cracked open with aerial performances by Good Karma Studio and the DJ Hollyw8d. Looking forward to attending many awesome performances in this newly improved venue!

This Mid-Century Modern architectural masterpiece was stunning when it was built and now it's…read morerestored to perfection (2026). The artistic integrity remains and of course the proportions and design inside and out continue to WOW! A+ in every way! This venue is worth a good look and please certainly enjoy the top notch offerings! Thank you for the thoughtful restoration! The new seating is super comfortable too!

I love a show! I…read morehaven't been to the Palace a ton, and my experiences have been mixed, but over all I enjoy this theatre. As a plus sized woman, I find the seats to be very roomy and comfortable. The seats were very cushy and supportive and there was a ton of leg room. I'll go to more shows based on this alone. I think my issue is comparing this theatre to Proctors, which is a very different vibe. The Palace offers more lively shows with less of a strict seating policy. People are often up and down in their seats, there is often a lot of chatter in the crowd; and I think this threw me off my first visit, as I am used to being quiet and still in my seat until intermission. Parking is pretty easy with multiple options locally, as well as abundant street parking. Concessions were very pricy. The bathrooms are in the basement if you are on the main level, so that's a bit of a pain. I won't hesitate to book another show here!

This is a gorgeous theatre. The interior is beautifully decorated- from the carpet to the curtains…read moreand the paintings on the ceiling. It is a smaller venue and I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Definitely go see a show there! I'm looking forward to coming back for another performance!

Been coming here for forever- since my kids were little in the 90s. Great memories of children's…read moretheater and other entertainment, popcorn, cider & donuts. NOW I'm getting to know it again as a venue for adults. What a treasure this renovated firehouse has been for Albany. Thank.You, Ric Chesser!!!

Beautiful space that used to be a National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) bakery in the early 1900s, in…read moredowntown Albany. The show I saw was in the black box space, but they also have a main stage. As a theater person, I LOVE to see these spaces redone and used for the arts community. This place is an asset to downtown Albany and I am excited to go back next year and see Once on This Island on the mainstage.

I love this theatre. It's so intimate that there really are no bad seats in the house -- to the…read morepoint where my actual preference is to sit in the middle of the absolute last row -- a perfect view every time. Every production that I've seen here has been excellent, the staff are friendly, the seats are comfortable, and you can bring drinks into the theatre, which I really appreciate. A favorite date night for my partner and I is to grab a pizza and drinks right next door art Albany Distilling Co./DeFazio's pizza and then head over to the REP for a show. Albany is lucky to have this place and I'm looking forward to the next show!

The Massry Center is a great little theater right in the heart of Albany. We recently attended a…read moremusical performance in the theater and the acoustics in the venue are great, the common areas are bright and clean, and the ticketing/arrival process was seamless and easy. The Massry has teamed up with Troy Savings Bank Music Hall for their scheduling/ticketing this season and the line-up they are presenting is a wonderful, diverse selection of music. I am looking forward to attending future performances at this venue and seeing what direction they move to with their programming. With a number of bars and restaurants within walking distance, it's easy to make seeing a performance at the Massry into a true evening out.

Had a wonderful time here on a matinee that only cost $10 on a Friday night! The popcorn is…read moreunrivaled and together with a soda the whole night only cost $21 pp. The theater was clean but cold - they could've turned up the heat! Overall, a wonderful experience on a Friday night out.

I've been twice now, both for events, and my experience was okay. Theater is clean enough but…read moredated. Staff is semi friendly, but definitely doesn't give warm & fuzzies. Some technical difficulties with previews which we ended up watching three times (once with sound). It's also interesting to be able to order cake slices at a movie theater.

This was my first time at The Linda - to see Richard Shindell (one of my all time favorites). It's…read morea very nice space - nicer than I anticipated. Staff/volunteers were very friendly and since we arrived early, there were plenty of seats available. (I had tickets for early general admission). Acoustics were pretty good; I think they could have been better if a few things had been tweaked. The main room is a flexible space that can be converted to accommodate up to 300 people. This was a smaller, intimate show and there was plenty of parking in the small lot next to the building. I'd definitely see another show here.

This place is great for what it is: a performance venue that's adaptable to a variety of occasions…read moreand entertainment. I was told there will be a wedding there doCentrally located with off street parking, a selection of foods and alcoholic beverage for reasonable prices. The chairs and temperatures are comfortable enough. It's quite informal but staff is always very pleasant. They have a variety of entertainment booked in this intimate setting. Comedy, music, movies, I've seen the gamut here. Probably have been here 15 or more times.

Excellent venue for more intimate performances. Holds about 400 patrons. Excellent accustics. All…read moregood seats in the house.