This was my first time at Cobb energy performing center. Came by for an Atlanta ballet performance…read moreof Giselle. The venue is beautiful and the seating is really good we're almost everyone gets a good view of the stage. One star less for overpriced parking. Online it said it was $10 but on the event day they bumped it up to $20. I did not try the offerings at the concessions but they had the standard popcorns nachos and drinks available. They do restrict back sizes so do look that up on your specific shows instructions. Look forward to coming back for Opera performances and other shows.

Whether you're coming for a concert, a show, opera, or what have you, the space for the performance…read morewill be good. It was my first time here, and while I don't enjoy getting emails about what's happening at Cobb Energy, I would go again if something catches my eye. Getting here was pretty easy, and there seemed to be a good bit of parking, which was straightforward and didn't feel too dangerous to leave your car sitting out. For those who prefer getting dropped off and picked up from the venue, there was a clear path to do so that wasn't crowded and busy like at bigger venue. They offer food and drinks that you'd see at other venues, and the prices are about what you expect. The attendants are on the older side, but I suppose that would be expected for a performing arts center. They direct foot traffic and try to get everyone to where they need to be. They will check your ticket upon entry (not just security at the door) to give instructions on where your seat will be. They are pretty strict after the performance though and will usher you out.

Wifey and I went to the Dancing Goat to see one of her friends perform in "Almost, Maine"...a play…read morethat consisted of about a dozen vignettes on all aspects of "love." The play was quite well done and we enjoyed it immensely. Obviously, some of the vignettes were preferred over others, but all were done in the great spirit of Community Theater...and made for a very enjoyable Saturday evening "date night." The Theatre itself is a small, community one...and perfect for this type of play where the focus is definitely on the actors themselves and the interactions...bigger, broader ones may not fit in this relatively small place. I highly recommend...we will go back...wifey got the brochure of upcoming events...looking forward to a couple of them.

Wonderful activity for young people! They have fun, and develop their acting skills! My daughter…read moreloved her time with Young Actors Playhouse!!!

My daughter loves her time at YAP! She had done a couple musicals with other groups and once we…read morefound young actors playhouse she never wanted to leave. They have summer camps, weekly dance and singing classes as well as private vocal lessons. As parents, we love that this theater makes sure each child has a few lines and feels part of the shows even on the beginner level. We also appreciate that costumes are part of the production fee! This group challenges my daughter to explore new music and see what her voice can really do! She would go to YAP every day if she could.

TLDR; worth the time and $60 (Atlanta)…read more A wide variety in act quality; some left the audience genuinely exclaiming and cursing, some were filler, and some I wanted to just be over with (invisible circus, couch mime with female audience volunteer...) Incredible vocals and music throughout. There are no bad seats in terms of angle, but note the slope is gentle and shorter audience members may want to ensure they end up in the front. Seats are narrow; you will likely touch your neighbor Interior of tent is well heated. Come on time; doors close between acts.

Just when I thought I might have "Cirque fatigue," VOLTA really impressed me. It reinvigorated my…read moreinterest in Cirque du Soleil. I've been to seven Cirque shows over the past 11 years (http://bit.ly/2MNU0st). With the exception of LUZIA, I've rated every show five stars. Cirque du Soleil shows are consistently amazing. That said, VOLTA is my favorite one yet and I'm not sure I've said that about any Cirque show up to this point. For me, it's the best of the best. I enjoyed everything about it: the story, the acts, the music, the costumes and makeup, and the set design. It was all superb. VOLTA is playing in Atlanta from October 10, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Cirque du Soleil set up their big top, the Grand Chapiteau, in its usual spot in Atlantic Station. We saw VOLTA this past weekend (opening weekend). It was sold out. A quick rundown of the Cirque shows I've seen, all in Atlantic Station: * Kooza - 1/23/2009 * Ovo - 9/18/2010 * Totem - 11/3/2012 * Amaluna - 10/28/2014 * Kurios - 3/15/2016 * Luzia - 9/28/2017 * Volta - 10/12/2019 Logistically-speaking, not much sets VOLTA apart from other Cirque shows that have toured through Atlanta. Parking is plentiful in the two-story Atlantic Station deck. You'll have to pay to park. I'm not sure what the price is because we walked this year. The Grand Chapiteau hasn't changed significantly over the last 11 years. It's a relatively intimate venue with 2,500 seats. There's hardly a bad seat in the house. The bad seats are those with viewing angles partially blocked by tent poles. On Cirque's website (https://cirk.me/2MMH7Pv), tickets start at $49 per person before taxes and fees. This year, one of our friends got us tickets through Goldstar. We paid $66.75 per person after taxes and fees for seats in Section 204, Row N. I guesstimate we were about two-thirds of the way back from the front row on the right side of the stage with a clear, unobstructed view. Check out my photos for reference. Speaking of photography, in recent years, Cirque du Soleil has loosened their restrictions. Before, pictures were forbidden. As of a few years ago, guests are allowed to take non-flash photography. Be sure to turn off your flash and dim your screen. Show up early or you may not get seated until after one or more acts are over. The site opens 45 minutes before showtime and the big top opens 30 minutes before. Allow yourself plenty of time to park, walk, use the restroom, buy gifts/concessions, etc. Our show started promptly at 4:30pm and ended just before 6:45pm, so the total elapsed time was about 2 hours 15 minutes including a 25-minute intermission. Even though you may receive PDF tickets intended for printing, you actually don't have to print anything. The ticket scanners can scan the tickets on your phone. Acts can vary slightly from show to show. Here's what we saw (might be missing some things): 1. The show started off in a futuristic dystopia game show setting with mini acts like juggling, human-sized circle balancing, jump rope, and contemporary dance. It was Black-Mirror-esque. 2. Choreographed precision-walking, roller-skating, and a hand-to-hand duo on a single unicycle. 3. "Acro Lamp." An aerialist performed maneuvers on a lamp rope suspended high above the stage. 4. Trampo-wall. Trampoline walls are some of my Cirque acts and this was definitely one of my favorite acts from VOLTA. I particularly loved the choreography, music, and costumes. The music had a TRON-esque 80s techno vibe and the performers were dressed in very bright colors, also evoking 80s culture. Combined with a rotating trampo-wall and bright lights synced to the music, this was really fun to watch. 5. Mr. Wow and the Mr. Wow Show. Washing machine act. Funny. 6. Flatland BMX and ballet duo. This was one of the more emotional acts of the show and it had my fiancee in tears due to its moving score and beautiful symbolism of the love between a mother and son. 7. Swiss rings/bungee, like super high-flying gymnastics. - INTERMISSION - 8. Acrobatic ladder duo. Two ladders, stacked almost to the top of the tent. 9. "Shape Diving." People jumping through hoops, choreographed, with increasing difficulty. The only screw-up of the show happened during this act. 10. Mr. Wow beach scene. Funny, but not as funny as the washing machine act. 11. Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Most jaw-dropping diabolo performance I've seen. The way the performer "whipped" diabolos, one-handed, and kept them suspended in mid-air was incredible. 12. Hair suspension. Fantastic performance, but the pop Indian/Bollywood music and theme didn't seem to fit in with the rest of VOLTA. 13. Contemporary dance. My least favorite of the acts. 14. Aerial straps. Standard Cirque fare (which means great). 15. Four-man BMX performance on an expanded stage. Yes, BMX in Cirque du Soleil and it works. Compared to other Cirque shows, I like how this one incorporated more technology. Big video displays on stage too. TL;DR - Go see VOLTA.

This place had all of the thrills and chills!…read more When I tell you, we had an excellent, scary time... I listened to screams and saw ppl running and jumping in terror the entire time. It's filled with creepy, realistic looking of characters which makes it even more interesting. Around every corner is a jump scare and boy did we all yell lol. I love going to scary houses for Halloween and it took the cake. It was worth the drive anddddd the money spent. They had candy bowls for us every where a gift shop, a snack shop and so many setups to take horror pictures. It was a very cold night and dark which added to the vibes of this place. The eeriness makes it chilling and exciting. I will definitely go once again and make sure that I take more than a few people with me. Parking was packed out but try also had an overflow lot at the U-Haul place right next door. They have time slots for tickets to select when you want to go. Tickets weren't expensive and the wait wasn't long. Even while in line they have characters scaring the mess out of you and giving you a sample of what's to come inside. Enjoy!

Not scary at all, except the admission cost, now that's scary! It needs to be darker and more…read moreactors with theatrical abilities.

Great place to see a show. We have been here several times and never been disappointed. The…read morecustomer service is top notch as due to the recent weather events here in Georgia we had to ask if we could reschedule our tickets. It was handled by Scott with out any issues. Next thing I know I got an email with new dates. They have gotten a customer for life and I will be there every season for a show. We travel 30 miles each way and gladly do it.

What a gem of a theater. Love the shows here. They are seriously like odd-broadway productions in…read morethe making. Hilarious and s great way to spend an evening. Go see First Date. Loved this show!!

So much fun!! The class offerings were very worth it. I visited for a small galentine's celebration…read moreand we chose the string art class. Now, I will say...string art is a loud process. It's a good thing that the string art class is significantly smaller than the terrarium class, because there is A LOT of hammering. The employees are super helpful and supportive and I created a finish or diff that I'm very proud of. I love that the class is BYOB, and my favorite thing was the fact that if you don't finish in time, they send you home with extra string. I definitely needed it. But I recommend both classes to everyone. Perfect for the girlfriends!

Honestly, this was so much fun! We didn't exactly know what to expect or how this would go but once…read morewe got there we were glad that there was enough instruction to walk us through but also not too much that we didn't have time to enjoy and connect. We did a date night here and pre-booked/purchased through Groupon which gives a nice little discount so check that out first. It's BYOB (Wine & Beer) plus snacks so we stopped at Whole Foods (right down the block) to pick up items so we could enjoy ourselves. Make sure you bring any cups, plates, napkins, etc that you will need for your bev & food because they don't have any of that for you. The experience: It's a good offering for the price, you get to have the whole experience which is fun & creative and you get to leave with something. You pick your container from their options when you first walk in (we picked one large container and then 3 small containers) and then you get either 3 small succulents or 1 large and 1 small succulents (which are more than enough to fit in your containers) they had a variety of colored moss, color rocks, and some cute little decor items (or bring your own). Overall, it's a great price, great experience and you can customize it as much or little as you like. We can't wait to go back!

Off Broadway is a small facility in a strip mall but my kids have really enjoyed their time there…read more They have taken dance, improv comedy, and musical theater classes and have participated in numerous productions in the black box theater. The musicals are surprisingly good!! Very entertaining, clever costumes, and some of the kids are amazing! BUT... What I like the most is that the moms and faculty are VERY welcoming. It's fun for parents to get involved with costumes and makeup for the shows. I never feel out of place and I have yet to meet a parent (or child) at Off Broadway who is not kind. We have tried other area dance and acting studios and the competition is fierce. You can see the kids size each other up! I don't want dance moms drama! We will stick with Off Broadway because it's PERFECT for toddlers through young teens. My kids and I have made some great friends there.

Come here all children K-high school!! Great place for all kids to enjoy and acts like a big family.read more