I've been to several musicals here and the experience is always a great one…read more Last night we saw The Sound of Music. The performance was wonderful and the voices of the cast were absolutely beautiful. The theater itself is large and you can see very well. I'm not very tall and even though people were seated in front of me I had a perfect view of the stage. The seats are comfortable and the ushers are very helpful. I believe there are concession stands on every floor as well as bars where you can get soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. The concessions are quite expensive but you expect that when you're at a theater of any kind. Very easy to find parking in the area. There is a large parking structure right next to the Civic Center as well as different parking lots where you can easily just park and walk across the street to the theater. The only rule that I have seen is that you do not bring in a bag that is larger than 12 in by 12 in. You go through a back check and walk through a metal detector but that's pretty common for any type of concert as well. Inside is very comfortable and I always enjoy coming here for a performance.

I've seen several shows here in the past 3 years, and have enjoyed the lineup they offer. Most…read morerecently we saw MJ the musical which was such a great show. This being downtown San Diego of course you need to plan ahead for parking, but there are plenty of Lots nearby and walking distance, one of them that leads right into the parking lot of the theater. One of the positive aspects of being downtown is that you have plenty of options for dinner before or after the show. Of course you may want to make reservations ahead. They always offer concessions, of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as little charcuterie board type items, and candy, Etc. Of course just like any other venue of this type, it is priced above what you would normally pay for those items. I always try to sit in the orchestra section because I feel there is more leg room, and I hate to feel cramped. The seats also seem a bit more comfortable in that section. I will say I honestly don't think you could have a bad seat in this theater though. The sound is usually fine, but I will say for Moulin Rouge I had trouble hearing what they were saying especially during the songs. I love that everyone is always so helpful when trying to find your seat, they will walk you to your section and show you exactly where you need to go, which is nice because it can get chaotic with so many people ushering in. Overall this is a great location and the shows they have are amazing. Definitely reccomend looking at the season and seeing what they have to offer, they're is usually something for everyone

The Old Globe in Balboa Park is a must-do for lovers of live theater. Its exterior architecture…read morewas inspired by Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre in England. The size and shape of the orchestra and balcony brings the audience close to the actors for a great experience. Acoustics are excellent. Earlier this month, we saw Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" here with Katie Holmes starring in the title roll. She was terrific. Our seats in the 4th row were We arrived early with friends and enjoyed the outdoor patio area before the doors opened. Every staff member we encountered -- from ticket office to ticketed to usher -- was personable and helpful . The Old Globe sits behind the Museum of Us. There's valet parking, but self-parking is a 5-10 minute walk away. Restrooms in the theater are on the lower level

First time here at the Old Globe! The online ordering platform was wonky and annoying but my…read moreexperience here at the venue was wonderful. I picked up my ticket from the box office, wondered around the area; they have a restaurant where you can enjoy some drinks and food if you like and also your ticket gets you a discount for the Prado! I was here to watched The Hombres, which is shown in their smaller theater. It's very intimate, but even the furthest and worst seat seems good to me. I can see everything clearly and the seat was adequately comfortable.

Wow! The Liberty Station space is BREATHTAKING! So massive, clean, and state of the art. Everything…read moreis new and fancy. Stunning venue and they must have some magic up their sleeve because I couldn't hear the airplanes fly over which is a miracle. Those planes are so freaking loud. The bathrooms are immaculate! I would rather see a show here than the Civic. Parking is easier too than downtown by the Civic. Probably safer as well. You will get more bang for your buck at Cygnet and most likely have a better experience which is all we really want when going to the theater.

Enjoyed my first time here on the day of their last show on this stage before they move to liberty…read morestation. I saw Oklahoma for the first time. The musicians on stage were fantastic and made the show magical. All the actors were amazing and the dancing and singing was great too. It's nice to come see a wholesome show and have a fun time. I'm excited to see you at your new venue!!

Attended a silent movie showing and was pleasantly surprised of the experience. They explain a…read morelittle about the movie before it starts and had an organ player for the entire film. Only drawback is the parking situation.

Fun experience Especially when we only got the tickets 30min…read morebefore the show on a whim. Seats were not too bad, it's a little dingy in decor (the colors look like a child that got ahold of playdoh and mix all the colors) but, I guess that would be my only negative opinion, once ABBA (Swedish) started it all didn't matter. They were fun and very talented. Very entertaining. I enjoyed those around us that were attending. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Price wasn't bad, entering with security was actually super pleasant and very professional and polite. Exiting wasn't too bad either,

As You Like It by Shakespeare delighted us this evening. The cast were delightful and breathed new…read morelife into this classic. I appreciated the free performance and hope the community continues to support this gem.

I went to see Barefoot in the Park twice. It was so good! It's a small theater where you are seated…read moreat a small table for four. The play only had five actors, but it was so cute!!! Try the cocktails; they were spot on.

San Diego is lucky to have a theatre professional like Courtney Corey at the helm of a theatre arts…read moreschool. She has a wealth of experience fo share, and is a kind human being with a nurturing and selfless spirit. If you are looking for the best of the best - look no further...it's all at TAS+SD!

If you want an intimate, child-centered drama program that values creativity and collaboration over…read moreconformity and competition, Theatre Arts School is an outstanding choice. We signed up our teenager for the Production and Performance course. What a delightful surprise! Rather than handing my son a script to memorize, Courtney challenged him to take inspiration from strangers and create his own world for the stage. In one eight-week class, my son learned interviewing skills, developed a character from scratch and wrote a short screenplay. He learned how to use voiceovers and visuals in performance and how to act in solo scenes, as well as collaborate with the group. And the production itself was a pleasure for audience and actors alike. What I liked best was how Courtney respected each child as an individual and offered challenging, fun, achievable goals in a nurturing, low-anxiety environment. She's also extremely well organized and pretty unflappable. After a system failure just hours before the show, she cleverly improvised by running the entire production's tech through a smart phone. No one knew the difference! We came back for the large-cast production of "The Jungle Book" this spring. Courtney adapted the novel to suit the cast that auditioned, ensuring every child had his or her time in the spotlight. She designed elegant costumes, choreographed Bollywood-style dance scenes and commissioned original music. She even organized the kids to do a flash mob of "dancing elephants" at Liberty Station! Nearly 40 actors from age 5 to 18 pulled together as a family and put on a spectacular show. Parents pitched in at every level, and were awed by the quality of the sold-out performances. This is one talented pro and one gem of a school!

The work that this theatre company does is inspiring! If you…read moreget a chance to see any of their shows, please do, and bring all of your friends! They work hard and the end result is some really fantastic and new theatre works.

"Deconstruction of a Drag Queen" was the most entertaining theater experience ever, with tears,…read morelaughter and toe tappers. Was completely empowering, about the journey of finding your identity, the act of suppression from ourselves and from others of who we are or what we want to become, and trying to attain acceptance from our circle, learning that sometimes you have to create new circles of people that support and love you for you. This was an out of the box play that helps others get out of the box that we have been confined to for way too long.

Went here one time to watch a play named "Tres Camarones" great show and the theater is cool and…read morebeautiful being underground.

I have been going to the Lyceum since Horton Plaza was still around. This place specializes in a…read morelot of original plays, and if you got a season pass, you're in for a treat, a lot of local SD artists performed here, you never known whom you ran into because some of them had moved from theater to Hollywood movies. The last play I saw was Viet Gone, and the first play since COVID was The Great Khan which I got a pleasure to attend. If you enjoy performing arts, come and see it for yourself. I wish I could take some shots during the performance, but it was strictly prohibited. The facility was designed very unique, you get to walk down and even further deeper down to reach the main stage, yet everything else got pretty well maintained except for the construction next door right now, I really don't know what they're going to do with the old Horton Plaza, although it was dearly missed. Parking was easy, some meters are expired after 6 PM, if you don't mind walking a few blocks like me, some expired at 8 PM, then you might have to put in a few bucks, but that's downtown for you, I think everyone else would rather pay valet and enjoy their sit down during the show, am I right?