Visiting town, I bought a last minute ticket, 10 min before show time, for the Back To The Future…read moreMusical. I didn't have much time to tour the venue but it's very pretty and once inside it seems there's a good view from anywhere, I was 2nd to last row at the top balcony. The lights, sound and view were all great. If you're wanting to catch a show here, it's a quality venue. The staff was also friendly and helpful.

This theater is simply beautiful. The architecture, wall and ceiling paintings, and inside decor…read moreare breath taking. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the theater as I have been here 4 times and have sit in multiple locations, and each time I can hear and see well. Highly recommend and will be back!

I've been coming downtown to Playhouse square for 30 Years. I have been a season ticket holder for…read morethe last 10 yrs. Right now is the prime experience. The Key Bank Broadway series, the other touring plays that come into town are all top notch and award winning. It's premier entertainment all around. Date night, girls night, family night. The shows are truly top notch. Plus, they have comedians, musicians all the time. It's world class and can compete with NY or Chicago any day. Check out the website to see who's coming. Holidays are especially fun. Don't snooze on this experience. You'll have fun! And for the cost conscious they have discounts and ways to save. Check them out!

Cat Kid the Musical…read more I visited as part of a school event. The pricing and coordination was great. The musical itself was great for kids. They laughed the whole time and it was very on point with the dav pileky books.

We went to see Alabama Shakes at Jacob's Pavilion. Jacob's Pavilion was a great venue to see a…read moreconcert. Not only did you have a great view of the stage (there really isn't a bad view in the house). You also have a wonderful view of downtown. We sat in general admission and I will say the bleacher seats were uncomfortable for a longer period of time and there were no back to the seats. If you are Looking for a more comfortable seat I would upgrade to better seats for that purpose. The sound was decent and show was amazing. There was one bathroom trailer for women and two for men. That really did not make sense. Parking was easy and it did not take too long to get out of the parking lot. I would definitely see another show there, but would probably upgrade my seats. It didn't hurt that it was a beautiful night. The weather was perfect.

My wife and I attended the Teddy Swims concert. Amazing concert btw! Highly recommend if you like…read morehis music. Jacobs Pavilion is an excellent summer venue event place. The stage area and crowd area has an overhang for inclement weather. They offered several great drink options. You have the choice of general admission which is standing room in front of the stage or bleacher seats. The only reason I marked down slightly with 4 instead of 5 stars are because when inclement weather hits, you're stuck in it while walking to the crowd/stage area. It rained a lot the night of the concert and we had no way to get to the event without getting rained on before hand and upon leaving. Another reason for the downgrade is the box seats. Generally, these are the most extensive tickets you can buy for an event. The skybox seats were just some seats that are the same as all the other seats in the venue sitting on top of the concert walkway from the back to the staging area. Very sadly thrown together. Overall, when weather is good, this is a great venue. Good atmosphere and concessions. Would like to see more money invested in it to really look more appearing and not cheaply thrown together.

I have an annual subscription to this local theatre because there is nothing amateur about it!…read moreThe entire ensemble of every show is always professional and amazingly talented! I'm so happy this theatre is here and I hope to attend its marvels for many future shows!

Tonight we came to the Cassidy Theater to see the production of Footloose. The theater is easy to…read moreget to, plenty of parking and did I mention they have senior discounts on tickets. There were three of us for the show, 2 regular tickets and 1 senior please! The show was fantastic, the actors ranged from young children, teens and adults and not only could they act but they could SING. They offer concessions and a 50/50 drawing during intermission! Did I mention we WON, $142 not a bad split! So make sure you check out the schedule for 2020, we will define back!

The track is thoroughly enjoyable with comfortable seating, a nice cafeteria offering good food,…read moreand exciting racing events. I prefer to steer clear of the casino, as it seems like a setup for losing money. I make the drive from Detroit to this venue specifically to witness thrilling races, especially since there are no tracks available in my hometown. Appreciative thumbs up!

I don't think I've ever experienced the rudeness of other players before in my life. This lady came…read moreup to me almost demanding the slot I was on. I was taking a break sitting next to my husband trying to see if I wanted to put anymore money in that machine. This woman made me so uncomfortable walking around me. Even after I told her how rude she was she didn't stop asking me was I still playing. My husband got upset and of course it turned into a disagreement because he said I was letting her intimidate me because I was ready to go. I don't like conflict and was ready to go. People these days have issues and she felt I was messing with her money because she had hit on that machine a couple days before, for a sizable amount. Don't worry I won't be coming back. Ruined a beautiful day.

What a cozy and beautiful theatre. Seats are comfortable and we enjoyed a hypnotist/comedy show…read morehere. Will definitely be back.

After a long time away from the pandemic, I revisited the Alex Theater for a Queens of the 9 show…read more It's still as fun as I remembered. The Alex Theater is located inside The 9 Hotel and you do not have to be a hotel guest to attend a show at Alex Theater. Valet your car (it's just the easiest parking) and simply walk straight in to the elevators and click the call button for Alex Theater. The Alex Theater has a full bar (no snacks) and can seat about 100 people comfortably between the leather recliners and high-top tables that are sometimes assembled. The programming at the Alex is always five-stars. Check their website regularly and you'll see evenings for drag, live bands, magic shows, film events and more. I want to give kudos to the staff. A very annoying, obnoxiously drunk couple was next to us and ruining our experience. At intermission, we let the staff know and they discretely took care of the situation. The Alex is a classy place, and if I wanted a rowdy night out, I'd be at a college bar. A night out at the Alex Theater is always a fun experience and I can't recommend it enough!

I visited this theatre in mid-December 2024 to watch a play titled "Altar Boyz". I met a few…read morefriends there. I didn't realize that the theatre itself is inside the massive 78th street studios, which houses galleries, the 3rd Fridays art/gallery event, boutique shops from local businesses, and more. The theatre is on the 2nd floor of the 78th street studios. As I entered, I was lost and the random people that I asked couldn't help which was frustrating at best. I then ran into someone who was looking for the theatre like myself so we helped each other find it. Eventually, we saw signs leading us to the theatre and arrived with a minute or so to spare before the show started. The theatre itself is small and intimate. There is a stage up in the front-center plus a sound booth behind the stage. I enjoyed the play Altar Boyz but some parts were a bit offensive to the Christian religion but I suppose that was the point of the play. The actors, which were all male, did a great job. I can certainly see myself coming back here to watch another play. **** GOAL of 365 reviews in 2025 - 3/365 total reviews in 2025 - 784 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 January 2025

I had no idea this place existed until I went to one of those third Fridays events at 78th Street…read moreStudios (the theatre is located on the second floor of this big art and design complex). I signed up for their email list and was alerted to this quirky play called The Bigfoot Letters. Here are the details "when an Ohio woman accidentally hits Bigfoot with her pick-up truck and decides to raise its orphaned baby, her life is forever changed". A friend and I went on a Saturday night and it was cool to see that a wedding reception was happening in another part of the building. To get to the theatre we had to walk past some of the cool/unique art on the walls. Inside the threatre it's pretty toasty so I would not recommend wearing anything warm or you will definitely be sweating. They have some popcorn and drinks for purchase if you are so inclined. Seating is first come first serve, but we had no problem finding a good spot about 15-20 minutes before the show started. Tickets are also reasonably priced at $12, but it looks like other shows are $18. The show itself was not Playhouse Square quality, but's it's good entertaining community theatre and something different to do on a weekend. There were some good scenes and I think the actors were cast appropriately. One of the best things were the reactions from the audience. There were a couple of people who kept having loud bursts of laughter and that was funnier that what happened in the show. Next up is this musical parody of Silence of the Lambs that involves singing sheep! Ha, I think it sounds like a good time! I would recommend a visit to Blank Canvas Theatre. ***Update Silence! the musical was really good! Just like the movie but hilarious and crude, had everyone in laughs!

I attending an event at Karamu House hosted by Frestfest (festival) honoring hip hop legend Roxanne…read moreShante. There was a live DJ before the chat and time to mingle. Roxanne Shante chat was intimate, honest, and transparent. Her conversation was amazing, many left the event feeling inspired, relatable, refreshed and renewed. I'm glad I was able to attend this one night only event. Please support other events at this theater!

This is my third time attending a performance at Karamu - the first two times to see "The…read moreNativity." Both times the performances were superb! This time I had the honor of attending the play, "Rasheeda Speaking." From the moment my husband and I arrived, we were warmly greeted by a parking attendant who also directed us to the correct theatre. Once inside, all of the ushers and greeters were friendly and professional. The performance was good and our seats allowed for a great view of the stage. My only con was the seating. It was held in the Arena Theatre which is small and intimate, however the seating was folded chairs which left very little leg room. Unfortunately this created a cramped environment which left us shifting in our seats throughout the performance. But as stated, we thoroughly enjoyed the performance!

I've been a patron for years and there isn't a better company anywhere! Fabulous productions, rich…read moresets, glorious performances by amazing actors in a historic theater with a bar built in?! Nirvana.

In the interest of full disclosure I must state that I worked for GLTF for four years or so. That…read morestill cannot take away from the fact that it is one of the best live theaters in the midwest, if not the nation. Dedicating itself to the classics, Great Lakes manages to create art that is accessible to every facet of society (as well as every budget!). You want to be entertained for a few hours? Go watch a movie. You want to be truly moved? Come to Cleveland. You'll thank me.

We recently hosted a murder mystery dinner with the actors of The Dinner Detective, and everything…read morewent perfectly! This was by far the most fun corporate event I have attended through all my years in business. The actors were phenomenal and thought of every little detail. There was very minimal that was needed from us as the business, which meant that all guests were able to participate and not worry about ensuring the evening went smoothly. I can't divulge the details of the murder, because I would hate to ruin it for anyone. Just know that it wasn't incredibly easy to solve, but ultimately many of us did get the correct culprit. The actors were more than I could have imagined. They did a fantastic job of getting all guests involved, and they made the evening highly entertaining. The gentleman that played the lead detective role was hilarious! I would definitely recommend attending an event at The Dinner Detective, or hiring them for your next event. Their advertisement said they do corporate events, parties, and even weddings! I can't imagine that, but I will say it would be a reception your guests would talk about for years to come!

A birthday dinner gift from the hubby. I had fun though I guessed the wrong murderer considering he…read morewas right under my nose. But it was still much fun. My husband enjiyed his pork chops, my chicken piccata was rather bland (hence the 4 stars). The rest of the course was great, there was more than plenty of food. i would like to add that - the staff was in compliance with Social Distancing and Mask Wearing at all times as well.