I love new usage for old buildings, and this place is a classic example of that. It was previously…read morethe Collin County Courthouse, and it has been a excellently converted over to a performing arts center. I believe most of its usage is usually musical artists and small intimate concerts, but I was here to see a play. Specifically, I was watching "A Christmas Carol", a work I have always been fond of for my entire life. This was a special one hour adaptation of the play, written by Dr Andrew Harris. We did not come to McKinney specifically to see the play, but while we were there we were looking for a particular bookstore. Tiny Tim was outside the Performing Arts Center drumming up people to come in and watch the play when my wife asked him (really her) where we would find the bookstore. When we got to the bookstore, wouldn't you know, there was Dr Harris, doing an Author/Writer visit. How could we not take that as a sign and attend the play! Glad we did, it was a great experience!

Old courthouse turned into an intimate music venue, this little place rocks. Literally tonight it…read morerocked with blues revival artist Jax Hollow. She was born and raised in New York City by a firefighter father( injured in 911 and school teacher mother. After appearing on and doing well on the 14 Season of American idol, she's worked hard getting her musical career up to speed. Great performance tonight and after her very first Texas Performance,the Lone Star state wishes her all the best. The system keeps giving me error messages I apologize if this gets posted more than once

We are looking forward to purchasing season tickets for 2025 and we just purchased for "Noises Off"…read morein November. The actors were incredible as was the band. My husband was so impressed that he immediately asked about the season tickets. The seats are fantastic, and they give you so much aisle space so when someone is scooting out, no one has to stand and let them by. The chairs were very comfortable also and there was plenty of parking. The Black Box is located inside the Discovery Center so easy access off of The Dallas Tollway. We do wish there were single serving bags of pretzels, chips, cookies or something to purchase during intermission. They were kind enough to have small bottles of water For Free.

What's not to like about community theater? Reasonable…read moreprices,fun plays, sincere cast,no pretense. This place has been around for years evidently and I'm just finding it. Reasonable prices and convenient location makes it a no brainer. The show tonight , Dracula- A Comedy of Terrors ,was very entertaining. I won't hesitate to go back and I highly recommend you... Go!

Today's show is Calendar Girls. I have seen On Golden Pond and White Christmas. The sets, the…read moreactors, everything is top notch. Do yourself a favor and go. You'll love it.

I've always liked this theatre for its flexible architecture and modern feel. The theatre group…read morehas been good although it has changed over the decades. Its one of the few theaters that I will dress up for and has an open lobby area with a cash bar that is a fun and somewhat upscale space for conversation before the show which works nicely for your group to gather, converse, and socialize before the show. Addison restaurants are nearby but busy on weekends so do plan an early dinner between 5 and 6 as those restaurants are typically very busy on weekends. A plus is the "Stone Cottage" theatre in the rear which hosts a different theatre company and is which is rustic with often ribald works. There is also a large snd configurable separate meeting space which can be had for special functions or seminars. If you are into Architecture and you ever get the chance for a complete tour of the Water Tower theatre seize the opportunity because it is a very cool building with 2 levels below grade for costume and storage with three above that are absolutely amazing in how they are completely flexible for multi tier stage configurations and configurable seating tiers from several directions.

Nice facility, got a great deal on tix 2 weeks before the show, Off-Broadway production was solid.read more

We had such a good time seeing "1776." My wife and I rarely get opportunities to do stuff like…read morethis, and I'm so glad that we did. The space is quaint, and because of the size, you feel like you're right in the action. Plus the actors are really good and out on a great show. I can't wait to come back and see something else.

Went here to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with my son. The space itself is small, but they utilize…read moreit well. The ticket takers and everyone we met were very enthusiastic and obviously loved being there. The production itself was great. Very impressed with all the players. The show was very funny and they all had pretty dang good voices. I was very pleasantly surprised. They all are quite obviously passionate about what they do her and I will be back for future shows.

Beautiful event space with so much to offer which consist of 2 floors. The second floor also has…read moresome art work display as well. I have been to many events at this location and really love how beautiful and clean this building is and how is maintained. The staff is also always so friendly.

Eisemann theater is a medium sized auditorium perfect for small performances. I've been here…read moreseveral times over the years and always enjoyed. The acoustics and lighting are great,seats comfortable and plenty of close parking. I wish there were more functions here,I would definitely come. Tonight I saw Bill Gates talking about his new book Source Code. About his early life leading up to Microsoft. Very interesting.

They put on really great shows in this space. Parking was a little tough since this is connected to…read moreanother venue but it was still easy to get in and out.

I have been going to plays at this theatre for about 3 years now. I do not think I have missed a…read moreplay since I started coming. For the most part I have really enjoyed their productions. There have been a couple of questionable plays. But the acting has been superb for such a small theatre. I even purchased a membership for myself to support them. They just released their 2017 productions and am so excited to see each and every one of them.

Great scrip and great local actors makes for fun experience at playhouse. The production company…read morebrought back Four Weddings and Elvis after much demand from 7 years ago. Small theatre (80+ seating I guess) so you sit up close and personal to the actors. Minimum scenery and props so depend on acting and your imagination to enjoy the show. Plenty of parking to rear of theatre (west side). Check out the 2023 season as we are sure to go back for another helping.

I watched a play called Black Comedy tonight at Cox Playhouse in Plano presented by Rover…read moreDramawerks. It was pretty unique experience. I used to love checking out the plays back in college. Mainly because they were free with my student ID but also because it's live. No editing, no takes, no do-overs.. everything is live. This particular play took it one step further. The seating arrangement was basically within breathing room of the actors and actresses all around the "stage". It's really just one room and everyone's on stage. Hard to explain. Check out the play if you can. I think it's playing entire month. So what makes this venue or experience 4 stars for me is this. After the play, they served refreshments (including wine) and the cast comes out to mingle and chat with the patrons. I didn't stay too long afterwards but I got to talk to one of the actors and he's just a regular Joe working on this in his precious spare time. Of all the plays I've been to, I've never experienced this before. Good venue. I will gladly continue supporting this theater. Quick note about the play itself. Very interesting. I'm not going to give much away as you can probably read synopsis of the play online anyway. But it might not be for all ages. I would say don't bring your kids which I noticed some patrons brought children. The actresses are a bit scantily clad but it's entirely appropriate to the theme of the play though. Update: Originally I gave it 5 stars. Since the review is for the theater room itself and not the play, I felt that I couldn't do the review justice if I didn't mention this part as it pertains to the theater itself. So I have bumped it down to 4 stars but obviously I still had a good experience despite my seating location. The seating matters. It's true that the stage is pretty much the room but there is a raised area of the stage that the actors and actresses will also use during the performance. If you sit too close to this area, then your view is blocked and cannot see what's going on up there. It's general admission so good thing is you can go early and grab a good seat but just be aware of the limitation I mentioned.

My daughter discovered ACT through a summer camp 3 years ago at age 12-13, and it felt like a door…read morejust opened that provided community, challenges, and adult/peer role models that were perfect for her age. She discovered her love of musical theatre and found a channel for her passion to be on a stage. The staff at ACT are so committed, and the parent and childrens' community there is unmatched by any other community I have ever been a part of. The quality of the productions are amazing, as well! ACT has an Academy for skills development across voice, dance and acting. I have heard nothing but great things from people that have participated in those classes. ACT sticks to its core mission of inclusiveness and letting every kid rise to their own potential regardless of background, abilities, etc. The kids grow like crazy there in the most important ways - becoming better humans. It is a place of real teamwork, and I can't say enough good about them.

We have done shows here for five years now. This theatre has become our family. The shows ada such…read morehigh quality and detail oriented with amazingly talented performers. Beyond that, they keep tuition as affordable as you will find theatre and they provide costumes and there is no ticket sales requirement (yet most shows sell out!!). We've been to a few other children's theatres in the area and none can compare.

My son performed in his fourth play with Breitling yesterday, and while each production has been…read moreimpressive, there was something truly special about this one. What made it amazing wasn't just the show itself--it was the incredible growth I saw in my son. His confidence, presence, and joy on stage left me in awe. Grateful for this experience and the impact Breitling continues to have on him!

From the owner: Breitling Performing Arts is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization…read more We are dedicated to educating children in acting, singing, music, musical theatre dance, and painting. We work with kids from beginning to advanced skill level. We also work with kids of all temperaments and learning challenges. Students have fun, learn lifelong speaking skills, gain confidence, and make lasting friendships!