Great venue for a show. First time here. Acoustics were great and not a bad seat in the house!…read more There is a bar with beer, wine, and a few snacks on each floor -- note you cannot bring food or drink into the theater, so give yourself enough time before the show Seats were comfortable and there was parking in the area. I would return, despite the 1.5 hr drive (no traffic)!

The John Batiste/Jack DeJohnette show was very difficult to see from the 5th row. Batiste was…read morehidden behind the piano and DeJohnette was towards the wings and hidden behind a gong. After the show we wandered around trying different rows and seats. IMHO there are zero seats with good sight lines. It's odd and we were very surprised. Was it designed this way? Yes and no. When a theatre orders new seats they tell the manufacturer how many seats they need in the hall, sometimes how many seats per row. Either way the seat manufacturer figures out what assortment of chair widths will work. Yes, that's right. All chairs in a row may not be the same size. If you've ever said "hmm I thought these chairs were wider" you got one of the small chairs. This is part of why people buy subscriptions - year to year they keep the same seat, one that isn't small. Sadly as much as I loved visiting Ulster I will not go back to see a show at this venue. NOTE: The UPAC website has outdated recommendations for restaurants. Several restaurants had closed permanently or were not open for dinner. Definitely need to call yourself and confirm hours and availability for the evening you intend to be there.

An incredible gem in the HV! I've gone to shows here over the years and the talent is always…read moreINCRRDIBLE! Not your average "community theater" show... most of this talent could/should be on broadway! Definitely check out a performance! The building being a barns and small theater is very quaint and intimate, which makes performances all that more special!

Ourselves, and another couple went to see the comedy routines last Friday night. We didn't know…read morewhat to expect; because a lot of stand up Comedians tend to be vulgar, mock the audience, and are not very funny. Which is why we haven't been to one in a very long time. The place maybe in the wilderness but, it's an amazing venue and very comfortable inside. The seats are staggered well enough so you can see over anyone's head, and you're not very far from the stage. It was a little over two hours with a short intermission in the middle of several comedian's routines. There are some very light refreshments, wine, and soft drinks. It would have been nice if there was something a little more substantial then candy bars and bags of chips. That's the only complaint. Otherwise, I would go again. But I would eat first.

Great little theatre ! Great community spirit, feeling, small town. Wish more films would be…read moreplaying here.

The best thing about this place is the community based feel it has going on, which make me want to…read morepatronize it more&more. I encourage everyone to access this gem. The people are super friendly and genuine. Me and my love came out to see the Mark Felt movie, and I have to admit it beats going to the malls anyday. Especially with all the good eats just steps from the door, you can easily have dinner and a movie night in a quaint lil town. SUPPORT THE LOCALS!!!!

What an unexpected gem!…read more We had planned on seeing The Nutcracker up in Albany, but I happened to hear on our local classical radio station that it was going to be in Tannersville.....wait, what?! Sure enough, upon googling, there it was! I promptly bought tickets. The outside makes it stand out, the inside was kind of open and had a couple posters advertising upcoming shows, then you go through this small door into a small theater - there isn't a bad seat in the house!! Not sure if they were trying to compensate for it being pretty cold outside, but it was very warm in the theater (and I'm ALWAYS cold!) I thought my husband was going to melt! There isn't a private parking lot that I could find, and being that it's on the main drag in Tannersville, you can park on the street or the small lots. We didn't have trouble parking, but if ski season was in full swing - 7 on a Friday night?! I imagine it would be more difficult. I will definitely be checking back for more shows and events.

What a great little venue in a great quaint town! Saw an incredible Taiko Drum show and totally…read moreenjoyed it, and the place! Not a bad seat in the house, and a nice clean environment with a friendly staff! Will be looking up events at this location to return!

Show was based on a murder at a comedy club where a comedian dies on stage. However, the acting was…read moreoverdone making it appear to be a spoof. Actor had script in hand and still screwed up her lines. It was a murder of comedy as none of the jokes were slightly funny. It was supposed to be immersive but did not feel that way.

Went to a show recently and had a great time with friends! The actors were professional and great…read moreat interacting with the audience. I would recommend them for any occasion!!

Altho ai live in the area, this was my first visit to the Shadowlands. We came to see Judd Hirsch &…read moreit was a great performance by all. (Im not Rapaport) LOCAL IS ALWAYS BEST! I will keep supporting &look forward to upcoming shows

Friendly theater and theater group in Ellensville, Sullivan(?) Co. Attended 'The Reservoir' on a…read moreSunday afternoon. Nice, comfortable theater with a friendly, accommodating staff. Summer '26 schedule looks great! Will be back.

I trekked through heavy rain from Poughkeepsie to make the drive to New Paltz to see the play…read more"Sender" at the Denizen theatre. I didn't realize it had only been open for about a year. It's a black box theatre with seating for about 100 people. I was amazed at what they were able to do to transform the space for the play. The acting was top-notch and the cost of the ticket was beyond reasonable ($28!) Students only pay $5. What I love is that the play was written by a person of color, directed by a person of color and there were actors of color. This type of diversity is rare in theatre so when I learned more about the play, it motivated me to check it out. I hope they continue to be intentional in this way as I would certainly visit again.

From the owner: DENIZEN offers a new movie every week on WED, FRI & SAT nights at 7:30PM, comedy nights and live…read moreevents. Filmmakers, documentary subjects, film historians, and other luminaries are frequently invited to New Paltz to accompany film screenings. These special events may include live musical performances and director or commentator question and answer sessions. Beer, wine and refreshments are available to be enjoyed before, during or after the show in the theatre, lounge or outdoor patio area!

Stunning venue with a great mix of innovative and traditional performing arts. Plenty of parking,…read moreshuttles provided to overflow parking areas and plenty of staff to direct you. The seats are comfortable and there's ample leg room. Get to your performance a little early and enjoy a walk along the nearby path or enjoy the outdoor art .

Attended the jazz center's Vibes of Venezuela, Friday…read more There is ample parking near the entrance. Ushers to help you find your seat. Dress code is casual. There were short biographies about the musicians, history of Venezuela before the concert started, mentioning the crisis in Venezuela with requests to help financially. There is an elevator to the upper level, it's not a true balcony in the sense of an overhang above the main floor. Although, the staircase is a gentle climb to the second floor. There's a small concession stand there with soft drinks, wine, snacks, and sandwiches available. The concert had no intermission, it was only about an hour and a half long; no real need for one. I don't remember the individual names of the musicians. It was lively and entertaining; with musicians that have honed their craft. The Quatro (a type of guitar) the player was exceptional; there was no hissing from the strings unless he wanted the effect to enhance a particular song. I didn't think the band leader could get so many sounds from basically a wooden box. The guest trumpeter has the talent to play triple tongue. Something that takes a lot of practice. Overall, a very enjoyable evening. The only Con is - the seats are folding chairs. Not very comfortable.