That's a very useful tip to include because the parking price difference is significant. I'd add it…read morenear the end like this: I recently visited Center Stage Theater on two separate days for the Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott fight events--Thursday for Media Day and Friday for the official weigh-ins--and the venue was a great setting for both. Center Stage has a really cool atmosphere that works especially well for an event like boxing. It feels intimate enough that you're close to everything happening, but still has the professional feel you want for a major media event. From a media perspective, I appreciated being able to experience the venue on back-to-back days and see how well the space transitioned between Media Day and the weigh-ins. The staff was welcoming and professional, and everything felt organized throughout both visits. With fighters, trainers, promoters, photographers, videographers, media, and guests all moving around, organization can make a huge difference, and the venue handled the activity well. I also really liked the character of the theater itself. It doesn't feel like a generic event space--it has its own personality and creates a great backdrop for photos and video, especially during something as energetic as a boxing weigh-in. One tip I would definitely give anyone planning to visit is to check the parking apps before paying at the kiosks. I was able to find parking for $21 for the entire day through an app, while paying directly through the parking kiosk was $14 for only three hours. If you're going to be at Center Stage for several hours, especially for an event, using a parking app can save you quite a bit of money and keep you from having to worry about your time running out. Being there for the Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott Media Day and weigh-ins gave me the opportunity to experience Center Stage Theater in a completely different way, and I came away impressed. Two days, two different events, and a great experience both times. Definitely a venue I would be happy to return to for another boxing, entertainment, or media event.

As I was doing some research about this venue, I was particularly interested in the parking…read moresituation. From what I read, there were a few different options. The venue has a parking lot directly under the property. Other options mentioned include an office building across the street and a hotel next door. As we approached the venue on W. Peachtree street, I saw a parking attendant waving a flag encouraging patrons to use the venue parking. I followed his encouragement and took that sharp left down the ramp. As my research reported, it was tight and congested. I had to drive down at least three different levels to find an open spot. I paid for my parking at one of the machines positioned around the parking deck. It was the usual; enter your license plate and pay with a credit card. It was fairly reasonable at $20 for 9 hours. I saw a few people waiting and waiting for an elevator that never arrived. Your best bet is to walk up the path that you drove down to get to the theater. When we made it to the top and the front entrance a staff member asked if we were drinking, checked our IDs and placed a bracelet on our wrists. Once we entered, walked past security and through the metal detectors doors, we made it to the lobby area. A full bar was right in front of us and we joined the fast moving line. They had about 5 - 7 beer options. I ordered the Scofflaw POG Basement IPA and Wifey ordered the Yuengling lager. We scooped up our beers and went to find our seats. There were staff members everywhere to help. We found our seats and settled in for the show. This is a mid-sized venue and there is not a bad seat in the house. We thoroughly enjoyed the almost 2 hour show and the artist sounded great. As the show wrapped up we headed to the restroom where we both had to stand in a line, but it was fine and the bathrooms were clean. Wifey had a longer line than I did, of course. While waiting I was able to snap a few more pics. We headed back to the parking lot which took us about a half hour to reach the street level. Overall, we had a very good experience at Center Stage and would return for another show. 3.5 - 4 Rating

My wife and I loved ECHO!!!…read more We had been to a couple of their previous shows under the blue and white tent at Atlantic Station. And it's hard to compare. ECHO seemed more back to basics -- less gimmicks. The big change was that wee sat on the second row. The performers were literally near enough to touch. Wow. The show is great. The acts: jugglers, acrobats, gymnasts, slack line artists, clowns, catapult jumpers, trapeze artists, you name it -- are absolutely wonderful. A sense of wonderment comes over you as if you are a child again. The sound system is terrific and the live musicians and vocalists are impressive. The seats are a bit tight but perfectly fine for the duration of the show. Food is of course expensive as are all of the momentos for purchase. But you're at the most fabulous circus you've ever seen. My only complaint -- and it's out of the control of Cirque -- is exiting the Atlantic Station parking garage. Very slow. The stations to pay the parking fees didn't work so people had to pay one at a time at the actual exit. Miami, ECHO opens there February 22. Don't miss it.

Finally a new show, this is my 5th year attending this Awesome French Circus and it was Amazing!!…read moreMy niece and I attended the noon show on Saturday, it was a nice crowd, the weather was nice but cold! We were so Excited to attend and can't wait until next year! The tent is located at Atlantic Station and you do pay to park, not pricey. If you have not seen the show, please check it out, it is so diverse, they have dancing, acrobatics, great singing and other acts so fun! It makes me so Happy when I attend!

I went here today it's been years since I been, I went to a BLKHLTH Conversations, it was good I…read morelearned a lot then I toured the museum..Great Day.

We came here on a free weekend family event. I believe they have these once a quarter. It was a…read moregreat chance to see all that they have to offer for someone new to the area with kids like myself. They asked for pre-registration, but it was not necessary. We checked in and got our bracelets, which allowed us access to the entire space. They had a map that outlined the various classes and events going on and the times they were happening. A++ for organization. It was a bt crowded, as any free event will draw a huge crowd. We enjoyed the musical petting zoo and art station at the High Museum. The line was too long for the 2 kids play rooms, so we did not partake, but it looked fun!

The Dark Lady play was excellent from start to finish. Just wanted to give flowers and let others…read moreknow about this place. I will definitely be back.

The performance was fantastic. The seats are comfortable. There are also good concession options…read more Parking is only validated for 1 hour so try to arrive close to show time.

just an absolutely fabulous space where bound-for-Broadway shows incubate and refine for greatness…read more we went to see "Water for Elephants" and it was wonderful... even though the show itself needs work, the new Alliance space is the perfect setting where creatives can shine. terrible sound at Atlanta Symphony notwithstanding, the side-by-side pairing of both Symphony and Alliance is like having a Manhattan-show experience right here in Atlanta. we are very lucky to have such an important cultural experience here. if Florida is the 6th borough of Manhattan, Atlanta is the 7th--and yes I will die on that hill. I went to see "The Color Purple" when it was in previews, and it ended up a Broadway hit. go see any show at the Alliance and it's a de facto preview of what will open and thrive on Great White Way.

I would love to rate this as a five star, but the fact that they do not validate parking in the…read morehigh museum, does not allow me to give them a five star. My kid attends the Pnc story time. The space is amazing full of sensory and fun and the storyteller does an awesome job with engaging through music play and storytelling. I believe I enjoy it more than my child does at this point and it has become a hit for all of our Mom friends the ability to reserve the space and utilize it yourself for a playgroup or your own storytelling time is awesome as as well. I believe something like quarterly. They also provide you with a book to take home for your child which helps improve your child's library and diversifies it quite a bit because they also offer books in Spanish.

Went on Thurs which is free for women and LGBTQIA+ people. Was asked a question before the show,…read moreanswers gathered by a staff member. There was also a bucket next to a question for written answers. Once the show started, saw some improv games I've never seen before, actors / actresses were pretty good. Show was pretty long, 1 hr and then a break before finishing. It was all short-form and I wanted to watch some long form, so I left during the break. Was a decent show!

If you live in the area and have children, I highly recommend this as an extra curriculum activity…read more We recently attended the improv for our granddaughter at the end of the 9 week session. It was wonderful..ALL the kids were professional and didn't break character...we truly loved the show, and the staff is awesome!!

They put on some good productions but they are very inconsistent. Some of the shows are just…read moredownright amateurish. Most of the problems stem from the production side. The performers are, for the most part, excellent. But, ridiculous production decisions riddle the shows. The costumes for Das Rheingold were like something from a 70s sci fi tv show. The overuse of projections is tiring. The Atlanta Opera is one of the top 10 opera companies in the US. I just wonder when they'll start operating like one.

High class quality performances! They hire great talented performers. I totally recommend you check…read morethem out and enjoy a moment going back in time through the fascinating and dramatic Opera stories.

This was much smaller than I thought it would be. It's general admission only so if you want to get…read moregood seats, get there early.

The little Hipster sibling to the Type A theater upstairs!…read more First visit last night. Cool space. Very intimate and "close" - I get a wee bit claustrophobic and generally eye an escape route in any group setting, so it was a little tight for me. Staff is just as friendly and helpful as upstairs, based on my experience last month at another show, and on folks like the gentleman who helped me last night when my friend was running late (and texts are unreliable down there so I didn't know how soon she'd make it); he held her ticket at the door so I could go ahead in - note, this is also because they don't allow late seating. Go early if you prefer higher up seating as I do - we got stuck with front row which I find makes it hard to get a "full" perspective of any show or movie. The play itself wasn't as great as I expected but they do often have "after show" kind of things like the comedy improv that followed last night. Definitely a spot I will visit again and look forward to getting to know better.

Came here on a rainy night for some laughs. The location and parking lot is very sketchy and it…read morehelped that there was a parking attendant that night. There was an undeniable stench of marijuana throughout the place upon our entry and a puddle of water on the stairs leading to the basement. The bar is also located downstairs next to the room with the stage. There are a few tables scattered throughout but mostly stand alone chairs. There were about 8 comics total, ranging from funny to raunchy. Some I could relate to, some very hard to understand due to ghetto accents and slang. Overall not a bad show but we would have not ended up here if laughing skull hasn't sold out. Don't sit out front if you don't want to be picked on/made fun of.

We need to save this organization. now that their home building by Ga. Tech is kaput and not able…read moreto be saved, the theater - along with Automatic Improv and other troupes - needs a new space. I took a class here at Automatic Improv, and to say I felt immediately part of the family is an understatement. They are classy, funny, smart and entrepreneurial as somewhat of an upstart in Atlanta's improv field. During my graduation show I got to do a scene with Kevin where we were bouncers from New Jersey. THAT was a dream come true. ;) Follow the news on this company because they're gonna come back meaner, leaner and stronger than ever very soon.