Nice venue to see a stage show. Signage for the parking area and the building is not the best…read more Thanks for GPS maps I found the Theater. The parking lot next to the theater is very small and a little walk to the entrance. Other parking is quite away from the theater, therefore get there early if you want a good parking spot. The seating is set up so there is no bad seat in the house. I thought there was enough legroom, considering what you get on a Broadway theater. The building is new and modern and I would not hesitate to see other shows there.

This is a great venue with an awesome Jazz Series. Will Downing, Candi Dulfer, Four Play, and a…read morehost of other greats played this season. I am looking forward to going back. The acoustics are very good. We had seats in the same spot each time, but the music sounded great through out the theater. Parking is a couple minutes from the door, but it is free. Check out a show at this SCSU venue!

Yale Cabaret is NOT the same as Yale Rep. Yale Cabaret is more for encouraging experimentation and…read moreinnovation in Yale drama students and connected groups/communities. I love their values: cultivating love as action, nurturing artistic, spiritual, and communal growth, and engaging the community to expand their boundaries and learn new skills. I attended their holiday show and dinner, By the Hearth, a bit of holiday variety show. Some people sang songs. Some people did comedy. One performer did a poignant soliloquy about losing his dad and his love of Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoyed the skit/songs featuring the two kids who were told there was no Santa. You can tell these students (some are grad students in their 30s, so don't assume these are all young college kids) are funny and talented. Even though every skit didn't land with me, I really felt the community there, and it felt like a safe place to be. I had the dinner as well. They had some basic dishes--braised beef roast (they were out, bummer), roasted garlic parm cabbage wedge with mashed potatoes, and smothered pork chop. They also have starters, such as grilled octopus, French onion soup, and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was very good, I ate it all! They also have dessert and wines/beers/cocktails. You can order a prix fixe for a bargain as well. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show and they take orders until 7:20 PM. There are six (?) tables up front and three tall tables in the back. I started at the tall table in the back, as I arrived a little later, and it was fine, but the two rows of seats in front of those tables were also high chairs, so before the show started, I moved to the front row. I also want to say the servers and the manager was super nice and accommodating. And I loved that the actors/performers and staff were all diverse from all walks of life. Again, I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic seeing original material and you never knew what to expect from one minute to the next, and you could tell they were having fun. I compare this group to like Second City or The Groundlings. At the very end of the show, I was getting my coat and bag together to leave and I dropped my wine glass (from my wine ordered at dinner) and it shattered everywhere. One of the actors yelled, "mazel tov" and it became a natural moment in the show. They marched off the stage and the glass was cleaned up. Before the show, I told the manager that I've been to tons of shows, including some of the biggest Broadway productions, but I often find "the shows in basement are the best time." That ending mazel tov cemented my opinion about this place. Thank you, Yale Cab.

Quality theater and a sexy intimate vibe for a $10 ticket? Even if you throw in some of the wine…read moreon offer, we're still talking seduction on the cheap. Sure, I'm not slinky enough to pull it off, but it could certainly work in theory. I've been to two shows at the Yale Cabaret, and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. The quality of the acting is top-notch, even at what could be an uncomfortably close distance. The space is tiny, with very limited seating, so booking tickets in advance is fairly important. The sacrifice in convenience is repaid many times over by the cozy atmosphere. There isn't a lot of fancy decor to speak of, but with the soft lights and the little round tables with high chairs, you can almost hear the air tinkle with glass and jazz and other pleasant things. The shows themselves were entertaining, though I'll admit that the odds of finding a stellar script are higher at more established, less student-run places like the Rep. The shows do seem to be shorter, which is often a plus, and really, the experience is worth your time. The venue inspires love, and that's hard to beat.

Had my first salsa dancing class here and it was great! The instructor was really friendly and…read morepatient with first-timers like myself. There were other beginners in a class of about 10 so that immediately made it less intimidating. Classes are $20 each and they have an unlimited option for between $100 & $115 per month. The salsa taught here is not ballroom, it's for salsa club dancing and it's taught on 2, as opposed to 1 for those who are familiar with dance terminology. There are beginner classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 and 12 pm on Saturdays. I am told that one night they even go to a salsa club to test out moves. Overall it was a very warm and inviting experience. After teaching you the steps on your own they even conduct part of the class paired up which makes things interesting. If you're looking to learn how to dance salsa for fun or a different way to get some exercise and are in or close to the New Haven area, I would highly recommend checking out Rumberos.

Rumberos is a small studio on State St. that specializes in teaching salsa and tango. This is a…read moregreat place to learn 'On 2' salsa. I finally know what that means! The instructors are a lot of fun; they creatively teach the subtle technicalities that make a big difference. I've witnessed beginners transform to great salsa dancers from coming here. After classes, the best way to improve is to get out on the dance floor! The salsa scene in New Haven is great with a diverse crowd, not to mention friendly and smiling faces. Here's the schedule: Wed-Wicked Wolf Thurs-Pulse Lounge Fri-Pacifico Sun-Geronimos It would be great if Rumberos taught more styles of dance, like hip hop or bhangra. They may offer belly dancing as well, but I have not tried that yet! Salsa is so fun you may get hooked. Watch out for the paparazzi! :P

Beautiful building, old school theatre that is without a bad seat. Place is gorgeous and the sound…read morewas great. Very cool building in a very cool neighborhood. Can't wait to see another show there.

Beautiful venue ! I watched Rainbow Kitten Surprise here and was veryy impressed. The lighting and…read moresound and space was perfectly balanced

We went to an Edgar Allen Poe speakeasy event at Lyric Hall and while it is definitively a small…read morevenue the history can be felt immediately upon entering the stage, seating, chandelier, lighting, art all beautiful and reminiscent of a time gone by when places were built with attention to detail by hand. A true treasure.

What an amazingly beautiful historic theatre! We went to the screening of the Twin Peaks pilot last…read morenight. When entering the side door of the theatre I felt like I was going back in time with all 1920's antique furniture, rugs and decor. Absolutely stunning. They kindly ushered us in from the cold and showed us the screening room where old vaudeville acts were performed in days gone by. On the other side of the entry they had refreshments set up, popcorn, which was delicious and drinks. Again I was brought back to a time where hospitality and kindness seemed to be in vogue. The theatre itself is a beautiful small room with chairs on top of an oriental rug facing the old stage. I can not think of a better place to watch a Twin Peaks screening. We can not wait for more screenings! What a treat it was.

Looks like no one has reviewed Yale Rep in years! Lucky for me that I have some recent experience…read moreto share. Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably already know that Yale Repertory is a world-class theater in downtown New Haven. They have multiple productions each year and bring in world-class acts. I've found my brief interactions with people who work here very straightforward but also warm. They really make you feel welcomed here! The two shows I've seen were very thought provoking. Father Comes Home in March 2018 was truly epic and moving. The Prisoner in November 2018 was not as enthralling to me, but it was unique. On our most recent visit, we learned we could not bring in bottles into the theater after it had already been opened. No big deal because we had time to drink it quickly, but keep that in mind.

I've seen several shows at the Rep thanks to the $10 student tickets that you have to buy in packs…read morebut can easily pawn off on friends. The tickets really are a steal, and I've enjoyed every show (I think that's Tartuffe, A Woman of No Importance, and Happy Now?). Seats are comfortable, and the shows start and end on time, which is...I don't know why I'm impressed by this, but I am. All in all a great way to spend an evening. Just a note, though - if you want coffee at intermission, run. You can pee later while everyone else in the building is waiting in line for coffee.

Arts and Ideas is a festival that really does great things for the town of New Haven. I could be a…read morelocal sceptic, but I won't be, over the years I've volunteered here, I learned salsa on the green, I watched Isaac Hayes before he left us, the Temptations and Savion Glover. The vendors that show up with food on the Green are great, I've learned how to play dominoes, Ray Charles played, there are plays, concerts, lectures, the works. The one thing I would say is that New Haven should embrace its summer cultural outlet a little more if anything so that we can grow our little community. Arts and Ideas is an institution and does well to bring in acts from around the world to inspire and create in this city of ours.

Update- Free or affordable events again this year. There was free music today and a promo code,…read more"lemon", was given to the audience before Keaton's performance. The promo code could be used at 5pm for $10 tickets to Lemon Andersen's performance on York Street.