I've visited the performing art center in Queen Creek a few times now. It's where Club Dance has…read morebeen holding their bi annually performances. It's such an impressive venue, from staging to the actual performance area it works well. The seating in the main performance area is a great size not overly big so you can see the stage well from any point.

Love this small venue. Have seen several performances here and can see& hear everything on stage.read more

Thank you Higley Center for the Performing Arts for hosting the graduation ceremony for Apache…read moreTrail High School at your facility! This is a beautiful facility that is quite spacious. It has aged well through the years, and is quite well maintained. The tech component of lights and sound operation went seamlessly from the point of view from an audience member. As someone who has done tech work for theatre productions at a couple Performing Arts Centers (PAC) in the area in the late 2000s, I was impressed with this facility from the front center of the auditorium. Definitely worth looking into either renting and/or booking for an upcoming event here.

My friend and I saw Toast. The best if Bread. This was a great place to see these wonderful…read moremusicians. I don't think there was an empty seat in the house. The music was great and the audience had a great time. There is plenty of parking I believe. They have a snack bar with drinks and candy. No alcohol is served. Prices were not bad. An interesting side note is the ladies bathroom line went faster than the men's. Maybe the ladies has more stalls. I would love to go see other musicians here. I think most seats are good. We were in row L and a little to the side. Great seats. Nice venue and can't wait to return.

What a lovely venue. It's an historic building and the theatre room has beautiful beams and a…read moremassive stone fireplace. Seating was comfortable. There is no bad seat in the house. We went to see Beetlejuice Jr. the production was creative, the kids were energetic, and the support from friends and family was evident. Very fun event. Kudos to Jen from the front of the house - she helped us resolve a ticket and seating situation. I love supporting local artists!

I have watched, participated, and enjoyed in productions at Blackbox Foundation for many years…read more They have a great youth theatre that encourages responsibility and creativity in students. I have been going to this theatre for 8 years and the many changes I have seen take place within it have been crazy, but ultimately beneficial in the end. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Great space to catch a show that won't break the bank! :)

Derek the bartender is the friendliest face and warmest energy you'll feel when you step into this…read moretheater, whether you're grabbing a drink, a snack or simply saying hello. The shows are great, parking can be a challenge when busy but the garage just outside Az88 is a great option. Acoustics and theater layout are great.

First, this place is situated a little weird. You can't really see the front of the building…read morebecause there is a parking garage immediately in front of it and immediately behind it. If you didn't know where it was you could miss it. That's the only negative thing I can say about this place. The lobby has plenty of seating areas with sofas, which is a really nice touch. There is a gift shop with many lovely gifts, and the concession stand with cocktails, wine, so does, and water is incredibly reasonably priced compared to other venues. What really makes this place stand out is that there is not a single bad seat in the house. The show we were at did not have a lot of choices left when we we're looking for tickets, and I was concerned that we would have bad seats. That is impossible here. This is a great venue and I'll be looking into more shows here because of the fantastic seating arrangement.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. This time, for an…read moreintimate theater in Fountain Hills, a lovely suburb of Phoenix. I stopped by for an Agatha Christie play on a Thursday at 7:30. First off, parking won't be an issue in their complimentary lot. I came straight to the theater for the performance, but if you're looking for some food and drinks before the show, there are a good number of bars and restaurants within close proximity. Once you arrive, there's a small lobby area to check in. From there, walk to the back to reach the theater. It seats roughly 100 people or so, so it's definitely a small theater. Which I love. You're right there in the heart of the action with a great view of the performance. With that being said, you won't get as elaborate of a set design as bigger theaters in town, but they make up for it in other ways. E.g. affordable ticket prices. Before the show and during intermission, they sell water, soft drinks, and snacks. Not a wide variety of options, but at $2 a pop, you've gotta love the prices. I for sure was the youngest person at the performance (kids these days don't know what they're missing), but that's totally fine by me. Looking forward to stopping by for another performance in the near future!

This review is for the Fountain Hills Theater located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. in Fountain Hills,…read moreAZ. This was my first time at the theater and I saw Private Lives the Musical. This is a Noel Coward play and since I enjoy Noel's style, was looking forward to going. The performance was the second day on the calendar the Musical was presented. Here are my impressions overall: Location: There is a sign on the road advertising the performance so you can easily find the theater for the first time which was appreciated since it was quite dark this night and we had never been in the area before. Parking: Plenty of free parking is available in the lot and because the theater is small finding a parking spot was not an issue. Access: There were sets of stairs to access the front door. I will update this review to include if there is wheelchair accessibility or a ramp somewhere for people who are unable to do steps because I do not recall (I was not looking for it). If you have a wheelchair I suggest you call the theater ahead of time to find out about accessibility. Restrooms: Men's/Women's are one stall, so you have to be a bit strategic about when you use the restroom during the intermission because there is a line for both. Lobby: There is a Will Call and a Ticket Purchase area (opposite sides of the lobby). There was bottled water, cans of soda and candy for sale to the right of Will Call. I was impressed we got a little Play Bill from the host who seated us. This was nice since small theaters are trying to save costs when possible. Main Stage Seating: The seating was a bit "tight" meaning, if anyone went in or out of an aisle, the person sitting in front of them had to lean forward so he/she was not bumped in the process. Two children behind us got up while the play was going on and we all had to move forward in our seats to let them out so we were not bumped, therefore we lost this part of the play (lines) of the actors. The seats are not staggered/positioned in a manner to allow for what I call "in-between" visual access of the two people sitting in front of you. Therefore, if you are under 5'5" be aware of the seats you are selecting so you can see above the person in front of you. Also, if you are very tall, your legs may be cramped. Sound: The actors in the play we saw did not wear microphones. We were seated toward the left of the stage. When the actor was on the far right of the stage (facing the door to the lobby opposite us) we could not hear what they were saying. This was disappointing. Performers: The performance we saw had four performers. The stage is small. In our play, half the stage was a backdrop during the first scene, making it even smaller. Since the stage is small it felt like some of the actor's talents had to be "stifled" a little because there was no room for the actors to be animated. We noticed the performers looking down to where the end of the stage was several times so they did not fall off which forced them to act in a conservative manner for that portion of the scene. The play was a musical, and I would give the actor singing a five out of ten, some songs were definitely better than others. Impressions: My guess is the quality of the plays will fluctuate from "great" to "okay" largely because of who is cast in roles, the actor's experience, and the type of play the cast is involved in (musical or not). I am going to give the theater another try in May. I have tickets to a different performance which is not a musical to see how straight "acting" at the Fountain Hills Theater compares to the available musical talent. Enjoy! Lynn

It's always good to get out and enjoy live theater. Perfect date night too since hubby enjoys it as…read morewell. Remember it's a time to really disconnect and put your cell phone away! Our theater company in AZ is some of the best you will ever see. This one is nicely air conditioned so women please remember your jacket! In the round so truly not a bad seat in the house. It's so nice to be back after I haven't been for awhile, and while we are at the start of tonight's show I have never seen a bad play here- ever!

This is a wonderful local theater with phenomenal directors and artists. The stages are well done…read more There is ample time to interact with the actors after the show..

2nd time in this space. We saw "Little Woman, the Musical". Unique, intimate space, a black box in…read moreThe Tucson Mall. As brick and mortar shopping areas decline, this is an excellent use of the space. The theatre has good acoustics and good sight lines. The Rose does eclectic stuff as well as locally written stuff and draws cast and crew from the very talented local arts population of the greater Tucson metropolitan area. A very pleasant way to experience live performance and support the arts.

I have had a lot of fun at this place, every time I have visited!…read more It is a kind of loosey-goosey slapstick production so be prepared not to expect an actual play or well organized production by any means.. This is the charm! It's okay to they a laugh at the actors and actresses- they encourage it!!

Let me say this, I have lived in the Valley all my life. Yes, I am a full fledged native. The City…read moreof Chandler has rapidly grown over the years and this was my first visit to Chandler Center For The Arts. On this Saturday night the artist performing was Pat Metheney. At the onset before the performance we were told that this would be the last concert of the season. The Chandler Center is going to get a renovation and probably will not be open until late October or early November. This Center houses a large venue and on this Saturday night it was pretty much a sold out crowd. When Pat Metheney came out he didn't waste any time and just started playing. The crowd was really into the music and so was I. The place has provisions for the handicapped and does allow for drinks during the performance. I really don't know what else to add other than the place is impressive. When it opens up again in the Autumn maybe take a look at what they have in the concert venue. I guess we got lucky to attend their last concert of the season.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. I have been to the…read moreChandler Center For The Arts twice: once for a UB40 concert and once for a screening of a Louie Armstrong documentary (live jazz ensemble included). Located in a nice part of Chandler, with lots of cool bars and restaurants within the vicinity, they do have a complimentary parking lot. For one of the events, I was able to find a spot without much trouble. For the other, I had to park on the street a few minutes away by foot. I guess it depends on how popular the event is. The venue itself is beautiful. Clean and modern with nice amenities. You get a program once you enter the theater, which I always appreciate. It's a good size-venue, but still small enough that it's intimate. My only real complaint? The seats are packed pretty close to each other, so you don't much shoulder room or leg room. A little too snug. Outside of that, and parking being a bit of a wild card, it's a phenomenal venue.

Over the last couple of decades, I've seen various shows at the Orpheum Theatre. Parking can be…read morevery difficult, and deters me from seeing a show here if I can avoid it. I'll see shows that are touring if they have a spectacular stage presence like Anastasia; which was truly remarkable! A beautiful theatre, and for the right show, worth dealing with downtown Phoenix parking.

What an absolutely gorgeous venue! As I walked in, I felt like I was stepping into a different era…read more I was so impressed and in awe with the beautiful Spanish architecture with all the intricate murals, moldings, gold accents, arches, and hidden decorative peacocks. We went to watch The Phoenix Symphony performing with Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen. It was a magnificent combination of orchestral music with aerial acts, dance, and circus style performances. The seats were very comfortable and the quality of acoustics was fantastic. Make sure you take a clear bag or a small purse (8.5" x 5.5") as they do have a bag policy. Large purses and backpacks are not allowed. They also use metal detectors and have security screening. I'd definitely love to go see another performance here.

Very nice venue, parking is easy, top notch performances. Staff members were friendly and helpful…read more Snacks and beverages were reasonably priced.

This is an amazing facility. The design and lay out is quite stunning. The small cafe and outdoor…read moreseating area is grand to enjoy a snack and adult beverage before the show. The theater was comfy. We did not care for balcony 2 - if you have height issues might stick to main level. Parking easy and validated. Restrooms spacious and on 2 levels.