I went and saw the awesome performance of The Cat's Meow here (hint: it's about a murder; not a cat). This theater is right down the road from the City Grill, which makes it great for a night out with good food followed by good theater. We reserved a table on the second floor which had a nice romantic privacy to it, as we watched this great 1920s story unfold.
Pro tips: Go with a group and get a five-person table on the first floor - it costs just $25 in addition to your tickets; bring cash for the bar
The Great: The actors are very dedicated to their work, some with truly standout performances. We found the play itself to be very funny, often laughing out loud at the occasionally audacious language and actions. We absolutely loved our little table, which was tucked away in its own alcove. Each alcove was decorated differently, with carefully appointed 1920s-style touches, and a personalized sign and candy waiting for us. The building clearly has a lot of history, and is just a joy to walk into.
The Could-Have-Been-Better: While we loved our table, the view was impeded at times. This is the kind of show where the actors use several areas of the theater off-stage as part of the act, and some of these areas were difficult to see. Because of the way the room is laid out, there are few areas where you would be able to see everything in the room, but the first floor tables seemed to have a better overall view. The building still has a very church-like style to it inside and I felt it could use some updates simply to make it feel more like a theater (i.e. maybe get rid of the red carpet on the stage), but at the same time it is nice to see the history. Note that the bar is cash only and there is no ATM, so come prepared! Wine is $7 and beer is $5 - fairly typical pricing for theater drinks.
Overall, we had a fantastic time out. I highly encourage you to go and support your local theater! read more