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    Meyerson Symphony Center

    4.6 (79 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    View from the top during intermission
    Michelle T.

    Not a bad seat in the house! I say that having sat on the third to last row in the top mezzanine. I could still see and hear everything! The building itself is beautiful. With a pale stone exterior and lobby, it's light, airy and sun-drenched. Then, when you enter the orchestra chamber, it gives way to dark woods and finishes and you're totally transported to a different vibe all together. This is probably one of the most Jekyll and Hyde buildings you'll experience- and that's a good thing! As for getting around, there are ushers outside the auditorium to help you find your seats and plenty of ways to access the upper balconies through stairs and elevators. The parking situation is easy. There was a paid underground parking lot just across the street. It did get very congested as everyone was leaving after the show, so plan accordingly. Overall a pleasant and fun experience- I'll definitely be back at some point to try other programming.

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    Guy H.

    I have to go with five stars for the show I saw today and the beautiful building that made it possible. The Christmas Pops show featured music that spans 200 years. Featuring tunes from great composers of the past and including one from a 17 year old Dallas highschool student! The magnificent Lay Family Organ was featured which in and of itself is worth attendance. Santa even made an appearance as part of a game the conductor played using 12 days of Christmas. I'm never too excited about going to these shows until I'm sitting there thoroughly enjoying it. As this concert hall ages somehow it seems to get better and better. The acoustics are perfect,comfortable and it's easy to navigate. I recommend you choose from any function throughout the year and go if you've never. I ve seen a lot of special and unexpected shows here including,Van Morrison,Neil Young,Willie Nelson,and countless Symphonic presentations.

    Not a bad seat in the place
    Dale S.

    Beautiful building and overall experience. My girl and I saw Elf with the DSO and it was great. Parking was also easy to only 20 bucks. The area around the Meyerson is very nice and it felt really safe. The DSO was awesome as usual and you get to experience some of Dallas high culture. Can't wait to return!!!

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    Michelle D.

    I absolutely love this venue! Hubby & I bought discounted tickets from someone from our church group! Wow! The show was absolutely amazing! We were blown away by all the singers, the choir & the venue! Talk about a great time!!! At times, everyone was up on their feet clapping & having a joyful experience. Other times we were captivated by the poetry. We will definitely go to this event (pictured) again if they bring it back!!! The venue is absolutely beautiful!

    Christina O.

    Absolutely beautiful concert hall! I've been many times and have sat in pretty much all of the sections. I feel like there really isn't a bad seat in the house for sound quality / views. They have a parking garage attached, however it's pretty easy to find street parking at a fraction of the cost in very close walking distance. If you haven't had the chance to go to the Meyerson yet, I highly recommend going for either aDallas Symphony or Dallas Winds concert.

    Nicola Benedetti performed wholeheartedly "Beethoven Violin Concerto" with our DSO - applause, applause! (Friday, 1/19/2018)
    Jennifer Y.

    Beautifully designed is the Meyerson by I.M.Pei. In the foyer, circular encompassing intimacy; natural lighting by day; and, gradual soft lighting by night. Amazing is the acoustic in this house. No matter which seat and whichever tier, I can clearly hear each chime and stroke to pieces of music played. Wonderful is our DSO, performing an array of classical to pop music under the baton of our new music director, Fabio Luisi, and, guest conductors. Most recently, I was fortunate enough to be invited to The Magic of México. Innovative was the "visual concertos" choreographed to inspiring classical music. The bright future of DSO has indeed landed! CHEERS!

    Who would have thought  they serve such delicious cake in here! Italian cream. So moist
    Ai Vy N.

    Beautiful venue, great acoustic, plenty of parking (mostly pay parking, but still), plus food and drink options. This place has it all! One of my favorite venues for a symphony. Located in downtown Dallas but it's easy to get in and out especially if you use their garage parking that links to MMSC. The whole place is beautiful with glasses all around. Huge but easy to navigate if you follow your ticket to find out which door to enter. They usually have buffet and/or dine in option, plus drinks before the symphony starts. Drinks are also available for purchase during intermission. Just make sure you have enough time to drink it all since no food or drinks are allowed inside. As far as seating goes, I'm pretty frugal so have only come here when I get free tickets or can score really good deals. With that being said, I highly recommend Zone B center or Zone C. The closer the seats to the stage in these zone, the better. Anything else, you'd be either too close to the stage to only see the first 2 rows of performers, or a bit too far to be able to appreciate them more. Or you can just go big and pick the most expensive = best seats in the house. If you've never been to a symphony orchestra before, couple things to note: 1- This is the perfect place for a fancy date. So dress up, enjoy, and have fun. 2- Early is on time. On time is late. If you don't want to miss out on a whole piece, make sure to get here at least 10-15mins early and in your seat. They won't seat people in between movements. However, they're pretty considerate here and have live video right outside in the waiting hall with seats for the tardies. (Been there, done this lol) 3- Clap only at the end of each piece, not movement. Make sure you get a program to follow along to know how many movements there are to the piece if you're not familiar with it, watch the conductor's hands. If they're down n stay down, you can clap. Or just wait until everyone else does it. 4- Symphony orchestras tend to attract very specific groups. If you're under 50s, you might find yourself the odd one out like me. There's nothing wrong with that. Classical music needs to be appreciated by everyone! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (main resident of MMSC) doesn't just play classical music. They often have specials during the few big holidays or once or twice a month, different "remix" concerts that even folks who never been to a symphony orchestra would sure be amazed.

    Loren B.

    Five, well-earned stars for an exceptionally beautiful, classic, acoustically perfect, classy venue that is home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. I am a recent live symphony enthusiast, having seen only a few performances. My most recent was "Jurassic Park in Concert", held at the Meyerson. We arrived a few minutes late and were required to take seats towards the back of the floor (our tickets were towards the front). The sound in both places was spectacular, crisp, deep, and full. Jurassic Park is my favorite of John Williams' many wonderful scores. The massive theme "Journey To The Island" performed live actually produced tears in my eyes. Another highlight was the piano solo during "Remembering Petticoat Lane". The symphony reproduced the emotion and spirit of the music with breathtaking power. The movie was shown on a large screen, easy to see throughout the room. Subtitles were very helpful as the orchestra occasionally swelled loud enough that the voices were not audible. Dialogue wasn't the point of course, but it would have been silly to have to try to strain to keep up with the words, especially with a film that has so many memorable lines. My only minor complaints are our seats were so close to those in front of us we had to stand to let people pass by us. This isn't necessary. The other thing was that we were late, even though we arrived at the theater 30 minutes before the performance. The parking garage has three available lanes, but only one was open, feeding three incoming feeder streets. In that single lane was one very stressed out woman taking credit cards, answering questions, and handing tickets individually to each car. Wtf? So anyway, yeah we were 6 minutes late to the door. The snippy usher seemed to want to make this point to us in explaining why we had to be re-seated in our actual seats at intermission. I felt schooled. I guess we'll come 45 minutes early next time or park somewhere else. Despite the paragraph description, the quality of the performance and the venue overwhelmingly outweighed this part of the experience. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!

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    Trinh T.

    Morton Meyerson center is one of the premier live arts performance halls in the Dallas Arts District. Home of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, this beautiful location is a fantastic venue for watching various shows. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Facility, Return) Atmosphere - The Meyerson is simply one of the most beautiful buildings in Dallas. It's a large, open building with plenty of windows for natural light. Here you'll find a number of picturesque views where natural beams of sunshine rain down on the marble floors and steps. It's also a popular location for wedding photos. It also sports underground parking garages that lead you right into the building (no need to cross streets. 1 Star. Service - The entire Meyerson staff is so friendly, from the ticket counter, the ticket takers, the ushers, and the bartenders, everyone is helpful and are there to ensure you have a good time. It takes a large staff to pull off each production, and when you don't notice them it means the focus is on the show on stage. 1 Star. Facility - The Meyerson sports an opera hall style layout. There is floor seating in addition to balcony. Every seat provides a great view of the stage, which is large enough to house the orchestra, the choir, and a large organ. But this place is all about acoustics. The high ceiling allows the sound to flow out to ensure you get the best experience. One minor complaint is the elevators and bathrooms can be difficult to get too. Overall this is a fantastic venue for the arts and an amazing gem for the city of Dallas. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes, this is a fantastic venue, with enough shows that appeal to all ages. My now wife took her engagement photos here, we've been to several concerts, and it really is an amazing place. 1 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Facility - I'll award up to two stars for the facility, since this is the main reason we go out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the facility. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score.

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    Jo L.

    Wow! What can I say? Although I have attend many events and concert at the Meyerson, I never splurge for the nicest seats in the house before. I have no regrets! The Loge Box will give you the best acoustics. The sound is amazing. For NYE concert, the tickets were $210 each. The seats are much more comfortable, you actually get a seat that you can move around. You won't need to coat check if you are in the boxed seats because it is much more convenient to just put your coat on the back of your seat. I was very thankful for this since it was 18 degrees that night. Yes they do have a coat check at entrance, but think of the entire crowd lining up for coats at the end. I think this place is the most beautiful during the holidays.... beautiful Christmas tree and lights everywhere!

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