I recommend this school for elementary and toddler aged kids only. This age is taught by the owner…read morewho has an elementary educational background and 40+ years experience. If you are looking for longevity go elsewhere. The teacher who takes over classes at around middle school ages is a nightmare. Grossly unorganized and unprofessional. Unfortunately she is the owners daughter. While she is a good dancer her choreography is monotonous. It doesn't change much between the disciplines and hasn't advanced much through the years. Her inability to focus will undoubtedly lead to last minute mandatory drill sessions prior to recital. Every year at around April she panics because dances are only about half done, if that. Now she blames the girls, their attendance, their lack of attention, and lack of practice for the delay in learning. Yet it is her inability to remember her own choreography, the time wasted in class searching for the right music and line ups, and her lack of control over the class that led to it. This is a non competitive school. The website claims it teaches that dance is fun which holds true for the little kids. There's nothing fun about leaving class in tears because you've been told you might not be able to perform a dance because YOU haven't worked hard enough yet it hasn't actually been taught to you. If she has it out for your child she holds them back. Meaning your 14 year old might be in a class with 10 and 11 year olds in a NON COMPETITIVE SCHOOL. Her reasoning is week and there's no changing her mind. Waste of money. So we quit as have many others and I believe an entire class is leaving after this year. Classes are dwindling and it's obvious that the business has weakened considerably in recent years. The owner has no control and refuses to address any issues with her daughter. It seems she's resigned to the fact that the business will close and she wants to retire.

Purchased tickets for a show and received a text message the day of the show informing me show was…read morecanceled due to upcoming snowstorm. I requested a refund and was told they would refund it back to the card. Never received it, reach out again via a-mail. Ronald then told me I had to check with my bank. Never got my money. Awful! Be careful when purchasing tickets they are not accommodating or like to refund your money even when they cancel their shows.

For our birthdays, Tim M and I received a very generous batch of anytime tickets for Long Wharf…read moreTheater. We had the pleasure of going to our first show this past weekend, which was the closing weekend for Small Mouth Sounds. I really liked how unpretentious this theater is, with the super high-quality acting and minimal fanfare. The show we saw was in stage two, which made the experience even more intimate. I appreciated the concession stand at the entrance. Drinks are allowed inside. On this night, the crowd tended to be on the older side. No problem with that, but it was noticeable. If you're being somewhat spontaneous, definitely go for the standby tickets. Even on this closing weekend, we found out about an hour after getting on the standby list that we had scored two tickets for the same evening. And the tickets that were given up happened to be second row, which was lucky and awesome. I am definitely excited to come back for more shows.

Went here today to see Neil Simmons Barefoot in the Park. It has a beautiful venue, small and well…read moredone. There is not a bad seat in the house. Tickets are reasonably priced and the show was good for a small production house. I went to a 2 PM show , so I had no parking issues. I parked in front, but there are two free parking lots within walking distance to the theater The theater is in the heart of Stoney Creek. Walking distance to the beach and a few small local restaurants. They had a children's show this morning that was $25. This is a good way to get interested in going to the theater. I hope it's successful because it's an asset to our town and the shorelines community.

From the owner: Legacy Theatre provides professional repertory theatre on the Connecticut shoreline as well as…read moreeducational programming for children and adults in a fully restored, state of the art historic theatre.

absolutely love school of rock north haven!! the stag is fabulous, my kids are learning so much and…read morethe performances they put on are incredible. I highly recommend!

From the owner: School of Rock is different from traditional music education programs. Our patented and proven…read moreSchool of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. We combine one-on-one guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and singing instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band. Our version of recitals are real rock shows at real venues in front of live audiences. This style of teaching builds lasting musical proficiency, boosts confidence, increases creativity, improves socialization skills, and allows students to work together as a band. When you join School of Rock, not only will you become a musician, but you'll be part of a close-knit community of passionate musicians and music lovers. We welcome students of all ages and experience levels.

I loved everything about this theatre! The show, actors, sound, effects, intimate setting…read more.. I can't wait to come back here!

Just watched a great show here (Matilda!)! Small & clean theatre. Great show. Great cast. The kids…read moreand adults were all talented and funny. Great people and good snacks!!

The best kept secret in Wallingford is no longer a secret! Went here tonight as the lead in Newsies…read morewas an old school friend of my daughter's. The production was absolutely fantastic, way beyond what I'd expected for a local theatre company. It's a cozy, intimate venue with a bring your own food option and in house bar (no outside beverages allowed) and extremely friendly owners and staff. The actors come into the audience, the sound quality and musical accompaniment was impressive. The only thing I'd note is that although you're told that the theatre opens at 5:30 that's only the bar area, if you want to eat inside the actual theatre area that doesn't open until 6:30 for a 7:30 show. It's a great place supporting local actors and we'll definitely we back to do our part!

Went to see a show this weekend for the first time. The venue is great, very intimate, loved the…read moreset up with tables and chairs, and the fact it was BYO food & drink. There's plenty of great food nearby and I will definitely be coming back. It's great for a date night or night out with friends!

I saw that Experiment VR opened a new location in North Haven, not far from where I live, and…read moredecided to give it a try! While I had never been to a VR arcade before, I have used an Oculus headset in the past and so I more or less knew what to expect. The staff member working at the time, Scott, was extremely friendly and helpful, and gave me an overview of all the different games that were available to play. For Room-Scale VR, they have 30, 60, 90, or 120 minute play times. I paid for 30 minutes, which was $28. I started off with an archery game called Elvin Assassin, where I had to defend a castle from orcs who were invading. I felt like Robin Hood, it was so fun! Next I played a Rythmatic 2 game (which was similar to Beat Saber) where I had to use light sabers to slash beats of music as they flew toward me. This one also required some shuffling back and forth, and I was honestly a little out of breath by the time I finished! I ended with a game called Ragnarock, which was another music game where you're sailing on a viking ship and need to pound drums with giant hammers to the sound of the beat. I was able to play all three games within the 30-minute session. I had a really fun time and can't wait to go back! I would highly recommend for a night out with friends, birthday party, etc.

This was my first time at a virtual reality arcade, and we had so much fun! I was already familiar…read morewith VR before visiting, since both my dad and fiancé have their own headsets. I thought it was so cool to have the ability to play multiplayer games with our friends where we could actually see each other in-game, and they had an awesome selection of games to choose from (100+!). My favorite part was getting to do the racing similar with my fiancé. It felt so real, and the feeling of accelerating was so cool! I wasn't sure how I would do since I have a pretty bad history of motion sickness, but I was surprisingly fine. Xperiment VR makes a great family outing or date night, and would definitely be a great place for birthday parties!

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.

Good to come back and enjoy a show. Beautiful inside and staff, from those doing bag checks to…read morethose helping find seats, all we friendly. Hint: We opted to find parking and walked ten minutes. Saved 10+ minutes of frustration waiting to get in and out elevator / garage. And the we were wanted to be for shopping /food. We sat in the Mezzanine and had a good view. It's classic and cozy, will be going back.

This afternoon's entertainment was Mrs. Doubt Fire the Musical Comedy. This wonderful adaptation of…read morethe smash hit movie staring the late great Robin Williams and Sally Field was a pure delight to see live on stage. Craig Allen Smith portrayal of Daniel Hilliard was, in my opinion genius. The comedic timing of Smith as Daniel was a breath of fresh air honoring Robin, right down to his impressions. The entire cast were outstanding in their own right. It made me laugh, smile and cry. This was my third show at the Shubert and I can't wait to see what else is coming this year. If you haven't been here yet? What are you waiting for? Thanks again to the Shubert for another great time!

I have been to at least six productions at the Rep, and I have been disappointed only once…read more Most of the times the plays were really good. The level of the productions is extremely high, as these plays tend to move to New York before or after showing in New Haven. Being a student, it was an incredible bargain to pay $10 per play.

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.