Loved this venue. This was my first time attending a performance at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. The parking structure is attached to the building. The acoustics were on point. There really is no bad seat at all. I will be looking for other performances to attend. We saw Bob James during the recent jazz festival. Let me just say, there is no way he is 86 years old the way he was playing the piano. read more

This is probably the second time I've attended this venue. I actually really like it. Came here to see comedian Max Amini. It was a great show. The ushers were great. The theater was clean. I liked where I sat. Beautiful theater. I would definitely come see more shows here. read more

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I am a subscriber to the Newman Center Presents Concert Series and I am quite pleased with the variety, the quality, the pricing, the convenience, the parking and the overall ambiance ... !!!!! I do like the excellent service from the Newman Center Box Office with my tickets and seating.... Gabby in the box office is especially efficient, knowledgeable and courteous !!!!! read more

Great place and close to Jack's steakhouse. Symphony of the Rockies performed Christmas works. Called Glow. I've never been here before. Excellent venue. Easy to find and a parking garage close by. Simple easy entrance. Great seats. Vet Tix gave us tickets. Thanks! read more

What a beautiful venue this is. It's the kind of place you would go to see a ballet while dressed to the nines. I had no idea it was even here and I've lived in Denver for twenty years. Classy, elegant and regal are words that come to mind. The staff and ushers were well dressed and high society polite. My wife and I watched "Potted Potter" which was a fun parody of the Harry Potter movies. It was really fun and worth every cent. We sat right in the front row and the view was amazing. It was an amazing night of entertainment and several hours well spent. read more

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I really enjoyed ensemble performance from the Lamont school of music. This intimate setting had the perfect acoustics to enjoy a live performance. The performers were engaging and the music was phenomenal! I look forward to seeing another performance here. read more

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Wonderful performance space with many interesting shows. This was Denver Brass's "Fiesta" show with Spanish & Mexican music with the Fiesta Colorado Dance Company. I saw Pasodoble dance and classic Spanish dance performed by Jeanette Trujillo Lucero. Several other pieces gave us rousing trumpets. And a fan favorite, Mambo No. 5. read more

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One of the best venues in Denver, The Newman Center is tucked into the University of Denver's main campus, has plenty of nearby parking, and is an intimate setting for performances and shows. They had some technical issues at the onset of Acapellooza last month, but fixed them by the middle of the show. Some snacks and drinks available, however, eat a meal before you drive as they are merely snacks. read more

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is on the University of Denver Campus and features many performances by and for college students. I was fortunate enough to see Bandaloop. A traveling dance troupe that has performances all over the world. Their act is pretty much outside the box, or should I say outside the building since they start from the roof and repel down the side of the building and dance on the outer wall. Very unique and different and something Ive never seen before. Plus their performance wasnt limited to one building, after about 30 mins the audience was directed to walk across campus to another building where the show continued. Truly a show to be seen if you get the chance. read more

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I sometimes complain about the lack of cultural events in Denver (compared to other cities in which I've lived). The Newman Center claps back with a diverse lineup of music, dance, and more. I've seen a festival of Japanese organ music, world class dance, and great jazz, among others. The tickets are affordable too. I can see a MacArthur fellow perform for roughly half the cost of a DCPA show. It's become my favorite place to get my arts fix in Denver. Get on their mailing list, and give them a try. read more

The Newman Center is a fantastic place to catch a performing arts show. Attached to the DU campus, it's a beautiful theater. Whether it's a ballet or the Kodo Japanese drumming group, the shows offer a variety of options depending on your interests. There is not a bad seat in the house and ticket prices are totally reasonable. The parking garage can be a bit tricky to get out of in a reasonable amount of time but it's complimentary which makes it worth it. read more

Went to see the Potted Potter experience at the Newman Center. All of the ushers were fantastic. The seats we had initially bought got Upgraded!! So we were in even more fantastic seats than we thought!! The usher were fantastic about communicating this to all attendees, so there was no confusion. In regards to the showtime, the lights at the venue were lifted, at the time the show was supposed to start, however, it did not officially start for another 15 minutes-kind of a tease. I suppose opening night is when they work out he kinks . Additionally, the venue was gorgeous, the seats were comfortable, the temperature was a bit warm-which could have been all the people in the room, the lighting was magical! I would definitely return to this venue. read more

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Great theater. It's small enough that there really aren't bad seats. Parking garage right next door with a covered walkway to the theater. Comfy seats with adequate leg room. We will be back for sure. read more

The Newman Center is not closed. Went there last night for a Brazilian guitar concert. Hmmmmm. Or if it is, I'm starring in my own version of The Sixth Sense: dead and not knowing it. Anyway, pretending that I'm still alive and the closure notice is just wrong, lemme tell ya, definitely hit on any chance to make it to the Newman Center for a performance. It's like a small opera house. Lots of vertical, so lots of good looks at the stage. The only place you don't wanna sit is in the last section at the top back. Too far away. read more

Specifically . . . . June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Saw a wonderful performance by "The Sound of the Rockies," "Ingition!" and "MaxQ" here. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The acoustics are wonderful and the general flow of foot traffic works well. Just prior to and following the performance the small lobby got a little crowded, but all elbows aside it was easy to linger and wait for the doors to open. Parking is close so even those challenged were able to get from car to door within just a few steps. It is a beautiful Concert Hall - the architecture and interior design feel far more grand than it actually is. It is a relatively intimate auditorium; but with the feel of a enormous regal one. Two suggestions: 1) Move the ticket windows closer to the front door. 2) Reconsider the location of the refreshment bar to another larger area. Is there one? read more

What a wonderful venue! I went to see sisters in law at the Byron theater within the Newman Center. It was my first time and I was thoroughly impressed. First class theater, plenty of safe, covered parking adjacent, definitely returning. read more

Excellent venue for performing arts! Acoustics are excellent, all sight lines are good, and the seats are very comfortable.

This was my first time here for a concert and it is a beautiful space with lovely acoustics. I have passed by the Newman Center for years and am glad that I finally had a chance to attend a concert. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. The acoustics are fantastic and we have enjoyed two performances thus far here. During intermission, there's a bar to purchase bottled water, wine and other spirits and some snacks. Be sure to check out the free parking in the garage. Getting there early for parking, as well as trying to leave through a narrow walkway is a bit annoying, but for this location, I can deal with it. read more

Great be venue! We saw the Wow in the World show here and loved it. No seat in this place is bad. It is small and comfortable.

Do NOT buy orchestra section seats for a visual performance. We had 4 tickets to Momix, and no one could see a thing! Completely obstructed views in section B (center), there is no incline, and additional chairs had been added to where the orchestra would normally be, so all we could see were the heads in front of us. At intermission every group around us was having the same frustrated conversation, and many people left. Update: When I spoke with the box office the following day, they were very friendly and provided vouchers to another show. read more

Beautiful theater! We saw Evita in their "Theatre in the round" and it was so comfortable. The seats are cushioned, bench-style and the lighting was soft and welcoming. The bathrooms were spotless. I would come back gladly! read more

Went this week to see the supremely talented guitarists Tommy Emannuel and Martin Taylor. My first time at the Newman Center. Great seating/acoustics./ambiance...Mostly great. all 'round. Given the Newman's location I can put up wth the crush getting in/out (getting in very early would help! ) We didn't so c'est la vie. My only real gripe would be the Men's restrooms. One stall each? Hate to break it to you but sometimes guys gotta sit too. And it was a dog-pile trying to get in. The Ladies are sadly used to these sort of waits so maybe it's fair that we suffer this indignaty as well. Also, you'd expect men at this kind of a venue (or any venue, but nobody here had quaffed a 12-pack) to respect the next person and use some aim rather than spraying all over creation. An indignity I trust the Ladies don't deal with. Just saying guys.......... read more

The June Swaner Gates hall was a very intimate setting. I was here to see a comedian and my only issue was with the concessions. You would think a comedy show may warrant more than 1 drink stand and if only 1 drink stand, maybe have more than one bartender. We waited in the line that stretched the length of the lobby and after 10 mins and moving just a couple of feet, we threw in the towel and skipped pre-show cocktails. read more

This is a great place to do a show/music- my parents love going- parking is easy and close- I do think it would be hard pressed to have a bad seat- my parents and I actually like the balcony seats. I just wish they would do more with the place- I know that adds wear and tear- but it seems to go dead in the summertime- yes I know there is that tradition in theater and universities. you would need to be carefull on the type of act- a rock concert with people standing on chairs jumping up and down- not so much. - A comedian, magic act, One of the cirque productions. The cowboy poetry/music gathering- would love to see a sesame street production a debate a actual summer stock theater production- like the old elitches theater-with well known guest actors. The other end of this would be parking- I think the parking garage is used when classes are going. I think it would be interesting if pbs filmed some of the shows. overall a great venue- although I have noticed the prices have started going up. read more

Saw KODO at the Newman Center on 15 Feb 17. Wonderful performance. Our seats were in the Balcony (as the show sold out quickly) but in Row A -- which is totally the way to go. Completely unobstructed view of everything! The theater is large but intimate, comfortable, modern, and clean. Staff was friendly. For events there is free parking in the garage one block to the south of the theater. read more

The Newman Center is a very gorgeous and magnificent place to enjoy the concert. This was my second time visiting the Newman Center. I have not been there for a while, and I think last Thursday's performance was more memorable than last time I watched the Stage Door. We saw a band named Brooklyn Rider last Thursday, and they gave us a fantastic performance to satisfy our visual enjoyment. Newman Center is located in the area of University of Denver. The lobby of the Newman Center is not very large, and there is a small bar over there. So people can buy something to drink and snacks to enjoy during the concert. I went to the Newman Center with my friends and watched the Brooklyn Rider's play eight pieces. We sat in the last row of the concert, and no one was close to us. So we enjoyed watching the concert with no disturbance. Overall, this was a great concert in my life. The only weakness of the Newman Center was when we entered the lobby of the Newman Center it was a little crowded with people. Most of the audiences were about 40 or 50 years old and there were very few young people. read more

The actual building and parking lot were very easy to navigate, this poor review is not about the physical building. This is specifically critical of the Acapalooza show hosted by the Sound of the Rockies. The parking for Acapalooza was $8. The tickets to the show were $30+ per ticket after fees. Really looking forward to a good acapella show with multiple groups performing. What a disappointment!!! I felt sorry for the performers who had to use microphones because the sound system was pathetic. The mics kept going in and out for multiple groups. I understand that technology can be fussy but after talking to some of the performers after the show this was happening during the sound check. If the hand held mics are not working then something else should have been used or no one gets to use the hand held mics. Also, it was a competition and the audience voted by phone. Again, the technology did not work well!! In our group of eight people three were able to vote! What is the point of having judges??? We certainly will not be attending again!! read more