We discovered this little venue a few years back. Blink and you will miss the sign for it. Small…read morebut intimate. They put on great plays and it is open seating. Very small lobby area that fills up quickly, as a line forms to get in. Small concession stand. Small bathrooms! But they provide Quality entertainment and a great evening out!

We're so fortunate to live in an area with so many great venues for live theatre and Common Ground…read moreis no exception. I had the opportunity to attend their play called "A Trailer Park Christmas" ($23 per ticket) which is in its 8th year and is consider a local holiday tradition. I should first point out that this is a very causal theatre with a gravel parking lot and tiny lobby. Concessions were displayed on a dry erase board but well equipped with several types of beer and wine to include $3 PBR and $4 red and white wines. It has open stadium seating that can accommodate about 55 people and it's touted as "A small space where big things happen." I can't begin to tell you how much fun the show was. Lots of audience participation and they even passed out several snacks during the show. To include Doritos topped with canned easy cheese to go along with the trailer park feel. The actors are very talented and wonderful singers. I laughed so hard I peed a little and everyone is our group agreed to come back next year to watch the play again. If you are looking for a casual evening out I highly suggest CGT.

I love DPAC! When we moved to NC from the DMV a few years ago, I was so worried I wouldn't get to…read moresee as many musicals as I was used to being so close to the Kennedy Center, the State Theater, the Lincoln Theater, and DAR, but DPAC is all of those, all wrapped into one. I get excited to see what the Broadway package is year over year. I've seen some classics and a few newer shows and they have all been exquisite. The stage products is great, the different price points of seating are great (although I'm terrified of the 3rd level, it is really high up there!), the staff are always so friendly and helpful, there are good concessions and the pretzels are always fresh! There is a photo booth that I frequent every show we go to, which I love. There are bars on every level,and although I wish there were more stalls in the bathrooms, as it gets hectic, but they bring out a person with a sign to show where the end of the line is, so that's cool. They get music, musicals, drag, and comedians, so there is something for everyone. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend scheduling a visit.

Wine was good $24 for a glass!!…read moreService was good Ambiance was good I don't recommend sitting in the nosebleed we had to leave early

I went to see Muscadine Bloodline at the Carolina Theatre and honestly, I can't recommend this…read morevenue enough! If you love live music but aren't a fan of huge crowds and overpriced everything, this theater is a total gem. First off, the vibe here is just cool and intimate. It's one of those places where, even if you're sitting a bit farther back, you still feel close to the action. The acoustics were great, every note and every lyric was super clear, which really made the performance feel special. Muscadine Bloodline killed it, by the way! One thing I really appreciated: the whole experience felt easy and relaxed. Getting there was a breeze and there's a parking garage directly across the street, so no crazy searches for a spot or long walks in the cold/rain/heat. You can literally be inside the theater within minutes of parking. Inside, the concessions were surprisingly reasonable. I was bracing myself to pay $20 for a beer like most venues, but nope, drinks and snacks were actually affordable. It's a little thing, but it made the night even better. Being able to sit for the show was also huge for me. The seats were comfortable, with a good view from just about anywhere. I loved not having to stand the whole time or jockey for space. It's honestly the perfect size, big enough for a killer crowd atmosphere, but small enough that it's not overwhelming. All in all, the Carolina Theatre just nails it for live shows. Great music, chill atmosphere, reasonable prices, and zero hassle. Can't wait to catch another concert here!

First time going to Carolina Theatre to see EarHustle (IYKYK). The theater is lovely, nice…read moreintimate setting. We sat in the 4th row and gelt immersed in the performance but there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Parking was right across the street and reasonably priced. My only complaint was their concessions didn't have much variety. I should have done my research because I went to the event without eating dinner and popcorn just didn't do it for me. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows here.

My brother convinced me to join him at Mettlesome when I was in town recently. My visit coincided…read morewith a visiting group who performed live sketch musicals. As a huge fan of both comedy and musicals, I was intrigued and I was blown away by the talent. The venue itself is easy to find with lots of parking and there is a decent amount of seating available for a smallish space. I got to meet some of the Mettlesome members through my brother and look forward to returning for one of their own shows!

Came to Mettlesome last night for a show and had a great time!…read more Parking was easy because Mettlesome is part of the "Golden Belt Campus," which basically just seems like a bunch of buildings in a complex with a nice little outdoor area. The front of house staff were helpful and nice, tickets were very affordable ($8), and the theater also sold reasonably priced beer and wine. The show started on time and was entertaining! I was a bit surprised that there was a short intermission halfway through the show since it was only an hour long, but that may just be a unique part of the "Show and Tell" performance. Overall, I would definitely come back here - it was a lot of fun!

I recently saw Theatre Raleigh's production of Bull Durham at the Reynolds Industries Theater. It…read moreis located on the top level of the Bryan Center at Duke University. The theater seats around 600 people. Accessible seating is located at the top of the venue. There are stairs to get down to the other rows. They are on the steep side and the heights of the steps are uneven but there are handrails on the two sides. I sat in the front row so I'd assume the slope makes all the rows have a good view as you shouldn't be looking at heads. I'd recommend checking the sports schedules before buying a ticket with the box office as if there is an event you cannot park in the nearby garage but need to park in a lot further away which makes finding the venue harder if you are not familiar with Duke's West Campus.

Old theater on Duke's campus on the top level of the Bryan Center. We attended Theatre Raleigh's…read morerecent world premiere of Bull Durham (which was fantastic). Parking is at a nearby garage. Allow plenty of time for parking, especially if other things are happening on campus. Seating in the theater is quite steep. There's a wide aisle that goes down the middle with no handrails, then more narrow aisles on each side that have handrails. Steps are uneven and you do have to be careful. Be careful where your seats are if you have special needs. We had front row seats, so exiting for the restroom meant climbing back up those stairs.

I've witnessed many Mesmerizing Arts events flawlessly executed. They do it right, and bring a real…read moreWOW factor to any gathering. If you want to turn heads, impress clients and leave an impression, hire these people!

Mesmerizing Arts built an entertainment package around my company Christmas party. The performers…read morewere super professional, and Mundi is great as a single point of contact to arrange it all. All of the guests' minds were blown, not expecting such an exotic display of skill in both dancing and the fire performance arts. Very happy. They were worth every penny!

Great staff, strong programs and some of the best community culture to be found in Durham…read more This organization is a peacock feather in Durham's cap. The level of talent and care is incredible; strongly recommend for camps, classes and moving nearly any performing arts talent forward.

From the owner: We offer classes in dance, drumming, drama, singing, piano lab, guitar and AWESOME summer camps! In…read moreaddition to training, WCT builds confidence in youth by offering opportunities for leadership and supporting students. Our goal is to prepare students for any career or undertaking by helping them build a strong and well-grounded set of life skills through the arts.

Great Venue with amazing music and has even been used for Yoga and Political Events..read more