Exciting to attend an event for our first time here at the Delaware Theatre Company and their…read morepartnership with Mental Health Association of Delaware. Creating opportunities to connect to others and explore the community and its partners allows us all to flourish. I will have to be back for shows like Kinky Boots and other productions.

Everything was great about this venue. It's easy to get to and free parking. The inside it's…read morebeautiful and there's no bad seat. The price was reasonable and the show Stompin' at the Savoy was wonderful. I will definitely be checking their roster for future plays. It's also near the Riverftont.

Last night's performance of "Grandiloquent" by GARY GULMAN at the The Grand Opera House was…read moreintelligent, deeply human, and masterfully crafted, the show draws heavily from his book "Misfit"--and brings its spirit to life on stage. Gulman is like a modern-day Scheherazade, spinning stories that hold the audience spellbound. He pulls you in so completely--you're laughing one moment, moved the next, and before you know it, the show has ended and you're left wanting more. His narratives are intricately interwoven with a mix of obscure and familiar references that reward attentive listeners. Gulman manages to be hilarious, self-deprecating, vulnerable, and razor-sharp all at once. Beneath the humor, you always sense his compassion and commitment to social and economic justice. My only reservation was a small but noticeable shift in tone: he used the F-word a handful of times. What makes Gulman so distinctive is that his comedy has always been brilliantly intelligent and genuinely funny - without relying on cursing. It felt slightly out of step with his otherwise clean style. That said, it did little to diminish what was, overall, a truly memorable and deeply affecting evening. Strongly recommend the show! A brief note for the venue itself: it might be worth considering a slightly delayed start--just a few minutes past the stated time--to allow late arrivals to settle, followed by closing the doors once the performance begins. The steady trickle of people finding their seats was distracting not only for the audience but undoubtedly for the performer as well. Additionally, a clear, firm announcement at the outset about refraining from cellphone use would go a long way. During the show, a guest in the front row was scrolling on her phone, and the glow and movement were quite disruptive to those nearby--one can only imagine how noticeable it must be from the stage. Small adjustments like these would help preserve the immersive, attentive atmosphere that a performance of Gulman's caliber truly deserves. Beautiful venue, comfortable seats, great acoustics and ambiance. Very affordable tix. The view from Orchestra, Row D, Seat 6 was OUTSTANDING!

Not a bad seat in the house. Went to see the Black Violin's…read moresold out show. Great sound.

I love a good night at the theater and any excuse to be outdoors in the summer, so the Brandywiners…read moreoutdoor performance of Beauty and the Beast was the perfect summer night! $30 ticket gets you admission to Longwood Gardens, a theater show, and don't miss the fountain light show afterwards! It's pretty incredible that most of these people have full time jobs and dedicate a summer to this. They do an awesome job with sets, costumes, and singing! It's cute how excited kids get and they often have a meet and greet with the actors after the show. Pro tip: wait till the week of and check the weather before you buy tickets because if the show is rained out you can't get a refund and they might not decide until a half hour after the show, after delaying it several times (this happened last year) and you might not be able to make the rain date. Also, bring bug spray and a sweater, it can get chilly.

Saw the Brandywiners perform the musical "Shrek" at Longwood Gardens last weekend. What a fun…read moreshow! I went with a friend, and was impressed with the show itself (more fun and hip that I'd assumed) and the performance of the very large cast. The whole show was good; some of the individual peformaces were outstanding. Some tips: You can get dinner ahead of time in the Longwood Gardens cafeteria-style restaurant, about a two-minute walk. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and outdoor jazz on Thursday evenings. Your theater ticket also gets you admission to the entire Longwood Gardens, if you want to arrive a few hours early and stroll around. The show is outdoors, so bring bug spray. Stick around for the fountain and lights show, starting about 10 minutes after the show ends.

Loved this place. Small theatre and not a bad seat. only bummer was, the sold you drinks in the…read morelobby for a ton a money, but you couldn't take them into the show... kind of a bate and switch.

they would not give me credit for a show in a snowstorm and probably should have cancelled the…read moreshow. if it wasn't for greed, they would have. my mom is in a wheelchair and could not get there in 8 inches of snow. they are heartless and we will NEVER attend another event there. no consideration for people with disabilities.

Really cute community theater space, doing a wide range of (mostly) non-musicals... everything from…read more10-minute play festivals, shows by local playwrights, and plays from names you'd recognize. These are good people putting their heart into what they do, and they deserve your support. Yay, local theater! They don't offer online ticketing (yet!), but just call their box office and tell them how many tickets you want for when, and they'll be waiting for you. Easy breezy.

From the owner: The Chapel Street Players are the official community theater of Newark, Delaware. The Chapel Street…read morePlayers (formerly known as the "University Drama Group" or UDG) have been a Newark institution for over 90 years! Each year the Chapel Street Players present four main stage shows, a yearly fundraiser in June and various special projects.

Amazed to find that the DSO hasn't shown up on Yelp yet - one of the hidden gems of the Delaware…read moreArts Community. Having had various professional affiliations with this organization over the past ten years or so, I've seen this orchestra experience remarkable growth in recent years, due in large part to the energetic and artistic leadership of conductor David Amado. I suspect most people don't even know the DSO had a national release (Telarc, I think!) recording last year with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. (Which was nominated for a Grammy!) They're that good! The DSO has been progressive in their programming with a nice mix of the standards, and a few out of the box productions like the orchestral scores to the Bugs Bunny cartoons - performed live WITH the films. But most importantly, the orchestra is composed of first rate musicians, performing in the historic, beautiful (though admittedly - a bit dry) hall that IS the Grand Opera House. (Worth going to a concert just to catch a glimpse of Wilmington, circa 1900!) As one who has become increasingly passionate about supporting local enterprise, be that the nearby, sustainable farms or family owned fine dining establishments, I hope more Delawareans will come to realize that they have this fine orchestra right here in town. These are difficult times for orchestras all over the country - hoping this one continues to thrive!

From the owner: As the state's only professional orchestra, the DSO brings symphonic music to thousands of…read moreDelawareans through its Classical and Chamber concert series, special concerts, and education and community engagement programs. The Classics Series: full length concerts at one of three venues during the season. The Grand Opera House 818 N. Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801 The Tatnall School 1501 Barley Mill Rd. Wilmington, DE 19807 Sanford School 6900 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707 Chamber Concert Series: The Hotel DuPont - tickets include refreshments and macaroons!

Theater is nice, the show was very good (Book of Mormon) but still only 1 star. We had 4 balcony…read moreseats for 4 people. 2 of the patrons are thin and around 5'5", my wife is 5'7" and I am 5'11", but due to no legroom we almost left. Ultimately one of our group found a folding chair, I sat on the steps (others did too) leaving the 4 seats for our wives. They had to sit side saddled due to the lack of legroom. We have seen other shows here without a problem. It is my understanding that these are new seats and they apparently don't fit well. We will not attend future shows.

Great show and amazing esthetic, HOWEVER, the seats are TINY. Smaller than an airplane. I'm 5'7 and…read moremy knees were firmly pressed into the seat in front of me to the point where I have bruises. I had to move to an aisle seat during intermission. We sat on the mezzanine level. Be mindful if you are tall.