This city, and this area, is so very lucky to have such an outstanding opera! I have seen operas…read moreall over the country, and world, and I truly feel the Shreveport Opera is one of the finest in continual operation. They have been bringing non-stop classical productions to the local stage for almost 70 years now. Their first opera here was Carmen in 1949. The last two productions I saw from the Opera left me in awe: Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and La Boheme. These days most, if not all of their productions take place in the opulent Riverview Theater (see my Yelp review and pics! : ) ) in downtown Shreveport. There is just something about a night out at the opera that makes a person feel enriched, and energized. Maybe even, dare I say, classy and refined. Go to the opera. Support the opera. Treat yourself/selves to a night at the opera. Indulge, if you will. I mean, if you're not there at the opera, it's like you're invisible or something! Like, like, you're some sort of phantom. You don't want to be the phantom of the opera, do you??? Lol. My apologies, y'all. I don't know what just happened there. I had to do it! Just had to!! Go to the opera, y'all!! Get you some culture!! Be highfalutin!! If just for one evening.

Excellent! I never knew how fun Opera could be! It is worth a try I say! They even have subtitles…read moreif it's not in English. It was beautiful to watch, listen to, and be a part of.

Beautiful grand Dame of a theater. It is clean and well maintained. The ceiling is amazing. Sound…read moresystem is good. I just enjoyed A Christmas Carol there. It was excellent!! Friendly and helpful staff. Cons:Seats are not sloped as much as I'd like to see so if big person is in front of you, you may have an issue. Your purse must be a certain size and will be checked.

This place, I mean PALACE, is a southern treasure, a state treasure and undoubtedly a Shreveport…read moretreasure. I saw Blue Man Group here last night, as a belated birthday present from my wife (We've always wanted to catch them out in Vegas at the Venetian, but usually get distracted by something else or other once we're out there, which is easy to do!). The show was amazing! It was one of the most energetic, intensely creative and funny live performances I have EVER seen! We LOVED it! We are so thrilled to have finally caught their show after all these years! And there's no place we would have rather seen BMG other than The Venetian! The Strand was the perfect host for this show! We LOVE this venue! (This review is an update! See my previous review here on Yelp!) We are VERY excited about this upcoming season at The Strand! BMG plays one more show here tonight at 8pm. Catch it if you can! It's fantastic! Here's some other highlights for this season, check the website for other shows and dates as there are many, many more! This upcoming Friday, August 3rd Little River Band 8pm October 6th Titanic: The Musical 8pm November 17th Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show 8pm (Another Vegas Show!) December 14th Miracle on 34th Street 8pm May 1st , 2013 Rock of Ages 8pm June 18th, 2013 The Addams Family 8pm Seeing a show at The Strand is a Shreveport rite of passage!!!!

I don't like reviewing a placed based on the venues I been to. Though they were all fantastic. I've…read morebeen to 5. People caution me to be 'on that side of town' alone after dark. During the daylight hours the homeless are prevalent. I've noticed that all I see at an event are well lit parking lots and seas of people. I've never felt intimidated going to a concert. During the day is fun too. Walk down Elvis Presley ln and see the statues. The architecture. The surrounding buildings. Why 2 stars? I haven't been able to find a time when the box office is open (especially since Covid) to get tickets and avoid ticket masters fee hike. The chairs are super close together and don't allow any leg room. The pitch/ angle of the seats can allow folks in front of you to block your view. If the crowd decides to stand short folks like me are out of luck. I'll keep going . Book isle seats. And enjoy the show.

Elvis Presley made his first appearance in Shreveport in 1954, still a 19 year old trying to make a…read morename for himself. He continued to return to here as the place where he got his first big break. Not only did he return numerous times between 1956 and his death in 1977, but he hired Shreveport native James Burton to be an integral part of his  band and stage show. Interesting factoid... the phrase "Elvis has left the building" was first uttered here in Shreveport at the Hirsch Coliseum in 1956. This life-sized statue is in front of the memorial auditorium on, of course, Elvis Presley Way. The one, the only, Elvis Presley. The caption at the bottom records his introduction, "Ladies and gentlemen, you've never heard of this young man before, but one day you'll be able to tell your children and grandchildren that you heard musical history made tonight." Long Live the King. [Review 15982 overall - 60 in Louisiana - 1487 of 2021.]

I attended Ms. Dottie's for 15 years and loved every minute. The artistry, character, and…read morereputation of this dance school is simply unmatched in the Longview area. During my time there, I learned self-discipline along with amazing dance technique from its founder, Dottie Hunt, a former Rockette. Whether you are looking for a fun introduction to dance for your young child or seeking to perfect your skills, Dottie Hunt's is the place for you!

From the owner: Beginner to adult students learn dance techniques in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, point,…read morepreschool combinations, and twirl, all in a fun and safe environment. est. 1958

Dear fellow SBC yelpers. Seriously. How does this iconic building have only one review? Just one?…read moreSMH. We arrived at 6:55. Parking feels like a task. We parked across the street. The theater was not open before 7pm and the very prominent signage expressing no food or drink was not subtle. There was a make shift bar. If you wanted a cocktail in the lobby. And soon as the theater opens the wines and waters were welcome. So. I'm not sure if the signs were enforced. Seating is cramped. The restroom had 3 stalls. The show was $23 I will go back.

I've been to several SLT plays -regular and kids academy. All have been GREAT! The sets, the casts,…read morethe music--all are great! Neat older building. Drinks and snacks are available (should tip) but must be consumed in lobby. It is great to see the town support the arts!

The teachers my daughter had for the two years she went there are good, and the lady in the front…read moreoffice is lovely. The thing that lets this school down is the owner. No customer service skills at all. Communicating with her is a long drown out process. Getting responses to e-mails takes days at a time. Will not get on the phone. When you see her in person at the school, she will barely notice you. This is the first kids' activity I been to where the owner has not taken a little time to get to know the students and families, other than in the class she teaches. Do not set up any automatic payment at this school, because you will not get any money back if you can't attend classes or school is shut down (one NOT interactive video a week is not worth the tuition) due to pandemic, only school credit. Only pay for the recital the day before money due. Again, if it is slimed down from being in a theater you paid for to just her studio, and you can't attend due to you having more than two people needing to be in that studio (AKA other small children, and no babysitter), don't expect to get your money back. Only school credit, if she is feeling generous. Therefore, unless you are planning to go back to this school, expect to lose you money. Please also take note of the name of any reviews posted at the same time as this one. The owner has a tendency whenever she receives a bad review to go on that site, along with family and teachers, and give herself 5-star reviews.

From the owner: SDA is a high quality dance studio dedicated to serving every dancer. We have classes for…read morerecreational and elite dancers in all genres. Ages 2 to adult. Competitive dance options are available. Learn more by visiting us at ShreveportDanceAcademy.com.

I'll say Christey puts her heart and soul into these kids. She saw my little girl from 3 years old…read moreuntil 12. I couldnt be more pleased with the experiences my daughter had while a student there. It's probably the best performing arts education you can get in that area of the country.

Seats are old and out of date but nostalgic to a bygone era. It's a crowded environment but has a…read morevery intimate feel. We watched a great concert there and had a blast. If you don't have huge expectations, then this location will succeed in carrying the night. It feels like you are an old time theater from the turn of the century.

We spent $200 and drove 3 hours for Rodney Carrington. Worst experience! We had box seats and could…read morenot understand one word out of the man's mouth. After reporting this to the staff during the 1st act, we were told they are working on it. So Rodney comes out- we still can't hear anything. I speak with a lady named Tiffany. She was so rude and hateful that I asked to speak to a manager. She said she was the manager. I asked for a refund- she said no. We asked for other seats- but it was sold out. After I said we would just leave, this woman has the nerve to say 'have a nice trip home" with the rudest look on her face. I swear if she is management- she should be fired! I have sent the theater 3 emails asking them to make this right and I haven't heard one word! So in short- don't waste your time or money going here for any event. He was in Oklahoma the next night- that is what we should have done!

One of the best places in town to see a play! The MLP puts on some of the best, most lavish, and…read morewell-performed productions in this region! It is truly the essence of what college theater is all about. I have seen countless plays here and I have loved every single one! The past productions have run from the family-friendly ("The Christmas Carol"-I've gone the last two seasons!) to the risque' ("The Shape of Things"-one of my all-time faves!) This season's lineup looks to be more of the same and I could not be happier about that! The season kicks off September 30th with "The Glory of Living" , a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It also plays October 1, 2, 6-8. The next production will be "Five Women Wearing The Same Dress", a comedy by Alan Ball, writer and producer of "True Blood" and "American Beauty". It runs from November 10-13. "The Santaland Diaries" is a holiday comedy that should NOT be missed by the great writer David Sedaris, author of "Me Talk Pretty One Day", "Naked", and "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim". It runs December 15-18. And in the Spring, they will have-what else? "The Spring Awakening"! A musical, by who else? Duncan Sheik!-Yes, THAT Duncan Sheik! From, "I am barely breathing, and I can't find the air, I don't know who I'm kidding, imagining you care"...C'mon, people! Don't make me sing the whole thing! "The Spring Awakening" will take place April 13-15 and 19-20. Support College Theater and the Arts! Support Centenary College! Listen to KSCL 91.3 FM for all the awesome alternative sound waves of Centenary College radio! See the hippest, coolest plays on stage this year, ONLY on the campus of Centenary College off of Kings Hwy at the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse! Go to www.centenary.edu/playhouse for more information!