Wow, that was bad. I like the director's energy but maybe stick to running the business. Really…read morebad all around. I can't believe we don't have an opera coming in Philly.

While Opera Philadelphia often has excellent singing and sometimes staging, it is very uneven and…read moreoften tries - especially recently - to go toward non-traditional presentations without consideration of whether that fits the telling of the opera's story. I have walked out, either because of poor productions or because of poor performances, of a disportionate number of performances in the 20 or so years that I have subscribed to the company. And I have often - also more recently - donated tickets for productions that I have deemed not worth traveling into Phidelphia to view. I laud the company's artistic successes, eg, L'Italiana in Algeri (2000), Simon Boccanegra (2023), and Silent Night (2013), but question their sense of direction. Or lack of it. Phil R.

We've tried other studios for our daughter, but PSPA is home. Instructors are focused on giving…read morechildren a quality dance education while providing an environment that encourages fun and building healthy relationships. There is a feeling of community amongst the parents, and everyone celebrates each others' successes. It's well worth our 35 minute drive three times a week for us, because we know our daughter is part of a studio that is interested in her dance education rather than just our wallet. Shows are Broadway quality, costumes are tasteful and appropriate, and the choreography is outstanding. The studio itself is homey and gorgeous. You seriously cannot find better in the Bucks County area!

Great little ballet school. They approach their classes professionally and seriously, even though…read morethey're catering to little kids...and it's really affordable too. Just $80 a month! The staff has also been a delight to interact with. Apparently, come spring, the ballet year culminates in a mega performance consisting of all of their classes. There's supposed to be ornate costumes, majestic sets, the whole 9 yards. We're truly looking forward to that!

This company has a fabulous array of classes. All the dancers and instructors are truly…read moreaccomplished. I started my toddler in their Tiny Toes class and she's loving it! Her instructor Lauren is creative, energetic, kind, and expressive. It's right on Broad Street so it's convenient, too. Their mission statement: The goal of BalletFleming is to inspire, engage, entertain and educate the public through the works of its Artistic Director, Christopher Fleming. Established in 2010, the company is guided by this purpose in its performances, teaching, outreach activities and commitment to the community. In creating works by choreographer, writer and director Christopher Fleming, we will explore innovative approaches to storytelling, musical theatre and symphonic expositions. By drawing upon the emotional and artistic aspirations of movement, music and drama to bring that to life, we produce dance that is visually striking, innately musical and inherent to the human condition and our deepest of realms of expression.

From the owner: The newly formed BalletFleming has recently emerged in its home town of Philadelphia. Leading a…read moresmall company of classically trained dancers, Artistic Director, Christopher Fleming will produce works that can be seen in Philadelphia and abroad.The goal of BalletFleming is to inspire, engage, entertain and educate the public through the works of its Artistic Director, Christopher Fleming. Established in 2010, the company is guided by this purpose in its performances, teaching, outreach activities and commitment to the community. In creating works by choreographer, writer and director Christopher Fleming, we will explore innovative approaches to storytelling, musical theatre and symphonic expositions. By drawing upon the emotional and artistic inspirations of movement, music and drama to bring that to life, we produce dance that is visually striking, innately musical and inherent to the human condition and our deepest of realms of expression.

If one enjoys creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving, then performing arts encompass all…read moretypes of art that are performed and presented to an audience. Located just west of the Passaic River waterfront in Newark, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is one of the largest performing arts centers in the US and home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, bringing world-class entertainment. My partner, our friends, and I managed to obtain four tickets as well as parking via Ticketmaster in the orchestra row for this Saturday event called "Hollywood in New Jersey," featuring some of the most iconic film music of all time performed by the New Jersey Symphony with guest conductor David Newman and an award-winning German pianist, Sebastian Knauer. Upon arrival as first-timers at the Prudential Hall, we were greeted by the staff. The interior architecture was breathtaking and felt like stepping back in time to the golden age of theater. There were three levels that can be accessed by stairs or an elevator and seat approximately 3,000 spectators. The event kicked off with a special introductory from NJ Governor Phil, and his wife, Tammy, spoke about the Garden State being the new Hollywood of the East and recounted the experience with the German pianist while they were ambassadors in Germany. The venue offered a clear stage view, great acoustics, and comfortable seating. We were very surprised with how clean and polished everything looked. A gigantic ball-shaped chandelier caught our eyes. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Parking in Military Parking Garage was a breeze, with plenty of options nearby. Just keep in mind that exiting the local garages after a show could take a little time, as many patrons were leaving at once. The staff did a great job directing traffic out of the garage. An excellent evening all the way around. We're definitely looking forward to visiting again.

Beautiful performance center with a lot of small rooms for local community events, too - though the…read morecosts for running events can be high due to the union labor associated with security, cleanup, etc. Parking right across the street from the facility in Military Park garage underground.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Their voices are absolutely angelic and they could not have…read morebeen more perfect. Communication with Jennifer was friendly, seamless, and so easy, and the carolers showed up right at the scheduled time. I cannot say enough; an absolutely perfect experience from start to finish. Thank you so much.

We have used Old Towne Carolers twice for our corporate Christmas Party. They are amazing…read moremusicians, and very professional. Both times we were extremely satisfied. I would recommend them over and over again.

If it's been awhile since you've gotten out to support the orchestra, it might be time to…read morereconsider! I typically only get out to one concert a season but it's always a treat when I do. Great programming in a beautiful hall that's easy to get to. What more could you want? I took in the Haydn/Handel/Bach concert this weekend and left inspired and grateful to have this gem of an institution in my city. A few things I love: 1) Community rush tickets. Being a subscriber doesn't make sense for my lifestyle (maybe someday!) and since I am someone who doesn't really care where I sit, utilizing the $25 community rush tickets is perfect for me. It keeps me engaged with the orchestra without having to commit to a large price tag or specific show dates. 2) Staff at the Kimmel Center is SO friendly and helpful. 3) I like taking my little $16 cup of wine into the hall with me and sip sipping as I listen to the music. 4) The orchestra sounds great from everywhere in this hall. I look forward to my next trip!

Excellent venue ! We are so lucky to have this very talented orchestra in our back yard literally!!read more

The Garden is a charming, vintage cinema in the heart of Princeton. We both absolutely love it here!read more

A community owned theater with a great mix of mainstream popular movies, art and foreign films and…read moreHollywood cassics

The Kimmel Center known for hosting world, renowned musicians, Broadway shows, and arts in the…read morePhilly area. Sunday it was hosting the Penn medical school graduation. It was a day of celebration and the venue was perfect. Being one of the most iconic landmarks in the city the stunning architecture made the event even more special acoustics were excellent, and the seating was very comfortable.

The venue is great! The music is great! The variety of shows is great! My problem is that they used…read moreto offer at the Encore Bar actual food like simple wrap sandwiches, not just little snacks of sugar nuts mixes, OR the sugary crap that is offered in movie theaters, like gummie bears and popcorn(?), or such garbage, and they were out of their spicy nuts 20 minutes into the entry! Tried to get a drink and snack at the Curtain Call, but it was too busy, with a long line,and really didn't offer anything of interest. Couldn't get a seat at the bar at LEO to get a glass of wine and an appetizer. We didn't want a whole meal, just wanted to nosh a bit with a glass of wine. We got a super sweet mix of yogurt coated nuts, which we didn't finish. The venue is MASSIVE, and could easily offer a place to provide some decent wraps, maybe a large Philly soft pretzel w/a honey mustard dip to share, mini-quiches, fruit salad, a cheese and/ or cheese and salami platter-- even AMtrak offers that! Why NO Chardonnay, NO Pinot Grigio? That's just pathetic. The Kimmel needs to upgrade their Pre-theater offerings! I was seriously disappointed by the options for pre-concert offerings for drinks AND noshing/snacking! Is this what they offer at Lincoln Center? If they need help with upgrading their offerings, they can contact me....

Go to many events there. Loved them all. Highly recommend the Strand for great entertainment.read more

Parking is great- free! Comfortable seats - plenty of room. Easy to climb stairs to the balcony -…read morethey are half steps. A mixed drink with a great pour size, and a bottle of soda was $12 - which is cheaper than most venues considering it was a full bottle and we go to keep the cap and the mixed drink was large. We saw "The Carpenters", which I saw a while back at the Algonquin theater. I wanted to see the show again because it was so good, but this show was like listening to the B-side of a 45. I can't even tell you how disappointed I was that they didn't play many hits. She sang covers from other artists and not so popular hits. I personally found it strange the way the show began with the guy running the strand, coming on stage with a piece of paper talking, and then having us stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I have no problems saying the Pledge of Allegiance, but I just found the whole thing odd. I've never gone to any other musical event or show where they had everyone stand up and say the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the event. I also had a rude person seating us. I thought I had bought center orchestra, but it turned out that I bought center tier and when I told him I just wanted to look at my phone to verify what I had purchased because I thought my tickets were wrong. He got nasty with me and told me that's what your ticket said that's what you bought and I told him to just give me a minute so I could just look it up on my phone to verify and it wasn't like he had anything else to do or he was seating anyone else I didn't ask him to wait with me. I understood that my tickets were for the tier, but before I climb the stairs to the top, I wanted to make sure that I got the correct tickets from Will call, but instead of just letting me be, he felt the need to argue with me when there was no argument to be had, and him finally walking away, saying whatever. Other than him all the other people working there were great. This was just one experience but normally I never have any problems there.