This place is a hidden gem! If you do theatre, circus (lookin' at you, Circus Juventas families),…read moreor anything else that requires stage makeup, this is your spot. They have EVERYTHING, and the staff is friendly & knowledgeable. I found out about Norcostco last year, when we had a pre-performance makeup emergency: The online retailer I'd ordered from took its sweet time to process the order and then chose "molasses in January" shipping, so I was in a blind panic the night before the show. After 2648395 rounds of internet searches & follow-up phone calls looking for one highly specific Ben Nye product, I found Norcostco -- and they're RIGHT HERE! An independent, local business that has All The Things! (I mean, they're not exactly "right here" for us -- I have to drive across the whole #%&! metro to get there -- but it's *so* worth the trip. You can see the products, use the testers, play around, and walk out with what you need. Fantastic!)

Things you don't find in all retailers esp for make up artists. Great variety and options.read more

This is pretty much the best option in the metro for Halloween costumes and decor even on the…read moreweekend of Halloween when every other place is out of everything. Great selection, decent prices.

Party City is awesome if you're looking for a variety of specific party-related items like…read moredecorations, DIY supplies, accessories for costumes, and other essentials for whatever shindig you are hosting or attending. Odds are, if you are on the hunt for it, you're likely going to find it at Party City. However, everything comes with a hefty price tag. I was in search of boa's recently to make deck out fun cowboy hats for my friend's birthday. There are many places that do not have boa's or they only have a few colors available. Party City had every color of the rainbow to choose from, but each boa was so expensive when you can find them for a lot cheaper online. I unfortunately, didn't have ample time to order it online, so I had to settle for the $12-$13 boa. Yikes. I looked at other party items, and everything was ridiculously overpriced for low-quality supplies. If you're in Bloomington and in an absolute pinch, that's the only time I'd recommend Party City for their wide selection. Otherwise, plan things out weeks ahead of time if you're able and get what you need for much, much cheaper elsewhere. Their employees are sweet, but I won't be coming back for future occasions.

Staff is friendly and has good customer service. I like the balloons I ordered. They were ready as…read moresaid per the email i received for the pick up. The only thing I would suggest is another line or clicking over on the phone for curbside service.

Good variety of costume and production attire Entrance is in…read morethe back of the building. If you think you maybe are going the wrong way you are on the right path.

HOLY COSTUMES, Batman! I live nearby, so I had seen their signs, but never went in this place until…read moretoday. I had no idea what to expect, as it wasn't even listed on Yelp yet, but it has been open since February of 2022. OMG IT'S HUGE. They do costume rentals. The staff is really nice and helpful. I get the feeling this is a labor of love, as the woman who owns it is a theatrical costume designer. She said they bought out the stock from Theatrical Costume Company downtown (which I believe had bought out the stock from the old Teener's Theatricals, if anyone remembers that place) when they went out of business during the pandemic. If you are looking for a costume, check here first. They have an amazing selection and very knowledgeable staff. I will definitely be back often.