This is the review for the Garner Preforming Arts Center. This is the Old Garner High school that…read morewas built in 1920. Amazed by the upkeep considering how long the building has been around. A decent space to attend any performing arts show. I attended a play. The seating itself was extremely comfortable. I had a perfect view after others in front of me decided to swap out their seats. The staff working concessions seemed rude and unreasonable considering they've failed to keep up with the times and technology. For concessions purchases they only take your physical card. This is unreasonable. I recommend technology update to a CashApp, Venmo or tap option because not everyone is carrying cards around these days.

We came here for Chip Coffey's Coffee Talk last night. Its in the Old Garner High School, a…read morestately brick building which was built in 1923, located right across from the old Train Depot. I do believe it now serves as housing for senior citizens, but it also has a really nice auditorium which is rented out for private and public events. The seats were comfy with plenty of legroom. They have a Refreshment Booth where everything is $1. I like that! This is a better description of the Auditorium from their website: The 471 seat Auditorium contains an expansive stage and backstage area, cushioned seating, fly space and rails, separate dressing rooms with restrooms, a green room and loading dock. For more intimate gatherings, the beautifully appointed front lobby, seating 60, and backstage lobby, seating 30, each provide a backdrop to celebrate a special occasion. A piano, podium, limited number of tables and folding chairs may be used for no additional charge. Facility may be reserved by contacting the Garner Performing Arts Center at 661-4602.

North Carolina Theatre is one of Raleigh's gems. The President/CEO and the Producing Artistic…read moreDirector have done an excellent job at putting together fabulous shows in Raleigh. This season they will have produced six shows just for the Raleigh area. So far this season has been amazing with West Side Story; Having Our Say and Kinky Boots. The final three shows are Memphis; Edges and The Sound of Music and I can't wait to see those. I think it is really great that local talent can showcase their abilities in the Triangle area. Some of the cast does comes from New York City but others cast members are from the Triangle area. The orchestra is local as well and the crews needed to put the shows together. It takes a lot of people to put together these shows and NC Theatre is great for the local economy. But most importantly great for those of us who love watching the performances.

North Carolina theatre goes beyond the call of duty to provide a top-quality theatrical experience…read more Shows are entertaining, fun, and insightful. If you enjoy musical theatre or musical movies, you'll LOVE the North Carolina Theatre. Go see a show today!

Today 3/28/2026, Loved the performance by the kids. It was…read morea great show and fone fantastically. Our only drawback was it was so cold in there it made it a bit uncomfortable, was glad the 3 occasions when the ac cycled off for a moment. You should take this in account a bit more.

My children have been attending Spiritual Twist Productions' theatre program for over 8 years and…read moreevery year has been absolutely wonderful. The instruction and productions are quality and Christ-centered.

Volunteering at Raleigh Little Theatre has been one of the best decisions I've made! I started a…read morecouple of months ago, and it's such a great deal; volunteer an hour or two of your time and you get to see the show for free. Win-win! But beyond the perks, I've genuinely been blown away by the talent, the sets, the lighting, and the overall production quality. The cast members are phenomenal, and the passion they bring to the stage is palpable. It truly feels like you're witnessing professional-grade theatre in an intimate community space. The experience is super comfortable too; concessions are available at great prices, the bathrooms are always clean, and the venue is accessible for those with vision or hearing needs, which really shows their commitment to being inclusive. Whether you're looking to volunteer or just catch a great show, Raleigh Little Theatre is an absolute gem. 10/10 Highly recommend!

I attended the Color Purple Musical this evening during opening weekend. I arrived an hour before…read moreshowtime to enjoy the Rose Garden after the rain showers. What an added bonus ! Parking in the Permit lot was fairly easy, however it is a One Way, and you must bring your patience when exiting after the show. Try to find nearby street parking to avoid a traffic jam. I was lucky to score an Orchestra seat front row in A6. The best seat in the house! Plenty of leg room, comfortable and the best view of the stage. I've never sat behind the Orchestra booth, so this was a treat ! This was my first visit to Little Raleigh Theatre and I am very impressed. This production was impeccable. Tia James did a phenomenal job directing. The cast was perfectly tailored to each character and I appreciated that. What a talented cast ! The music was beautiful and the set design blew me away !!! The acting was stellar ! This was in my honest opinion, better than the 2024 Warner Brothers film. By far! I am planning to return again soon. We laughed. We cried. We danced. We sang ! Much thanks to the staff who run a tight ship. Very organized and excellent customer service. I look forward to attending more performances in the near future. I recently discovered that they also offer acting/ vocal / dance classes for adults at any level. I am excited to enroll this fall and I'm happy to hear that they are bringing classes to convenient city park community centers. A dream come true for me to tap back into my talents and childhood interests.

Fabulous studio. Love the parents & staff. Choreography is top notch and the time and effort they…read moregive to each individual child is priceless. April D

My daughter is in her second year at this dance studio and she loves it. The teachers are excellent…read moreand focus on teaching actual dance rather than just a recital routine (though the recitals are excellent!). Every child is treated as a valuable, contributing student, no matter how skilled they are or how many classes they take.

I like this venue. We didn't really have an issue with parking, but the normal parking area is…read moreunder renovation. Plan ahead. The venue was serving food and had several options of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. There isn't a bad view. We sat in section F and had a good view of the stage. The audio was good, but at times it was difficult to hear. Can't wait to go to another event.

Wonderful concert hall. Comfy seats. Great sight lines and views. The hall is not too big but not…read moretoo small either. Easy parking and smooth security and entry process. Clean and tidy inside. Very reasonable pricing for the symphony. A "must do" for any Raleigh visitor (and resident!)

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5 I was able to visit this theater this pass weekend and really enjoyed this place. They have lots of awesome plays on their roster list. The location and parking situation is perfect. There is a nice big, clean parking deck off to the side of the theater and its full of parking spaces. We experienced FREE parking on this past Sunday. Looks like everyone at the play was able to park in that deck for free. The building serves as a theater for plays and its also a museum with lots of cool artifacts and trinkets. The theater was sorta cold but it was super clean. The ladies working the box office were super nice. The ushers who helped us find our seats at Titmus were super nice as well. NCSU fine arts department is some kind of awesome!

As a long-time theater fan, I'm usually at the DPAC or Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for shows. But…read morethankfully an invite to check out Hairspray at University Theatre came my way, courtesy of Yelp (thanks Holly!). Currently running at Talley Student Union, the University Theatre group did a fantastic job with Hairspray for this show. From the programs, sets, costumes and performance, I was really impressed with the entire production. Very professional and polished for a student group. The theatre itself is comfortable with good views everywhere. I would have liked a bit more oomph from the sound system but the audio mix did improve later on in the show. And a small wine and beer bar was pouring out adult bevvies for $4 to $5 a glass. So slow round of applause, NC State University Theatre, great performance and look forward to my next visit...

The entire experience was fun: great setting in the park and wonderful performances by the cast…read moremembers!'n

This is such a hidden gem in Raleigh. It's a tiny theatre that produces live plays and…read moreentertainment. They post their schedule online and have flyers at the theater. We came here to see multiple plays such as Dracula, Santa land Diaries, and Hair. You can book your tickets online. They do offer military and student discounts. You just have to show proof that it applies to you upon arrival. They tend to sell out of most of their shows. They have an adorable concession stand that serves refreshments inside the lobby. There are quite a few great restaurants nearby, so this makes for a great date night!

This theater is special! Not only does it have an amazing history, it's just really intimate and…read moredifferent. I really love how you're sitting around the stage and thus feel part of the play/performance. All great vibes! Parking lot is small but free. There are adequate bathrooms and i believe they sell concessions all the time. They did for the patty I attended.

Great local theater! Very clean, comfortable seating. My son had a performance there and it was a…read moregreat experience.

Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Martin Marietta Center. Parking is nearby in the lots and…read moregarages. It has a nice seating arrangement and the acoustics are great. I've seen the Raleigh Ringers perform here multiple times, the NC Symphony and some concerts. I like that they have escalators to get to the lower level and that the women's restroom has in entrance and exit door to keep things moving.

This low review is not a reflection of the venue itself, and CERTAINLY not the symphony (they were…read morefantastic) but the Meymandi staff. My partner and I attended the 1812/ Tchaikovsky violin concerto concert on Friday, February 20. Upon entry, I had my ticket stored in my Google Wallet, which, according to the website, should have been fine. The individual scanning tickets said I would have to navigate through Ticketmaster, and given I had no wifi, this delayed our entrance and was somewhat embarrassing. Once the concert was finished, leaving was very difficult. All of the patrons are ushered up 2 escalators. An individual fell, and, understandably, the escalators were shut down. I attempted to use the rear exit, just a few feet away, but an usher told me she was "not permitted to let people use these exits under any circumstances". I explained these are emergency exits and an emergency had just occurred, but she replied that we would "have to find another exit". Given the level of the NC Symphony and other performers at the venue along with the price I paid for front row admission, I would expect MUCH better from the staff. I get better service at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for a fraction of the price. I sincerely hope these issues are remedied. I will say the sound quality, view and comfort of the seating were all outstanding, but the staff left much to be desired.