Let me say this, I have lived in the Valley all my life. Yes, I am a full fledged native. The City…read moreof Chandler has rapidly grown over the years and this was my first visit to Chandler Center For The Arts. On this Saturday night the artist performing was Pat Metheney. At the onset before the performance we were told that this would be the last concert of the season. The Chandler Center is going to get a renovation and probably will not be open until late October or early November. This Center houses a large venue and on this Saturday night it was pretty much a sold out crowd. When Pat Metheney came out he didn't waste any time and just started playing. The crowd was really into the music and so was I. The place has provisions for the handicapped and does allow for drinks during the performance. I really don't know what else to add other than the place is impressive. When it opens up again in the Autumn maybe take a look at what they have in the concert venue. I guess we got lucky to attend their last concert of the season.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. I have been to the…read moreChandler Center For The Arts twice: once for a UB40 concert and once for a screening of a Louie Armstrong documentary (live jazz ensemble included). Located in a nice part of Chandler, with lots of cool bars and restaurants within the vicinity, they do have a complimentary parking lot. For one of the events, I was able to find a spot without much trouble. For the other, I had to park on the street a few minutes away by foot. I guess it depends on how popular the event is. The venue itself is beautiful. Clean and modern with nice amenities. You get a program once you enter the theater, which I always appreciate. It's a good size-venue, but still small enough that it's intimate. My only real complaint? The seats are packed pretty close to each other, so you don't much shoulder room or leg room. A little too snug. Outside of that, and parking being a bit of a wild card, it's a phenomenal venue.

The age average is probably 70ish. I've been here now twice as both occasions were gifted for my…read morebirthday. I still enjoyed my time each time even though we were probably the youngest as someone got my husband and I tickets here for my birthday the past two years. The music was fantastic and we saw the variety show and the Grand Finale show and I enjoyed seeing multiple genres of music. The lead singers and musicians were phenomenal, and I absolutely loved the costume changes. The outfit changes really held my attention and was a great part of the show. The food, however, was just okay. I wouldn't come here for the food alone, but rather for the overall experience and to do something different. The meal included vegetables, potatoes, mashed potatoes, spinach cheese ravioli, chicken Parmesan, pulled pork dish, and a pineapple fish dish. This was the same food both times we went, so I'm not sure if they ever change it, I wish they did for a change. The pulled pork and cheese ravioli were good, but I wasn't a fan of the other dishes. The chicken Parmesan was probably the worst I've had as it wasn't at all what I expected from a traditional chicken parm. Dessert is a slice of chocolate cake that's already at your table when you arrive. I did think it was a nice touch that they pass out foil before the show ends so you can take it home and not waste it. The recommended tip listed on a sign at the table is $5 per person, so in addition to your ticket price, expect to pay at least that much extra. Drinks are also not included, so that's another added cost. Overall, this is a great experience, more so for 50+ and would make a fun gift, especially for a couple looking to do something different. I wish they had a family friendly show where it encouraged families with kids as I could see my kids who love music at 2 and 4 enjoying the show and dancing! I sat about in the middle of the theater and had a good view of everything. I really think most seats will be just fine!

A full evening of dinner and a show for around $50. It's a great deal!…read more Went to see the Elvis and Friends show with an awesome group of people. You start with the buffet. There's a variety of food and it was all delicious. There's a few different proteins, this night was swiss cheese chicken, pulled pork, and beef stroganoff. The was roasted red potatoes and garlic mashed potatoes with gravy. And sides that included suateed vegetables and cheese raviolis , dinner rolls and butter. There was also a salad bar, but after a little bit of everything previously mentioned I was way too full. Had to save room for the chocolate cake. Then came the show. I never saw Elvis when he was alive, so I was excited to see this show. The guy does a great Elvis impersonation, taking you from the 60s Elvis, advancing to the Vegas Elvis era. And, since "and Friends", other folks in the crew did tributes to act like Bobby Darrin, Nancy Sinatra, Tony Orlando, Barbera Streisand, Melissa Manchester, etc. All people Elvis worked with to some level in his lifetime. Interspersed, was information about Elvis, the things he did for people, and discussions of the songs he sang. It was informative and very entertaining. The whole crew were incredibly talented at both singing and playing their instruments. The Silver Star also offers other variety shows, like a Country Music one, classic radio music one and a couple others. I had never been to a dinner theater before and really enjoyed it. If you're looking for something to do for a full evening or maybe have people visiting and looking for something to do, you should totally go!

My husband and I went to NCT for a date night. The improv show we went to was on a Friday evening…read moreand I can't think of a better way to end the work week. Laughing that hard was seriously therapeutic! We bought sodas and popcorn at the front. The popcorn was tasty. Then we grabbed two seats (open seating, which can also accommodate those in wheelchairs or with physical disabilities). Amy was the host and she was fantastic at engaging the audience. All the players were truly hilarious, creative and so talented. We had a blast! Overall, NCT was a great choice for a date night. While we were there we learned some shows are actually clean family-friendly comedy (no cursing) so we are planning to bring our daughter to a show! This would be a great evening activity if you have family visiting from out of town :)

Attended recently with hubby plus 2 kids. Saw the Friday "storyteller" performance. We were all a…read morelittle disappointed. (Keep in mind we haven't been to a show since they moved to the new location). While each story had a few funny moments, they were fleeting. The stories were w-a-y too long and drawn out. Forget the kids (who were confused as heck) - I had a hard time tracking the action (maybe it would have been better if I had been drinking). So, if you've got kids, skip Friday night and go on a Saturday when two teams try to "out improv" each other. That's what we plan to do. Fingers crossed it'll be a better show.

Outstanding performances are the hallmark of this tiny college theater…read more These performances easily rival major shows at other 'professional' venues, such as the Scottsdale Center for the arts, but at a fraction of the price. If you're looking for an awesome date night and you're sick of the 'dinner and a movie' scene, you need to check this out. Call ahead to make sure they're having a theater performance on a given date. They usually have performances on Thurs, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some performances are not family friendly (they occassionally cover adult-only themes).

I'm always so impressed by the performances put on at MCC's Theater Outback. I have seen The Wizard…read moreof Oz and Into The Woods. Each show was a different year and both times I was blown away by the talented students and the high quality of the productions. Since it is a community college the ticket are ridiculously reasonable and worth every penny paid. The chair are comfy and there really isn't a single bad seat in the house. My only bump is the bathrooms are too small to handle the lines at intermissions but being a former student I know of a nearby restroom that is usually open during matinée shows.

I love The Bridge Theatre. The improvised comedy shows are always funny. The actors make…read moreeverything up on the spot which is amazing. The motto at The Bridge is "clean and clever", so you can bring your kids to a show, which is exactly what I did last weekend. My kids felt the show was hilarious and my son confessed to me after the show that he had tears in his eyes from laughing so hard.

We came here to catch the Katsura Sunshine show. He specializes in the Rakugo traditional Japanese…read morestorytelling style (in English). I thought it was supposed to be comedy but to be honest I found it to be more just very informative about Japanese culture and not all that humorous. (My mistake.) The theater itself is very spartan. Just a room with rows of chairs and a raised stage. What I liked was that every employee was extraordinarily welcoming and courteous. They sell some basic concessions like water and sodas and you're allowed to bring them into the room with you.

I've seen a couple dozen shows here over the years and it's changed drastically. It used to be a…read morewell run, relaxed venue. We went to see the Turnpike Troubadours in mid December and it was a circus. A line literally around the block to get in because the metal detector wanded every single person before entry. Did I mention the pat down everyone got as well? It was painfully slow. Then they ran out of beer. How do you run out of beer (and all other alcohol)? We're talking cans of beer - you can stock as much as you want and what you don't sell you save for next time. Honestly, I've seen better run backyard BBQs than this fiasco. Congratulations Mesa Amphitheater on ruining a good thing.

I like this venue. Their add on fees to tickets are lower than other music venues in the Metro…read morearea. I should mention one place for improvement would be they need to look at ways to improve the flow at the entrance. The lines to get in are always longer than they should be at a modern music venue. I am also not a fan of the 10pm endings to concerts. This venue has been here for decades, I can't believe anyone moved here BEFORE the venue opened. 11pm is what the larger amphitheater on the West side has as end of concert ending time.

This was bit of a drive for me to San Tan Valley but I'm glad I did as it was a very enjoyable…read moretime! There was not a bad seat anywhere . It's a very nice and clean venue with great acoustics. The artist and her band was just phenomenal. I'd drive there again tomorrow to watch another performance. During intermission they were selling treats for incredibly cheap prices. Definitely recommend this venue!

This is such a nice venue to see performance shows. It's located on the campus of Combs High School…read morein San Tan Valley. Parking was plentiful and convenient which I always appreciate. It's a 500 seat venue with a 2 level layout including a balcony and I don't think there is a bad seat here as there are no seats more than 100 feet from the stage. The seats are very comfortable as well. We saw Tapestry: The Album The Music of Carole King and oh my it was so amazing! The vocals of Katherine Byrnes was crazy good and so were her band and the acoustics! We had such a great time. Everyone here is very kind. They also sell water and all kinds of snacks for only $1. I'd definitely come back for another performance!

What a fun event! Lots of food and merchandise vendors. Plenty of parking. Live performances on…read morestage. Worth a look!