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    The Parker

    3.9 (139 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Audrey L.

    What a wonderful venue! We were a group of 7 who got tix on line to see the incomparable Justin Heywood from the Moody Blues. The theatre is large with very comfortable seats and nice legroom. I was able to drop my husband off near the front while I parked on the grassy lot. There were lots of people directing traffic. I also could have shown my handicap placard for an accessible spot. Security at the door were checking bags. The lobby is very spacious. Using a walker or scooter would have helped since it was so large. The acoustics were wonderful and I doubt there was a bag seat in the house. We had a wonderful time. Now that I got the lay of the land, I'd be inclined to go back for more great entertainment.

    Felicia R.

    Parker Playhouse has been a very cool performing arts theater in Fort Lauderdale for a very long time. I've seen Rupaul's Drag Race tour here, I've seen a celebration of Japanese Taiko drums here, and recently saw the Michelle Buteau comedy show in this venue. It's a classic theater when you walk in. Beautiful artwork, architecture, everything is well maintained. We got a soda and snacks for under $20 which was nice they aren't price gauging concessions, reasonably priced. Free parking outside, but important to come early (doors open 1 hour before showtime) because since it's an old school theater the rows are long so a lot of scooching to your seat is involved and if you come late, you're scooching in the dark when the performance has already started. Beautiful venue!

    Idsia R.

    The Parker Playhouse is such a beautiful and intimate venue! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the classic charm and history of the theater. It's well-maintained, clean, and has that old-school elegance that makes any show feel special. The seating layout is great -- there really isn't a bad seat in the house. The sound quality is clear, and you can see the stage perfectly, even from farther back. It creates a more personal experience compared to larger arenas. The staff is organized and friendly, making entry and seating smooth and stress-free. Parking was also convenient, which is always a plus. Whether you're going for a concert, comedy show, or live performance, The Parker Playhouse is a fantastic

    For some reason there's a Mickey Rooney tribute...in the men's bathroom
    Jeff S.

    I recently went back to the Parker for a lovely evening out with my wife. We started off with dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (which is just a few minutes away) and then saw the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra. What a show! That combination of the beautiful theater, the stellar acoustics and that glorious big band music was absolutely delightful. And as usual, everything about the Parker was perfect. Parking was free and easy, the staff was super kind and helpful, the bathrooms were clean and the seats were extremely comfortable. We had a great time! Overall, still a very strong 5 stars. Highly recommended!

    Ashley C.

    On a Saturday evening I attended a comedy show at the Parker Playhouse. Free parking was accessible across from the venue in a dirt lot. Valet was also an option. Security was swift as I went through a metal detector. The ushers directed me to my seat & I thoroughly enjoyed my show. The auditorium was clean with pleasant view & acoustics. I enjoyed my time & I look forward to returning.

    Neil Diamond review
    Joseph S.

    This is the best venue for entertainment in South Florida. The tickets are reasonable, the attendants are courteous and friendly, the seats are comfortable and it is a beautiful auditorium with great acoustic's. We are turning into regulars here seeing Neil Diamond review and the Motown show just this week and we have tickets for Paul Anka show this Thursday. WE also go to the Broward Center which is also very nice but I prefer the Parker. Parking is easy and there is also velar service. A great evening out.

    Michael M.

    Easily one of my favorite venues for a show. Comfortable seating, affordable drinks and snacks, a varied selection of performers, friendly staff, great sound and lighting. You can't go wrong with a show at the Parker!

    Tickets for show - received the next day.
    Jannesha J.

    This all started in July 2025. My friend and I clicked the Ticketmaster link on The Parker website to buy tickets for the Nate Jackson show scheduled for September 27, 2025. Unbeknownst to us, the link led us to a third-party site, StubHub. Of course, we did not know that until the tickets, or what we thought were tickets, were sent to our email address. Well, the show was postponed until February 6, 2026. Fast forward - I received emails from Chris at StubHub telling me to book my next tickets to see this person or that person. I was able to print out the email that had the ticket number and seats. Dressed and ready to go and get to The Parker, I was immediately pushed to the Will-Call window. The young lady in the window graciously helped us locate an email that has a barcode that allows the ticket to be sent to your Ticketmaster account. Another swift move out of the way (from a 100-year-old usher), stand here and call this number. There I stood, feet and knees hurting. On the phone with a StubHub representative who was not an American. I apologized for not understanding what she was asking me to do. She said she sent something to my email. I checked and checked, and checked again, absolutely nothing. The Wi-Fi signal was weak; my phone was searching and timing out. Search again and timed out. Now, the 70+-year-old usher says, "The show is starting." The email came through, but without a barcode. Do not pass go and do not collect $100. After 90 minutes on the phone and 40 minutes after the show started, we decided to go and have a drink. I mentioned the ushers' ages because The Parker gave them grace, but they did not offer grace to my elderly friends and me. You see, my girls who were with me that night are 70 and 75 years old. I am not tech-savvy, and Lord knows I was trying to retrieve the tickets for my friends. NO REFUNDS Shame on you, Parker Playhouse! Shame on you, StubHub!

    Yadira R.

    Came in for the first time for one of my kids field trip. They had a science show. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The entire place look very, very clean and nice. Very nice experience.

    Betsy S.

    We went to see Margaret Cho here. I love this venue because it is small so really no matter where you sit, you can see! My only major vice is the price of the drinks -although I guess everywhere the prices have gone up! The bartender, Bob couldn't have been friendlier and chock full of information. Told me howling the show was (90 mins); how long the opening act was (30 mins) with no intermission. The other issue there is no middle aisle in the theatre , so it is one long row from end to end...that's a little old fashioned and not great, if there was an issue in the theatre! You can valet ($25) or park on the grass yourself (which is what we did). All in all- a nice theatre to see a good program!

    Andrew C.

    The Parker Playhouse, located in the picturesque city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a renowned 1,147-seat theatre celebrated for its intimate atmosphere and commitment to high-quality performances. Established by Dr. Louis Parker, a visionary in the arts, the venue has become a cornerstone of the local cultural scene since it first opened its doors on February 6, 1967. That inaugural night saw the curtain rise for the first time with a production of Neil Simon's classic comedy, The Odd Couple, featuring notable performances by E.G. Marshall and Dennis O'Keefe. The seating had ample legroom and unobstructed views, ensuring that we could easily enjoy the show from any seat. We saw a tribute band which was good, but the sound system was not done well.

    Erma D.

    I went there for an event- stand up comedy and it was great!! Staff was amazing and the show was great. I am not sure how it works if someone is trying to book an event there but it was a great place to visit. Valet parking was also available

    Formal Complaint Against The Parker Playhouse / Broward Center for the Performing Arts - ADA Violation and $105 Refund Request To the Yelp Trustpilot Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean, I am filing a formal complaint against the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (EIN: 59-2657043), which manages The Parker Playhouse, for a civil rights violation and corporate negligence that ruined my guest experience. Business Name: Broward Center for the Performing Arts / The Parker Playhouse Address: 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Incident Date: September 26, 2025 Ticket Price: $105.00 Requested Resolution: Immediate refund of $105 for the ruined performance. Summary of Events: On September 26, 2025, I attended a performance at The Parker Playhouse. Upon arrival, I was unlawfully detained and interrogated by Ignorant uninformed unlawful Abrasive Guest Services Manager Ricardo Alfonso about my legitimate service dog. This conduct blatantly violates the ADA, which prohibits detailed inquiries into a person's disability or service animal. The interrogation caused significant distress and ruined the entire experience of the $105 ticket I purchased. Corporate Response and Refusal to Resolve: My formal complaint was addressed by Incompetent Unlawful Lazy Slovenly President & CEO Ty Sutton in an official letter dated October 28, 2025. Sutton dismissed my sworn account by claiming his office "could not corroborate" the violation, thereby condoning his staff's illegal conduct. This response reflects a troubling lack of accountability and negligence toward disabled patrons. No apology, accountability, or recompense has been offered. I demand an immediate refund of $105 to compensate for the performance ruined by staff misconduct and leadership negligence. I will not accept a credit or voucher. I trust the Yelp Trustpilot Better Business Bureau will intervene to fix ameliorate and secure positive resolution

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    2.6 mi

    A pop up drive in probably doesn't sound like such a good way to spend a Friday night to some…read more To us it seemed like a nice idea. We didn't know it would a perfect night though. We got there early to hopefully make it close to the screen. The pop-up concept sounded popular and I knew the lot that was being used wasn't that big right off the 17th st causeway. Even though we were plenty early the first couple rows were full of cars. There was alot of like minded people just happy to be out seeing a movie under the evening sky. We still landed a nice spot though. It was actually a perfect night despite it being a little warm. I parked my SUV backwards and we popped the hatch to sit in the back. We prepped a couple drinks and snacks and I tested that the sound from the radio channel sounded good. Everything was nice, I even remembered to bring some chairs in case we wanted to sit in front. The movie was great. The picture was clear and the sound was as well. We had seen "Dirty Dancing" plenty of times before so we were able to just enjoy being there and talk some as we knew the beats of the movie already. We made the right call for a Friday night, it was perfect.

    Well, who isn't missing going out, and being able to watch a movie in the big screen like "old…read moretimes". We sure are! and as soon as we saw that this pop-up drive in was happening we stalked their site to see what movies they were playing. As you can imagine movies are not new releases but they sure picked some good "rewatchables" and we decided to go on a Friday, to start our weekend in the right relaxing note, and watch Dirty Dancing. The place was well organized, they had people to check you in (no contact, once you bought your tickets you are on the list and they scratch you up upon arrival). Then guys with mask guide you to your parking spot and that's it. You set up and enjoy the movie. The same guys that helped park also did rounds to make sure everyone had their car lights off and were all practicing social distancing. They also had two food trucks and a tent with drinks and snacks for purchase, again, everyone wearing masks. The movie was timed perfectly to start playing as soon as the sun went down to give us the best view on the screen. Great way to spend our Friday and do something (safe) out of the house during COVID times.

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    Paradigm Cinema - Fort Lauderdale

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    4.4(7 reviews)
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    The anticipation for the iconic interactive film Rocky Horror Picture Show on halloween night was…read moreoverwhelming. Free parking is provided in the Gateway Shopping Center with a two minute walk at which time we got a chance to gaze at the customers in creepy costumes and some were decked out in Rocky Horror theme. The 75 year old Gateway theatre still has it's name above the illuminated movie marquee, although has recently been sold and operates under the Paradigm Cinema banner. The interior lobby still has that 1950s ambiance with the vintage framed poster of the Rocky Horror red lips hanging on the center wall to excite every customer. For $5.00, the staff provided movie prop bags of popcorn, squirt guns, party hats, elastic glove, party popper, and a sheet of newspaper (these are all items that encourage the guests to be interactive during the film). A verbal disclaimer was issued at the beginning of the night alerting everyone that if you are easily offended and in fear of getting wet then "Get the F**k out !" This alone confirmed that this was going to be a night to remember. The sold out theatre has general seating with a large stage in front of the screen and recently upgraded with plush recliner seating. The first thirty minutes was dedicated to teach the Rocky Horror virgins the rules of the night including a costume contest. The underrated culturally integrated film was entertaining with the ability to throw popcorn, squirt people with water and the added motivation to dance in the aisles while methodically singing along to the freaky sexually descriptive songs in the film. Perfect theatre to host this legendary event.

    First time at this movie theatre and came here on Halloween night with friends to watch the…read moremysterious Rocky Horror Picture Show. Free parking in the area on the weekends. Paid $10 online for tickets but it was first come first serve to find seating. We came in early so found seating up front near the stage and loved the new leather recliner seats. So much fun singing along with the interactive movie and actually was picking popcorn out of my wet hair. The Rocky show was a special event but I will come back to this theatre to watch the new Springsteen movie.

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    Paradigm Cinema - Fort Lauderdale
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    3.7(34 reviews)
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    Recently renovated and SUPER clean--which, after some of my recent movie theater experiences,…read moredeserves recognition all on its own! There's no attendant at the front, so you head to the concession counter for your movie snacks and to have your tickets scanned. We sat in the back row, which does not have the in-seat ordering service. Also worth noting--those seats do not recline. You'll need to upgrade to the Lux if you want the reclining seats. The screen was crisp, the sound system was great, and the theater itself was really comfortable. What impressed me even more was seeing attendants waiting to clean the theater as soon as the movie ended. That seems to be few and far between nowadays! The women's restroom was also very clean--my last restroom experience at another fairly new theater was basically a horror movie of its own. Parking can be a little bit of a walk since the shopping center gets busy, so you may end up a few aisles away, but everything is still very walkable and it really wasn't a big deal. I live in Lake Worth, and after some not-so-great experiences at theaters closer to home, I would absolutely make the drive back to Deerfield Beach to enjoy a clean, comfortable theater again. Definitely recommend!

    It was the first time back at this theater in a very long time; over a decade at least. I'm pretty…read moresure it was called something else then. We had friends that wanted to see the new movie out this weekend in IMAX. I didn't even know that the Paragon had one, much less that it could fit one in there location. So we made the movie date plan. we arrived and saw some very hard working gals at the front. They looked short at least 1 if not 2 people to work. It was impressive the effort they were putting forth, especially compared to the average movie theater worker. We ordered a couple of wines which only the manager could pour. That was the only negative, as it was about 15 minutes for him to come to the front, and didn't seem too interested in working. To be fair, when I came out later for a follow up round, a different manager was there and was more than helpful. The Imax was great. Not like the really big ones but pretty good, and the chairs go bay back. We made note and will definity be back soon for a big movie.

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