A wonderful production of Tennessee's Williams classic play of love, lust and lies in 'Cat on a Hot…read moreTin Roof'. Kudos to Kirk Klemash and Hadley Reyes in their roles of Big Daddy and Maggie. Thanks to Hideaway Performing Arts Center for bringing back classic theater to a modern audience. Well done, everyone!

I had the good fortune to view their recent production of Christmas Carol and was very impressed…read more The entire cast was talented but special kudos to scrooge and the three ghosts! The scene changes were well executed and the original version of the script was engrossing. Good job all.

I have been to a few performances here since we moved to Eustis, and my wife has seen even more. It…read moreis a nice little venue with friendly and I believe largely volunteer staff. One of the plays they put on wasn't to my liking, but it had won Tony awards and the performances were excellent. Like most theaters, they do a combination of newer and classic plays. They have a program for kids also. There is usually an intermission where they serve a limited selection of drinks and snacks. The theater is worth supporting, and once I am past some medical issues I plan to become a subscribing member.

4 stars for a great theatre that holds a lot of character! I've never been to this side of Eustis…read morebut I can imagine it being the best side! Brick roads, historical features and architectural details; one such as myself can learn to appreciate the history of the early 1900's. This building was the original State theatre and was renovated a couple times. The building itself is very clean and they've done a great job with cleanliness and upkeep, I applaud management for that! I even enjoyed their bathroom! Their service was very friendly and their staff just charming! I loved how the lights would blink just before the show begins before and right after intermission. We arrived to attend The Memphis Musical performance to support a friend and it was amazing! We plan to attend again and again. I love coming out of the norm to support the arts instead of just watching another movie. Their website just made everything so simple. We were able to easily select our seats and pay for them online. The box office holds your tickets near the front door with your last name as the reservation. Loved that! The show was sold out but we were able to purchase front row seats a few days earlier! Just visit: www.baystreetplayers.org. A perfect evening for a great date night or viewing with friends. I recommend to pre-purchase tickets online, bring cash-in case you need a snack during the intermission, and walking shoes -in case you need to park far. There's street parking only.

I've only been here once for the Buddy Holly Story, so this review is based solely on that... But I…read morewouldn't mind returning! Unfortunately for you, all remaining performances of Buddy Holly are completely sold out. ENVIRONMENT This is a nice theater. The lobby is quite nice. There are simple refreshments available for purchase. The seats are sufficiently spacious, padded, and comfy. The way the theater is set up, you can't really get a bad seat. We arrived 2 minutes late for a sold-out show and parking was a bit problematic. I recommend arriving early! BUDDY HOLLY STORY My husband wanted to see this. Honestly, I wasn't looking forward to it. But it was a very good show. The acting performances were much better than I've seen in other theater companies (coughmadcowcough) and the music was a joy to watch. I sat next to an older gentleman who lived during the time period of this show and he very much enjoyed it, saying he wanted to see it again. QUALITY COMPARED TO OTHER LOCAL THEATERS This is the top reason I recommend you make the drive out here. I've been to a few different theaters around the Orlando area and I thought this theater was significantly better. The environment is much more spacious and comfortable, the acting and performance was much more engaging and convincing, and they seem to have either more talented people or more resources to pull off a much better stage and set design, costumes etc. I get the impression these people are professionals.

We saw Grease here last week and I was really impressed by this theatre! It is a little place, but…read moreit has a good sized lobby and they sell snacks and drinks for an incredibly cheap price making this the perfect outing for a family because of its affordability. The staff were so sweet and accommodating and when we sat in our seats, a staff member took the stage to tell us about all the upcoming plays and a little about the theatre. I thought this was such a nice detail and it made me make a mental note to keep tabs on their upcoming shows, many of which sound amazing and are things I can't wait to check out! The theatre itself is small but the stage is decently sized and every seat in the house has a pretty darn good view which is awesome! The production itself was well thought out with attention to detail in the sets, costume design, and the choice of actors. The cast did a phenomenal job and I was super happy with our choice of attending the show for date night! Can't wait to go back :)

I had 3 guests from out of town so I took them to a murder mystery dinner held at an Italian…read morerestaurant in Mount Dora. We were handed programs and seated. My friends read the first paragraph of the program which included a political slur intended to appeal to pro-Trumpers. They asked if we could leave and find another restaurant for the evening. I told them I had already paid for non-refundable tickets. The tickets came to a little over $50 each. We stayed. The program had a typo and the inside was printed upside down. We lowered our expectations for the evening. The room was very noisy and crowded with lots of stark white flat surfaces so it was hard to hear the actors and nearly impossible for dinner conversation. The plot of the murder mystery experience was a little chaotic but some of the actors were good in their roles. The guests with the greatest quantity of empty wine bottles on their tables seemed to have the best time. Also the frequent Biden-bashing got big laughs from same. We did initially ask about the anti Biden "joke" in the program. They told us that they would also tell anti trump jokes. This was not the case. It was a loud, offensive evening and I was happy when it was over. 3 stars because the food portions were large.

Have seen several of their performances and they are fantastic. They get the audience involved and…read morethe adlibing is great

I spent the morning in Eustis, visiting some local coffee shops, wandering around and enjoying a…read morepleasant time. Eustis began taking shape in the 1870s, when post‑Civil War settlers moved into the Florida frontier and homesteaded along the eastern shore of Lake Eustis. The community first went by names like Highlands and Pendryville before adopting the name Eustis in honor of Colonel Abraham Eustis, who had served in the region during the Seminole Wars. Early life revolved around steamboat travel on the interconnected Harris Chain lakes, but the arrival of the St. Johns and Lake Eustis Railway in 1880 pushed the settlement toward true cityhood with stores, churches, hotels, and a growing citrus industry. Today, the city is known for winter tourism and I get that. It was nice and warm but a foggy morning in early December, making it easy to explore. There are a variety of restaurants in town, including classic Florida on the lake like Crazy Gator or more ethnic options like Taste of Lebanon. A few coffee shops (One Thirteen was great for setting up my laptop) and several retail shops. It's just far enough from the Orlando and Daytona metros to be independent and close enough that you could hop to MCO or DAB for a flight. I like it. [Review 1626 of 2025 - 2203 in Florida - 25174 overall]

What a beautiful city with a picturesque lake! My boyfriend's mother owns a home right near the…read morelake, and I really enjoyed the boat ride on the lake. It's amazing there is a canal to help cross into another lake to see other cities as well. If I didn't already have my roots in Arizona, I'd consider Eustis!

I had a terrible experience with this theatre. I purchased two tickets for a show - The Five…read moreHeartbeats Musical. After driving 50 minutes to get there and arriving 30 minutes before show time we see that the place is gated shut. Closed. I assume either the show was cancelled and they did not have the courtesy to notify their patrons or they are scammers. I called the theatre after waiting around a few minutes and there was no answer. It was very disappointing after my husband and I got dressed up for our date night out only for this to happen.

They have great plays, if you're hard of hearing they provide a head set to help without missing a…read moresingle Part! We really enjoy going here for playsThey have great selections of plays at different times.

My first visit to the Ice House Theatre was a thoroughly enjoyable night. The production of Damn…read moreYankees was wonderful. I enjoyed the singing, the costumes, the sets, and the acting. I was expecting an amateur performance but came away with a big smile. I grew up around the theater and found the performers to be first class. The music was a recorded track, but the singers were live. Our next step: finding other shows to enjoy.