Quick Highlights - The Nutcracker is 5 stars and a must see…read more - Order tickets online (much easier) - Stevens Center is a great venue - No bad seats from my experience - Seats are comfortable - Aisle are very narrow - Restrooms can be challenging during crowded events - Lobbys are rather small - Ushers are very helpful and friendly - Located in a great location downtown - Street and garage parking only in downtown Longer Review Second time seeing The Nutcracker at the Stevens Center. For starters, The Nutcracker, put on by UNCSA, is an absolute 5 stars. The performances on stage were fantastic. The orchestra was great. The ushers were very friendly and helpful. If you have never seen UNCSA's The Nutcracker then you are missing out. Highly recommend. Of course, it is only during the Christmas season. You can get tickets online and pick your seat from their web site. They do sell snacks and drinks (including wine), at least for The Nutcracker. Also, Nutcracker items are also for sell, They do take plastic. Regarding the Stevens Center. Loved the building. Seating was comfortable. Aisles for the seating are narrow so expect to have to standup to let people by. Two levels, orchestra and balcony levels. I personally have not had a bad seat. Only downside is if you get a big headed giant who sits right in front of you, but this can happen at most venues. So why 4 stars and not 5 for the Stevens Center? 1) The entrance lobby is small. For popular events, it is too small to handle the crowd trying to get in. I will give credit to the staff for efficiently processing the tickets. 2) The orchestra level lobby is also small. Very crowded as everyone is waiting to get in and during intermission. 3) Not enough restrooms to handle capacity crowds. When intermission starts, you better run to the restroom otherwise you can be in a line 20 people deep. Despite the minor downsides, probably due to it being an old historic building, it is a great venue.

I saw the Nutcracker at the Stevens Center this year. The Nutcracker was put on by the UNCSA and…read morewas AMAZING, but this review is for the Stevens Center which is okay at best. Visually, it's beautiful! The art that is scattered around as you walk through the building adds to the museum like atmosphere. The main theatre where the performances take place is gorgeous and feels quite cavernous, however the seating isn't amazing, gorgeous, and it's CERTAINLY NOT cavernous. The seats are crammed together. I didn't measure, so I can't be sure, but I would say they must be significantly closer together, with less legroom than airline seats. Fortunately, the performance was so entertaining, that I was able, to a large extent, to ignore the painful seating.

We attended the Marvelous Wonderettes a few weeks ago and were BLOWN AWAY by the talent. An…read moreoutstanding, professional performance. The acting and singing were flawless. I loved the intimacy of the theater, but if this is the caliber of your productions, you need to enlarge it to accommodate a larger audience. We tried to get tickets to see it again and all performances were sold out. We look forward to seeing your future shows.

There is one week left to see "Oklahoma" at the Little Theater of Winston Salem. This Rogers and…read moreHammerstein collaboration played on Broadway for 2,212 performances. My wife and I saw the show last week and the cast, music, and story had us wanting to, (but we restrained ourselves) sing along and stomp our feet. Most will recognize many of the songs but "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" is probably the most recognizable. Once again, as in most community theater shows we've seen in the Triad, the cast is full of amazingly accomplished actors and singers. Curly (Chris Cannon), Ado Annie (Martha Glenn Bowers), Laurey (Rachel Squier), and Arien Pace (Ali Hakim) were perfect in their roles. BUT I have to say the entire cast was fabulous and deserves special mention. Go - you will have a great experience and, like us, will look forward to the next LTWS show.

Went to the Little Theatre of WS at the HanesBrand Theatre this past weekend to see the play Ma…read moreRainey. Located in the heart of downtown you can conveniently grab a bite to eat and walk to the theatre after. There is $5.00 paid parking diagonally across the street. There is a door greeter as soon as you walk up. The lobby is small and cozy with restrooms and a small concession stand for drinks and snacks, including wine. Tickets to their events can be purchased ahead or at the door, but some events sell out quickly. The staff is friendly and direct you to your seats. As for this play, it was both funny and emotional and really made you think about people and their past trauma and emotions. The seats were comfortable but can be noisy when someone gets up during the show to use the restrooms. The production itself was on point and entertaining. I will definitely continue to frequent them and catch other shows. Definitely an affordable night out.

What a fun time we had here! The play was action packed w singing, dancing and great acting…read more The Theatre is small and intimate and every seat, even in the very back row is a great seat so no worries there, we sat in the seats 1 row from the back and we had a very good view. I have been to Theatre Alliance multiple times and every show I have seen is spectacular even for the small space on the little stage. There is a small lobby, a fully stocked bar and a great helpful staff. The layout is very well organized and a great use of space. I didn't feel too closed in and there was a great ventilation system. The actors were very professional and very polished and I was amazed at how they managed to pull off a play called "Groundhog Day". Afterward we stayed to have our picture taken w the cast, what fun! There is an upstairs theater as well that they use for bigger productions I assume. Can't wait to see their next production, you can't go wrong for an excellent quality play and $21 ticket!

A wonderful sized theater with a great layout for engaging community theater. The have a bar as you…read morewalk in and you can bring your drink into the show. Parking is free and right there.

Wonderful older theater brings back memories....they always have very good (and affordable) movies…read moreand live entertainment. Very comfortable seating in a place where there's always a good show, be it a movie or live entertainment! GO!! You'll love it!!

I planned an event for about 55 people from my office and I worked with Roz to book the Studio…read moreEvent space (down the yellow brick road). Roz and her team had the tables setup and looking fabulous. We catered the meal and had an unforgettable evening. She helped plan a "Whodunnit" style show and totally shocked all my guests. It was the most memorable event we've ever had for the office. It's one we will be laughing about for years to come. This is a beautiful venue!! Thank you to the CTG team.

What an absolute gem in downtown Greensboro! High quality shows at accessible prices featuring…read morelocal talent--what more could you ask for? With summer camps, Broadway hits, and shows for the whole family, there's something for everyone. And they give back to the local community, providing community space for community choirs and other performances. Support local, and check out CTG!

I've been coming here for years to the Banff film Festival. Great location. Tickets are available…read moreonline or at the box office weekdays from 12-5. The people running this function are always so friendly and helpful. Lots of smiles. The location itself has parking right across the street but it isn't busy at all. Covered because of the bus terminal and super accessible. The box office had out tickets and we scanned in with the gentleman waiting at the bottom of the stairs. Concession was open with beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks. I grabbed a moscato and a couple bottles of water. The film festival is almost 2 hours long. Beautiful and amazing. Comes once a year. You really need to try it.

Nice venue, mature audience and great show. Will Downing never disappoints!…read moreI usually gravitate towards smaller venues and I thought this place was small but it was actually pretty large. We had great seats, and the sound system was clear. Parking: We didn't realize there was a parking garage across from the venue. We followed other cars into a lot just before we the venue. There was no charge at the time but it was difficult getting out. Pretty much like any parking lot after an event.

This place is simply amazing!…read more Sure, there might be fancier or bigger venues; but the Sara McMillan Brown Theater (which is home to Studio 1) is friendly, relaxed, and welcoming - much like it's namesake's reputation. And you ABSOLUTELY cannot beat the people who share their talents and their support. (And aren't PEOPLE what folks come to see anyway!?) There is nothing else like Studio 1 in the area. The programming is varied and refreshingly unique. You won't be finding "Oklahoma!" on the schedule, but you will find excellent period dramas, contemporary plays and musicals, underperformed and forgotten classics, musical reviews and recitals, and fun children's shows. Not only is it a place where you can see professional quality shows; but they also offer classes and workshops and other events for people to learn more about the performing arts, develop their skills, network with other artists, and community enrichment programs. They are very involved in the community - hosting fundraisers and other programs at parks, schools, and community events. They are active partners with The United Way and are affiliated with several other charitable organizations such as the animal shelter, disability programs, and senior centers. Studio 1 is more than just a place for taking classes or spending an evening out, it's an entire community of artists, teachers, patrons, and supporters. You would be very hard-pressed to find a more welcoming or inclusive place for lovers of the creative arts.

I must say i am a pure thespian and i have been very impressed by Studio 1…read more I first auditioned a while back, and i really enjoyed my experience. They make the audition process very easy for people. I wanted to write to comment on the Summer and shorts program. I wanted to say its superb. I am an actor in it. It is really great of Studio 1 to even have this program to begin with. I really applaud them for the way its run as a whole. Those kids are excellent, and i like what the company does for kids with disabilities. Most theater companies alienate kids for having a disability, but Studio 1 (this coming from the kids who im working with) dosnt. They allow them the same opportunity everyone else has. This is a really special company. Please buy tickets from them! Please audition for them! The staff is so great there! Thank you Studio 1 for this wonderful experience!

Of all the times I've been here, this was my first show at the Triad Stage, thanks to Yelp/our CM…read more The box office provide some great info to prepare for the show. The parking deck allowed for entry to the building from the 3rd deck. Elevators are available, however I took the stairs for a more scenic route. I didn't feel cramped, likely because I was seated on the end of a row. Even with a mostly full house, my view of the performers was not obstructed. I wasn't sure which dates would be available but was able to obtain tickets to the Wednesday show. From start to finish the staff was extremely helpful. It was nice to see an actor from some films I'd previously seen on a different platform. Though I didn't partake, the bar was stocked with small snacks & beverages, both non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages. There was also seating on the second level above the bar area to relax or even grab a drink before the show.

What a fabulous set for the Agatha Chritie play. Actors were quite good as well.. the theater was…read moreintimite w gallery and lower level seating. Very close in, no trouble seeing. Reasonably priced and a professional performance.

I submitted a request through Yelp to find face painters and David responded quickly. The…read moreinformation and additional services sealed the deal. Upon arrival, set up was easy, prepared, and early. Super friendly service offered but even better was the face painting! The art on faces was so good and was completed in an efficient time to move multiple people for the large event. I would highly recommend this company and support this local business.

I would not recommend Magic by David based on my experience…read more When I first spoke with him about a month before the event, he quoted $300 for the magic show and mentioned an additional $75 for balloon twisting and face painting. I confirmed the $300 and told him I would decide later about the add-ons. He also asked for a $27 booking fee, assuring me that it would be deducted from the total amount. About three weeks later, I called to inform him that I did not want the add-ons. He insisted that I must take them, saying that his assistant would be present for the entire duration and that the package could not be changed. Since the difference was $75, I agreed. He mentioned that with taxes, the total would be $396,--which he had never mentioned before that their will be tax--and requested that payment be made in cash, Cash App or via Venmo, which I found unusual. On the day of the birthday party, as soon as he arrived, he demanded $396 before bringing in his setup. I reminded him that I had already paid a $27 booking fee, but he refused to deduct it, saying that the Booking fee was separate. I ended up paying the full $396 anyway. He had promised a one-hour interactive show to keep all the kids engaged. However, the magic show lasted only about 40 minutes, and the face painter stopped after 30 minutes, leaving several kids disappointed. Altogether, the entire performance was over in less than 40 minutes, far short of what was promised.I've attended several other birthday parties with magicians, and they always allowed all the kids to touch the animals. However, this magician only let the birthday girl and her sister touch the animals, which made other kids unhappy. Additionally, I noticed unprofessional behavior. The tissue roll I had refilled in the morning went missing, and I later saw it with the magician. After the event, it vanished (the magician took it away with him). He was also seen peeking into the children's gifts, even holding one of the return gifts and curiously looking inside, which made me uncomfortable. Overall, this experience was very disappointing. The service was unprofessional, misleading, and not worth the amount charged. I would strongly advise others not to hire Magic by David for their events.