Can't go wrong with Cirque du Soleil such great shows, amazing performers, fabulous costumes…read more Seats are a little tight feels like you are sitting on top of the people next to you. Not sure why they can't separate them a little more, it's a tent make it wider. This is my second time seeing a show at Oaks but not my second show. Very enjoyable.

From the dancing, the dramatics, to the colors, everything about the Cirque du Soleil was dope ask…read moreeff and I was glad to be in attendance. The show was very eye catching from start to finish. The acrobatic dancers did their thing on the swings, poles and balancing beams. I love creativity and I also love when dancing is expressed in a way that tells a story. Amaluna delivered by telling a story that takes place on an island of nothing but women however a storm takes place and a group of men ended up being washed up on the island. Overall I had a great time and I was glad to have the opportunity through yelp to see and explore different events that probably wouldn't spark my interest otherwise. It was an enjoyable, amazing and wonderful experience. I will definitely check it out again next year.

My first time at Villanova Theater and it was GREAT!…read more I was so excited to see half-price tickets to 'Nova's theater on Philly Funsavers! I was also thrilled to see "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for Nov because it is traditionally played in spring or summer. Grabbed a very well priced ticket, and took myself out for a mom escape night. I called ahead about parking, and was politely helped so I knew where I could and could not park (which is a PiTA on any college campus). A quick walk up to Vasey Hall (the theater's current home), and a lit marquee shows you where to enter (the side facing 30). Their lobby is standard, with professional ticket box. Ushers greet you with a program. Theater is black box style, with seating on 3 sides of the stage. I was SO impressed with the quality of acting! I wasn't sure what I'd get from a college performance, but this was major cool! I've been to other local college theater productions, and I am impressed every time. As good as local community theater (and our community theaters hire talent from all over). Shakespeare is often performed in themes, time periods, etc. to drive home a classic point with double meaning in the new context, clever duplicity, which the Bard is known for himself. It also shows the relativity of any given play's drama currency to a time or theme, because Shakespeare is always relevant (which is why he is everpopular). The director of this production did an almost all-female cast. Only three characters were male. The females playing male parts were super well done with costume, expression, mannerism, and voice. They exaggerated the machismo a bit, and a bit of chauvinism came through to me, which was so ironic because female actresses cultivated this rendition of the play. I have seen/read this play a ZILLION times, and never noticed this stance could be lifted from the text. When the Athenians are reveling at the wedding dinner, the only female who speaks is Hippolyta, and briefly. This was underscored in the 'Nova production by making the women all sit at their man's feet. This scene is always done to show the Athenian audience's thoughts on the amateur play (a reference to Shakespeare's own awareness of his audience, as well as a reference to the drama that unfolded the night before in the woods, when these lovers themselves were "fools these mortals" to the fairy kingdom, who played them silly). But this director's choice to dress Theseus like a tacky craps player, and raise the volume on the men's brouhaha manner of heckling the wedding play, was further evidence of machismo superiority, which I have never before seen emphasized as such in other productions (all of which did their own unique take on the play). This is what I love about Shakespeare! Additionally, this director took the Titania-Bottom scene allll the way there, per the references in prose. Never saw that either. Oh la la! So funny! Oh, and I can't be sure, but when Bottom gets turned into an ass, I think his hat was meant to look like a MAGA one. LMFAO! It was also interesting that the director had Bottom be a woman when a human character (normally assumed to be a male), and when she turns into an ass, she becomes a man (with a MAGA hat). Again, more innuendo, which the Bard would love, especially because this almost-all-female cast was doing the very same thing across the rest of the play. Note that in Elizabethan times, only males were allowed to act, so all the female roles were done in drag. 'Nova's reverse gender bender is yet another layer of twist, totally characteristic of the Bard's canon. I am an avid Shakespeare fan, and I thoroughly enjoyed this performance! No one can replace Christian Bale for my Demetrius, nor Lloyd for Puck (Evan Matthew Cohen in a "Malcolm in the Middle" episode), but the 'Nova cast did a hella great job just the same! I can't wait to go back to see more from Villanova Theater! Look up the famous quotes from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," you will find familiar lines you hear often in pop culture... and they're over 420 years old! Shakespeare was the man!

A little known gem! High quality theatre at an affordable price on the Main Line. They produce a…read morewide range of plays and musicals. Free parking in the VU Main Lot @ Lancaster & Ithan Avenues. Shows are on par with all professional theatres in Philadelphia (They have been nominated for over 50 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre since 1995), but the cost is much more reasonable. Perfect for an easy night out on the town, esp. with so many local restaurants nearby. Also home to a renowned graduate program where students can earn their Master's in Theatre, a graduate certificate in practical theatre, and a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management. They also just launched a partnership with Ireland's National Theatre, The Abbey. Definitely worth checking out, if you haven't already!

This local theater continues to deliver on its excellent performances. Avenue Q was executed…read morebeautifully with these talented thespians. Seating is comfortable and you can choose your own. Tickets are extremely reasonable. There is a concession stand as well for snacks and water. I love this venue and intend to continue to support.

We came from Long Island to come see a Chorus Line(our favorite show) because a friend's family…read moremember was in the show so we attended. Seating if first come first served. Plenty of seating. Nice staff. Snack bar. Parking is easy. Park on grass or on the street. Show was Great!

It was Amazing !!! Theater was very beautiful, and I had a great time with my friends...read more

This theater is amazing, always bringing professional and non professional talents to the stage…read more All the shows I've been to have been memorable and wonderful. This night I took my family to hear the Gospel Holiday Concert which was beautifully performed. The space was nice and quaint , not a bad seat in the house. The seating is very comfortable and we had a lovely time singing along praising God. I love this theater and hope more cone out to the gem of a theater

We saw an amazing play with a cast of volunteers. Well, I said volunteers, but you would not ever…read moreever think they weren't professional. The play was "urinetown", a very complex piece The voices, the acting all remarkable $20 a seat, a bargain Can't wait to see what they are doing next. So affordable

Saw our first production here recently and enjoyed it very much…read more We are pleased with the play selection, which is not pop-influenced, nor the done-to-death titles, etc. something more unusual, but quality just the same. We also recognized two of the actors from other local plays, and enjoyed seeing them in new and different roles. The theater itself is in an old church, which we learned was purchased by the Footlighters group. For us, we love theaters like this, where things are quirky and the focus goes to the production, not the sets or venue. For the benefit of others, I'll describe it a bit more since I know that is helpful to some people. Much of the original interior/exterior architectural features of the church remain intact which is cool to see, although the interior and exterior are in need of a little maintenance, which, clearly, they would probably do if they had the funding. One important safety item was outdoor lighting, especially when patrons are leaving to go to the unlit parking lot in the dark. The entrance is in the front of the building on Main St but the parking lot is off of Waterloo Ave in back, so it is a bit of a journey in the dark to get from A to B. We wrote to the theater about this and even offered to help install a light but never heard back. I am hopeful that word gets out about this place because it is an untapped venue, which many locals would probably love to frequent and enjoy! We live very nearby, just over the county line in Newtown Square, but ironically, after living here almost a decade, we only recently discovered this theater. One night, on our way home from Handel's, I happened to see the small signs for Footlighters, that were along Waterloo Ave. I looked them up when we got home. I never would have know about them otherwise. We use Funsavers all the time, and I have never seen Footlighters in there. I think they'd get tons more exposure if they occasionally advertised there. I know we would have found them MUCH sooner if they had. Just wish they could reach out to more people in our community to get the funding for more great shows and a little maintenance on the building to make it more hospitable (and keep the old charm of the place going strong). NOTE: Not sure why the Yelp category for this theater showed as "Cinema: but that is incorrect and should be changed since this if for live theater (play) performances.

Had an awesome time at CE last night. They had four comedians, each with a different style and…read morebackground. The venue is a little unusual for a comedy club, but it works well. My only complaint is that the price of the drinks was very steep. I have to say that while all the comedians were funny as hell, if you ever get a chance to see Stiletto, take it. She is absolutely HYSTERICAL!!!!

I've been to a few comedy explosion comedy shows. Each time was amazing. The comedians were great…read moreand kept me laughing. The Oaks location was more of a theater style show. The Jeffersonville location was a table show and bar food was available. It was nice that there was no mandatory minimum drink requirement when I've attended. It was a great time at a great price. I can't wait until the next event to enjoy some more hysterical laughs. Thanks for putting on some great shows.