It's back! The night skies and tom sawyers island lakefront are taken over by mickeys imagination…read more The nostalgia runs deep with this show. Two showtimes nightly. Dinner packages available at various park restaurants with different viewing areas and price points. Definitely worth if you want a great view unobstructed but you will get a bit wet from the spray of water throughout the show. We tried two areas on different nights and still got sprayed. Reserved seating areas involve sitting on the ground only. So pack ur blanket and cushions. If opting out of dinner package there are a lot of standing areas but it does get very crowded. Plan to save your spot early. If you're not really into it it's a great time to ride haunted mansion nearby. The wait wasnt very long during the first showing.

Fantasmic! is a show I've enjoyed through the years, but often I don't stop to enjoy as it can be…read morevery crowded to find a spot. I recommend the Fantasmic! dining packages if you can afford the splurge and find a opening via the Disneyland App. Through the years, my favorite has been Blue Bayou and the seated area has been great. Pro Tip: book the first show as they often let you stay to enjoy the fireworks where the projections are displayed on the water.

This Circus is more about performaces entertainment than animals doing tricks. Definitely plenty of…read morelaughs - ohhh and ahhhs moments. Even the intermissions were hillarious when 'Tutti Fruitti' would perform. Some of the humor was for adults but it was still safe for kids to watch. There's not one perticular act that was my favorte but as a whole it was worth coming to the circus again. There is a concession stand which has alot of favorites like cotton candy, popcorn, nachos, churros, hot dogs, pizza and even crepes.

If you haven't been to the circus this summer you are missing out! For the price of a movie , you…read morecan take littles and teens to an in person , real life , high quality entertainment from around the world show ! From 7-17 , they all loved it !!! Go to the circus !

I love community theaters! So many good actors and musicians are able to showcase their talents…read more Don't forget to recognize the backstage crew for preparing the props, lighting and maintaining the sound system. The Curtis Theater has an impressive schedule of plays and musical performing acts. You may want to check their website and purchase a subscription or buy an individual ticket to their shows. On this occasion, I was invited to the performance of the RANDOM 1s (follow them on Instagram), who played a medley of Classic Rock songs from the 60s and 70s. Not just any popular song, but the music from bands who made a blockbuster hit, but did not continue with more hits or an album. These are referred to as the "One Hit Wonders." Special Guest this evening is radio personality, Shotgun Tom Kelly. He published a book and was the Emcee for the evening. A book signing event was held in the lobby before and after the show. His book is entitled "All I Wanna do is Play the Hits." SONGS PERFORMED (partial list): -Gloria -Grazing in the Grass -Louie Louie -Love You More Today Than Yesterday -Play that Funky Music -Spirit in the Sky -Stuck in the Middle w/You -What's Your Name -Wipe-Out VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: - Clean theater - Comfortable seats - Polite staff helping with the ticket sales and concessions. - Drinks and snacks are allowed inside the theater. - Free onsite parking Sincerely, Rosemary

Loved it! We came here for a live radio play of "It's a Wonderful Life."…read more Plenty of parking (Free) on Birch Street, right after the drop off/Pick up loop. Structure parking lot, right under the theater. Use the elevator or stairs. Beautiful play, we may have to begin a new Christmas tradition! We enjoyed the show, 2 hours, a 10 minute break in the middle. You can buy snacks right outside. Highly recommended!

Once Again! Are you kidding me!!! Absolutely a GEM of a theater!…read more Came to watch Sweeney Todd and left in awe!! Cast was truly phenomenal!! Love the home feeling this theater has. Small and intimate, full of life and love. You can feel the art and dedication overflowing here! Please if you have not visited yet, what are you waiting for!? Buy your ticket now! I surely will be back. Thank you Gem!

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is a must-see production…read more I was seated literally front and center on opening night, and I'm still riding that high. Legitimately the best live musical production I've ever experienced in my life, and you would not believe that I only paid $30.00 flat for a performance of that caliber and parking was free. THEATRE IS BACK LIKE IT NEVER LEFT, BABY!!!!! It's hard for me to review musicals and plays because I want to share enough to promote the show and encourage people to get out there and see it, but I also don't want to spoil anything. That said, both the storyline and the movie have been out there long enough by now that if you still don't know the plot... that's on you!!!! When people tell you to support local talent, you're probably imagining someone's uncle on stage with a saxophone. But what if I told you that behind the curtains of the Gem Theater is a full-fledged orchestra dedicated to this incredible production? I'm a Gustavo Dudamel girly as much as the next person (shout-out LA Philharmonic), but goddamnnnnn, the Gem Theater orchestra was REALLY throwing it down back there. I would've loved to see them come out from backstage to take a bow and receive a round of applause alongside their conductor and the rest of the cast because they were putting in werk, too! I also loved the actors and actresses cast for this production. In addition to their obvious musical capabilities, their facial expressions and body language in each scene were impeccable. I was especially impressed that the casting decisions weren't simply what Hollywood has conditioned us to expect these characters to look like (i.e., Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp doppelgangers). Everyone brought their own interpretation to the roles, and it worked beautifully. My favorite part of the show was the way "By the Sea" came together. Sweeney Todd has been my favorite musical since I was in middle school, and I've always wanted to see it performed live but never had the chance until now. I was genuinely curious about how the cast would pull off this scene because in the movie, they could obviously record and overlay multiple clips of Mrs. Lovett and Todd, but the way they handled it live was so lighthearted, witty, and genuinely delightful. It was honestly such a healing experience for my inner child...... which is such an ironic thing to say about a musical involving themes about c*nnibalism, murderous meat pies, and Victorian misery, LMAO. The costuming was also SCRUMPTIOUS. I'm not sure if they have an in-house designer or what their secret sauce is, but I'm sure we'll see them at London Fashion Week soon enough because those outfits were absolutely sooooo cunty (respectfully). One suggestion I have is for Gem Theater to consider setting up themed display cases or exhibits related to the current production as a way to drive additional foot traffic to the venue. For Sweeney Todd, imagine having different pieces from Mrs. Lovett's and Sweeney Todd's wardrobes, a pie, the barber shears, and other display props on view in the theater. I personally LOVE seeing Broadway props and production artifacts, and I'm sure other theater kids would be in the same boat. Obviously, this would depend on whether the theater has the capacity for it and isn't already doing something similar, but I think it could be such a fun addition. It's something I've seen done at El Capitan Theatre and The Bridgerton Experience in the past, and I think it could really resonate with theatre patrons here as well! :-) I also read online that Gem Theater used to have a sale on Halloween costumes back in the day, and I'm curious if there are any plans to bring that back sometime? I love thrifting and upcycling, and I think that could be a really fun event if they ever decide to revive it! Anyway, the final takeaway is: everyone needs to get their tickets to see this rockstar production while they're still available! There really isn't a bad seat in the house, and if that isn't enough to sell you, you should know that their air conditioning is also fully functional and a godsend in this 90+ degree Southern California weather. Thank you again to Damien, Victor (with the amazing hair), and Gem Theater for this delightful experience! I can't wait to see what you put on next, which is hopefully either The Greatest Showman or re-runs of Hairspray and Avenue Q because I dropped the ball and missed them first time around (but I promise to not be as foolish this time!).

I went to the Golden West College Mainstage Theater to see an on-stage production of Herman…read moreMelville's classic American novel, "Moby Dick." It was great!: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/golden-west-college-mainstage-theater-huntington-beach?select=T8CKz6UQoLckecoKqeincg#T8CKz6UQoLckecoKqeincg So as not to ruin or spoil the play's narration or momentum, I won't, however, spend much time reviewing the show. If you've yet to experience the book, you'll be enlightened: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/golden-west-college-mainstage-theater-huntington-beach?select=T8CKz6UQoLckecoKqeincg#xcpkDky8g78aToWGiJ7upQ . But if you have read "Moby Dick," don't let that stop you from attending. While the enigmatic, white whale certainly occupies space in this imaginative adaptation, the spotlight is instead directed upon the depths of character development and the relationships among the Pequod's crew. Awesome performance notes and applause go to the intriguing Elijah and Father Mapple. As a venue for experiencing community theater, I whole-heartedly recommend GWC's Mainstage. The seating is intimate and comfortable, the ushers are helpful and all smiles, and the direction of the theater is completely supportive of its cast. In fact, the programs themselves open the college's doors for available enrollment, course offerings, and audition information. Makes you wonder... Have you yet had your 15 minutes? For a listing of upcoming events and shows, visit their website: www.gwctheater.com . ***Tips*** * The address listed is the main address for the college. The theater is not facing Goldenwest St. It actually faces Gothard St., which parallels Goldenwest. Parking is also located off Gothard.

Easy parking and a nice size theater. Every seat is a good one. I saw Evita here and while I…read moredidn't enjoy the musical I was comfortable. The sounds was a bit off so it was hard to hear the cast; the mic kept going in and out on some folks. There were refreshments (cheesecake and coffee) for purchase in the lobby during intermission. Restrooms are outside, but clean. If there was something here that I really wanted to see, I'd return.

A friend invited me to CineVita for Teen Beat Live and I honestly had no idea what I was getting…read moremyself into. We parked in PS3 garage just around the corner from CineVita. There's a lot of development still happening in the area so the area around CineVita looked kind of rough but there was a dirt path lined with some trees to get to the venue which literally faces SoFi Stadium. I can't imagine how congested it would be if you had tickets to a show and there was also something going on a SoFi. Picnic area/bar/food stations were outside the venue. Concession stand and bar was also inside the venue. The queuing to get scanned in didn't make sense to me and felt like it took way longer than it should and it was not even that busy yet. They have mobile ordering at the table so I ordered a slice of Pepperoni pizza. I've seen comments saying the food isn't good, but it's more or less the same quality food at a movie theater or at the stadium. It was expensive and fine for what it was, but I fully expected that. One thing I'll say is the wine selection was pretty good and so was the liquor selection. Clearly they could tell that the audience attending CineVita was not your typical sporting event beer drinking crowd. Show was supposed to start at 7:30pm supposedly but didn't really start until 8pm. There was a quick intro speech highlighting the venue itself which is a Spiegel tent. Thought it was a pretty well made temporary structure. Seating for the shared tables was very crammed. So much that even the servers had trouble passing by which seemed not great in case of an emergency. Given the larger size of Americans, don't think these small tables should have more than 4 max at a table for the most optimal experience. There were 8 of us crammed at my table and it was a pretty uncomfortable experience. Fortunately I was in an aisle so was able to spill over into the aisle a bit, but I felt bad for the couple that was at the front of our table and on the other side who was wedged between people from two other tables. Nobody wants to be that close to each other! Performances for Teen Beat Live definitely were nostalgic for me as someone born in the 80s. Lots of great classic 80s songs were performed throughout the show and seeing this is LA, the performers were excellent! I definitely was dancing in my seat the entire time! Restroom facilities are a fancy porta potty that are very tight inside. Knowing the venue was a portable tent, I thought they had the nicest quality of porta potties at least. Overall a great experience. I hope they take guest feedback about seating and the overall flow getting into the venue into account and work out the kinks as I definitely think the concept itself has potential.

What a beautiful spot in a beautiful "tent"! The location would only be better if parking were…read moreeasier. But once you're there, the fountain of the sofi and the red carpet, make you feel special as you enter. The vibe is 80s cheesy fun and the crowd ate it up! The singers and dancers did an incredible job and deserved the standing ovation they received. The theme itself was fun but I think they can do more with a story. It felt very Vegas or cruise ship, instead of clever and quirky LA immersive plays. Drinks and food are pretty pricy but they sell off the pizzas for $10 at the end of the evening (which I appreciate).

It's a nice classic theater, nice design on the wood carving and overall old but classic feel. what…read morei would expect of an old theater/ auditorium feel. my granddaughter performed there and it was a nice performance. i didnt get to see the upstairs, i only spectated the play of kids. i'm glad they use it for local school performances, etc.

This is a very nice venue. The aesthetics take you back to the years of past. Although small it is…read morevery welcoming. As you arrive and once inside you are welcome by beautiful architecture. The exposed beam interior only makes this theatre more inviting. The theatre is clean and somewhat well maintained. There was a restroom problem on the day we attended. If you look hard the location does show it's age. But don't let that fool you. This venue has good bones and provides a pleasing experience. From the balcony, the view is good. The sound could use some updating. The volume although adequate was not accompanied by a sound quality deserved by the wonderful production. Thank you for the experience, although not perfect, it was indeed pleasing.

Wow this show is so amazing! It's such a unique experience because it is a mix of Broadway meets a…read morecircus. I highly recommend arriving early since all the seats are on a first come first serve. They also have a pre show that is very entertaining. Overall this show felt like a family welcoming you into their home. Truly a unique show and I would totally see it again.

Growing up attending circus, and now that animals are not permitted having a qualified circus is…read morehard to find, the Venardos circus didn't disappoint me, they are very close to each other, you can feel the trust on each other, communication, the passion they transmit to people to enjoy the show, is great for kids,parents, grandparents, etc. You get to live this wonderful experience, the costumes are amazing, the environment, all clean, the staff so nice, at the end we took photos with them for free. Obviously all together. The prices are fair, the cotton candy, candies, drinks, popcorn, omg can't wait to see them again. It was the first time bringing my grandchildren and they loved the circus. My grand kid was amazed with the girls trapecist, he was like hypnotized and said wow they are beautiful looking at them in the air. I highly recommend this circus, if they are by your city, you get to go.