Circle Theatre is such a little gem in our community. I recently attended Girls' Weekend, which was…read morea super fun comedy. There are no bad seats as it's in the round, and when I ordered my tickets online there was plenty of availability. When we arrived, we were greeted at a podium and just had to give my name. We got a cute brochure with our seat numbers written on it and then got in line for concessions. They serve alcohol at select performances, and ours was one of them, so we got a couple drinks and some snacks. I was hoping for popcorn, but they didn't have any so we got Cheez its and some candy. All the employees we encountered (I think mostly students) were very friendly and polite. Once the doors opened, friendly ushers helped us find our seats. The theatre was comfortable and the rows were short, which is nice so you don't have to climb over too many people to get to your spot. The play itself was hilarious and so much fun. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows at Circle Theatre in the future.

We visited the Circle theater to see the play "A Few Good Men". We loved the atmosphere and the set…read moreup of the theater. Anywhere you sit in the theater has a great view. And the local actors did a phenomenal job! We decided that we would definitely be back!

A great theater! We've seen 5 shows in the last year and are impressed every time! We've sat…read moreeverywhere from the front row all the way to the balcony! It's a great girls night, date night or solo date. Concessions are expensive but support the theater and local talent is always mind blowing!

Went to see the Color Purple!…read more There was lots of construction so we had to park down the road a ways but it was an easy walk. It was a bit of chaotic gathering all volunteers because we got there so early. The cast was absolutely fabulous. We sat in the front row right behind the constructor and it was a magically hilarious show! Our favorite character was Sophia - she was outstanding and so humble during the applause. Highly recommend the Civic Theater - support local!

Just went tonight. If you live anywhere in the are, they are much cheaper than Celebration (like $5…read moreless per person on the tickets alone.) The popcorn is good, the movies are the same and it's less crowded. And they have a loyalty program. And, like almost everywhere free refills on pop and popcorn. No charge for butter. It is an excellent choice for those who live in the area. Tuesday they have tickets on special price for $5.50. We got out of the habit of going to the movies since Covid, but this is our new first choice for movie theater.

We went and watched a movie at this cinema shortly after it re-opened during the pandemic. We…read morepurchased our tickets online and were assigned our seats. There were only about 10 other patrons while we were there and each group was spaced well away from other groups. We went on a Monday and the price for all movies was only 5.00, you will receive that same low price on Tuesdays too. Concessions right now seem cheaper as well. You still get refills, but they will give you a new container for each refill. The seats in our theatre were the reclining seats.....not sure if they recline in each theatre. While comfortable, the reclining seats might very well put you in a position to fall asleep if the movie is boring. Attached to each seat is a side tray where you can place your snacks. The workers were all wearing masks, and they were wearing them properly. We felt safe here and will return.

I consider myself super lucky to have Broadway Grand Rapids as an option for the arts. My parents…read moretook me to lots of musicals as a kid and I grew up playing in the pit orchestras of several musicals throughout middle school and high school. My love for theatre runs deep, so I'm happy to be able to support the arts and be entertained through a season membership to Broadway GR. The caliber of shows is incredible and I've seen so many favorites right in our city including Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof, Hadestown, Six, and Come From Away, just to name a few. Renewing season tickets is generally very easy and the local customer service department is super helpful. I've had to exchange some tickets for different dates and it's a simple process through the website or the Ticketmaster app. As a season ticket holder, you get some perks including first access to additional shows (like Hamilton) that may not be included in the season ticket package, discounts and deals at local restaurants for the night of your show, and discounted parking in a nearby parking garage. Currently as of 2023, only small clutches will be permitted at performances (no larger than 12" x 9" x 3"). Masks are optional and there is no covid vaccine or negative test requirement. Once inside, you can purchase beverages and small snacks and now beverages can be brought into the auditorium. The lines for the concessions and bars can be quite long. I also wish they offered a water dispenser, as I tend to get really thirsty during the performances! Otherwise your options are a pricey bottle of water or the communal drinking fountain. The restroom situation is much improved as they've added more women's restrooms so the lines move a little quicker. I haven't noticed the theatre being quite a warm lately, which is great for me but consider bringing layers in case of fluctuating temperatures. I get excited every year when the lineup is announced and hope to continue to support the arts for many years to come.

I love Broadway Grand Rapids! I'm so thankful for the high quality shows they are able to bring to…read moreGR! As a former choir kid I love musical theater. So to be able to see some of my favorite musicals in my own hometown is incredible! We just attended the opening night for Hamilton which I have wanted to see for years. It was amazing. So much talent! We've previously seen The Lion King, Wicked, and Phantom of the Opera. Every time is a great experience DeVos place is also a great venue. They run things very smoothly and there really isn't a bad seat. Purchasing tickets is fairly easy through Ticketmaster. Cost varies depending on the show. Currently you do have to show proof of COVID vaccination or a recent negative test to get in. They are also requiring masks while in the venue.

AWESOME local theater featuring AMAZING talent at a GREAT convenient location!…read more Thank you for for welcoming me to Grand Rapids DST (extra tear in my eye to Joe) ...it's been a heavy and hard transition from Hollywood and you gave me an opportunity TO BE entertained during my complaints of boredom living here and TO entertain in my wacky 'east meets west' "Love vs. Arranged Marriage" show. Hey you folks living in or visiting Grand Rapids, this venue is a must go if you haven't been already, why? * Inexpensive dates: shows range from only $5-$12 ($15 for special events). * Convenient: located bang downtown, but not near "hard to park" busy downtown and there are bars and restaurants to grab a bite (woof) and drink before and after. * Variety: there are shows almost every single day suited for all audiences from Shakespeare to Second City style improv fans....and if there is not one for you, hell you can put on your own show here! (theater friendly). * Venue: LaughFest and other community-wide festivals have hosted some fantastic shows at DST and if you are a business, you can even host your own classes and workshops here at VERY affordable rates. P.S. It's a non-profit organization so update your Rockstar status by donating whenever you can even $5 to support and keep this local gem going and businesses can become a sponsor and get lots of cross-promotion and free swag. A big waggy tailed WOOF to Dog Story!

this is the exact kind of small blackbox theatre venue an established city needs. It is right…read moredowntown and sports a 70 seat house at full capacity. This place tends to have stand-up and sketch comedy as their go to (every Monday night), however Pigeon Creek Shakespear performs here as part of their tour for every show. As a performer or company coming in for production, they have a decent backstage with a medium-sized changing room and clothing racks for costumes. I also like that it has the capability of a backstage crossing for right or left entry points to the stage. The stage measures roughly 16'WX10'D, and is elevated off the ground around 2' so everyone in the audience at ground level five rows back can get a great seat and see the action onstage. This venue is great to see any performance, providing the performance is worth seeing. The intimacy, acoustics, and friendliness of the staff makes this venue worth checking out for at least a performance or two.

Today's experience at celebration cinema was not great. Our movie was set to start at 11 so we…read morearrived early to park and get concessions. We didn't realize the movie theatre doors would be locked until about 10:50am so we waited outside for another 10 minutes beforehand until we were able to get in. Once we were inside, the employee was visibly frustrated as the server was down. She informed us that she could not ring any concessions up so she offered a small boat of popcorn instead; she was certain the servers would eventually be back up... we decided to try ordering via the QR code in the theatre since she said online orders would work... well that didn't work because it never made it to them since the server was down... so we walked to the concessions area and showed our receipt to retrieve our water and popcorn bucket. As we made it back to our seats we noticed others appearing in the theatre with their popcorn boats for each person along with drinks... I guess we should have just asked for free drinks instead of paying for concessions today. What an overall bummer. On top of that, my daughters chair never heated up no matter how many times she tried pressing the button. I think we will probably steer clear of first of the day movies at studio park from here on out. I did put a complaint into the guest relations and got an AI style response offering a $10 voucher to use within 90 days. Cool but that doesn't really help with the cost of today's messy situation. They mention they can't refund fees (which - ordering online was literally the only way to pay for anything and they charge you for "convenience") ... how ironic. So $10 was their token of apology? Sorry, but I think this just further adds to the reason I don't venture to the theatre much anymore. Our grand total for 2 tickets, 2 bottles of water and a popcorn bucket was $49.62. That price would have been fine if everything was properly working but when systems are down and chairs are broken - what a bummer.

What a fun event space! Whether watching a movie, hitting up a concert, grabbing a meal, or…read moreattending one of their many events in the beautiful promenade outside, you cannot go wrong by going to Studio Park! And make sure you ask to have your parking validated!

I went to Grand Rapids Civic Theatre for the showing of Legally Blonde The Musical…read more We scored a great deal for $5 seats up in the nose bleed section and had fun dressing up in pink in prep for the show. The talent was excellent and it was such a fun story to song. I never watched the movie, so the ending was a surprise for me. I love supporting the arts! It's nice to know they have a myriad of options and prices for every budget. Can't wait to come back for the next show.

What a lovely experience. We saw The Color Purple and it was amazing. I couldn't say enough good…read morethings about the actors and sets. Seats were very comfortable (which since we are usually going to the theater in Detroit was a nice change). Sound quality was excellent and I loved all the accessibility things in place for a diverse clientele

We went to see the pianist Tiffany Poon at the St. Cecilia Music Center. It was my first time at…read morethe concert hall and I found it a very pleasant experience. The interior of the building is quite pretty and the moong around the stage is lovely. Tiffany Poon was absolutely lovely and the acoustics were very good. We noticed that the piano sounded a little out of tune as the concert progressed, making us wonder how they were storing and humidifying the piano. Unfortunately, sound can be fickle during these intensely fluctuating temperatures but it was noticeable. There was a free coat hanging area in the front and before entering the main music hall which was a nice addition in the winter months. There is a small lot for parking so we ended up street parking a couple blocks away. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and first time.

Our wedding here was amazing! The building is gorgeous and Nadine was super easy to work with. We…read moreused the projector in the ballroom to play MarioKart which was so fun! It was also very convenient to have everything in one place; two suites for getting ready, a room for the ceremony, and the ballroom was the perfect reception hall.