I'm a big theater fan and been hitting the circuit for the past 45 years, Long wharfs past…read moreperformances at the original location have been stellar. That was THEN before the shuffling around to various locations. With the current direction of selling the public on "mobile" theatre is a no-go form me. Haven't been there since before covid. I'm retired and look forward to visiting a stable location, I have no interest for "new" unfamiliar locations being as though I live a hour away traveling interstate 91. Bad move in my opinion so I haven't been back. I'm usually at Hartford Stage or Theatre works, stable, great shows without the searching all over town. Long Wharf, get your stuff together and I'll return when you do.

Purchased tickets for a show and received a text message the day of the show informing me show was…read morecanceled due to upcoming snowstorm. I requested a refund and was told they would refund it back to the card. Never received it, reach out again via a-mail. Ronald then told me I had to check with my bank. Never got my money. Awful! Be careful when purchasing tickets they are not accommodating or like to refund your money even when they cancel their shows.

This afternoon's entertainment was Mrs. Doubt Fire the Musical Comedy. This wonderful adaptation of…read morethe smash hit movie staring the late great Robin Williams and Sally Field was a pure delight to see live on stage. Craig Allen Smith portrayal of Daniel Hilliard was, in my opinion genius. The comedic timing of Smith as Daniel was a breath of fresh air honoring Robin, right down to his impressions. The entire cast were outstanding in their own right. It made me laugh, smile and cry. This was my third show at the Shubert and I can't wait to see what else is coming this year. If you haven't been here yet? What are you waiting for? Thanks again to the Shubert for another great time!

Good to come back and enjoy a show. Beautiful inside and staff, from those doing bag checks to…read morethose helping find seats, all we friendly. Hint: We opted to find parking and walked ten minutes. Saved 10+ minutes of frustration waiting to get in and out elevator / garage. And the we were wanted to be for shopping /food. We sat in the Mezzanine and had a good view. It's classic and cozy, will be going back.

Nice venue to see a stage show. Signage for the parking area and the building is not the best…read more Thanks for GPS maps I found the Theater. The parking lot next to the theater is very small and a little walk to the entrance. Other parking is quite away from the theater, therefore get there early if you want a good parking spot. The seating is set up so there is no bad seat in the house. I thought there was enough legroom, considering what you get on a Broadway theater. The building is new and modern and I would not hesitate to see other shows there.

This is a great venue with an awesome Jazz Series. Will Downing, Candi Dulfer, Four Play, and a…read morehost of other greats played this season. I am looking forward to going back. The acoustics are very good. We had seats in the same spot each time, but the music sounded great through out the theater. Parking is a couple minutes from the door, but it is free. Check out a show at this SCSU venue!

Had my first salsa dancing class here and it was great! The instructor was really friendly and…read morepatient with first-timers like myself. There were other beginners in a class of about 10 so that immediately made it less intimidating. Classes are $20 each and they have an unlimited option for between $100 & $115 per month. The salsa taught here is not ballroom, it's for salsa club dancing and it's taught on 2, as opposed to 1 for those who are familiar with dance terminology. There are beginner classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 and 12 pm on Saturdays. I am told that one night they even go to a salsa club to test out moves. Overall it was a very warm and inviting experience. After teaching you the steps on your own they even conduct part of the class paired up which makes things interesting. If you're looking to learn how to dance salsa for fun or a different way to get some exercise and are in or close to the New Haven area, I would highly recommend checking out Rumberos.

Rumberos is a small studio on State St. that specializes in teaching salsa and tango. This is a…read moregreat place to learn 'On 2' salsa. I finally know what that means! The instructors are a lot of fun; they creatively teach the subtle technicalities that make a big difference. I've witnessed beginners transform to great salsa dancers from coming here. After classes, the best way to improve is to get out on the dance floor! The salsa scene in New Haven is great with a diverse crowd, not to mention friendly and smiling faces. Here's the schedule: Wed-Wicked Wolf Thurs-Pulse Lounge Fri-Pacifico Sun-Geronimos It would be great if Rumberos taught more styles of dance, like hip hop or bhangra. They may offer belly dancing as well, but I have not tried that yet! Salsa is so fun you may get hooked. Watch out for the paparazzi! :P

Beautiful building, old school theatre that is without a bad seat. Place is gorgeous and the sound…read morewas great. Very cool building in a very cool neighborhood. Can't wait to see another show there.

Beautiful venue ! I watched Rainbow Kitten Surprise here and was veryy impressed. The lighting and…read moresound and space was perfectly balanced

We went to an Edgar Allen Poe speakeasy event at Lyric Hall and while it is definitively a small…read morevenue the history can be felt immediately upon entering the stage, seating, chandelier, lighting, art all beautiful and reminiscent of a time gone by when places were built with attention to detail by hand. A true treasure.

What an amazingly beautiful historic theatre! We went to the screening of the Twin Peaks pilot last…read morenight. When entering the side door of the theatre I felt like I was going back in time with all 1920's antique furniture, rugs and decor. Absolutely stunning. They kindly ushered us in from the cold and showed us the screening room where old vaudeville acts were performed in days gone by. On the other side of the entry they had refreshments set up, popcorn, which was delicious and drinks. Again I was brought back to a time where hospitality and kindness seemed to be in vogue. The theatre itself is a beautiful small room with chairs on top of an oriental rug facing the old stage. I can not think of a better place to watch a Twin Peaks screening. We can not wait for more screenings! What a treat it was.

Looks like no one has reviewed Yale Rep in years! Lucky for me that I have some recent experience…read moreto share. Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably already know that Yale Repertory is a world-class theater in downtown New Haven. They have multiple productions each year and bring in world-class acts. I've found my brief interactions with people who work here very straightforward but also warm. They really make you feel welcomed here! The two shows I've seen were very thought provoking. Father Comes Home in March 2018 was truly epic and moving. The Prisoner in November 2018 was not as enthralling to me, but it was unique. On our most recent visit, we learned we could not bring in bottles into the theater after it had already been opened. No big deal because we had time to drink it quickly, but keep that in mind.

I've seen several shows at the Rep thanks to the $10 student tickets that you have to buy in packs…read morebut can easily pawn off on friends. The tickets really are a steal, and I've enjoyed every show (I think that's Tartuffe, A Woman of No Importance, and Happy Now?). Seats are comfortable, and the shows start and end on time, which is...I don't know why I'm impressed by this, but I am. All in all a great way to spend an evening. Just a note, though - if you want coffee at intermission, run. You can pee later while everyone else in the building is waiting in line for coffee.

Arts and Ideas is a festival that really does great things for the town of New Haven. I could be a…read morelocal sceptic, but I won't be, over the years I've volunteered here, I learned salsa on the green, I watched Isaac Hayes before he left us, the Temptations and Savion Glover. The vendors that show up with food on the Green are great, I've learned how to play dominoes, Ray Charles played, there are plays, concerts, lectures, the works. The one thing I would say is that New Haven should embrace its summer cultural outlet a little more if anything so that we can grow our little community. Arts and Ideas is an institution and does well to bring in acts from around the world to inspire and create in this city of ours.

Update- Free or affordable events again this year. There was free music today and a promo code,…read more"lemon", was given to the audience before Keaton's performance. The promo code could be used at 5pm for $10 tickets to Lemon Andersen's performance on York Street.

My young child was extremely exited to participate and we were so disappointed by the inappropriate…read morebehavior of the instructors. I witnessed them being cruel and impatient and they should not be working with children. It was a traumatic experience for my child and I hope my review helps another family avoid what we went through. It sounds like the instructor is confusing my child with another child but it is not surprising to me that there is more than one child who has had a horrible experience there. To clarify I fully witnessed the instructors yelling and witnessed them insulting my child while my child was in the room. **** Editing to add to respond to directors agressive response that he know who we are with the implication he will come after us: it sounds alot like you are attempting to threaten me to take down my truthrul review. I absolutely witnessed two instructors yelling at my child at pickup and personally experienced one instructor yelling at me dispite zero rise in volume on my part. The directors response to my truthful message as seen here is further evidence of how agressive this program is. I highly recommend you look elsewhere and I will not be threatened to take down my review knowing it can help save other children and families from such horrific conduct.

After 3 years at NHAOPA, our child is more excited than ever to start a new season. If you want an…read moreincredibly supportive environment and opportunity for your child to grow, laugh, and shine, look no further than this terrific organization. They are the best!

Between Frank Pepe's and BAR, my friend, a Yale student, prefers the latter, and as a mere tourist,…read moreI deferred the decision to her. Man, so glad I did. We arrived on a Monday around peak dinner time, but there was essentially no wait (apparently uncommon according to my friend -- just a delightful consequence of dining at a college town during the summer). We split a medium pizza (1/2 elote mexican street corn and 1/2 bbq brisket), proving to be more than enough for two plus a more than ample amount of leftovers. Recently, I've gravitated toward thinner pizzas, a far cry from the typical Detroit (foccacia-esque) style pizzas I used to prefer, and BAR's pizza is akin to a flatbread yet very thin, another fallen angel to the GLP's. The undercarriage boasts a brilliant crust, almost cracker-like. However, it should be noted that the pizza is indulgent all the same. The elote pizza is quite possibly the most memorable, unique pizza I've ever had; it arrives almost crimson-red with a generous layer of corn and takis atop. It's still incredibly well balanced despite the hodgepodge of varied toppings. It's hard to pick a favorite between this and the bbq brisket though; while one is incredibly unique the other is simply sumptuous, nothing pedestrian about either of the two. The service is also impeccable, almost rivaling that of southern hospitality. I always thought Californians were friendly but something is in the air every time I visit New Haven. Incredible!

Based on a recommendation, four friends and I visited for an earlier dinner on Cinco de Mayo (yes,…read morewrong type of cuisine, but we were in town and this restaurant was on our list.) BAR is an interesting restaurant: open air, picnic tables, open space, paper plates, no utensils unless you ask for them, etc. We were greeted right away by a less than friendly waiter who seemed peeved we didn't have a drink to order right away. Strike one. After a few minutes, everyone put their drink order in and I asked if the bartender could make me a mojito since it wasn't on the menu. The waiter said yes, so I waited. Then came the mojito. It was the worst "mojito" I've tasted in my life. I'm not one to send a drink back because of an "I don't taste any alcohol" excuse, but this was BAD. It tasted like margarita mix with lime and mint sprigs thrown in. It was absolutely terrible. When I double checked with the waiter if the drink was an original mojito he simply said yes, not "is something wrong with the drink?" or "would you like to send it back?" The drink was so bad I told him I couldn't drink it. He was peeved again. Strike two. I asked for a soft drink instead and the soda was flat (strike 3), but at this point I just needed something to drink... because who wants to have water with their pizza? Then came the time to make a dinner choice. My mission was to try the mashed potato pizza. It was hands down AMAZING!! Mashed potatoes and bacon on a pizza. Yes, please!! This was the only saving grace from my experience. I would return to BAR again if only for that pizza! Two of my friends had the clam pizza and the pepperoni/mushroom. Both enjoyed their own! Warming: New Haven pizza is thin crust. I got two meals out of a small, so if you visit with a group, consider ordering a few small pizzas so you can taste a few. I would've given BAR 4 or 5 stars, but the unpleasant waiter, the "mojito," and the flat sofa made for a trifecta, so I'm giving my visit 3 stars. If I find myself in New Haven again, I'll be back! Hopefully my next update will be 5 stars!