I cannot wait to see the new Z! I've been going to shows here for years now since I moved to town. I was a dance ambassador for them and got to attend beautiful workshops and dance productions. My third graders used to partner with the Z for the symphony trio events (classroom, grade level and then at the Z) and they were so so so amazing! We brought my middle schoolers to see a winter play once too. I have also attended many events on my own. Whether it's a show or a workshop, the Z offers so much for the local community. I'm excited for their next chapter! read more

Beautiful historic theatre always providing solid and diverse programming from local to regional and national acts. I have a lot of love for this theatre and the staff there and spent many a time there from school field trips growing to working backstage many years later, getting to see great performers from Hal Holbrook to James Brown and many more. It's not everyday you get to catch a glimpse of the past and the beauty and artistry of these vintage playhouses. Can't wait to catch another show next time I'm home! read more

Great place to see a show recently saw Johnny A he put on a awesome show. First half of the show classic Johnny A tunes. Second half of the show a Beatles celebration taking me from Strawberry Fields to the Taj Mahal and back to Penny Lane. read more

A wonderful, huge venue. Hopefully, the upcoming renovation does not remove any of its charm. Generally, it is a surprisingly nice location for concerts and shows. read more

great venue not a bad seat in the house.acoustics a re very good as well. They also sell both beers and wine which you can bring to your seat. read more

Was present for the amazing Garrison Keillor show the 21st of May. He put on a remarkable performance that can never be matched as he was full of the mysteries and more of New Bedford and it's peoples during his talk. It was truly magnificent. But even more so, the Zeiterion theatre is just something that will never exist elsewhere. It is magnificently large in it's right to left depths. And the sound was just excellent always. This was a perfect place to present such a perfect show. I was there with Rebecca and it is something I shall never forget for it's perfection. read more

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Great Show, Great Theater! The Gipsy Kings were phenomenal as always and Ole Noys, the Sons of the Gipsy Kings, proved that the Gipsy King music will be around for quite some time to come. Love the fact that @Zeiterion serves local beer from @BuzzardsBayBeer Can't wait for the next great show.... read more

Zeiterion Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

I love this theater! This place had been a staple in the New Bedford/Southcoast culture since the early 20's! Great place to bring your family, have a date night or check out solo. There is so much culture, history and regularly scheduled talent being packed into this amazing gem you wouldn't want to miss out. There is definitely something for everybody throughout each season. My family and I love to go to "The Z" around Christmas time to hear The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra play Christmas favorites. That is an awesome event that everyone in the surrounding areas should check out. Through the year there are countless numbers of musical, cultural, artistic, broadway and celebrity centered events that all make there way to this one historic stage. In conclusion let me wrap up this review by stating that I can promise there is no bad seat in the entire house. Over the last 25 years I have sat in the front, over on the side, right on every single aisle the place has. Plenty of times I've scored some last minute seats as far over to the left or right as you can be in the very last row and the view just gets better and better in my opinion. The Z is great because it is full of things to look at and holds a very decent capacity but maintains a unique and intimate setting with the way it's designed. Definitely check this place out or keep supporting them if you have already visited!!! read more

I've lived 30 mins from this little gem for over 13+ years and have not discovered until just recently. The history of this old movie theatre turned main stream theatre is quite amazing. Enjoyed Michael McDonald on tour here and a dinner fundraiser event that was absolutely amazing. Looking forward to future shows. read more

The historical aspect of the theater is wonderful, they have a varied and interesting schedule of events, you can feel the love of its management and the volunteers....but....the sound system is terrible and the rest rooms are unforgettable. read more

Great venue of the right reason but only a half dozen nightly surrounding dining/drinking options if looking for a full night out on the town so keep that in mind. Bioneers hosted an East Coast event called Connecting for Change that drew me in. Great networking fun with people literally changing the world for the better! read more

Zeiterion Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Small theater with some fabulous entertainment. Great local restaurants too. Seating is old but okay.

I can honestly say that this is a solid theatre for me. Nothing in particular wrong with it. Let me go through the positives (and ever so slight negatives) with it. POSITIVES: 1. This theatre has a lot of great shows. I just came back from seeing a show there, and will be going to see David Sedaris coming up in October. I really love the location, as I can go see a great show and not always have to go to Boston for it. 2. The theatre is beautiful and there isn't a bad seat in the house. 3. The ticket prices are reasonable. 4. You can bring your drink into the theatre, which in a lot of these old theatres you cannot do that. 5. There's plenty of bars and restaurants nearby that you can grab a drink before or after the show. NEGATIVES: 1. Although there are a lot of great shows, I feel their theatre shows are lacking. I have seen more than one there and they were just not up to snuff. I have never seen a theatre show there that I walked away from and said "wow", BUT they were technically perfect, I think they were lacking in emotion, and therefore I was not impressed. I would rather see a technically imperfect show that was cast and acted perfectly. Make sense? 2. Location is amazing, but parking is not. Leave early to find it. On street parking. 3. Because it is an old theatre, the bar is in a weird place. If you know it is a big crowd going to the show, allow at least 20 minutes to grab your drink and seat. The bar line tends to back up a bit because of influx of people and placement, however they are really great at getting people through the line. 4. Big person? Be prepared for small seats. 5. Another positive AND negative: If you are going to a loud show like I did and you have sensitive hearing, be prepared for a LOUD show. However, if you don't read this beforehand, no biggie, because all the ushers have earplugs. read more

Went to my second ukulele show in 3 months at the Z. Both shows demonstrated how narrow my preconceived thoughts about the 4 strings were. Jake Shimabakura was amazing and I quote Sean Matthew on the Wellington Ukelele Orchestra.... "The HAPPIEST show I have ever seen". The theatre is exquisite and very well managed. From the box office to the ushers, everyone is pleasant and professional. A delightful venue and top notch talent on stage. read more

LOVED this theater. I went to see a culinary event here and it was so well done. It's a large theater but intimate enough with a great local feel. It's very supported and the supporters seem very passionate about all the shows that are happening there. The lady at the bar was a doll and they had a red wine slushy to enjoy. Felt like a kid again! If you haven't been to The Z I highly suggest checking out the upcoming events and if there is one you like buying a ticket and making the drive down to New Bedford! read more

I love Broadway. I love the kitty cats. Thus, what better show to see than CATS? & the kicker, for free?! Luckily for Charlie and I, the day before our anniversary in December, we received a letter in the mail from news Channel 6 informing me that I'd won two tickets to see CATS. My oh my were we excited. Unemployed, bored and craving some excitement, it was a timely, almost magical treat especially since we hadn't been to the Zeiterion Theatre prior. Downtown driving, unknown places & Charlie do not mix. Unfortunately for us, we had 23 minutes to pull out of work, make the drive to New Bedford and find parking before the start time. What a relief that the area is not only wicked easy to navigate but city parking is plentiful and not difficult to find (also for free to add). Fantastic! The theatre is small but lovingly kept, the architecture not stunning but nonetheless quite beautiful. Stage-wise however, it makes PPAC look like the Rockefeller Center, which for those of us who hail from RI, would know is a very, very sad thing. (The CATS ensemble made wonderful use of it though and totally transformed every inch of space, it was beyond awesome.) We had seating in the third row from the stage so overall, the size didn't matter whatsoever. But. My main gripe, is with the seats. ....Yeah. If your booty is a cm larger than a size 2 or you're no greater than 5'0 tall, your poor body is in for a twisted treat. Charlie (who's a whopping 6'7) spent the entire two and a half hours with a strained look on his face, some very irritated folks behind us and his legs doin' some serious yoga instructor level stretches. As for me? My butt went numb after the first ten minutes. Eventually I lost feeling in both my legs which were totally smashed against the poor woman in front of me. And to think, I'm only 5'7ish. Damn. Exiting the theatre was a snap: thankfully no trampling stampedes. Not specifically counting the actual show we went to see (although, it stands to be said, that CATS was awful, flippin' sweet), Zeiterion isn't a terrible place to see a performance or two. It's easy to find, simple to park and pleasant on the eyes. Sadly, the seating made myself and Charlie totally cringe. (And bear in mind, I'm the same chick who finds standard airplane seating comfy.) Most theatres I've been to had relatively small seats but they top the list. Still, I'd go back if the show's tantalizing enough. read more

The Z is pretty great. I went there on a few field trips in elementary school. 1920's theater, very big and always a really good view for concerts/shows/etc. I saw Weird Al there a couple months ago. Jack Hanna is coming in the spring. Always all sorts of international-type shows, like tango dancing and Chinese acrobats. I heard students can get a discount on the day of the show, like $10 for tickets or something. Not sure if they still do that. But a good place to see a show! read more

This was a superlative performance. Certainly NY caliber at a fraction of the cost. Great venue..not a bad seat in the house! I go to the Z several times a year..both for concerts and theater..and am never disappointed. read more

This was our second time seeing Get the Lead Out at the Z and they did not disappoint. Great crowd, great seats, unforgettable show. Looking forward to their next tour. Since it was a sold out show, we'll be sure to watch for when the tickets come on sale so we don't miss out! Love the Z - thanks for presenting such great live music read more

A special place to see a play! Saw Christmas carol last nigh here. Was a beautiful play and well put together ! The theater was small but very warming to be in. The lobby had a old world charm to it. A chandelier in the lobby. Much detail is present in the main seating area. A old pipe organ is hidden in the front. The seats are very close and have wooden handles. Try to sit near the inner isles if your short. When your show is over the doors to the left of the stage open and you leave ! read more

I've seen Yes, Night Ranger, and Dave Mason at the Z and they were all great shows, good sound and no bad seat in the house. The interior ceiling has intrique detail you only get from a vintage theatre with character. They always have free parking in the adjacent parking garage and serve local draft beer from buzzards bay brewery. The venue is more of a "performing arts center" on par with the PPAC, but I'd love to see more music acts that Hampton beach casino ballroom, twin river casino or cape cod melody tent get. I.E. I need to drive to new Hampshire or rhode island to see Whitesnake, total bummer! read more

First time at Zeiterion, and what a great venue!! Seeing David Crosby, one of my favs, at this place was just wonderful. Highly recommend both!! read more

There is no better place to see national acts this side of Providence! From the beautifully restored theater itself to the lovely downtown location, it can't be beat. There is great visibility from each and every one of the approximately 1200 seats. Sound quality is always tremendous. They have done a great job of bringing in such a wide variety of acts. The stage door series gives you an intimate setting to hang out with local performers. Pricing is dependant on artist but is generally less than going. Become a member if you want. Definitely worth the price! read more

I am a huge fan of the Zeiterion Theatre! Pre-sale tickets are available to members. Parking is free in the attached garage, and members have access to a lounge. I think a lot of people don't realize that the garage offers free parking and that the theatre opens right into the garage at the end of the show. The theatre is beautiful! The paintings and architecture make you feel like you're walking through history. We've always gotten seats 5th row or closer. We've seen smaller named groups, Blondie, Pat Benatar and my favorite of all time...Weird Al! What a fabulous place to see these artists just a few feet away from you! read more

Ever since I was young, the theater has always amazed me in its beauty. I find it fascinating that we have such an amazing theater in New Bedford. I only wished they would bring bigger artists in to give a better variety. Every time I visit, the staff is professional and courteous. Thank you for the wonderful memories! read more

Oct. 21, 2016 Australian Bee Gees venue ........ acoustics were the worst I ever heard....the Z has got to update the sound system. We left before the intermission. What a waste of money. The Zeiterian claims it was the responsibility of the Bee Gees for the sound but the sound was coming from the TERRIBLE speaker system that has been at the Z for a very long time. Don't pass the buck Zeiterian for your lousy acoustics.......everyone should be refunded for the HORRIBLE at best sound on Friday Oct. 21, 2016...............Had no choice but to walk out shortly after the concert started...........I must say I have been to the Z many times with no problems, but it is time to update the system read more

Besides the seats being uncomfortable and/or broken, their new marketing campaigns seem to permit placing flyers on parked cars. Within the last month I, as well as my neighbors, have flyers crumpled up under my windshield wiper as well as my driver's side door jam. Maybe the agency should invest in a marketer and create a better strategy. read more

Heard about this place for years. Had high expectations, it's really just "meh".... Paint peeling from the walls and ceiling, flooded men's room. Play I saw (Grease) was one step above a high school play, barely... Maybe I caught them in a bad night. I might give it another try someday. read more

Excellent venue! We've seen concerts from different seats in the theatre - always a great view and sound. Garage parking and easily accessible location add to the Zeiterion's value. The array of talent it showcases ensures the satisfaction of a variety of audiences. A gem! read more

First trip to the Z and we will certainly return. Great sight lines, welcoming ushers, easy parking....and JAKE!!!! What a show. He's so much more sophisticated and musically intricate, with both his usual tenor ukulele and a new baritone uke. So much passion filled every song--an hour forty five minutes. His earlier versions of songs were quite precious, but now his ukulele playing can sound almost guitar like until he then returns to a ukulele strum. The audience seemed to warm to familiar songs (any Jake fan can guess which ones), but I preferred his own compositions that told stories and connected to Hawaii and Japan. Only complaint? Line too long to get to merchandise table... read more

We LOVE the Z! As "transplants" from Cape Cod to the South Coast, we were delighted to find even better quality of theater offerings. We recently attended the superb Martha Graham Dance performance. Amazing! Tonight we are going back to the Z for Jimmy Tingle. The variety, quality, and pricing can't be beat! read more

Wish the volume was lower but concert was great. Pat Benatar concert was wonderful. The Z knows how to put on a show!

Growing up in the NB area, I've been to The Z many times (even had my dance recitals there when I was a kid!) but in the past few years, it has been transformed. They continue to bring in higher level talent every year. Most recently, I attended "Dirty, Sexy, Funny with Jenny McCarthy" with 6 of my girlfriends and we had an absolute blast. The show was amazing - a perfect girls' night out! I remember the reaction of my friends, most of whom live up near Boston, "Jenny McCarthy is coming to New Bedford!? Really? Of all places!" Yep, that's right, the Z is awesome. I love that my friends got to see some of the good that NB has to offer, rather than the stuff they hear on the news. The City has the Z to thank for that. The staff at The Z is friendly and efficient - you get in and out of there very quickly, there is free parking, the tickets are always a fair price, plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, and the refreshments are reasonably priced. The box office staff are particularly efficient - I'm always shocked with how quickly my purchase is completed. The website is also very user friendly! My only complaint is that the bathroom line was quite long, but I suppose that's to be expected at a show with 80-90% women in the audience - it moved pretty fast though, and was clean. The Z is definitely the Gem of the city. I hope to attend more shows in the near future. read more

Thoroughly disappointed with the staff an the Zeiterion as a whole. Came here tonight to see my daughters dance recital. Because it's the last show, she needs to buy a ticket to be able to stick around for her dance company's awards at the end of the show. First it's ridiculous that a child performing in a show that clearly doesn't fill every seat in the theater needs to buy a ticket to watch the rest of the show. Second, that a 7 year old is considered an adult according to their ticketing policy is unbelievable. After I noticed I had been sold two adult tickets I questioned why a 7 year old is charged an adult rate, their answer: "It's just policy". I'm glad I hadn't bought the tickets online as well. To purchase 1 ticket online costs an additional $5 convenience fee and then another $3.50 fee for purchasing online. I thought technology was supposed to make things easier and cheaper. Not for the Zeiterion. Purchasing at the "Box Office" bottlenecks and is actually past the ticket takers, who also had no idea why I wanted to hold onto my daughters ticket so I could meet her after her dances and bring her in. They just tore both stubs and failed to realize one person had two tickets and no 2nd person. I can say with certainty, if the legends of rock and roll came back from the dead to perform here, I would skip the show even I was offered the first 10 tickets for free just on principle. read more