American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse

Have been to see 2 plays. The first time we saw Pride & Prejudice and we loved it. Second time, we saw A Winters Tale, and while I didn't enjoy it as much because of the heavy Shakespeareon dialect, but it was still very good. I did not enjoy that they had draped the outside in anti-American/anti-family flags, and the person at the door was outfitted with nose rings and anti-family pins on her uniform. I would recommend visiting if you have the ability to ignore the extreme Liberal influence.

We saw A Christmas Carol and it was great! The production far exceeded our expectations. We hadn’t seen a show there for many years. This is a definite must do when in Central VA. Note: As a recreation of the original Globe Theater in London from the year 1599, it does not have the most comfortable seating. Get over it and realize that we have become soft.

My husband and I spent the weekend in Staunton, celebrating our anniversary. We love history and the arts so we thought it'd be a good choice, and seeing Julius Caesar performed at this theater was a wonderful addition to our weekend plans. The staff were great and the actors were amazing. They really stay true to the Shakespearean experience and it's something to behold! Everyone did a magnificent job. My only complaint is that we sat in the second row on the second level and there was absolutely no back support. It's just a bench, which can be uncomfortable after 2+ hours. It appeared that the other seats had at least partial backs. Just something to make note of if you're making seat selections. Other than that, terrific!

My husband and I visit Staunton each year to celebrate our anniversary. We love this theater! It’s quaint, small and the plays are always entertaining.

For such an intimate theater and a seemingly fun company, I have to unfortunately agree with the others that have been shocked at how rude management is here. Unfortunately there seems to be a correlation between the size of a house and the dignified treatment of patrons, and the management here is no exception. If I didn't know better I would say management has it in for these actors and are trying to do everything they can to drive people away from the theater. After coming here many times since I first moved to Virginia 10 years ago, inthink it's going to be a long while before I return.

Went to show King Lear. Actor playing King Lear was great. Other actors were good. Cost of snacks and drinks is outrageous! The location of bar was hard to get in and out of during intermission as it's one stair case to go up and down. Also only one person working bar area resulting in a long wait.

This is a gorgeous recently renovated theater in Staunton, Virginia. We went to see The Tempest by William Shakespeare on a weekday. The acting was excellent. Bonus points for labeling the gender-neutral bathroom and for the actors telling us their pronouns in the talk back about the show. This was my first time in Staunton and my first time at the theater. We will definitely come back!

love it love it love it!!! saw the preview of the TEMPEST and it was amazing!!!! definitely go see a show when you are in town. staunton va was such a pleasant surprise! amazing theater and cast. a must do