Shannon N.
Yelp
My reason for visiting this theater is because I missed the Orange County tour leg of 'Kinky Boots'. After seeing the show, I'm glad I had the opportunity to visit such a nice venue!
The Sunday I attended, the show started around 7:30p and my sorry self decided to go around 5p-ish so I was certainly cutting it close. The drive up the 101N was not terrible at all, even though it was Sunday, but you never know what can happen with traffic.
When I got off the exit, I did get a little distracted but managed to find the garage, which was $8 cash only. Plenty of parking since I allowed myself a lot of time, (probably too much time as I was pretty much 45 minutes early) so I figured I would familiarize myself with the theater, starting with the will-call area.
I keep forgetting that since I'm out of LA, everyone here seems so friendly and genuinely willing to help you. Pick up was very easy, and I was directed up to the very top for my seat, the nosebleed section. I should point out there were a lot of stairs. Since I'm out of shape, I was determined to make my way up these, and although it took me longer than what I would like to admit, I did finally make it (there are elevators of course but I was trying to do good for myself here). We weren't allowed in yet, but there was some bench seating outside, as well as the restrooms down the hall. There was also a small balcony area leading to the outside, but it was rather chilly out this night so no one took advantage.
If you're afraid of heights, I would not sit up where I was. I am not normally, but when I saw how high up I was, looking straight down, holy heck. I wasn't alone up where I was, but this was more steep than I had expected. Show started on time, and the best part was that we were permitted to move down to closer empty seats after intermission, so a couple others that were near me all grouped up to the front row...of the nosebleed area. I had gotten my glasses from my car so I could see much better too.
Overall, I thought this was a great theater. I'm no theater connoisseur but this was good enough for me. Sound was fine, view was depending on how much you wanted to spend, and the restrooms were plentiful. Staff was very helpful as well.