Reviews of The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts. (Performing Arts Theater) in Minneapolis (Minnesota).
The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Reviews of The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
Andrew Tompsett
Visited for the holiday variety show “Who Brought the Humbug”. Loved the show and loved my experience at the Cowles Center. Doesn’t seem like there is a bad seat in the house.
Jason Christenson
Very beautiful venue, well staffed and much more intimate than your typical theater. The chairs are smaller and closer than other theaters. The lobby has a bar and is pretty small. Parking is not easy - come early and plan to spend $15-20. The parking at Embassy Suites hotel is probably your best bet. Overall, a neat experience and worth a visit!
Jethra Kapp
I am grateful that this venue is continuing to stream live performances! I "attended" Solo on Saturday night, and I watched it from the comfort of my own home and didn't have to worry about parking.
Dr. Raye Taylor
I have only been too a performance here once, but my experience was great. Parking is the usual for downtown events, but super close to rail for a savvy visitor!
The reception area is pleasant, contemporary, and lit with the ambiance of the bustling street contrasting the lobby chic. Reception personnel were engaging, hosts were very knowledgeable and helpful. Theater was nice, classic feel, good acoustics, lighting, etc. But fyi-seats are paired, meaning, if you got 3 seats, there would be a gap between 2 of you (out of you are a couple, u may be split--but it seemed everyone was great about shuffling)
The performance was phenomenal, but I can't judge to center based on the "show" other than to presume a center that chooses its events of a certain caliber would be a reflection on the center.
The performance was entertaining, beautiful, sad, but most critically it was unique, raw, inspiring, relevant, and poignant. This first impression is a very positive reflection on the arts here.
Brian Wene
05/24/2019
Quite an enjoyable experience in the Tek Box seeing "It’s All Real. It’s All Fake. It’s All DaNCEBUMS," performed by DaNCEBUMS. Very comfortable seats with a great stage makes for superior performance viewing. Highly recommended for exceptional dance performances!
Michael Gauer
I love this theater. Great dance show put on by Black Label Movement. Canary, Crimson, then Emerald.
Michel Gagneau
Great venue for dance and plays. No bad seats.
Peter Goldberg
Comfortably sized venue with an intimate feel but a big enough crowd to create lots of excitement when applauding. The show, Who Brought the Humbug, was a great mixture of tap dancing and song. The performances were great, and the guests created an intriguing and unique unscripted performance that was delightful. I really appreciated this experience and I looking for additional shows to see here.
Nicky Kuhn
Lovely little theater. Every seat is a great seat. Would definitely go to more shows and performances.
Margot Kelsey
Beautiful space, we attended a ballet at this venue. Good visibility, comfortable seats. The only complaint was there were not enough people working concessions for intermission, the line was so long we missed the first few minutes getting back. It was so hot in the venue at the time, waiting to buy the bottle of water was a necessity at intermission.
Larry Nielsen
This old theater is a good example of days gone by. The stage looked workable and the acoustics are fine. I was given seats in the balcony. I use a walker and had to be escorted to the elevator in the next building. Doors were unlocked to allow my passage. Discovered that the only way to a rest room or the elevator was locked. Trapped! Marred a great performance of Candide.
Chelsie GawneMark
What a great venue with helpful and friendly staff! There isn't a bad seat in the house--the rows are correctly stacked to make even the vertically challenged right at home. The performance I saw was a Minneapolis Ballet production that included a modern Frankenstein and a stunning classical piece. I hope that the ballet program continues to grow. Beautiful performance. There's snacks and drinks on premises. Parking can be found in the paid lot across the street for roughly 12 dollars depending on time and show length.
Jessica Raleigh
Beautiful venue and dance studios.
Maggi Heyer
The cowles center is a wonderful venue for watching dance. The sight lines are great, even in the balcony. I love the mix of modern and classic aesthetics. My only caution is that parking in that area can be a bit difficult, take light rail if you can.
Joseph Partyka jr.
Have never been in but have a cousins that use facility for dance class pre covid. They only had good things to say. I hope that minneapolis can keep this open great place for dancers and people who are into this type of stuff. Great for the community.
John Wheby
Very nice venue, right in the middle of everything in Minneapolis. Excellent acoustics and good views from just about anywhere you are seated. A very short 1/2 block walk from the Metro Blue line (Wharehouse District/Hennepin Ave stop) and convenient parking next door or within one block.
Alisha Blazevic
Gorgeous facility. The Goodale Theatre within the Cowles Center is beautiful. Not a bad seat in the house. However, if you are bringing a child or teen, the first 2 rows will put their eye level below the stage. This was challenging for watching tap dance performances. The studios adjacent to the Cowles Center (Tek Box, 5B, Target studio) were impressive large spaces. Within feet of both the light rail and bus line. Ample parking ($$$) within easy walking distance. Not an upper echelon neighborhood, and this was NOT an issue.
Jean Johnson
We saw the Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota performance of Pink Floyd's The Wall: A Rock Ballet. It was a sold out performance. My whole family rated 5 stars. For some, it was a first ballet, for all it is definitely not the last.
valerie castile
Office building, with a Happy hour bar The Gold Room, Great Music ,drinks and A Delicious assortment of Appetizers
stacie hart
Saw Who brought the humbug. Outstanding show. The level of talent and the enjoyment that the people in the show had by ways of theirs smiles was OVER THE FRICKIN TOP. WOW thank you for this beautiful show💖💖💖 …
David Drown
I work here occasionally. Went in to set up a show for the Mn. Opera. Great little theatre I want to say about 900 seats very intimate experience. Please check it out, enjoy.
Adrieanna Bettie
Elevators are horrible. I once got locked in the stairwell so I won't do that again. Parking is okay if you find a street space, or give up your 1st born for the lot prices. I go every Saturday for my daughters dance class.
Ini Augustine
Under construction, but still open.
Gary Ramberg
Mix Tape III was excellent. Still one more show tomorrow, get out and see it. The Cowles Center is a Great Performing ArtsTheater venue!
Pheng Vu
Came here to watch a Hmong ballet titled: Diaspora. You were able to see the stage clearly, no matter where you sat!
Joyce Fitzgerald
Beautiful theater, classes in any dance genre you want to study, practice spaces to meet many needs, excellent performance schedule every season
Adam Cameron
The Cowles Center is an awesome way to spend an evening. It’s am updated space with nice seating, and the events are wonderful. You should totally go here 🥳 …
Samuel Peck
smart people, great venue, awesome performance! I wish I could get them all the funding they could ask for
Ted Sothern
This is a wonderful theater for dance! Programming includes most of the best local dance troupes, which means a wide variety of styles and disciplines.
Army Matt
Wonderful time at the ballet. Already planning on going back for more events.
Mary Jo DeRusha
Saw a fun tap dancing play over Christmas. Very entertaining and I won a t shirt!
Jim Hofer
Nice place if you are a dancer
aaron anderson
Nice feel. Classy vibe. Fun entertainment.
Barbara Rose
Very intimate setting for a show. Saw the Minnesota Chorale perform Carmina Burana along with the Minnesota dance company. Amazing performance!
Jesse Rose
I take ballet classes here. Its a pretty building. The area can feel a little sketchy at night But there's a train stop there so it's very convient
kcroyals fan
Wonderful place to see a show, with a gorgeous view to boot. Would highly recommend to any theater-goer.
Michael Turnbull
Great place, all the seats are good. Only disappointment was that the bar was closed for Saturday matinee but maybe that's always the case.
Kristen Vunderhooven
Not a bad seat in the place. Very comfortable seating and offer a variety of performances. Very close to walking and restaurants.
Maggie Ripsin
I have seen performances there on many occasions. The sound is good. Lighting is good and the seats are comfortable.
Michelle Chaput
Wonderful place tinder local performers....headed back tonight for twin cities ballet ...pink Floyd the wall....can't wait and it's even some out!
Ellen Keane
An amazing venue for dance and I'm so happy they have embraced the Twin Cities Tap Festival
Patricia Noren
Wonderful place to view dance events. Every seat is fantastic.
Jacob Edholm
Many local arts organizations call this place home. There's even a few theatres hidden up on the floors including the JSB TEK BOX.
Mark Gilbert
Great place to see dance performances. Not a bad seat in the house.
Kirk Davis
Beautiful complex in Minnespolis. Large open lobby area provides easy access to facilities.
Adam Southam
Wonderful and intimate venue with some of the best dance and ballet performances in America
GERALD TIMM
Great theater and show. Amped up security outside appreciated.
Kristen Diehl
Zenon rocks! Best dance lessons in town!
deanna alevizos
Great job Yuki!!!
A Maiers
Very inviting space, great for all different types of dancers
Ariane Laxo
The Cowles is a wonderful event venue - we love working with them for TEDxMinneapolis.
Rosanna Hudgins
I was there for the premier screening of OUT NORTH. The old Schubert theatre is lovely.
David Heitzman
Good venue. Fun show. Walking distance from light rail.
Tristen Spencer
Amazing venue to see some great dance performances.
Robert Kenyon
Saw a ballet here...amazing!!! Super space and venue.
Zach Johnson
Great venue! Love the art we have in the TC
Roger Kuhn
Perfect place in size, location, and ambiance for the event we attended.
Chris Lindemann
Visually pleasing, nice layout, seats comfy even for large humans, concession workers clueless
Amikogaabawiikwe
Saw Nutcracker (not so) Suite and it was amazing! There isn't a bad seat in the house!
Thomas Williams
Once you get in the door, it's great. It can be a bit dodgy from the parking lot to the door.
Hannah Marx
Very attentive staff. Was a beautiful venue to watch Zenon Dance Company
Hinze Francis
Tek box is a great venue. Beautiful lighting and sound
Aeron Ridgeway
This is a great place to meet the local dance community or just take a class.
Teresa Catherson
Great sight lines, helpful ushers, good sound. Lots of nearby restaurants.
Cami Ponzio
The Youth Shakespeare Theater is amazing!
Francesse Estimé
I had a fabulous time hanging with friends and listening to great musics
Dave Burton
Amazing performance tonight with minnesota dance theater
Chris Walker
Loved seeing our musical theatre. collide
Amy Warner
Beautiful venue ... Great show 👍 …
Thom Costa
Great place to go see a theater performance
Eric Scott
Enjoyed the Twin Cities Ballet's performance of The Wall.
Kevin Vann
Awesome
Kelley Francis
The tek box is a beautiful space which lends itself in great visuals
Darren Allen
Always an enjoyable experience. To witness creativity is always a win win.
Michelle Lindau
Beautiful facility for dance and theater. Hotspot of the community
Doug Dill
What a wonderful venue for music. I'll go again.
Oliver Fanz
Great location for MN Opera' performance of Fellow Traveler
Tim Bednar
It has really good people there they are so nice
jeffrey
Great place to see a show!
Gregory G
Great performance!
Bijoux P.
Friendly, affordable studio spaces for artsit!
Alton Glay
Great theatre, enjoy the view
Shane Torvik
Fancy. A lot of old people go here, while I was forced to for a choir grade.
Charles Weiss
Nice place.
Rickard Simon
Excellent location for the performing arts.
Sarah Rickert
A great spot to take in great dance.
GODDESS CYHNA DE'NICE JACKSON
I love how they work with the public
Erik Riese
Great dance venue.
Tab Fellows
Beautiful friendly venue.
Raül Perales
So great to be there in February 2017!!
Andre Prowizor
Great Minneapolis theater for Dance
Brent Larson
Really cool ballerina show
Lindsey Hunter
Such potential in this space...just not well utilized.
william braun
Saw a performance; nice performance space.
Rose Davis
Grandson graduated nice programs
Steven Frederickson
Very nice venue
Tula Pelerine
Intimate seating and hometown support.
Michelle Weber
Awesome place, neat companies in it
Kathy Gaalaas
Always a great time!
mark ruark
Gorgeous venue.
Dan Vogel
TedX Minneapolis was Great
Phillip Jares
Fabulous performance!
verner johnson
Candide was great
Sarah George
Cute little theater
Paul Sortland
Absolutely the best!
Ameet Kamath
Amazing programming.
K J
A+
Warren Hess
Nice theater
Mara
Fun atmosphere
Taina
Beautiful center..
Neeraj Chopra
Love the place
Cathleen Myren
Great show, nice venue.
Shalini Saravanan
I really enjoyed the performance I saw here. The seating was clean and organized. The only thing is the bar area is kinda overpriced but I understand that's not the central focus here.
Sam Quincy
Patrícia Giseli
(Translation) Wonderful
(Original)
Maravilhoso
John Schweitzer
Dance, dance, dance!
Peter Van Parys
Thom Wall
John Hensrud