Reviews of Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. (Performing Arts Theater) in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).

Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

421 Reviews

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Performing arts theater

Performing arts theater

3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States

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Information of Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Performing arts theater in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)

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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 Penn Live Arts/Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Paul Montoya

A great intimate theatre that has great sight lines in a comfortable setting. Room acoustics are good but as a sound engineer, I feel they are long overdue in updating their sound system which probably dates back before 2000. Updated sound would make this a perfect theatre.

Harry Mirach

The Soweto Gospel Choir performed tonight and they were magnificent as they celebrated their 20th Anniversary of performing together! Top class performance!

Colette Dryden

The Rock Dance School's Nutcracker was wonderful! This venue doesn't have any bad seats. The students were all awesome and very talented. We really enjoyed Clara on Friday night.

Himanshu Vyas

The seating is well designed with good lines of sight even from the last rows up top. The concession stand has reasonably priced and decent quality Pinot noir and Pinot grigio during intermission and if you bring their reusable plastic glass then you even get a discount. From the exterior it's typical of the 60s/70s concrete construction that looks drab, but is well maintained inside.

Gee BeeMee

A nice small theater. There's not a bad seat in the house.

Giovanni Negron

Went to see the nutcracker. It was a wonderful play. Bought me back to my childhood. Beautiful performers. If you have the chance go see it.

Steve Blackwell

Beautiful venue and good acoustics. Sitting in the center of row F provided perfect seats.

Terri Ryder

Saw the Soweto Gospel Choir, and they were amazing! I highly recommend seeing this performance!!

Deborah Irons

Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts is truly the best place to be! Penn live performances are simply the best, the students are truly perfecting their craft in a most delightful way!

Judy Bee

Attractive concert venue with great acoustics. Seating is pretty good - comfortable but kind of close. Saw Jazz Violinist Regina Carter- 2nd row left center. AWESOME show! Had a glass of wine from the bar at a little side table before going in. Decently stocked bar. Great time!

Derek Rodenbeck

This place is huge! If you are going to be doing any photography here make sure to bring a lens with very low aperture, I suggest a 1.4 to a 1.2. The venue is extremely dark. Here is a image I shot backstage below. Lots of grain due to backstage having no light.

Carolyn Bates

Great show. Wonderful staff. Everyone was so accommodating. I am so glad to report you have leg room in your seat. I don't know about you, but being cramped takes the enjoyment out of the evening. After a while all I can think about is when is this going to be over so I can stand up.

Paury Flowers

Annenberg Center was a space that i saw managed with a high level of respect and professionalism. I was in a long line to get into a conversation featuring Tarana Burke and Spike Lee this weekend. It was so clutch that one of the attendants mentioned to go all the way around to Door 4. Trust me on this! I got all the way down to a row behind VIP/Reserved area way beyond where i saw some others who had been waiting for an hour or longer up in front of the line.

Karl Berger

Penn Live Arts is amazing. They are hosting Pilobolus' 50th anniversary tour which is awesome.

Mrinalini

The auditoriums are nice and the staff is extremely helpful with entry and guiding. But I think they barely have any bathrooms. Was here for a show and had to stand in queue for 15 minutes before I could use the loo during break time.

S. M. Davids

Absolutely amazing performance by The Jazz Orchestra Of Philadelphia along with the Artistic Director for Jazz Terrell Stafford. I highly recommend the public to treat themselves to an experience they'll never forget. This orchestra is a true treasure indeed.

La'Shante Cox

I saw my friend perform here for the first time. The ushers were super friendly, and the lighting on the scrim was gorgeous.

William Johnston

Excellent place for top rated jazz shows. Need to have ID, proof of vaccination, Penn Pass and mask to enter. Get Penn Pass 1 day before your show online.

Lou (Luke)

Great venue for modern dance. Every seat is a good one. Saw Momix dance group, they got a standing ovation.

Sam Shields

Great venue for live music. Brandee Younger is amazing.

Tara Boose

Wentt there for a jazz show. It was really good.

Greg Avakian

Like all venues the seats could be bigger, but sound was good and the space is small enough to feel intimate (for a fairly famous musician).

Kevin Wallace

Nice space. We saw Jason Musson, great space.

Jeffrey Brozoskie

This is not the biggest event building I have been to. but there is a little small charm about it that makes it cute and nice. Very nice architectural nice and polite staff five stars all the way keep up the good work during these difficult times with the covid-19 thank you very much once again for the great experience

Bill Foy

Went to the Zellerbach Theatre for a Cecile McLorin Salvant concert. She was terrific, as were the other members of her quintet. About an hour and a half show, without an intermission. If you get a chance to see this jazz virtuoso perform, TAKE IT!

W Watson

One of Philly's premier cultural venues, a place that feels even more exciting because it is located on the campus of one of the greatest universities in the nation.

SUZANNE Tucker

I have been attending shows at Annenberg since I was a junior in college. Every seat in the house is a good one. This time, I was privileged to be present for an interview with the divine Patti Smith who followed up with a performance. It was an incredible evening.

Lisa D

beautiful venue. comfortable seats. everyone that worked there was extremely friendly and helpful.

Teresa Nance

Breathtaking venues for the amazing Dianne Reeves! Her concert was a great way to begin the holiday season. If you haven't been inside of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, you need to find an excuse to go inside. Not only is it visually appealing, it is an acoustical wonder. No matter your taste in music or art, if you are patient, something will be booked there to please your taste.

Allen Bruce Driscoll

Saw Michael Londra and Celtic Fire.. fabulous! Love the surroundings of being in a smaller theater

Nancy Easter

We took special needs children there for the Children's Festival. It was phenomenal. The show kept our children engaged. The outside arts and crafts station were so much fun. The children worked on art projects as various young musicians played several genres of music in the background. It was truly a fun filled day for our children.

Helene Miller

We saw Dorrance Dancers who were phenomenal in their Christmas show!!! The Annenberg Center itself is perfect and the staff is so friendly

Debra Robinson

The jazz show was lively loved it ❤️

Barbara Braxton

I love Annenberg! My friends and I have purchased season's subscriptions for the past 5+ years. There are a wide range of top rate performers (jazz, dance, plays, etc). The pricing is very reasonable and I am able to attend the performances of favorite artists as well as those who are new and interesting to me.

Ritesh Shah

An event center for the masses! The venue delivers on its promise of delivering engaging, intellectual, and cultural events for all interests. The location is great - heart of UCity with lots of foot traffic. I went for a late show and was able to find close enough street parking, but that's more luck than anything else. I don't remember any garages in the area so in hindsight would recommend to leave early to allow for ample time to find parking. Inside, it's split into multitude of event spaces, with the will call/ticket counter in the middle. It's a nice arrangement since you can pick up your ticket and then spin towards the right location without really getting lost since it's all a big circle. The employees are also helpful in guiding you to wherever you're headed. I went for a live cultural show in the Zellerbach Theatre and there wasn't a bad seat in the house! It's stadium seating but there's a enough space between the stage and the chairs to not have to crane your neck in case you're in front and yet still see all the action without squinting your eyes if you're in the nosebleeds. There's plenty of doors to exit/enter which also helps in case you have to move around during the performance(s) allowing you to leave and come back discreetly without disturbing anyone. I found the seating to be comfortable enough and the space was overall clean but could use some sprucing. There was also ample walking room within the aisles and the rows which was nice since the show was full but didn't seem like we were packed like sardines. It was nice to be able to enjoy the show given the comfortable/casual ambiance provided by the venue. Looking forward to more performances!

Robert Wood

Theater type of atmosphere and that serves well. the sound quality is excellent and the staff is excellent. Saw a jazz concert there and I'll be gong back. Downtown Philly too. Lots to do if you make a day of it.

Sonya LaRae

The Dance Theatre of Harlem was exceptional, and the Annenberg was the perfect host

Dianna Matthews

I went to see the play "Raisin In The Sun" given by the students of University Of Penn Performers of Arts Guild at The Annenberg Theater. They did a great job. I enjoyed the play and the artists very much. The only thing missing was the refreshments for purchase during intermissions.

S Pettyjo

Visiting no problem finding parking since after thanksgivings the parking garage across street was closed but street parking available. The theater was good note if your large, tall or knee issues don't get orchestra/balcony section

David Graves

It's your standard issue 1980s vintage performance hall. All good seats. Acoustics are fine. Missing a personality but then you could say it doesn't interfer with whatever you're seeing.

George Black

This is a fine performing arts center attached to the UPenn campus in the University City neighborhood. It is in a safe well lighted area. There is a parking garage a block West on Walnut Street. Some metered street parking is also available. Depending on how comfortable you are in urban settings, the walk from the subway is not bad. The main performance space offers comfortable seating with good views from every seat. They have a fine lineup of dance troups, visiting theater groups and a few concerts. A warm lobby but with limited seating. Small bathrooms with long lines. Crowds are generally quiet and respectful. If you get your tickets at the box office the envelope may have a coupon for a discount at one of the local restaurants.

William Jantsch

Nice venue, good sound. The hall can seat many people, but still feels intimate and cozy. Of course it is in University City, so that parking is not cheap.

dunder2006

The DANCE CELEBRATION series is a Winner! I bought the Dance Celebration series subscription last year. I am not a great lover of dance but it was inexpensive. To my delight I enjoyed every show except 1. The subscription package came with all my tickets, parking discount and restaurants ideas. I highly recommend the series and the theater. PRO: Now about the theater itself. The main theater is awesome. Its a medium size seating venue with a huge stage. I've sat front row and back row and had no problem seeing anything. The seats are comfortable and easy to get to. The lighting & sound system is worthy of Madison Square Garden. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Parking is just a block away with plenty of street parking. (Beware City of Phila Parking Authority - they are notorious for ticketing meter use even before time is up). CONS: As its on an Ivy League campus I expected it to be nicer all around. Its rather bland, mostly concrete and the lobby has no seating. You won't even know you are on the UPENN campus as there is not a single sign. One time we sat in the front row and found the edge of the stage in sorry condition. The walls of the lobby are bare...they need to visit the Walnut Street Theater for some design ideas!!!

Stevon Barnett

My wonderful girlfriend got tickets for here to see "Potted Potter". Not only was the show funny and delightful but the staff was fantastic and super clean. I recommend more couples have a date night here.

Melokai M

Never disappointed in performance here. Nice venue, great performers and I love that you can exchange season tickets for other concerts if your schedule or weather changes.

Shaun Diaz

Just saw an awesome show. Dance theater of Harlem. Not a bad seat in the house. Beautiful modern dance with with a flair. A little James Brown. A little soul. A little gospel. Awesome dance!

Chelle Watson

Good service from staff and very comfortable theater. Great location in the city.

Joe Yatsky

The space when you are booking belies it's intimate feel when you are there. A small enough black box that it can be full of possibilities without going over budget. The fact that it's a university Roadhouse means a lot of worthwhile options pass through it and you need to keep a watchful eye on the schedule

Ronald Bell

It was wonderful. Can't wait to go back for another show.

Pink Lipspop

Wonderful & Amazing shows!! IF you have a love and passion for the arts... you'll will Absolutely love and appreciate this place. And don't forget to donate😀 …

Instituto Puertorriqueño de Música

Great performance arts center that do not forget about Latinos like many others do. A have enjoy many shows from all over the world here. Keep the good work.

James DiMartino

Saw "is this a room" stunning work in the prince theater, the Zellerbach doesn't have a bad seat in the entire house. If there is something you want to see, go!

Patti Hartman

The theatre we were in was not a very live room. Not the best place to hear choral music, which made the concert by the King's Singers just a tad disappointing, if that's even possible.

Curtis Holmes

New Breed Brass band, is smooth👍👍 …

E B

Attending Science Leadership Academy's High School Graduation. Staff were supportive and caring. Many thanks to Gerry and his team members assisting those who needed assistance getting into and out of the facility.

Jeremy dePrisco

Very. comfortable venue. Excellent sight lines and sound. One of the best concerts we've been to.

Lette Devose

I attended the We Shall Overcome, A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther Luther Jr. Performance featuring Damien Sneed. The performance by the singers and musicians was beautiful!

Somesh Rao

Beautiful theater. We had a white coat ceremony here and there was no bad spot to sit.

Stan Hoffman

Great show. Saw Circa Human 2.0. See them if you can.

Allen Tweddle

...NextMove! Dance is back at the Annenberg, and there are many other great entertainments offered; when you get tickets, make sure you also purchase a parking coupon for lot #30, just a short block away...

Gail Perkins

Love it this an excellent performance.

Sasha Renninger

I work at Penn so I only come here for work events, but everything I've ever been to in here has been lovely. Very spacious so ideal for fairs.

Vijaya Parakala

Loved the ease of finding the venue. Ticketing was very comfortable. On call ticketing help were very kind, patient and extremely helpful.

R Hazell

Great shows but very little leg room between rows. The quality of the show overrides the discomfort of inadequate leg room.

Patricia wynn-mason

Every seat is a good seat!

Lisa Franklin

Very nice and clean theater. I was seated in the balcony and had no issues hearing or seeing.

Rudolph Sherkliff

Lionel Hampton Big Band Was Outstanding,however I hope the jazz lineup will be better this fall and Spring

Jill Neff

Awesome theatre!

Carmacita Elmena

One of my favorite locations for world entertainment. I am never disappointed. Looking forward to the 2019/2020 season.

Juanita Wright

It was great..can't wait to go back again.

mary mills

My granddaughter's graduation was here. Great venue. Space outside perfect for taking pictures.

Alex Wiles

Great programs. They live stream dance performances now to a screen outside and online.

Esha Thornton

World class arts and entertainment. No seat is a bad seat. Great place to go for a lovely night out.

Cassandra Carter

Seats we're great staff was awesome Concession stand was not expensive Sound system great

Keyana Govan

My son graduation was there it was great. They need to invest in more handicap accessibility. That is all

J Thell

Just saw Cirque Mechanique; absolutely wonderful. Venue is excellent, highly accessible, clean and friendly staff.

Katrina Hameed

Love the interior decor and the friendly host.

Keith Newman

Took a group of students for a performance. The staff was so accommodating and nice, great production quality!

Mike Galloway

Attended Lionel Hampton big band jazz performance. It was absolutely fabulous.

Sharee Kenney

I love the shows. But the seats are so uncomfortable and small. Smh

dore hewitt

Great venue's reasonable prices. Theaters are cozy and intimate.

Jake Margerum

Great venue, outstanding show

Mark Caison

Very tight seating!!! The performance and entertainment was great.

William Andrews Photography ASMP, PPA

Great lighting, nice acoustics and excellent air conditioning lol!

Lillie Rizack

Nice diversity of performances. Helpful staff. Seats are very close together

IRA LARK

Visit once a year for my daughter's dance recital, very nice theater!

Tammi Davis

Great theater! Wonderful Acoustics! Can't wait to go back.

Rohit Thaip

Great building, wonderful theatres, but getting to seats is a little difficilt

Star

An evening with John Waters was everything I expected and more great venue

Bobbi Booker

One of the best,vyet most underappreciated, venues in the Delaware Valley area.

Howard Smith

2nd time sing Jessie cook I enjoy your show hope See him again

Wayne Morra

Wonderful venue, fabulous sight line, excellent acoustics.

Christine Mondello

Beautiful intimate setting to see a performance on the lovely grounds of Penn campus.

G C

Very nice,would of been nice if the AC was on, I was there for a graduation.

Jamie Warrick

great theatre venue! friendly staff, accessible

Tiffany Matthews

My daughter's dance events are here, and they have good shows

Joseph Blake

Great, intimate spaces. Good place for live theater.

Robert Moultrie

Great acoustics. All of the seats are good.

vince piesetzkie

Well organized and clear signage. Good outdoor space to enjoy the weather.

Hazelita Hayes

Saw Angela Davis.It was packed.Excellent series put on by africana series

Andrei Snitko

Great performance hall, usually great schedule of performers too

Robert Sulentic

All sorts of performing arts. From plays to dance to Jazz to world music.

Joe Fauls

Very easy to access, and the theater was a great venue

John Foss

Terrific theatre with good visibility from all sides.

Elilson Elias Martins

Perfect n beautiful!!!

Siddhi Velankar

Great lineup of shows throughout the year!

Dennis Brooks

Great show tonight. !

Teri B

Amazing shows for $ and it's the performing arts...win, win! :)

John Guarino

A little tight in the seating area. I'm typical size. Not large not small

Ron Rivera

Great venue, S.H.O concert was awesome!

sarah vogel

Saw the Fringe Show " Is This A Room" : well done!

Khadijah Renee Morgan

Great staff, comfortable setting to hear great music!

Sauda Habib

Beautiful space, amazing stage performances!

Auryn Enciso

It's a nice theater, not too big.

patricia Miller

Great theater as always. Staff always great

Bhairevi Aiyer

Sweet, intimate auditorium for a dance / theatre performance.

Vera Jackson

Nice intimate spot. Good entertainment, all types.

ET Jones

Beautiful, easy to get to, a wonderful theater

Velvet Lewis

That place was so nice in the inside, people was excellent

SGH

Awesome performers, nice theatre.

Linda Donaldson

The show is excellent and lots of fun

Christina Bradley

To many steps, not handicap or senior friendly

Donna Hayes

Show was awesome, seats too cramped.

Adrienne Davis

Every seat provides a good view

Brandon Whaley

Really nice, state of the art theater 😁😁 …

Genevieve Abara

The theatre dance of Harlem was great.

Ty Ketner

Been performing here for over 20 years!

Lester Cohen

Great space for live performances

Erin Donahue

Great place to catch a show!

John Gonzalez

Lila Downs was terrific

Samir Koppolu

Wonderful auditorium and nice presentation

stephanie williams

great venue - small and intimate

matthew hopkins

This was sparkling evening with the great Danny Glover!

Tracy Torrence

Awesome shows and easily accessible

Kevin Keith

Attended graduation. Nice theater.

James DiLeo

Nice venue to see a show.

randy ruiz

One or the best venues in Philly!!

Doris Lewis

Loved the show...esp.J.Doubleday

Tria Jones

Attended a recital and loves every minute

Peter j schoenbach

ENJOYED THE TROCS WONDERFUL SPOOF

Green shi Of Death

It's a cool place to go in Philadelphia

Alex Labora

Great place for shows and presentations.

mystic Jonesy

Worked here and it is an awesome place

Michael W

Awesome concert venue

Mark Shannon

Great place to see a show

Carol Smith

Perfect. Need better parking

Asia Williams

Beautiful and the performance was awesome

Jesse Cantrill

Every seat is a good one.

Yuriel Ben-Israel

The presentation by PhilaDanco was phenomenal.

Jeremy Hasbrouck

Great experience

Art Clemons

Good audio, good sightlines!

Timothy Day

Not a bad seat in the house.

Shana Mccray

Spacious. Staff is organized and professional.

Michelle Taylor

Martha Graham was excellent.

Chris Fried

Performance arts center on Penn's campus.

Gus Krebs

Pregorming Arts center..i recommend

王嘉佳

Discount for penn card holders

Matt Brunnabend

Watched a wonderful documentary

InGodiTrust BcuzImpowerless

Wonderful free experience.

Andrea Blassingame

Sound and setting pleasing.

Colin Biddle

Awesome!

weiqiang dong

beautiful

diane solice

Loved it

jerry skelly

Great venue.

Zoee Webster

Go

Blessing Aaron Mansallay

Was an amazing experience.

Rob “Rawb” Hirst-Hermans

Great performances ...

Zach Pepsin

Great views from anywhere

Deborah Hoskins

Fantastic seating

Mary-Katherine Fleming

I LOVE being here.

ThatGuySteve Productions

Performance was excellent

Christopher Gibbs

Awesome experience!!

Nancy Ortiz

Beautiful performance

Gabrielle Nicole's Wyld Fyre Productions

WONDERFUL PRODUCTION!!!

Alexander Herlihy

Fun

Antwon Tv

Big

Shalu Mickeals

It was magical ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄🎄🌨️❄️💯 …

Mark Russell

Great Performance

Shamir Blocker

Had a blast

Myra Haley

Great place!

Gregory Milbourne

amusing

Ted T Fiddler

Impressive venue

Craig Simon

Fantastic!!!!

James Buckley

Always a delight

Lou Polur

Love the intimacy

AJ Geers

great sound

Investigaciones Cientificas Publicaciones

I Love this place

Jesse Munoz

Awesome place

Renee Mcbride-Williams

It's the place to be

Tiffani Baker

Attend meeting

Connor Fuges

AWESOME!!!!!

John Riopka

Nice place

Alberta Mapp

The performance was great. The admisphere here is wonderful

superzoolady

Saw Dance Theatre of Harlem and it was wonderful.

Anna DeLamater

We had an amazing experience. Can't wait to go back! Saw Martha Graham Repretory Group. Theatre is easy to find, close to parking or metro. Nice beverages and snacks. Seems like all seats are good! Lovely area to sit and look at art. Personnel super helpful, pleasant, and enthusiastic!

adi altman

Great.

Nia Daye

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