Varsity Theater

4.4 · 529 reviews
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Aileen Brown
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2020-12-26 20:40

Wi-fi sucks so print your tickets before you arriv...

Wi-fi sucks so print your tickets before you arrive. I was expecting a little more than rows of fold out chairs for a comedy show...at least small tables since they were serving drinks. The waitresses couldn't get to everyone because of this type of seating. The bar downstairs was crowded so no chan...

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Mike Shadick
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2020-12-19 11:13

Great concert venue. Even when the line to get in ...

Great concert venue. Even when the line to get in was around the corner they got everyone in pretty quickly. They offer a coat check and the drinks are not horribly priced. Definitely make sure you get upstairs to check out the bathrooms. They are unique.

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ANGEL Etzen
Reviews 1
2020-12-12 04:49

My daughter went on her first spring break this ye...

My daughter went on her first spring break this year and saved her own money to go to a concert at Varsity theater. They would not let her in just because she didn't have an I.D. that showed a Minnesota address. This was just unnecessary disappointment. She paid for her seat just like everyone else!

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Steve Wang
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2020-12-09 03:42

A very cool environment. The music was great with ...

A very cool environment. The music was great with a good selection of liquid spitits. Also, they have a coat check available. I caught a show on a Tuesday and felt very safe with over 4 security people and 3 police officers on site. The area around the threater also had a good continuous police pre...

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Joey Lusvardi
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2020-12-07 10:57

I have been to so many great shows here and it is ...

I have been to so many great shows here and it is one of my favorite venues in the cities! I m glad it has new management now and once COVID is over I look forward to more shows here. And yes, the bathrooms are very grotto like and totally live up to the hype!

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Kevin Quicksell
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2020-12-05 22:59

When to go see a show here and was surprised with ...

When to go see a show here and was surprised with how good the sound was. The volume was loud, it was a metal show so they can sometimes be a rough sound, but it was crisp and clean. There are no bad sightlines here. I would definitely go see more bands perform at the Varsity.

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Joshua A
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2020-12-05 20:15

This place is wicked cool. Seriously. Saw Andrew M...

This place is wicked cool. Seriously. Saw Andrew McMahon for the Pen and Piano tour. The decor and style inside this theater is something to remember. Even the bathrooms were some of the most unique and epic restrooms I've been in.

I can't think of a bad thing to say about this venue so how's th...

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Rick Rosas
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2020-12-03 21:30

Saw a show here and it was a blast. Sounded great...

Saw a show here and it was a blast. Sounded great everywhere. It's a smaller venue so you can see the stage very well pretty much everywhere. I was on the balcony and saw the artists on stage no problem. The two bars are cool. And the bartender was nice and make a great drink. I would go again.

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P F
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2020-11-26 02:43

Great location, parking wasn't an issue. Lots of s...

Great location, parking wasn't an issue. Lots of space for patrons. Bathrooms were plenty (for the girls at least) and drinks were quick. My favorite part was their security. Husband and I paid for balcony seats. Security came by multiple times before the show to make sure the people in those seats ...

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Vic Stark
Reviews 1
2020-11-24 06:28

Great venue! Great staff!

Great venue! Great staff!
My only complaint; I wish there was some food available inside because they don't allow re-entry if you wanted to leave to get a quick bite.

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eric jensen
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2020-11-23 14:53

Ultimate 80s party was terrible waste of time no w...

Ultimate 80s party was terrible waste of time no wonder they wouldn't send you the tickets they were too cheap you had to drive out to St Louis Park to get them they wouldn't even send them in the mail because they knew it was so bad they wouldn't pay for the stamps LOL don't waste our time Kool 108

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Carlus Dingfelder
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2020-11-22 10:52

The place is always clean and the shows are usuall...

The place is always clean and the shows are usually well curated. The bar can be over-run a little at the peak of the night, but that's to be expected. If you go for mezzanine seats or reserved on the sides of the main floor you won't be disappointed in the viewing experience, but the view from the ...

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Tyler R
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2020-11-20 21:32

Now owned by live nation.

Now owned by live nation.
$60 sold out show was way over capacity to have an enjoyable view/time...$10 drinks...Bald Security guy gave my nicotine vape to the police cause he assumed it was drugs . Was so frustrated, i went out the front door, across the street to get a slice of pizza, and came ba...

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Kor Pace
Reviews 1
2020-11-07 20:43

It is a good venue. They gave us free tickets to a...

It is a good venue. They gave us free tickets to an upcoming show. Bathrooms are super cool. Drinks are over priced like every other place. Security is absolutely over the top. It was like a 5 step process to get in. Hot tip: if you want special treatment and the best view arrive on crutches! Securi...

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Emma Clink
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2020-11-05 06:12

The venue itself was quite beautiful and very clea...

The venue itself was quite beautiful and very clean, but I was somewhat disappointed with the customer service. I purchased a VIP package to see a band that was performing, and the package included access to the soundcheck as well as a meet&greet, and I was told to arrive promptly at 3:00 in order t...

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Peter T
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2020-10-28 07:56

I saw the SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque show l...

I saw the SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque show last night--it was my first time at this venue. The staff was excellent, the atmosphere was excellent, and the crowd was pretty good. I cannot comment much on sound as the show was mostly a visual experience, but the sound didn't seem obviously poor.
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Omar Santana
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2020-10-26 21:15

I've been there only once for the recent Eric B & ...

I've been there only once for the recent Eric B & Rakim show. it's a nice venue. the place is kept real clean at least until they reach full capacity. their bathrooms look very nice. I feel that black toilets are a good choice as I think white ones over time become irreparably dingy. the bartender u...

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bransayler
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2020-10-24 18:59

I attended the Logic concert at this theater. It w...

I attended the Logic concert at this theater. It was my first time here, and I hope there will be more. First off, I am used to paying $8/drink at other venues around the city. I was shocked when the drinks were roughly half that cost. The bar was huge, and there were plenty of bartenders to handle ...

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