Nervous Rex

Review of Webster Theater

Webster is a former movie palace built in the late...

Webster is a former movie palace built in the late 1920s. The architecture features some cool Art-deco elements only found in buildings of that era. In about 2000 former owners renovated (current owners are to be renovating again soon!). Some interior walls were brought down and the Webster was expanded to incorporate the former police substation room and next-door bar. Currently, the venue hosts larger concerts (capacity of 1200ish) in the theater and smaller shows (300) in the adjacent barspace called 'Underground'. Mostly standing room only, The theater has decent sightlines; provided by a ramped floor and 2 tiers with 2 bars in the rear right & left. The Underground performance area and bar is split by an arched wall - it gives a bit of respite but provides for almost no visual of the stage from the bar. Security & staff is friendly inside & there is a parking area in back of the building. Street parking is an option but beware if you have stuff / valuables in sight! I've been going to shows at Webster for about 20 years & never had a bad time!