Bob Carr Performing Arts Center Review

Thrilled to see Il Divo this evening! Had looked forward to the show for weeks. Unfortunately, our seats were located next to a morbidly obese individual who literally filled his seat and half of mine. I seriously could not lift my arm while seated next to this gentleman.
I notified the usher of my circumstance and she very quickly and efficiently notified her supervisor Charna who could not be more kind. She secured different seats for my husband and myself.
We are so grateful for her help and hope she can be recognized.
The venue itself is wonderful and all staff were very helpful and courteous. The seats were very comfortable for the average size person. Perhaps special accommodations could be made for those who require more space.

Traveled as part of a school field trip that I chaperoned. The theater is well cared for and comfortable.

We were there to see the amazing Anita Baker. It was a little crowded around the entrance way while they scanned tickets but other than that, everything was smooth. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and our drinks were nice and stiff. Can't ask for much more than that!

Went to see Suzi orman and Jillian Michaels! They were superb as were many of the people that showed up with them. However the Bob Carr building and auditorium need a ton of work. Also service dogs should not be allowed to set in the middle of the auditore M where they have to bother 40 people to get out either way. ......Take out 2 rows of seats in the middle and give better Access to in-and-out of rows!!!!!!. I will not go there again!!!

I attended a graduation ceremony there, and it was a less than thrilling experience. They graduation started at 11 but they didn't open the doors until 10:35, which didn't allow adequate time for everyone to get seated. It was rushed and not orderly at all. The ceremony was starting and people were still trying to get seated. Total chaos! Also the theater did not have the best acoustics and is in need of an interior updating.

This Theater is absolutely great! I went to this Theater for Pod Saves America show and I was pleasantly surprised by how well you could hear and see the show from any spot inside! Plenty of seating, can fit 2000+ people, great seats, and staff were kind and helpful. There is a parking lot located near the theater, so no need to go looking for a garage to park in. Although you still have to pay to park, but if you have a UCF decal, it is free! If you have an upcoming show in this Theater, you will be happy.

Theater is showing it's age, but staff were friendly and the event was a good time.

We went there for kids field trip. Nice place and seating. We loved the show.

Attended opening night. Very disappointed. Many of the actors/actresses didn't seem to fit the part. The girl's voices were so high pitched and they acted so silly that it was annoying. Another big disappointment...not only did Taylor Hicks, who was pictured on the advertisements for the performance, NOT play the lead of Danny, but he only sang ONE song! That borders on fraudulent advertising to me.

Love the theatre but the seats are too small or too close together

My second year there and it was simply wonderful! From the decor, the orchestra, the singers, the music conductor, the participation of the audience, etc. Love it all. God willing will be looking forward to going again next year. Thank you for all the work in making it a wonderful and great experience.

Place is really nice. I recommend going but probably not getting the included dinner for some of the plays. The dinner is cheap and selection is not very expansive.

Went to see dwts and we had a wonderful time. Friendly and courteous staff. Bar prices were a bit pricey.

It does not have very good acoustics but it is an excellent option to listen to the Orlando Philharmonic

Very nice place and the service is excellent. Food and drinks is extremely pricey for what you get.

This theatre is perfect venue for a
Concert...this particular concert was performed by the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and the acoustics of this theatre really complimented the beautiful music!

Don't like the setup. Should have been designed for middle walk through

Free parking next door, good theater with Boa Vista from everywhere, in downtown Orlando

Sound continues to frustrate. Today's music was so bass heavy it was hard to enjoy.

Came here for a Jazz Festival with our middle school students. Facilities were well kept. Thanks to the Dr. Philips foundation for their support!

There are only side aisles. There are no center aisles. This means you have to climb over people to get to your center seat.

Rupaul show was amazing and the staff was great as well.

Disorganized. No parking location readily available. Close garage locked down without information. Only 1 way into bldg. with unfriendly security and very long lines. Paint and other blemishes make it seem uncared for.

Music was good ,the dj.play some good Trini music ,make me want to come back soon.

The acoustic could be better, the seats are ok, the bar is too expensive but the 4 times I have been there I had fun and enjoyed a lot.

Good venue I was here to see Trevor Noah he killed it would definitely come back to see any show.

Enjoyed the program, but the acoustics left a lot to be desired.

Cannot wait for the new venue to be built. Seats are old and, as we all know, there is no center aisle.

Really elegant evening. Location has a bar for some socializing before the show. No bad seat in the house. But make sure you don't have to get up if you get one of the ideal seats at the center.

Being an older place, it's not set up well for the alcohol drinking crowd in terms of bars and bathrooms. That said, the sound in this building is phenomenal and staff was great!

Nice, cozy and there is a great view of the play at any angle. We love this THEATER.

I have been to many performances here and have been in 4 of them. Guaranteed to get a "good enough" seat all around the house, but that can't be helped. The back stage area is easy to get around and (usually) well managed, 5 stars!

The front parking lot Is always full of trash. The trash can there is always overflowing. They do not maintain the front parking lot, and the bushes and landscaping around the building are always full of trash.

I have always enjoyed going to Bob Carr and will continue to go to concerts and other programs at Bob Carr. The only thing I can say about the concert that I attended on October 5th was that the drummer should happen place further back in the orchestra rather than front stage there were times the drummer overpowered the rest of the music.

It's old, but gets the job done. The orchestra is fantastic

My mother and I went to see the final show of the Orlando Philharmonics at the Bob Carr Theater. The theater has ample parking, very comfortable seating with good A/C. The security is excellent, too

A beautiful facility. The seating was very comfortable and visibility was not obstructed. The parking was safe, ample and easy to get to the main auditorium. We were there for a graduation ceremony and it was wonderful.

Show was great. However, they listed the wrobg address on our tickets and ended up walking over a mile through the not so cute side of dt orlando.

We love this place for so many years but regarding the sound it is the worst place to attend concerts. Now, with the new Dr Phillips hall we feel like doomed because we love the Classical series and should stay in Bob Carr but not sure for how long.

Beautiful and stunning place! A lot of development happening around in the area as well.

Great shows. Just need a center isle to help folks get in and out.

I saw Kathy Griffin here while the staff of the parking garage seemed to have been overtaken by carbon monoxide poisoning or English was a second-language so god bless them. Great staff inside to direct me to my seat as I can't be trusted otherwise.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra was amazing and the acoustics were great for the latest event.

Our 12 year old son used his birthday money to buy a ticket to a show and upgrade to the meet and greet. We were never told when this would take place. We asked after the show and were told it already happened earlier. Needless to say he was devastated. We received an email TODAY from your venue with info on the meet and greet that happened LAST night.

Performed here in Home For The Holidays, a beautiful theatre, and wonderfully friendly security.

This is a very interesting remodel of a very old theater, I've seen some great shows here.

I went to this theater with my family and had an amazing experience throughout the show. All the staff members had amazing attitudes, all but one woman who had a horrible personality. I came to this theater to see my favorite band, when wouldn't let my grandfather back in the theater I tried to help him and the woman refused to let me step foot in the theater also. This woman completely ruined the experience.

We saw Greg Gutfeld, had a great time. Downtown Orlando is all torn up, but parking is nearby, and we got out and home without a problem. The theater is beautiful, but not comfortable for larger people. Feels like an economy flight. But we had fun!

Great venue. The sound was excellent. I would suggest seating towards the isle as the rows are long with no middle aisle.