Fox Performing Arts Center Reviews

Love The Fox! A beautiful venue, never had a bad time there!

Extremely disappointing. Popcorn, drinks, candy bars allowed inside the theatre during the performance. Three large speakers blocking view of stage right and left from side seating through rows O. Some individuals could not have possibly seen anything except front center stage. Doors opened 10 minutes before curtain time and people were like a cattle call pouring through the doors as if this venue were only open seating. Staging allowed side seated audience to see back stage, exit lights, actors moving around which was very distracting throughout the performance. Volume of sound system was good, but clarity of voices and enunciation made it very difficult to understand what was being said. I am not a theatre critique, but of all the places I have been for performances, I would not return to the Fox as a first choice. Sorry

So much fun. The venue itself : The seats and floors could use updating.

I come here off and on all the time. They have great shows and it is close to where I live. So it's a great little outing for me

Nice center with good acts. I have been here twice, once for a mariachi and once for comedy. Not too large, close parking and now a food court right next door.

First off Dane Cook was awesome. The theater was great. However the drinks were way over priced. I recommend pre gaming before you go.

It is beautiful but it is smack in the middle of Riverside. So much traffic! We waited 30 mins. in line to get in the bldg. after own security scans

Had a great first experience when we went to see PJ MASK live. Very clean. Restrooms could be a little bigger but it wasnt a big enough issue.

Absolutely Amazing Experience!!!! This was my first time going to a performance and I loved how the crowd was cheering on the dancers, the food is a bit pricey for a slice of pizza but the tickets were pretty cheap as long as you get them in advance

The staff was really friendly, beautiful theater. I will definitely be back.

The 06/05/2015 performance of Les Miserables at the Fox Theater was horrible. How dare you charge full price ($85+ Mezzanine) for a local production. Our tickets were a gift to us in memory of a dear friend and I wish you would refund her for the three seats she purchased. Had it not been for her presence, we would have walked out.

Les Miz is all about the singing. There are wonderful opportunities to showcase excellent vocal talent. I don t know what happened here. In addition to the terrible sound system, the orchestra rushed so fast through the opening songs that the lyrics were completely garbled. Most of the singers sang terribly flat or used some very odd phrasing that didn t sync with the orchestra. Mics crackled or didn t work at all. Stage positions were marked on the floor in white tape.

We ve been burned twice now and will not attend a function at the Fox again.

Love it... It's always spectacular going there and the employees are kind and helpful.

The place itself is beautiful! So glad to live in a city where they still maintain something historic! The only downs side is the seats have no leg room. If you're seated near the middle of an isle you better get there quit early if you don't want to be touching everyone's knees with your own legs while you're trying to walk through. Also nothing terrible but it smelt quit musty at first but nothing you can't handle

Very nice venue and right next to a great food court called " the food lab"

popcorn is like 50 bucks. I think gucci popcorn would be cheaper

Fantastic very accommodating and fancy always a treat!

Awesome love My Riverside Fox home town Gal Loves all things Riverside

Clean and organized the only downfall is that the service at the bar is slow but everyone is nice and attentive

It was fantastic being here, from the performance to the beautiful auditorium, I was amazed. I will love to come back

Tastefully restored with modern touches. Bathrooms are immaculate!

Great venue. Nice location, near good restaurants. Courteous staff.

Major problems with their sound system and after multiple, ear splitting explosion sounds from the P.A. system, Manheim Steamroller cancelled their show after only five songs. I hope the Fox figures out the problem before the next show.

The stage lights would shine on people getting up it was distracting the entire show

Very cool venue, mix drinks were not good, show was AMAZING!!

Beautiful Venue. Great seats. Will definitely return. We saw Robert Cray and he was awesome as usual. Our family had a blast

My first time there, We saw the Nutcracker, Loved it.

Restored to its original beauty Fox Arts Centre is one gorgeous venue.

Amazing place to visit, haven't been here since I was I teenager lol. Excellent atmosphere and place to visit

Did not enjoy charlie brown, none of the characters had on costumes, played more music than acting, left during intermission

Nice venue. But, when it's busy inside the theater, staff needs to tend to the bathroom's more. Parking is free in the structure and streets on the weekends and holidays.

What a great theater with great seats even from the back.

Always fun going downtown to this Historical theatre.

Such a great place. Been there several times and I don't think there is a bad seat there. Staff is great too.

Vintage venue with charm that's well maintained and nostalgic. Adjoining restaurant that is probably a separate business is an upscale food court with affordable options.

This is a great venue for concerts, very intimate and cool atmosphere, get here early tho to get good parking, drink prices are fair, overall it's a great place...

Great venue and a safe place when a earthquake happens!

Sunday special $5.50 all day any movie for all ages love it.

It was horrible. Mass confusion. So much alcohol around little kids . Wait outside way too long. Would never go bsck

I do not like the fact that you have to wait for the door to open an hour before the show. On a hot summer day with kids, waiting outside is just not ideal.

Great venue. We saw the Goo Goo Dolls. But they didn't serve coffee.

Saw the Kathleen Madigan Show, and I love this theater. It's classic and intimate. The employees do their best to get you to your seat, and they wish you a good night on your way out.

It's a very beautiful building with great architecture and lovely staff.

Spike and Mike Animation Festival sick and twisted get enough for kids if you're okay with foul language

Such a nice theater! Staff are amazing! Such a positive experience! .

Need to turn on the AC and the venue seating makes it hard to see the stage due to not being elevated enough.

Enjoyed the venue and the Kristina Kuzmic motivational talk.

First time in theater since it was a movie theater. Really liked the theater and really really enjoyed The Jersey Boys. Great first experience there.

Why didn't they have a woman using the security wand on women? It made my wife uncomfortable to have a man get that closet her. Also, glass bottles for beer? That's unsafe for a concert venue.

The building is very nice. It's hard to judge the building for me seeing a show there. I will say to make sure you see all sides of the stage I recommend being seated in the center section. I was on the right side and realize there were parts that I wasn't able to see. Enjoyed my time there though

Granddaughter was here for dance competition. Nice place. Very clean including restrooms. It was so nice to have a foodcourt. But the seating was not very big. BUT: Price for 5 burgers, 5 fries and 5 cokes....$94.00. No kidding. And they were the worst burgers I have ever had. All of the food vendors just were way over priced. It was convenient to have the food court right there but no reason to gouge the customers. Even there own food concession was over priced. Small popcorn, box of licorice, and 1 bottle water was $21.00. I will bring own food and water next time.

They need to clean the floor and the carpet the driks was expensive and shows are amazing we always enjoy everything

Since it was supposed to be a special Christmas concert with my Mom and my sister, it was doubly disappointing that the tech crew did not do its job ahead of time and check the PA system. Having to cut the concert short and go back home was a true bummer! Might be a long time before I consider going back.

Terrible place for a kids venue. Lobby was small, employees were unhelpful and ticket master had given the wrong show time by an hour and a half.