Saw an okay production of the Merchant of Venice in the really cool Swan Outdoor Theatre. The venue was really the star. Would definitely give another Play a try next summer. Parking is a pain - even during summer break.
Saw an excellent play about Martin Luther. Great facility!
Great theatre. Seating (in circle) a little cramped perhaps.
It's very easy to find the theater since it is located right inside UCI. The prices for the plays are relatively cheap so that's always good. And you can find even cheaper prices on Gold Star for most of the shows playing here. What I love the most has to be the great layout of the place. I like that you can sit all the way in the back and still see everything clearly since the theater is smaller than most. In my opinion the best seating is the front row on the balcony. It's a great theater.
Great sized theater. All seats are great seats, sound and sight.
Superb venue. Great viewing from anywhere, quality sound system and magnificent production of Chess
Wonderful cast from choir to headliners
I love that they often have international flamenco artist - it's awesome!
The orchestra play well. The repertory is much better than in Segesterian Hall in Costa Mesa. The ticket us very cheap
Great performances, reasonable ticket prices. From dance to classical music to theatre. Pretty accessible as parking is close by. An additional plus for UC Irvine faculty, students, and staff as they usually have access to discounted tickets.
The Theatre brings great performances from a wide variety of disciplines. My favorits are the contemporary and modern dance companies.
Nice Easter performance. Great sound theater. We when to see Men's Alive show "Greetings from California" Great!
The seats are set that you always feel like you have great seats. The ushers are incredibly cordial and parking cost is reasonable.
This is a first-rate venue located in the heart of the UC Irvine campus. The staff here is extremely friendly, helpful. I have traveled to many venues with various musicians and most venues don't treat you very well. The theater itself is beautiful and well kept, in fact its spotless and its the perfect place to listen to music.
Recently saw the live screening event of No Man's Land by Pinter from London, the theatre was beautiful and the screen was absolutely massive and good quality, I don't know about the quality of theatrics at UCI but my experience was great
You can see and hear from every seat. Great venue for enjoying dance. NCI tonight was the highlight of my dance year!
I always enjoy this theater because of its ambience and it's contemporary environment. There is not a bad seat in the house and it is a good size but not huge. They offer a wide variety of performance options which I enjoy and are reasonably priced. Two tips, at intermission if you only want coffee or tea, skip the line as these are served a long the outside wall to the right of the concession. You can park across the street for free. There are a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, then just walk over the bridge and you'll be right at the theater in 5 minutes.
I traveled from Kansas City, Missouri for a MFBTY concert. Had a very good time. Barclay Theatre was a nice place to hold this event! I hope to visit again for another event!
Lovely small to medium sized theater. The seating is good and comfortable. The sound is good. Parking is $10, not a far walk from the theater. Restaurants and fast food eateries just across the Blvd.
Don't sit in L-101! That seat has some bad acoustics for high notes, and it literally hurt my ears several times during the 3pm 12/1/18 Men Alive Christmas Concert.
Loved this theatre. Great comfortable seats. Bad parking for $10, they only have one bathroom per floor. They let in late arrivals.
Awesome theater. I've been been here like five times and all the times that I've been here is a great experience. Awesome events and always clean. Good customer service and affordable.
It is a pretty nice venue. Been here for a few Iranian concerts.
Great cultural center. Great selection of plays and performances.
Comfortable seats, lovely theatre! Very well run by a pleasant and helpful staff, enjoyable evening!!
This Diego el Cigala was not so good although the pianist was excellent I would have liked it with more musicians the truth was boring.
We attended the a cappella event which featured Filharmonics. The venue is always exciting as it sit on the University Campus and has an audience that exudes energy. The site is very easy to get to and the parking is very convenient.
Nice theatre went there to see ballet.
Just don't forget to turn off your phone.
The best shows and great venue! They always have deals for students
I had a hard time figuring out the seating not much staff there to help
Amazing theatre in Irvine. In my opinion. One. Of the. Nicest
First time, and had a great time. The venue is set so there's not a bad seat in the house. Saw Asleep at the Wheel tonight and had a blast, definitely will go back for another show.
A great theater to watch performances at. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Friendly staff too!
Great and intimate venue ! There are no bad seats at the Barclay.
i ve been performing here for most of my life and service has always been amazing. the stage crew is super helpful and they are very involved. i 11/10 recommend this theater!!
Fantastic show. Best place in OC for a concert. Not a bad seat in the house.
This is a nice sized theater but not too large that you can't get a good view.
Not our first time to the Barclay theater. This visit we saw the Nutcracker, which was an excellent production. The theater is a good size and a great venue. Have enjoyed each show we've been to and look forward to the next show we go to see there.
Nice venue. Not huge, so nobody is seated too far from the stage. Temperature was comfortable (many places are kept too cold, imho). Good parking right next door.
This theater is wonderful. Their performances are A class. I try to go as often as possible.
The Barclay Theater is an excellent venue. We've been to several performances by Hawaiian musicians over the years. Kalani Pe'a is no exception to the great artists in the series.
Awesome venue presenting commercial and artistic productions.
Amazing artists in an intimate setting. Live this theater!!!
Beautiful theatre! Saw Sutton Foster last night and it was very classy. Everyone working their was so nice. Box seats are the best. Not that many box seats but priced the same as balcony. Small theatre, holds 750 people so very intimate for shows. You can drive right up to theatre entrance to drop people off then park ajacent in student parking for $10. Five minute walk from parking. When event is over they provide a driver on a golf cart who will take you to your car if you like. There was no Valet parking. Its right on the campus of UCI in beautiful campus surroundings and venue staffed by students that are very helpful. Use Google Maps to navigate because Barclay burried deep in the campus and not easy to find. If you are from Los Angeles area stop on the way at Knotts Chicken House for dinner, it is on the way and only 30 minutes away. From Los Angeles plan on 1 hour ride.
Quality theater on UC Irvine campus.
Many different types of shows, parking structure close.
One of the nicest intimate performing arts centers in the greater Los Angeles area.
University of California Irvine theatre. Modern and fully accessable
Love the theater. Amazing experience for my daughter to perform on a real stage. My only disappointment was having to buy a ticket for my nine month old baby who was lap sitting for a dance recital.
Excellent theater. Good accoustics. Near professional level performance by UCI students
Amazing theatre in Irvine, great staff members, we had a nice time there
Great for entertainment. Would be 5 star but there is only 1 women's bathroom! Quite busy at intermission!
Not a professional concert hall for classical music, but adequate with proper setup. Very nice venue
Very nice theater for arts performances and lectures; on campus of University of California, Irvine
Recently saw the Del McCoury Band at the Barclay..parking was easy and reasonable..personnel were more than helpfull to my wife and I , who were first timers..one of the best overall musical experiences we have ever had..and it was the 50 th celebration of my 51 st birthday to boot. Thank you, everyone at the Barclay.
I love coming to this theater. All seats are great & has enjoyable acoustics.
Moderate size, comfortable environment, convenient parking, great place to enjoy cultural activities
Parking can be hard to come by, but this is a nice intimate venue
What a great venue! We saw the Nutcracker on a Friday night and everything was absolutely awesome. The show was beautifully done!
Beautiful theatre, easy parking and a great variety of shows
Lovely theater. Comfortable. Good sound.
My only criticism is that they should install an additional pair of bathrooms.
Show Quality, Terrific performance by the Wooden Floor Through the Trees
Great Venue, all the seating looked great, with a 750 person capacity you can't go wrong.
This is a great theater, a mid-size which can accommodate a good number of guests and maintain a respectable acoustic effects. Being located in Irvine, it's easy to access from the I-405 ideal for Orange County residents who love the theater and concerts.
Parking and finding the place is a little bit of a chore. But nice n cozy. Pleasant staff, and nice venue. Seats could be a tad more comfy
Nice but not memorable venue. What you might expect from a U that leans conservative
Amazing location to watch performances and lectures
Considering the size of UCI the theater is fairly small and intimate. Getting in and out of the theater and moving around inside is very easy. Although I have only attended lectures, the acoustics seem excellent.
The venue is moderately large. Yet small enough to control the size of the crowd. Love the ticket cost and its location.
We went to see the Nutcracker and were impressed with the theater staff and the beauty of the lobby. Great atmosphere - there are no bad seats !
Nice theater with great lobby. Drinks and snacks available during intermission. Comfortable seats.
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