"Summer in the City" World Premiere/Stage West Theatre/Calgary

"Summer in the City" World Premiere/Stage West Theatre/Calgary Review

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M
3 years ago

This is our 5th year going to the Children s Chris...

This is our 5th year going to the Children s Christmas dinner theatre. We always love it and totally recommend.
The reason I gave 3 stars is because there were lots of desserts but not one dairy free one - unless your kid likes to eat fruit while everyone else gets ice cream with a condiment buffet, cakes, pudding, etc.
I also went to the washroom 2x and both stalls has either no lock on the stall door or the lock wouldn t shut. They need to upgrade to include more bathroom stalls and space to hand wash.

P
3 years ago

This is a fantastic place to meet up with friends ...

This is a fantastic place to meet up with friends and watch an entertaining show. This was not my first and definitely won't be my last visit to Stage West. Plan on arriving close to the time the doors open, there's not a great deal of waiting room.

The food; great buffet fair. They had a fantastic variety, vegetarian, gluten-free, meatetarian and seafood. The beef was fantastic, beef brisket blowed my mind, nicely done chef. I'm personally not a big dessert fan, but what I had was very tasty. Little green cheesecake squares, perfect size. I'll be honest I ate so much beef there wasn't much room to sample anything.

The show was entertaining. Our waiter (Belle) was fantastic. Table was always kept clear of empty plates. Which is a must, there's not much extra space available on the tables. And who wants allot of empty plates piled up on your table. Every seat that I've had seems to be a good one. You can of course still have a giant in your way from time to time. If your vertically challenged I'd recommend sitting closer to the front of each section. Never had the opportunity to sit in one of the large booths or upstairs, so I have no recommendations there.

Enjoy, I'll be back!

D
3 years ago

Stage West phoned me Re;Madonna show and I told th...

Stage West phoned me Re;Madonna show and I told them how disappointed I was. They gave me a complimentary performance pass which I was not exspecting and I was very impressed with what they offered.
Food and service was never the issue , it's was the quality of the show performance. The Elvis show was 100 times better. Two thumbs up Stage West for their respect for their customers and I will be back for sure.

L
3 years ago

Prime rib roast is delicious. We went on a night w...

Prime rib roast is delicious. We went on a night where one of the cast members suddenly got sick and they had to stop the play 1/3 way through. They said that they would be getting back to us to rearrange the next day, however it's been 6 days and we have not heard back.

C
3 years ago

Had a horrible experience here. They do not have h...

Had a horrible experience here. They do not have high chairs!! Why have a childrens Christmas party without high chairs!?? Staff was horrible as well. My son fell off a chair onto his head and the staff was more concerned about me making him be quiet rather then about his well being! So I took him with a blood covered face and left, I wasnt asked even once if he was ok. Wont be returning

A
3 years ago

We went for the brunch show. Food was delicious, t...

We went for the brunch show. Food was delicious, the staff was friendly and attentive and the show was very entertaining. Do get there when doors open, you will have enough time to get food and enjoy. Plus parking doesn't accommodate everyone you might have to park in the overflow lot

M
3 years ago

I get why people like it, but the food was very me...

I get why people like it, but the food was very meh, and the price is exhorbant. The play, momma mia, was... fine. I would generally prefer to eat at a good restaurant and then go to a good show, which would cost about the same. Also, their drink menu looks lifted directly from a Boston pizza in the 90s, which is to say I've literally never seen worse, and with all the good local breweries in calgary there is no excuse whatsoever for this blatant laziness.

S
3 years ago

Blown away by the customer service! We made a mist...

Blown away by the customer service! We made a mistake with the dates and thought our tickets were for today's show when it was in fact yesterday! We called and spoke with ticket centre the situation thinking we had to buy brand new tickets, but the manager let us use our tickets from yesterday and applied it today! Couldn't believe how he helped us out even though it was OUR mistake! We will be back for more shows this year because of that! Thank you!

D
3 years ago

I always enjoy our experience at Stage West. The b...

I always enjoy our experience at Stage West. The buffet is great with the dessert bar as my favorite. We are planning to attend Legally Blond and looking forward to the excellent performance as always.

W
3 years ago

We were lucky enough to see Jersey Boys.

We were lucky enough to see Jersey Boys.
What an amazing show, what can I say... if you didn't get to go, you really missed out on what I think is the best show ever.

J
3 years ago

I went with a best friend to see Jersey Boys . The...

I went with a best friend to see Jersey Boys . The show was amazing. The singing was wonderful. It is great to hear songs from yesterday . The food was delicious. I tried a variety of what they had . The atmosphere was relaxing and calm . I would go again. It is a wonderful experience.

J
3 years ago

Went here for a work Christmas party and gotta say...

Went here for a work Christmas party and gotta say. I'm not a stage performance person or care for musicals that much, but gotta say this was a really fun morning/afternoon watching Momma Mia! There was a huge selection of delicious food and the performance was even better! Would come here again for a date night!

M
3 years ago

Usually has good shows and decent food. Doesn t fe...

Usually has good shows and decent food. Doesn t feel quite as prestigious as it used to... there are no longer the warnings of no jeans allowed etc. The new seats are way more comfortable than they used to be.

G
3 years ago

Great atmosphere, great friendly service and the f...

Great atmosphere, great friendly service and the food was stunning and deliciously varied. The stage ensemble were great but the show I saw "Hollywood Hits" felt a little flat though this was due to songs having an increased Tempo and shortened in order to fit as many songs as they could in. I personally prefer quality over quantity and it's hard for the fantastic performers to emote when they are literally being rushed through each set and can't get fully in character though they did a fantastic job despite this.

Elodie dorsel, Tiera watts, David Cotton and JJ Gerber really stood out for me they were a joy to watch and projected their passion for performance with grace and joy

Overall I had a great time and will be sure to come again I just hope the stage director gives the talent more time.

M
3 years ago

Food was pretty good, lots of it. I saw 1 lady t...

Food was pretty good, lots of it. I saw 1 lady trying to eat her tickets worth in crab legs. I shouldn t say anything though. Good food, good service. My only wish was that the tables turned into beds when it was time to watch the show. The skirts around the tables reveal too much if you undo your pants after dinner. Either longer skirts on tables or have the tables to turn into beds so a lady can stretch out.

A
3 years ago

The food is amazing only thing id say is the table...

The food is amazing only thing id say is the tables are a little cramped but the play was hilarious (i did find the mics on the girls foreheads a bit diatracting) over all the four of us that went this time had a great time will go again for sure.

L
3 years ago

Never been disappointed anytime I go here. Food is...

Never been disappointed anytime I go here. Food is fantastic, service is excellent and the entertainment top notch. It can be an expensive evening but there are special nights to reduce the price such as Seniors night, Ladies night and group night. If you just want to check the buffet go Friday brunch for $17 bucks. it's a seafood buffet with roast beef...yup 17 bucks!

W
3 years ago

We were invited for a company function at Stage We...

We were invited for a company function at Stage West and did not know what to expect. First of all if you do not like signing and dancing hold those thoughts because the buffet and the drinks make up for it! It's a fairly large building, I would expect it to be very busy on any given evening, plan to be in a crowded area until seated, the same if you are leaving after the show, take your time and do not be in a hurry. Overall the facility is in great shape, the atmosphere is decent for the performance (don't tell my wife that) and one will enjoy the experience. Again, you will only be let down if you do not like singing, dancing and acting.
The buffet was amazing, you can go online to see what is on the menu. I think out of everything we tried only one dish was so so and that is likely a personal preference.
I recommend this place for a date night or a company function.

F
3 years ago

Stage west used to be one of my favorite place how...

Stage west used to be one of my favorite place however the last two shows are not good at all. The last show was so bad that we left the place during intermission. I hope the management read this and bring the good shows back

S
3 years ago

Went here with a large group for Legally Blonde th...

Went here with a large group for Legally Blonde the Musical. Catering staff were amazing and provided great service even with a full house! Food was excellent. Not to mention, the show was hilarious!

C
3 years ago

We saw "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder".Th...

We saw "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder".The show was outstanding. Great singing and acting. The service was also great. The food left a lot to be desired though. Although it looked great, and there was plenty of it, it wasn't very good. Which is why I rated it down. The roast though, very very good.

c
3 years ago

Very fun atmosphere

Very fun atmosphere
Good quality food and good quality entertainment
Awesome stage performance

"Summer in the City" World Premiere/Stage West Theatre/Calgary

"Summer in the City" World Premiere/Stage West Theatre/Calgary

4.5