The Lerner Theatre Reviews

Beautiful inside and out. Amazing venue for the arts.

Great venue
Rosanne Barr was great!

Really nice theater and great people. We were passing through on vacation and stopped to watch Amazing Grace. Great experience!

Gorgeous theatre. Have seen a few different rooms and shows there. Very nice.

A very beautiful place. But if you have a sold out concert I suggest you put vendors on both the bottom and the balcony level. It took forever to get a drink.

Great looking place and the sound is awesome. The people that work there are the best and very helpful.

Terribly operated. Takes 30+ minutes to get a beer. Not a good experience at all. Pointed out issues to a manger who did absolutely nothing about it.

Company Christmas party was beautiful, great venue. Always so welcoming

Love the Character and beauty of this historical landmark...

Watched The Platters, The Spinners and The Coasters

Visited for Elkhart's first comicon. For the type of event, it was a bit small considering they hit capacity fairly quickly. I'm not sure if it was Lerner employees or volunteers that were doing all of the directing and informing, but they could've double staffed and still had been underhanded. We were standing in line for a half an hour before we found out we were in the wrong line (no signs and only one person directing thousands).

On a positive note though, the building is beautiful and I did enjoy my time there for the most part. Like I mentioned, I'm sure they weren't expecting such a turnout and things got crowded quick. I'm sure it's very fitting for stage performances on a smaller scale though.

Great staff, good shows, and absolutely beautiful. Worth of visit.

Very nice place to go for concerts and other happenings

This was the most horrible show I have ever seen. I went to see Gordon Lightfoot last night. I am sorry but he was horrible. He looks like he should be 6' under. I'm sorry. But he should not be performing and ripping all the people off for the price that was charged for these tickets. He didn't sound at all like he did. I have seen plenty of other older performers and they actually still sound really good and could move around. He couldn't even hardly move around. The Lerner should be ashamed of them selves for letting someone this old and decrepid perform and then charge the rates you charged. I may never attend another performance at your establishment.

We went to see "64 the tribute" and it was GREAT!!! We had first time ever "box seats" and now that we've had them it's gonna be hard to sit anywhere else. If you haven't ever tried box seats the next time you're going to take in a show, let me urge you to try it. I'm probably cutting off my own opportunities but if you do, I can wager you'll find yourself like us not wanting to sit in the general audience ever again.

Very nice place disappointed concert not longer than hour 17 min

Great venue for concerts, and the staff is always helpful and accommodating.

My first experience with a concert at this venue. We saw the Wizards of Winter. The theater was very impressive. I will definitely be back.

Crystal ballroom for Mother's Day brunch. So elegant and delicious.

Amazing, heartfelt and totally entertaining show tonight - Footloose!!

Great renovation. Municipal band had an enjoyable selection of pieces.

The building is nice it's a small venue but the show I went to see ended 20 minutes before it was scheduled to end other than that it's a nice venue

I was there to see Chonda Pierce!!!! Everything about the night was great!!!!!

We went to see the Christmas Carol here one year it was the best show put on I've seen of the play. Scrooge was the best actor by far in this show. Well done Learner!!

I went to the Lerner Theater twice. First time was when Vicki Lawrence came to town a few years ago. The second time was when Hoosier Millionaire stopped into town. It's a very beautiful, and historical establishment, where there is an array of concerts, plays, and special events.

I was impressed with this theatre! They have friendly helpful ushers which is such a relief! The place was clean and comfortable. The speakers were clear and the volume was just right. We loved the comedy of Colin and Brad from Whose Line Is It Anyway? It was well worth the time and money to go there. I'm on their email list so I can catch future events.

Beautifully renovated theater with an amazing staff!

I have not been to all parts of this building but the theatre is well kept. Lobby and restrooms included, this place is cleaned well and professional staff that is knowledgeable and quick.

Went to see Tim Hawkins and it was great what a beautiful facility and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Beautiful renovated theater. Great family fun while being taking back to an different time period. Snacks and popcorn are a little higher than some theaters, but they have a lot less chance to raise money and a very expensive building to upkeep. Money spent here is well spent.

Always have fun at the Lerner, whether it's a play, a silent movie, or a Stand up comedian. Love the Lerner! Great place to go to after a dinner, or even before.

Great place to see a concert. There's not a bad seat on the house.

The Lerner is a beautiful theater. The Purple Xperience was great music & entertainment.

Great venue for entertainment, great architectural restoration.

1st time visiting Lerner Theater. Loved venue, thoroughly professional performance (White Christmas) looking forward to next visit. 6 hour round trip drive!

Great little venue. Way better now that it has had the remodel and restoration. Sound was amazing.

Sound of Music was awesome!! Experience was different because of COVID-19 but that doesn t affect the musical at all!!

I love their root beer and the food was hot and delicious!!

Great local venue that has a talented local theater group. Beautiful facility and warm hospitable volunteer ushers

Love the architect!! And detail they give to all the inside. They have great events!

The Lerner is an absolutely stunning venue to enjoy a performance.

I was at the Lerner to watch the free, pre-Thanksgiving showing of Elf; and, as usual it was a wonderful experience. The staff and volunteers were very helpful, kind, and patient with all the people. The venue itself, inside the theater was gorgeous, and the seats, the floors, and the bathrooms were very neat and clean. I always enjoy going to this theater. This is especially true because I remember, when I was younger and it was the Elco, how dingy, dusty, and grimy it used to be, but it always showed echoes of the beauty that once was. So, seeing all the renovations and the beauty that has been restored, it is always special walking into Lerner, staring up at the ceiling that used to have a gray tinge and peeling paint and see rich golds and ornate, intricate designs fitting of a theater.

A great experience this past weekend, for the Hall of Heroes Comic Con! Beautiful building, incredible staff.

I wish that they would take and scan the tickets further in than right before the stairs and if you needed to use the restroom you couldn't if you didn't have a ticket are you had to wait till your family member brought it in if they were running behind

An unbelievable menu for thebPurdue Music Organization. The theatre is so beautiful and special to experience. We drove from South Lyon, MI, and it was an awesome music experience. The community of Elkhart is so blessed to have the Lerner Theatre in their community.

The interior of the Lerner theater is exquisite. I loved the showing we saw there, and thought it was nice you could bring the food and drinks in with you.

Had an amazing time tonight for the Rodney Carrington show. We have never been disappointed with any of the shows we've been too there. It is a beautiful place with a wonderful staff.

Wow! That was the first word that popped into my head when I walked in. The place is spectacular! Beautiful lighting, artwork, architecture... The ballroom our event was in was immaculate! The decor was set for the season, and was done so perfectly! Plus the acoustics are great for just about any event you'd want to host there. I would love to go to any event there.

Ballroom was gorgeous. Conjestion and confusion waiting to go to the wedding in ballroom. There was a play letting out at the same time as the wedding. Along with all the streets being shut down because of bike night in downtown.