Best polling station Ive EVER been to!!! Clean, beautiful, inviting!!! Cant wait to go see a show here!!!

Neat place. Has an art gallery in it so while you wait for the performance you can browse the art. The lobby is pretty small but it includes a full bar and snacks which are relatively reasonably priced for a performance center. The grounds are beautiful and are well decorated. Everything is very bright and very modern. Overall, this place is great!

Nice venue for dancers this weekend. Food selection good and reasonably priced but service slow and mixed up orders. Space for dancer practice and warm ups were needed since they were squeezing in among the spectators in the lobby spaces. Not professional. Lighting lovely but sound system too loud.

Came her to watch my daughter to perform with her dance studio and this is now one of my favorite venues.Easy to get to in the Twin Cities, right off the interstate and easy parking. I didnt buy any snacks or soft drinks, but they had them.

The venue was nice enough. We had decent seats. But we were in the last row by the doors, and the usher kept coming in and out during the show letting the light in from the lobby. During the intermission, the line for the ladies room was long. There were several women who felt they were entitled enough to bust into the Mens room while it was full of men, in cluding my husband. They demanded that the men hurry up and get out of the restroom, because the woman needed it. 100% unacceptable!! The head usher, or at least I think thats who she was, was made aware of what had happened, said she would take care of it. I was in line for the ladies room and watched her walk away from my husband and stop to talk and laugh with another Usher. Nothing was ever done about these women. They should of been removed from the venue! Had a man walked in to the ladies restroom, he would of been arrested! Its disappointing to know that they let it slide if women bust into a mens room, all while men are at the Open urinals. I dont think we will be attending any future events here!

Great complex in an easily accessible location. Free parking was plentiful. Very charming with the exterior lighting. Felt almost European with a post show meal at the adjacent Mediterranean restaurant. A nice evening out!

Nice place for conferences, nice theatre and comfy seats. I enjoy watching the bodybuilding competitions that are hosted here. Open space outside the theatre for vendors to post up their booths

Very nice place for performing Arts, but seating for wheelchairs is not good at all.

Very nice facility. Not a bad seat. Not huge, but not small either. Friendly staff. Music was a little loud for me, but not excessive for a concert... Im just a little sensitive.

The Ames Center is a wonderful venue for live performances. Great sight lines and fabulous acoustics. Please join us for a performance with the Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus.

Great theater with good seating and lighting. Parking was easy too. Id recommend it if youre looking foe a place to hold your venue.

Beautiful, intimate theater. Great for kids. They allow drinks and food inside the theater, so it helps keeps kids entertained. Seats are roomy. Great views.

We finally got the chance to go last night and see Shaun Johnson and the big band experience. The Ames center was decorated so nice for the holidays, greeted upon entering.The theatre was roomy and very comfortable to sit back and enjoy!

Update10/21: The Ames center made things right for my family regarding the Led Zepplin show. I very much appreciate that especially since this was a very special celebration for us. That means more to me than any bad experience we had. * As a short person it is still hard to see in some spots, and as a tall person it can be hard to comfortably sit in some spots without their legs touching the chair back of the person in front of them... however, calling ahead might resolve these issues because the people here are willing to help ensure a good customer experience.

Well designed theater. All seats are good. The seats are steep so no problem with seeing.

Took in a body building event. Set up perfect. Great audio in the auditorium. Looks like some great shows over the next few months as well

Before see a concert I went to Thai massage. So it was refreshing energy after a long days. Very good place to hangout and have nice concerts and shows often. We had full day enjoy this area. Will visit again

Fantastic place to hear a concert. All seats are great. The sound system is top notch, especially if you like to hear the lyrics and like to avoid the extra loud bass. Free parking ramp just a few steps away. Fun fountains and pool area on the front plaza.

Awesome theater! We saw KillerVees and they were fabulous!

Great Winter Dance Party Show last night! These performers truly honor the memories of Buddy Holley, Richie Valens and JP Richardson.

I really like this place. Saw A Night with Queen there twice. Great, comfortable theater and lots of bathrooms in convenient locations.

Its a nice place for small shows. A nice local theater. Was kind of weird that they closed the bar shortly after the event began, but I dont know if this is something they always do, or just this specific event.

A nice cozy little family friendly venue in the Heart of Burnsville. Good view from the balcony seats and free parking.

Went and saw Church Basement Ladies very funny and very heartfelt great way to kick off this holiday season. Merry Christmas to all.

Amazing establishment! Easy to get in and out of. Extremely convenient and clean! We will definitely be back.

I just love the variety of shows the bring in. Not a bad seat in the place.

Looney Lutherans was really cute, funny and very well acted. Loved it!

This is an intimate venue for smaller concerts, but very nice! Acoustics are excellent, and overall a fun place.

Looney Lutherans are always a great performance! Ames is in a great location close to restaurants.

Really nice people that work there and we enjoyed a very fun play.

Wonderful evening with the Lady Legends of Country Music!!!! BEAUTIFUL voices....

Great small theaters. Wonderful shows. Go see a play or a show.

Nice and clean laid back venue. Music sounded good sitting in the row farthest back.

Saw Rudolph with my grandaughter. It was a very good cast and fun show for the little ones

Great place for a show. Not a bad seat in the house.

Had a fun time with friends at the Lorie Line concert tonight.

Beautiful dance and performance facility. Top Notch

First time visit. Will come again. Easy to get to and easy parking.

Very impressive venue. We attended a Fabulous Armadillos concert and the show and auditorium were exceptional.

Show was excellent and facility was very comfortable for plays. Good leg room for a 63 person.

Dont get me wrong. The place is Beautiful, I had a bad experience with 1 employee. When you rent out the area for a wedding and people are so selfish that they go in and do pictures in court yard and play with Dogs and not one person will stop them. Whats the purpose of renting the space??¿?? Its the little things that people seem to forget.

It was a great experience. We had buffet lunch at the Mediterranean Cafe and then the Looney Lutheran church ladies. Very entertaining!!

A stunning theater where I was lucky enough to enjoy Pink Floyds the Wall Rock Ballet.Comfortable theater seating that gives a great view from anywhere.Relaxing lounge area for mingling and having a glass of wine or snack.Finally my friends and I enjoyed looking at the amazing art in the gallery.I hope to see another show there soon.

Great place for a great concert! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Great Band!

Fantastic venue. Stadium seating. Onsite parking ramp. Much better venue to see a concert or show than the outdated Orpheum and State theaters in Minneapolis.

Bought tickets at box office to save almost 20.00 in fees. Very friendly, helpful staff & free parking. Cant wait to see the 2 events!

Had a great time watching Juggling the Jenkins, but was quite offended when ladies started coming into the mens room during the intermission. Spoke with one of the workers there, so hopefully this does not happen again. They are NOT gender neutral restrooms.

On January 9, 2020, our church group from Abiding Savior Lutheran in Mounds View, MN traveled to the Ames Center in Burnsville, MN for a fun afternoon to attend Hark, The Basement Ladies Sing. Their performance was remarkable! I think this production was the most excellent I have witnessed. The characters they portray, the environment and props, audience participation...it reminds me so much of the little country church I attended when I was young. All of their productions are just good, clean fun and entertainment.I have been to the Ames Center twice so far. Each time was to enjoy productions of The Church Basement Ladies.The Ames Center is very, very nice. Their staff is courteous and accommodating, especially for our folks that need a little extra help. The seating in the theater was so much better this time. The last time we attended, the seating was not very stable. They now have more of a theater seat, which is more comfortable. The risers are on scaffolding-type supports, then the chairs are on the risers. It was much more stable, comfortable, more room, and the rows were a little higher apart between, so you could view the theatrical production much better! The sound system was excellent.The thing that I would like, is for the actors to be on a stage, but not too high. However, it may be safer for them to not have to worry about going off the edge. In my opinion, a stage just sets the actors apart, as more special, celebrity status. Currently, the performance is on the concrete floor. Ive always been seated in the 4th or 5th row up, which is perfect for me. I dont know how it looks from the floor-level first row or one of the top rows. The rows are identified by letters, while the seats are numbered. You really need a keen eye to find the number on the seats, but maybe its just my eyesight.This particular theater wasnt huge, seated maybe 250. It was a very appropriate size for this type of performance.There is a small concession stand with beverages, popcorn, candy, etc.The restrooms are nice, too.My overall review of the theater is very, very good and accommodating for most abilities and disabilities. I feel the seating/risers could be improved for my peace of mind. I guess Im just used to a seat attached to the actual floor. I felt safe and secure with the seating/risers though. Maybe if they would just put up wood or some kind of covering so you cant see the underside of the risers, therefore hiding the scaffolding. They have a curtain there, but it has not been entirely extended, so you can still see the underside.I only gave it 4 Stars because of the seating risers. All in All, its a wonderful theater!!But I also want to put in a good word for The Church Basement Ladies productions. The tickets are reasonably priced, in my opinion, and the laughs and musical numbers will stay with you for a long time! Each actor has performed in numerous productions in addition to The Church Basement Ladies. They are all very talented and skilled. I highly recommend enjoying their shows!! Bravo!!

Decent venue. Could use more than one elevator for handicap individuals to get to upper levels. Parking lot was a pain to get out of after concert.

Im having a competition here its great

Love this place They book fabulous shows its got great acoustics good seating, its just an all around great venue

Fun location to see shows. Helpful, friendly staff. Easy parking.

A very nice theater. The lobby is a little small for 1000 people, but not bad. The seating is good but pretty steep. Parking is handy with an attached ramp. Park downstairs to avoid the traffic jam after the show.

We have seen five shows at the Ames Center. We enjoyed all five. Easy to park. Easy to get in and out of. Staff is always super helpful. Its great having such a nice venue so close to us. Andy and Bing Christmas with Ben Utecht and Mick Sterling was great. Well paced and sounded great. Seemed like a very professional presentation.

Always excellent products in a pleasant venue. Staff were able to seat us even though our tickets were for the wrong date!

Went to see the new Church Basement Ladies musical. The theater was great and the staff was amazing!

Comfortable seating with good views. No problems with audio quality.

Little black dress was spool good!!

Loved the church basement ladies and had great seats.

Went to a play at a great little black box theater at the Ames Center.

Its not Orchestra Hall, but it works as a local venue for fine performing arts. Sounds wasnt that great near the sides, so may be pick a spot in the center.

Great venue! Not a bad seat.

Great theater with ample parking in the suburbs.

Saw another great Church Basement Ladies.

Great place to see a show! They have an art Exhibit room. We were short on time so we did not take a look at that. The theater itself was really clean and up-to-date. It was nice to have free parking on the location. Would definitely go see a show there again.

Very nice venue. The seats were comfortable and easy to view the numbers. The catering style food for the work event attended was very good. Plenty of parking available her. The main entrance was a very grand entrance and having the choice to go up or stay in the main level makes getting to the seat even easier. I cannot say enough good things about this venue!

Miss ralphie may.

What a magnificent proscenium stage. The seating is laid out in such a way that there are no bad places to immerse yourself in whatever event is being performed.

NPC contest

Beautiful venue with good views from everywhere

Was there for a dance comp. Great space, lots of light and the theater has great sight lines.

Ames Center is very nice, I attended the Johnnie Brown Experience there, he was AWESOME!

Did not like the seating. Continually having to look around people in front to see. Liked Plymouth Playhouse much much better!! Doubt well be back!

The play that we attended was very humorous and I enjoyed very much.The seating there leaves alot to be desired. The seats need to be risen more as most people could not see over the persons head that was seated below them. Blocked our vision of not only the stage but the performers.The railing leading down the steps need to either be reinforced or replaced.Bolts that hold the railing down were coming loose making the railing wobbly.

There isnt much to say. They keep it maintained and well kept. It always looks nice inside. Only downside is when there is a large event and there isnt enough space for everyone in the lobby. Parking can be difficult too, especially when its dance recital season.

Terrible seating. We attended The Church Basement Ladies play on 12/1. The play was excellent, however the seating consisted of rows of kitchen chairs on a riser. The chairs were thinly padded and absolutely not comfortable for a 2 1/2 hour show. They were placed so close together that we were leaning on each other. I really expected a lot more from the Ames.... Probably wont ever go back.

Since I work here I love it people are friendly the staff is friendly the time here is spent well I mean sometimes it is slow the food I would give it 41/2 star but this place is amazing

Beautiful venue with spacious seating. We were near the back and didnt struggle to see the stage. Parking is close and easy to access and is free.

Noel...The Musical. Unfortunately, if searching for meaning and the true definition of hope, one will not find it in this play. I struggled with the flow, the disconnect between actors and the complete denial of Jesus as the only reason behind this glorious season. I am sure positive ratings will derive from families and friends of the actors. Im sticking to musicals.

Nice place. Great shows. Decent prices.

Beautiful Performing Arts center!

Attended a dance recital here. Nice place. Wouldnt want to live in Burnsville and pay the taxes for it, though.

Great venue! Twin city ballet is awesome! If you get a chance to go, I highly recommend it!

Ive seen several shows there, modern and trendy venue for theatre, comedy, maybe even concerts. Not a bad seat in the place. A few good restaurants in area. Cant complain. Wish they booked more events there.

Its was very clean and all seats had great views of the stage

The Nut Cracker performance was amazing!!!

The theater was so amazing I really recommend it for dance recitals

Great place

Awesome center for grand daughters dance competition. Comfortable seating, all seats are good seats

It is a beautiful intimate facility for learning and entertainment.

Saw louie there on new yrs eve he was great

What a great venue nestled right there in the heart of good old Burnsville

Quality food in amounts that arent stuffing. Really amazing that fast food can also be good food.

Nice, clean place. Lots of workers eager to assist in finding where you need to go as per your ticket!

Very nice venue. Easy parking access. A variety of performances happen here at reasonable prices. Its big enough to draw some decent talent, acts, shows, etc. but it wont break the budget.

The performance was great, however seating was terrible. They crowded as many chairs as possible in a row. My leg was up against a metal rail for two hours. Very painful. I will not be back.

We saw the nutcracker and it was beautiful and fun. The venue was lovely but a little too crowded. Even our lower priced seats were good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking was easy, close by and free!

Tonic Sol-fa was fabulous! ! If you enjoy A Capella, this group is highly recommended! ! Been following them since 2005 :)

Night of Queen was fantastic! Great show! Ames needs more bathrooms on the 2nd level though.

This place is great me and my family have been to two plays here and they where done well. Beautiful place.