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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
8270 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742, United States
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Ke
Review №1

Hello Clarice! Fava beans and a nice chianti?

Ka
Review №2

Amazing productions with several amazing venues! Theatre, dance, opera, music.

Jo
Review №3

Always enjoy concerts at this beautiful venue. The student performers are superb. We have a parking pass which is very handy. It is conveniently located for us.

Ky
Review №4

Wonderful venue, beautiful modern architecture and clean spaces. The recital Halls are spacious and the personnel is helpful. Everywhere is ADA compliant, but it might be hard spotting an elevator to take up multiple levels. On the plus side, during events there is a staffed bar with libations and coffee. Hallelujah!

Sa
Review №5

Whenever my husband get some time, his favorite thing to do to his family is to take us to this performing arts theater.

Da
Review №6

Love this place. Have seen the UMD jazz bands/combos. They put on a great show. Some talented musicians. Looking forward seeing a musical and/or orchestra. Normally find parking nearby in lot Z.

Ma
Review №7

Fabulous acoustics in the largest theater. The Kay theater has excellent technical theater performances. World class.

si
Review №8

The place is just amazing. Must visit.

Ad
Review №9

Beautifully designed performance center. Good views from everywhere. Enjoyed the Kaleidescope event tonight!

La
Review №10

Great acoustics. Large clean restrooms. Comfortable seating. Friendly atmosphere.

ai
Review №11

I really enjoyed the performance especially that they incorporated the students and other staff into the performance in the end. The theater was intimate yet spacious at the same time. Parking is straight across from the building which was convenient. The only problem I had was finding the building to begin with, especially since it was my first time on the campus. I wish they promoted the event a but more for people to know where they were going. We bumped into a student studying science and even she was lost.

Vi
Review №12

It was really nice. You can throw parties in there

De
Review №13

The Asherie Ephrat,question and answer on hip hop breaking and vogue , how it affects race, ethnicity etc, love it..

Ji
Review №14

They have very nicely appointed theatres and a concession for snacks between acts. Parking is about a block away.

Ka
Review №15

Every time we have been to the Clarice, it is super positive. Today we heard music from the Terrapin Music Camp. We heard a wide range of music played by students from 5th through 12th. AMAZING!

Ma
Review №16

Great ambience and acoustics. Beautiful venue!

Pi
Review №17

Show quality is amazing. Variety is wide for performance selection.

Jo
Review №18

Good concert halls. Parking varies since there could be minor or major sports events. Close to major highways.

Ca
Review №19

I most recently visited the Clarice for the UMD Wind Bands Halloween Haunt to support a friend, and have visited numerous times in the past. The Clarice features very talented student and faculty performers in a variety of different genres, from dance to music to theater of all kinds. I have never had a poor experience here and would encourage you to get out to support and enjoy the talent of local performers!

Je
Review №20

Dekelboum Theater was pretty big!

ja
Review №21

Superb performance center of the Univ. of Md. Offering a variety of venues within for all types of music, theater, dance and performance art

Mo
Review №22

Spacious and good for concerts. All facilities for art and drama

Je
Review №23

This is a umcp facility. As a state University it has more than adequate handicap bathrooms and seating. It was well appointed and convenient to get to.

La
Review №24

Took a tour with Paige to prep my teen for her volunteering opportunity and she was amazing. Paige gave so much info we didnt have any questions at the end of the tour!! Beautiful building inside and out, the theaters just like the building all have a story which drew me closer to the arts & made my daughter even more excited about her opportunity

Di
Review №25

Handels Messiah was really well done

Ji
Review №26

Great venue. Small music hall with great acoustics and an intimate feel.

Tr
Review №27

Young workers have good customer service. Very clean and well kept facilities. Affordable parking.

Sa
Review №28

Excellent place for LIVE performances. Lots of parking across the street

Br
Review №29

This is a wonderful place to go, not only just for the shows and performances but I have also gone here just to do hw because its a nice building to be in

Ti
Review №30

I had the pleasure of filming a documentary involving a performance that took place here and was impressed by the venue and staff. Very streamlined building that is easy to navigate.

St
Review №31

Great place on UMDs campus. The campus within the campus

Ea
Review №32

Easy to get into and easy to leave

Th
Review №33

Great space.

An
Review №34

Great performances, awesome stuff happening

Ei
Review №35

Wonderful performances of two operas!

Ma
Review №36

The place is great. The performance of theUM summer music camp participants(5-7th grades, 8-10th) for string and chorus was excellent. I would like to to give it a 5star but we received a $75 dollars parking ticket for parking at the area where we usually park when we went to see a show at Clarice Smith. That is painful. But there was no obvious warning about the parking rules. So beware.

Sa
Review №37

Good food if hungry

Im
Review №38

Loved the place and the people. Very warm and welcoming.

br
Review №39

Bar and multiple concert halls. Each one is great!

As
Review №40

Always a good show. Glad to come back for wonderful performances and to think back on my days of being a student there

Ch
Review №41

Great building, though the layout can be pretty confusing.

Lo
Review №42

I dare say, the standard for performance arts!

Di
Review №43

For me, one word says it all. Amazing!

Ja
Review №44

I love The Clarice.....staff and production team were great to work with, and Im honored to have been mistaken as an employee due to my service as project manager because The Clarice is that good.

Al
Review №45

Beautiful concert hall that has plenty of parking. Performance was very good

Bi
Review №46

This is a nice newer school building. It has a cafe as well as a coffee shop inside of it. The rooms are easy to find and the building is well kept.

Ma
Review №47

Looked nice, was nice a great place to play music.

Ro
Review №48

Incredible hall with very well maintained facilities. Played here in the NOI orchestra and had a blast.

Ja
Review №49

I work here! UMD graduations were held in our beautiful facility and our visitors were all welcomed with very helpful patron services staff.

Wi
Review №50

Lots of great lineups. Family friendly

Tr
Review №51

Great place at univ of md

Ma
Review №52

A state of the art facility. Absolutely fabulous.

Da
Review №53

Comfortable concert hall. Good view from balcony. Good sound, so acoustics must be good.

Da
Review №54

Cozy music venue.

Pe
Review №55

A great performance center for the ages. UMCP has stepped their game up.

KW
Review №56

The Dekelboum Concert Hall, as well as many of the other concert halls, are extremely well furnished, with wood accenting many parts of the center. The practice rooms are numerous. While the center has a lot of natural grandeur, smaller concert halls are available for private concerts or recitals. Everything feels so professional and the center is dedicated to a great student body experience.

MJ
Review №57

Nice, intimate venue. Enjoyed an opera show.

Mo
Review №58

Opera at the symphony was a show and love it

Ta
Review №59

Really good Acoustics if youre going to see a show. I would suggest this place! :-)

Ei
Review №60

Ive seen multiple events at several spaces in the Clarice, and all have been professionally done. UMCPS Theatre and Performance Arts is doing an excellent job.

Fr
Review №61

Beautiful architecture.

sh
Review №62

Went for the silent DJ, actually dont know what this place is about.

Ya
Review №63

Beautiful facility, very helpful staff. However, lacked signage for the performance and the seats are very tightly spaced.

Me
Review №64

Loved it! Attended a show for Black history month!!

Bi
Review №65

What a nice facility

Li
Review №66

Place with great atmosphere and quality

Ro
Review №67

Wonderful & Intimate Theatre

D
Review №68

Great venue !! There are no bad seats. Staff was very helpful.

Fa
Review №69

It was a beautifull dance show by a Brazilian dace group called Grupo Corpo.

Da
Review №70

Very nice venue! Friendly people and very well organized.

Lu
Review №71

This place slapped at the next now fest

Li
Review №72

Beautiful state of the art theater, but those seats need a back!

Ju
Review №73

Bright and inviting space. Wonderful sound all the way from the front row to the top balcony.

Ar
Review №74

I worked here for some time . Great Place and amazing people. Hosts amazing events ( musicals , rehearsals, plays etc) every now . It is a great place if you want to learn more about the world of art.

Mi
Review №75

Beautiful venue. Parking is free on lot 1 on Sundays

Ju
Review №76

Excellent performances. Top tier in terms of College performing art centers.

Lo
Review №77

An awesome place for dance practice! Its also a great, quiet study spot during the busy times of the semester

Sa
Review №78

An amazing building. There is always something going on, but parking is a hassle. If you are going after 4pm or on weekends, then park in lot 1 not the garage right across from it.

Br
Review №79

We are very lucky to have this State-of-the-art Performing Arts Center with numerous high-end theatres at the University of Maryland College Park campus!

Gr
Review №80

Enjoyed the Classical Concert.

Ke
Review №81

Beautiful facility, great sound.

Sh
Review №82

Saw Figaro! Amazing show, such talent!

Co
Review №83

Beautiful performing arts center!

To
Review №84

Great sound, good view with balconies.

He
Review №85

Great venue, excellent performances and good value

Hu
Review №86

Nice place. Music performance and they singers and dancers

De
Review №87

Beautiful architecture, wonderful performances. Even when Im not watching shows, its one of my favorite places to study

Ke
Review №88

Great venue, very convenient, good acoustics. Parking can be difficult, but I may only be saying that because at the last concert there was a big lacrosse match at the same time.

Ad
Review №89

I HAD A BLAST. BEST SHOW EVER!!!

Ko
Review №90

Great place to experience performances from both students and those of more notoriety.

Ji
Review №91

Inexpensive and often free.

Ze
Review №92

Beautiful building and great performances.

La
Review №93

Always a lovely experience and the performances breathtaking

La
Review №94

All of the Maryland day activities were fun.

Bo
Review №95

It is an excellent venue.

Ma
Review №96

Beautiful place!Part of the school grounds at UMD CP

Ke
Review №97

Great place to hear music.

Tr
Review №98

Last night was a movie

Le
Review №99

Great place to have our annual directors meeting.

Di
Review №100

Dirty bathrooms, un-informed staff, poor acoustics in performance space.

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  • Address:8270 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742, United States
  • Site:http://theclarice.umd.edu/
  • Phone:+1 301-405-2787
Categories
  • Art center
  • Performing arts theater
  • Concert hall
  • Dance hall
  • Event venue
  • Opera house
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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