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Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States
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An
Review №1

It is a classic location Parker Playhouse! It has a Beautiful style and original flair of a true theater of the arts and plays. With the love of Hollywoods hey day and into the future days to come!Tonights show, we were blessed to see Puddles Pitty Party once again here in the Amazing theater with its awesome sound and great atmosphere!

De
Review №2

Was there last night to see and hear the amazing Hot Tuna for New Years Eve!! First time there for us and it is a beautiful theatre. We had a grande time! The band was fantastic! Thank you for the great experience! And to all who work there thank you! Happy New Year to you all!

Da
Review №3

Wide, comfortable seats with adequate aisle spaces for people to walk by without having to get up. Really good acoustics as well. As others has mentioned, its showing its age a bit but I think that just adds to the ambience and I hope the extensive renovations being done doesnt take away the quaintness of the venue. First time here to see Kenny G, which was great by the way, and looking forward to see more artistes here in the future.

Mi
Review №4

Love this beautiful Theater. Every seat is a good seat. I was an usher here 30 years ago. Its still as charming as it was. They are updating the lobby and itll be beautiful when finished. So many great shows.

As
Review №5

Parker is my favorite theatre in Fort Lauderdale. Its small, but not too small. Just right. Spacious seats, so spacious that you dont have to stand when people pass by you. Very charming and old school decorations. They are renovating now and doing a great job of holding onto the theatres history. Tasty pretzels and decently priced drinks. Dont forget to look up, the ceiling is BEAUTIFUL.

Am
Review №6

Quaint theater good for small venues. It is clean and well-maintained.

Fa
Review №7

They are under construction now. Remodeling the place, updating it. Its going to look really nice once its done

To
Review №8

Parker Play House is a great Theatre based in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. They had a JBL A12 - A8 Line Array demo today and it was amazing. The facility is acoustically perfect for big audio demos.. Thanks for a great experience.

ge
Review №9

The ballet was world class...seats were comfortable.. and views were great. Volunteers were great...facility is undergoing major restoration..inside and out..looks very outdated.. but good news is in 2 years we will have a great place...until then we live in a struggling city trying to become a world class city...

Ve
Review №10

The playhouse is a beautiful setting for different one of a kind shows. We went to see the Mystery Science Theater 3000 tour and it was amazing. The show was wonderful and the acoustics within the theater was great. The building is under restoration refurbishments but is coming along really nicely. I cant wait to go back again and see it restored to its original beauty!

Ke
Review №11

Great venue to see a wide variety of concerts, theatrical productions, comedy and more. The sound is always on point. Seats near the end of each row (both ends) can miss some parts of the show. Best seats are toward the center of each row.

ed
Review №12

Good place for concerts. Easy to get there by car or uber. You can see the artist so close and its something fantastic that does not happen in large stadiums.

Jw
Review №13

Great little intimate venue. Saw Leonid and Friends (Chicago cover band) and all seats had a great view. There is no balcony seating. Seating has ZERO obstructions. Nothing hanging down from the ceiling, no posts or pylons in front of any seat. Handicapped area has plenty of space. Sound acoustics are good. Not excellent, but good. You are really close to the performers. Loved it.

Ti
Review №14

Very nice theater. There isnt a bad seat in the house and the acoustics were good. Good bar and plenty of bathrooms. Say Lucinda Williams last night and it was excellent!

DJ
Review №15

Hands down my favorite venue in Broward county. Intimate, easy to park. I hope they dont ruin it with all the modernizing & construction. The place has a lot of charm.

Be
Review №16

Went to a Tommy Emmanuel concert. Truly an amazing guitarist. Best there is as far as I am concerned. Check him out on YouTube for your own assessment.

Fa
Review №17

Smaller than other venues which makes it feel more intimate. Great views from all seats. Ample aisles to walk to and from your seat and very good acoustics

Ka
Review №18

DON FELDER. FORMER EAGLES.TRULY AMAZING

Re
Review №19

Always a great place for a concert. wide aisles, nice people, great view, easy parking, no one standing in front of you or talking through the performance. very civilized and enjoyable.

Di
Review №20

Parking was a little tricky due to the ongoing remodeling. The theater itself is wonderful with comfortable seats, plenty of room between rows, and all seats have good views of the stage. Hope the remodeling doesnt change the actual theater too much.

Ja
Review №21

Just saw a marvelous performance of The Nutcracker at the fabulous Parker Playhouse! Its already a very special place and currently under renovation and come months from now is going to be even more spectacular. Thank you Parker Playhouse

An
Review №22

What a great little theater. Plenty of legroom, little bar with drinks/snacks, and intimate setting. Beautiful ceilings.

pe
Review №23

Parker Playhouse is a small venue with big time performances. We watched Lyle Lovett and his band......outstanding! Even with the construction, renovations going on the Parker Playhouse is fabulous.

Ph
Review №24

The venue is fine. One of the three comedy acts was great-the African American. The other 2 not as good even though they are bigger names.

Er
Review №25

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert was amazing! Meet and greet with the band after! My husband and I are in this photo with lead singer Scotty!

Fr
Review №26

Parker Playhouse clean comfortable venue with good sound quality. All seating provides great view. i posted video of Billy Gibbons and the BFGs.Hope it posts well.

Co
Review №27

Love this theater! It’s been around since the 70s, but the seats are comfy, space to walk between seats, old style charm! The ushers are VERY friendly. They are going to be renovating soon, but it’s cute the way it is.

Le
Review №28

Easy venue to get to. Good seating everywhere. Saw Arlo Guthrie...a flash from the past!

Ca
Review №29

Very nice theater. I always enjoy seeing performances there.

Me
Review №30

Love this venue. 4 started only because it is still undergoing construction. Not a bad seat in the house, plenty of moving room

Ca
Review №31

Great venue. Friendly informative staff. No bad seats.

Li
Review №32

I love coming to shows here. There isnt a bad seat in the house! Smaller more intimate venue.

Jo
Review №33

Though under renovation, a great venue for intimate shows. We went to hear David Sedaris speak. Excellent sound and lighting. Reasonable refreshment menu and costs.

Ma
Review №34

The show of Shelea, was the best that I have seen in a long time.She is like the song sang by Ella Fitzgerald.You are the top today she is the top female singer in jazz, soul, in the world. The show of S aturday evening was amazing. Chapeau to that Lady

Ka
Review №35

Beautiful and elegant decor. Staff is very helpful. Very roomy theater.

Da
Review №36

I love this theater!!! It is the best venue in South Florida for concerts, does, live theatre. Excellent acoustics!

Ac
Review №37

Very nice Theater. Good size venue, you can see the stage very good from any seat. Amazing sound. Free parking.

Jo
Review №38

Always a great time when Im there. I love to go see the RPDR Queens. Yasss!

Ja
Review №39

Great theater. Mid century gem. Friendly staff. Always fun to go there always see wonderful shows.

La
Review №40

Saw Sinbad last Thursday 1/31/19, night. Was a nice evening with 2 of the 3 men in my life.

Dy
Review №41

Had an awesome time seeing Macy Gray in the front row!

Li
Review №42

A little run down but very nice ushers and all who work there, great seating arrangement to see on stage

Cl
Review №43

A great place to see a concert. Not a bad seat in the house.

Ka
Review №44

A beautiful venue currently has a renovation in progress. Lots of helpful staff. A fun place to attend an event.

Ma
Review №45

The parking situation is kind of a mess, but the venue itself was nice enough. The staff were very courteous and the process to get in moved quickly.

Ma
Review №46

Ive seen many varied performances here and have enjoyed attending for over 20 years. The venue is a great size for intimate performances & there r ew ally isnt any bad seats . Most definitely a blast from the past .

An
Review №47

Have seen dozens of my daughters shows and met Tony award winning artist. Performers from Bob Hope to Audra McDonald have performed here. A Fort Lauderdale Gem.

Ra
Review №48

Looking forward to the renovations, however the event was excellent. The staff, resilient !!

Je
Review №49

Enjoyed superb performance of Screwtape Letters presented by Fellowship for Performing Arts. Packed house, ushers very effectively seating quickly and politely managed crowd very well including parking, especially with remodeling conditions in process.

ma
Review №50

Great place to see a show. Happy to see they are updating as the carpet and seats are kind of old.

el
Review №51

Looks scary on the outside but beautiful on the inside....it could use more food choices

Fr
Review №52

Lovely old Theater, wonderful sound. Seats could be reupholstered.

To
Review №53

Nice place. Going thru remodel but still easy in easy out!

Br
Review №54

Its a job site no shows yet

Lu
Review №55

They are repairing but the place is beautiful. the ceiling work is impressive.

St
Review №56

Great Venue! Man in Black, Johnny Cash tribute show was great tonight!

Ja
Review №57

Nice little theater, there is only 27 rows so its small enough that the last row is still relative close to the stage and each row is high than the row in front of it so the view is clear. We went to see PJ Masks Live, the pictures were taken from the second to last row and close to the side so you can put it in perspective.

Ra
Review №58

Disgusting that the Parker Playhouse is not cancelling events or offering people refunds when Broadway is closed . I don’t care how much cleaning occurs when 1000 people attend an event. How irresponsible! Yes

Al
Review №59

The Kenny G. Concert was awesome but for me the temperature in the Parker Playhouse was uncomfortably warm.

Je
Review №60

Love this venue. Small enough to let you enjoy the show but big enough to let you appreciate the show

Eu
Review №61

A great smaller venue, with some history. All the seats are good, and the acoustics are very good.

Al
Review №62

I saw Miranda sings there, it was amazing! Good quality, and amazing chairs.

De
Review №63

Lovely older style theater in the throes of renovation outside. Very comfy seats with plenty of leg room.

je
Review №64

First time there just the other day for Dave Mason and Steve Cropper Rock and soul revue. Easy in-and-out free parking. Its a 50 year old performance theater seating about 1200. There is not a bad seat in the house. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. There is a small bar if you are so inclined and you can take your drinks into the theater. Renovations will start soon.

Mi
Review №65

A funky little theater that hosts some great concerts. But dont wair your good shoes because the parking fields are not paved and the grass and dirt fields are difficult to walk through when dry, when it is raining or wet it is a mess.

Hy
Review №66

Parker Playhouse is a great theater...every seat is a great one.I saw a group called We 3.Knocked my socks off!The lead singer has a very wide range...a magnificent voice.Interacted with audience ...very warm and grateful to us.Only one recomenation...Visually needed to have graphics behind them...as a big screen video slide show, perhaps about them or depicting their music or inspiration.I bought their CD and enjoy listening to it as I am driving

Ro
Review №67

I love watching concerts at the Parker Playhouse. Parking is easy, its a small venue very quaint, every seat is a good seat in what looks like an old fashioned Broadway Theatre. Really nice...I hope they never update this place. Will never get that Nostalgia back if they make it look modern which I heard they are thinking of doing. I sure hope they dont. If I had more than five stars, I would give it to the Parker Playhouse.

Bo
Review №68

Construction on the entrance, so enter on east side. Actually the easiest entry and exit ever.

Wi
Review №69

Very nice theater! Great leg room.

Ad
Review №70

Here for the wiggles concert started late kinda upset but really good show!

T.
Review №71

Great small venue. Very easy parking and good facility.

Ju
Review №72

Wonderful show .. enjoyed very much. Drinks are a little expensive though.

Er
Review №73

Great acoustic and visibility. Also very gentle staff.

M
Review №74

Very nice place to watch my daughter perform! Beautiful arts every you go... customer service there was ok too.. but very nice place to go to

Ad
Review №75

My favorite venue. Not a bad seat in the house. Just wait until the updates are done.

Re
Review №76

Needs to be renovated but performance was good enough.. Didnt like the fact that Nick Hilscher didnt even recognize the one and only coloured guy in the band lol pretty funny felt like I was in the 50s he only recognized and said his name once wow makes me not wanna go anywhere he goes if there is coloured people around.. Anywhoo great band Hanna was outstanding I would definitely see her again

Kw
Review №77

Cozy, intimate venue with good views from most seats. There were some minor issues such as the backstage area being fairly brightly lit and somewhat distracting. Acoustics were good. Parking lot was in the grass so keep this in mind if in heels.

Al
Review №78

The show itself was WONDERFUL and we had amazing seats. The workers there, however, WERE EXTREMELY RUDE! The bartender purposefully turned off the electronic menu because she thought we were taking too long to select what drinks we wanted and then charged us more than what we were supposed to have paid. The head usher was also very rude. Customer service here needs a big adjustment.

Te
Review №79

I totally enjoyed my experience last night at Parker Playhouse. It has been over 30 years since I attended any thing there and had forgotten how nice of a place it really is. The leg room between your seat and the one in front of you makes the experience even that much more enjoyable because youre not all crammed together and can stretch your legs (especially if youre a taller person or have a handicap) so your legs dont cramp and it also allows people to pass by more easily.

Jo
Review №80

Old school playhouse. Cant wait to see the final remodeling of this Broward gem!

Ca
Review №81

Great venue. EZ parkingxand great sound system

da
Review №82

Doing their best to put on great shows while the venue is refurbished

Mi
Review №83

Great location. Not a bad seat in the house.

Ma
Review №84

Old fashioned theatre, with a small area for drinks and snaks, not enougth bath rooms.

Je
Review №85

Great for concerts. Small venue and they dont kill you with ticket fees.

Su
Review №86

Always a great experience. I love everything about this place. I only hope when they do renovations that means restoring her to her original splendor. Not a bad seat in the house! Easy in and easy out--Wear flats if you self park, the lot is a grass field full of dips and holes

Mi
Review №87

Intimate theatre with very simple seating room.

To
Review №88

Great concert place and free parking, I saw Shelea last night, didnt know her before, but fell in love with her ! :)

Sa
Review №89

I really like Parker Playhouse. They have a great mix of eclectic shows.All seats are good seats. Because the theater is relatively small, it is easier to see the stage. The floor us curved enough that your view is not blocked by the people seated in front of you.Remember that you cant take drinks into the theater. Think twice before ordering that giant soda during intermission.If you go down the stairs to the hallway that has the restrooms you will see local artwork on display.

Ke
Review №90

Small easy access great little venue

Jo
Review №91

Beautifully designed building on both the in and outside. I was able to get a behind the scenes tour and experienced its rich history.

Ho
Review №92

I have gone to a few shows, never disappointed.

Gl
Review №93

Under construction ... cant wait to see when its done

To
Review №94

Great venue for concerts been here for a couple of concerts never disappoint

Ro
Review №95

Good AcousticsRobert Schlien

X
Review №96

Ive been going there for years. I love the theatre. Great visuals

Ni
Review №97

Great venue; excited for the renovations to be completed.

Ju
Review №98

Saw ZOSO, sort of. It was awesome!

Ja
Review №99

Nice place for this concert. The renovations are scheduled to start early on 2019. Nice to get 1 last show prior to major changes. One last time around.

Ga
Review №100

Great venue ! and not a bad seat in the house

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  • Address:707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States
  • Site:http://parkerplayhouse.com/
  • Phone:+1 954-462-0222
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
  • Ballet theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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