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Embassy Theatre
125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States
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Ti
Review №1

I loved how they are doing the festival of trees this year. I kind of wish it was always done that way. No crowding, designated photo op stops. No rude people crowding and pushing and bringing a photographer to take professional family photos. I loved it!

Da
Review №2

We saw Annie recently and its the first time Id been back since the renovations. The facility was beautiful and all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The one thing I will advise is that they are currently charging $4 for a bottle of water at the concessions, which is a bit too much of a money grab for my taste. Other than that (and all of the extra policies/procedures around Covid), it was a very enjoyable experience.

Ga
Review №3

I dance there every year for the Festival of Trees. Even though we are trying to heal a global pandemic they are still holding it! We may have to wear a mask to perform but it is better than not performing at all

Br
Review №4

Very well laid out for the Covid thing. Trees were beautiful

Ty
Review №5

What a treat for us to come down from Lansing, MI and find this amazing classic treasure of a theatre. We thoroughly enjoyed the show and the old-fashioned elegance, and it was even a joy to chat with the amazing patrons who work there as ushers and coat checks after the show. They had all kinds of stories about attending the theater as youth in the 1950s and 1960s. Its very nice and the restoration of the venue is spot-on.

Aa
Review №6

Nice architecture, went to see the festival of trees. It was beautiful!

Li
Review №7

Gorgeous theater, beautiful historic architecture, phenomenal acoustics. My favorite place to see any show.

Ja
Review №8

We had a lovely evening. The Embassy staff are friendly and AMAZING. The food was great and the entertainment was AWESOME!!This place is wheelchair friendly and SPOTLESS!!

Ch
Review №9

Enjoy the look, feel, and atmosphere of the place. Great staff, decent concession. Been here for many event. No matter where I sat, sound and clarity was never an issue.Pictures are of the #BlackViolin performance. Was amazing. Not a 1st for me, but was for the girls.

Tr
Review №10

Went there for a wedding this time. Nice set up. The Theatre portion is always amazing.

El
Review №11

Theatre is beautiful. Show was pretty good except the audio. Speakers seem to only be in front half of auditorium...not loud enough. Not a surround sound type thing.

Kr
Review №12

Just got done with a visit while on a field trip. I was so impressed! The tour guides were very friendly and spoke to the level of the kids. They focused on their 5 senses and were able to touch and feel designs and details in the architecture, spot shapes including tear drops on the chandelier, hear and name the sounds of the theater organ, and dance on stage. What a wonderful positive experience for kids that are so often used to being told to sit still! and be quiet! in this setting. I hope the love of theater that was started today for this group of young students can continue to grow. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable day. My favorite was Embassy theatre twister.

As
Review №13

Very nice theater. We sat up near the very top and still had a good seat. Our views were not obstructed by other guests and we could hear everything great.

Mi
Review №14

This is one of Fort Waynes most prized possessions. Its a gift to humanity, honestly. Full of rich history, beautiful and regal. The Holidays wouldnt be the same without the Embassy. Ive been here many times over the years and I always leave this venue with a happy heart. Absolutely a Dont miss when in the Fort!

A
Review №15

Didnt have the best seats, but the place is beautiful. Stairs are a little sketchy going up and down the balcony. Went and seen Bert Kreisher and had a blast. When he returns next year, I will pay the extra to have better seats. Definitely beautiful inside though.

No
Review №16

This is an awesome treasure to have in Fort Wayne. The history of it alone is incredible, not to mention the architecture inside. The acoustics inside the theater are amazing and no other venue will sound the same after hearing your favorite band play here. Watching shows here is a great experience also. Do yourself a favor and catch a performance at the Embassy.

Ab
Review №17

I love the embassy theatre, been here multiple times for so many different events such as Jeff Dunham, Fluffy, The Nutcracker and more recently the festival of trees! Its such a diverse space with stunning interiors!

So
Review №18

The Embassy Theater is always a beautiful place to visit but during the Festival of Trees its beauty reaches even greater heights.

Ly
Review №19

It is a beautifully restored theater and brings back many childhood memories. Parking is adequate and $5 per event.Philharmonic events are one of the best kept secrets on Fort Wayne.

Ma
Review №20

Beautiful interior. Nice venue. Not a bad seat in the house.

Tr
Review №21

Beautiful historical theater. Great venue for concerts with plenty of free near by parking

Ju
Review №22

My best friend and I went to see the Mascow ballet performance of the Nutcracker.It was amazing. My friend had never been to a ballet or the Embassy before. She still has not stopped thanking me...she loved it all!The workers at the Embassy are always so kind, and professional.We will be going back very soon.The Embassy is a MUST see place/treasure of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Pe
Review №23

Gorgeous building and a great venue for concerts. They have plenty of restrooms and concessions to accommodate a large crowd. The building is a beauty and well worth a visit on its own. The stage is huge and the acoustics in the auditorium are excellent. One of the treasures of Fort Wayne.

je
Review №24

I have always loved everything about this theater. The historical architecture and decor are absolutely top notch.

Sa
Review №25

It was my first time visiting the Embassy . Ive lived in Fort Wayne for over 25 years .Got to enjoy seeing and hearing the Play of The Color Purple .The cast were awesome and the singing was heartfelt.Wish it had an elevator for the handicapped though. The stairs were a work out.

Te
Review №26

They bring in some pretty amazing shows! The only down size is they do not have hand rails to hold onto when going down steps, and chairs are so low you cant hold onto them either. I did see an usher hold a womans hand to help her down, I was very impressed by that!

Li
Review №27

The beautiful Festival of Trees, all the history of the theater, music breath taking.

Ga
Review №28

This beautifully restored theater is a treat to visit. Im most often here for FW Philharmonic performances because my husband is the principal bassoonist and I always sit in the Loge (the lower sections of the balcony) considered by many to be the best seats in the house. In fact thats where you will see many members of the Phils board of directors, too

Ch
Review №29

Lovey theatre. I think it is even more beautiful than the Morris Civic. The staff was super friendly.

Na
Review №30

The venue is located downtown with two large parking garages so parking is a non-issue. If you decide to arrive early and eat at a restaurant nearby they will stamp your parking ticket so it is free. Historic venue is beautiful inside and there is not a bad seat.

Er
Review №31

The Festival of Trees was beautiful as usual! Great performance shows too!

Br
Review №32

I mean, whats to say about this place that hasnt already been said? It is gorgeous. Staff is always professional. Shows are always fantastic. I go at least twice a year. Great time.

Ma
Review №33

Absolutely amazing venue with phenomenal acoustics. Highly recommend visiting this venue for any type of concert or theatrical performance, it will not disappoint.

An
Review №34

Gorgeous place! Awesome Jinks concert!

Al
Review №35

It is so beautiful inside. I cant remember the last time I was in there, I do know it was a long time ago. The Philharmonic was lovely.

Ja
Review №36

Awesome old renovated theatre. Not a bad seat here!

Ry
Review №37

Built in 1928. This is a very nice theater.

Su
Review №38

Darci Lynn was a fantastic show. Sat in the balcony. Old floral carpeting makes it really hard to see the edge of the steps. Lighting on the steps would be very helpful. Hopefully nobody falls to force the change. Checking people through security and tickets was slow.

Na
Review №39

Great restored theater. My only issue is the need to stream line the concession stands.... 35 minute lines... Yikes. Love the shows they bring to town and nice staff

He
Review №40

I took my grandma recently there for a concert. Given the age of the building it is in superb shape. Some things are dated , like the restroom or the seats being small. But the volunteers were amazing and polite. I even included a picture of one of them in the ones that Im submitting. All and all its a piece of beautiful history in Fort Wayne and Im happy that it still exists.

Me
Review №41

Beautiful theater with very friendly staff and wonderful performances. Have always enjoyed my date nights with the hubby when we chose to go here. I love that you can eat and drink in the venue while watching the show. Its better than movie night due to the live entertainment with adult beverages.

Br
Review №42

The charm and beauty of the Embassy cannot be understated. There is plenty of comfortable seating and the people that work the Embassy are very nice. Being a tall guy seating space is important, this place has the space.

Li
Review №43

Attended The Festival of Trees 2017. As usual it was no disappointment!

Je
Review №44

Incredibly stunning building with an amazingly rich history. Nostalgic and captivating with Broadways flair in a smaller city make it feel big.

Pa
Review №45

Great place to see an event. Jesus Culture was great! Parking was very convenient.

Je
Review №46

I took my 3 & 6 year old to Disney Dance Party tonight, the theater is beautiful and ushers were helpful finding seats. We were in the balcony and had a great time.

Di
Review №47

Festival of Trees was great. Really enjoyed all the different ideas and uses of sponsor products to reflect the theme. It is our family tradition to go down on Friday.

Ki
Review №48

Beautiful piece of history. Seats are still comfy. Ushers are super nice and helpful. Have been here several times and even performed on stage many moons ago with a school choir.Criss Angels Raw show was spectacular! I was stoked to see him and I wasnt disappointed. Hes amazing!I cant wait to go to the Embassy again.

Jo
Review №49

Went with the wife for a movie night where the Philharmonic orchestra played the sound track for a Harry Potter movie. It was an excellent show and they did the music masterfully! Prices for beverages and snacks were reasonable. Happy plus that there is a decent beer and liquor selection here as well!

Li
Review №50

The Embassy is absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect venue for seeing Ghost given the ambiance. The staff is always super friendly. Concessions arent too expensive (and are a nice touch!) And they have ample and clean bathrooms. Garage parking isnt expensive and there are several great restaurants within walking distance.

Ex
Review №51

Absolutely superb. We held four shows in this theater and have zero complaints.Aside from the obvious beauty of the ornate decor in the front of house and main theater seating area, the backstage facilities met all of our needs with ease. There are about a dozen dressing rooms, and they were able to provide ice on site to keep our catered items cool.The facilities staff were all very pleasant to our crew and guests. The A/V crew were top notch and enjoyable to banter with offstage. Lighting and sound options were sufficient for our needs. After a nightmare of roaches in the last theater we were at, this one was astoundingly clean and well kept. We look forward to returning to this location.

Ni
Review №52

A great place for events! The staff is amazing here too.

An
Review №53

Beautiful theatre and great acoustics. Atmosphere is warm and inviting. Seating comfortable.

Ri
Review №54

First time there. Nice seats and beautiful architecture. Concert was wonderful.

Ha
Review №55

Its so beautiful!!!! They have awesome shows and I jus love this place!

Ja
Review №56

There is something magical about the style of the Embassy. No matter what event I have been there for, its always memorable. Timeless classic!

Pe
Review №57

Its always a pleasure going to the Embassy. This was for our sons graduation, and even with a baseball game going on at the same time I still found parking just a few blocks away. Sunday afternoon. Theater is so beautiful. Ive always had good experiences with the staff. I think its a treasure to have a venue like this in Fort Wayne. Im 6 ft 4 and the seating works for me as long as its not the balcony where theres not enough leg room for me.

Na
Review №58

There is so much to love about this place. Fyi- the seats are small. But everything else will greatly impress you.

Ha
Review №59

Fun visit. Ticket sales area was a bit disorganized. Moving around was nearly impossible (too crowded). Trees were entertaining & Christmas Tiffany & Co. dance recital went well.

Re
Review №60

It is always a pleasure attending an event at the Embassy! The historical atmosphere is fantastic for any lover of old things, but the state-of-the-art productions are nothing archaic! The experience is always magical and entertaining!The staff are always friendly and helpful if needed.Parking can be found within a reasonable walking distance and rather inexpensively too - especially in comparison to other big city theater locations.

De
Review №61

Regardless of the show, this is by far one of the nicest venues in Fort Wayne. The orchestra was amazing, and Star Wars was of course fun to watch.

ga
Review №62

Breakfast with Santa, followed by the Festival of Trees, was even better this year with the youth theaters Frozen Jr. performance!

Al
Review №63

So glad such an ornate place is still intact. I am a very big fan of this venue. I would highly recommend attending, even if not for an event or show, but just to see this beautiful place!!

Mi
Review №64

This place is beautifully kept, a must see in Ft. Wayne!

Sa
Review №65

Always an amazing experience here! We have seen the band Ghost & a few comedians! Beautiful architecture & an overall great experience.

Re
Review №66

Beautiful, wonderful theatre setup and sound. Very helpful and courteous staff.

Mi
Review №67

Incredible place!! Facility is beautiful. Not a bad seat in the house. Concession pricing is reasonable.

Ma
Review №68

Beautiful building with so many details you could spend hours just admiring the construction. Seating is a little tight but overall a wonderful place to house any venue.

Ni
Review №69

Beautiful and classic theatre. Staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Nice spacing seatings. Im a petite person and usually I dont get a good view of the stage because of the taller audience blocked view in front of me. At Embassy, most seats are good. I have been there for several show events and have not been disappointed.

Ph
Review №70

Always a wonderful and beautiful venue.

Ch
Review №71

Gorgeous interior. Sound was a little loud for my taste in the auditorium before the show started and the womens restroom was a bit small and cramped, but still clean and classy looking.

Le
Review №72

It was a great place to be. It gives you that old fashion feeling

Am
Review №73

It was so cool!! We went to see star wars with the fort wayne Orchestra. I think? Lol I didnt buy the tickets but the whole experience was very cool!

St
Review №74

Beautiful historic building, awesome show

Su
Review №75

Watched the Russian ballet perform the nutcracker. It was fantastic. The theater is beautiful.

K0
Review №76

Always nice to come here and visit. They are always doing something in there. I cant wait for the Christmas tree displays.

Am
Review №77

Just saw Whos Live (a live version of Whose Line Is It Anyway)... it was awesome! The embassy is a beautiful venue and I always have a good time when Im here!

Lu
Review №78

Beautifully restored older theater. Our seats were in the upper balcony and we had an unobstructed view of the stage. The sound was great.The only drawback was the small amount of legroom in the seats, which is to be expected in older theaters, and the lack of an elevator to the upper levels for those with health issues (which I believe was stated pretty clearly on the website).I would definitely visit again when in the area.

Lu
Review №79

The architecture is amazing. Not a bad seat in the entire place!

Ka
Review №80

First time at Festival of Trees and loved the trees as well as the performances by Gymnastics is Motion.

Je
Review №81

Scotty McCreery

Ge
Review №82

A beautiful theater, with great sound. I have seen many acts over the years at the embassy. In fact, I had been involved in promotions at the theater some years back. Most of the staff are volunteers, but they love what they do. If you are visiting Fort Wayne and have a chance, by all means check out the embassy theater!

Wh
Review №83

Beautiful! Loved the music! However the staff was extremely rude. A man was screaming everybody move after the Philharmonic had ended, I moved to the side with all the elder women who were putting on there coats as was I. Then a man in a red suit screams to move and GRABS my shoulders and starts to PUSH me?! Like as if I WAS THE PROBLEM?! How dare him I was so mad and disrespected, he would have never done that to an elder women but I guess because Im in my 20s thats okay?! Definitely a HORRIBLE experience with the staff. However the concession stand was so polite and served some yummy popcorn! Beautiful music, HORRIBLE manners from the ushers...

Ll
Review №84

This a beautiful theatre. Every seat is a great seat with a great view. It does lack food. Only thing you can buy is popcorn and candy. It would of been great if it had nachos and hotdogs.

La
Review №85

First visit there was to see a Pink Floyd cover band. Beautiful theater

Ji
Review №86

Beautiful I love it first time I been there. Please,take the time and look up all the activities. My kids loved it

Ra
Review №87

This is a great historic venue. Building has great acoustics. I would recommend seeing a show here just for the experience.

Ga
Review №88

Ive personally enjoyed Top Notch performances at the Embassy for nearly a half-century.

M
Review №89

Love the architecture. Had a new seat very nice. Great symphony!

Ma
Review №90

This may be the most beautiful theater Ive ever seen, and as a professional entertainer, thats saying a lot. Its worth buying a ticket just to get to see the inside. The staff is super professional, and it was a great experience overall.

Do
Review №91

Great place for concerts and other stage based shows. Great FW Philarmonic orchestra

Ki
Review №92

The beauty of this older building is amazing. I love love love it!! They dont build them like this anymore.

Sh
Review №93

Such a beautiful venue for performances! The updates to seating, lighting, acoustics, and staging make a wonderful experience. Plan to attend at least one performance and enjoy this majestic theater!

Ja
Review №94

Went to see Jeff Dunham. Great show!!

Ru
Review №95

I enjoyed the music at the Embassy. The adults with children also also attended. I was happy to see that. The children also enjoyed the experience.

St
Review №96

Great place to see a live concert, beautiful venue. I dont think that there is a bad seat in the place

Be
Review №97

Had a blast watching the philharmonic play alongside Star Wars. Seats could be better because my knees came to rest on the row in front of me.

Da
Review №98

Nice theater. The Philharmonic performances are great

La
Review №99

Amazing experience!

Sc
Review №100

Old time venue, restored. Seating good, better than era, good line of sight to stage. Gladly go back

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  • Address:125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States
  • Site:http://www.fwembassytheatre.org/
  • Phone:+1 260-424-6287
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
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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