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The Ware Center - Millersville University
42 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States
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El
Review №1

Impressive facility. Recently attended a conference there. Clean. Nicely laid out. Attentive staff. Bonus: well-displayed student art in common areas.

Da
Review №2

My wife and I most recently came to see the Flamenco dance company which performed in January (or Feb?) of 2019. The company was very good. We saw a fair amount of Flamenco in Spain in 2006 and it compared well. I love the Ware Center. We look forward to having more freedom to attend more events. Right now we are caring for an aging parent and we cannot escape as often as wed like. Keep doing what youre doing, Ware Center. We are city residents who appreciate you greatly! Also, wed love to see you as a venue for the Blues Fest again. Thank you.

Iv
Review №3

Very good place to see a show.!! The world Dance was super. A+ to the India and Arab dancers. Congratulations to the director!!

Mi
Review №4

Love this place. If you have never been here and are from the area then you are missing out. This place has a lot of events to offer. If you are a business and looking to host an event then look no further. If you are looking to get married and need the perfect venue....then check this place out. Did I mention the people who work here are truly amazing and unforgettable.This place will give you lasting memories.

Ma
Review №5

Attended the CPOSC - Open Source Conference here. This was like the county fair of technology conference. Staff at the front desk and check in were very helpful. Event was well organized with displays in lobby and sessions in the auditorium. Great place for musicals, shows and events.

Jo
Review №6

Awesome venue for Art displays and concerts. Needless to say I had a blast at the First Friday events..!

De
Review №7

It is the perfect setting for an orchestral concert. Steinman Hall has the best acoustics around. It felt like I could hear every instrument. And the rest of the Ware Center is beautifully decorated.

me
Review №8

Gorgeous facility in the heart of the market-theater district of Lancaster. Rooms for performances, lectures, meetings and interactive events. Great staff that really care.

Ke
Review №9

Excellent venue for attending concerts. Comfortable climate, friendly atmosphere, great view of stage and comfortable seating

Ca
Review №10

Its very awesome to walk through and see all kinds of art from local artists. When I visited they had a whole room dedicated to art pieces from a local school. It was funny and nostalgic to see these younger kids artwork. Some show a budding talent at a young age, some are things they will cringe at when they are older. The staff at the front desk made us aware of upcoming events and had pamphlets at the ready. Theres public bathrooms in here!!

Da
Review №11

We went with friends to see Charles Dicksons, The Christmas Carol put on by Servant Stage. The play was wonderful & the acting superb. The Ware Center is a beautiful venue & comfortable.Maneuvering around the city to get to parking, with one-way streets.. just a little challenging.But a great night for all!

Da
Review №12

What a great place it is such a great place to enjoy the arts. millersville University does an outstanding job. Great shows and events.

Su
Review №13

Outstanding show, Fairy Rhymes! Beautiful venue!

Ki
Review №14

Pretty cool place, Id like to go back for a show.

Ph
Review №15

Nice newish venue. Concert hall is top notch and the third floor is lovely. I assume the rest of the place is comparable. Location is king though.

La
Review №16

Love the Ware Center in Lancaster, PA! Every time Im there, for a concert, event, or reception, there are many knowledgable and friendly staff, the facility itself is top-notch & comfortable, and its right in the heart of the action in this thriving downtown. Lots of parking close by, too. Super, welcoming place!

Co
Review №17

Incredible place to host an event; the staff is very helpful and accommodating. My company has hosted several events there and we are always pleased with the service!

Kr
Review №18

We went for an art show from the school district of Lancaster since our son had a piece of his artwork displayed. It was busy since they also had a play or musical going on as well so it was a bit confusing at first but were given direction promptly. Very nice interior

ja
Review №19

The Ware Center is a great venue for local cultural events and I try to attend as many events at the Ware as I can. Its a comfortable place and an affordable evening out. Its a great way to keep up with the multifaceted cultural happenings in Lancaster City.

sh
Review №20

Randy Otto as Prime minister Winston Churchill was very good . The show was very entertaining and one of the best performances I have seen at the Ware Center .

jo
Review №21

We recently attended a performance at the Ware Center. The theater is a very attractive venue. The acoustics are excellent. I especially appreciated the railings as I walked down to my seat.The performance SARAH BERNHARDT-LA DIVINE was wonderful. Not only was it informative but also very humorous. Candace did an excellent job of writing and acting in this play. I am so sorry I missed Mary Todd Lincoln !Although we live several hours away in NJ I would gladly return to the Ware Center.

Je
Review №22

I tell everyone about you! I think your programming is one of the best kept secrets of Lancaster. Your tickets are amazingly affordable and your student/child pricing genius so you make your programming accessible for all. Your venues are comfortable with easy access to bathrooms and with pre and intermission drink options (Lancaster)... We are already signed up for many shows this year... and your online ticketing works so easily!

Sh
Review №23

The Atrium at the Ware Center is beautiful and we have been there to see Allegro play a few times. The main performance hall is also a very nice venue and there are always great acts of various types at the Ware Center.

Ma
Review №24

Nice local venue for events and stage performances.

El
Review №25

Building clean and modern with enjoyable and stimulating programs.

Ji
Review №26

Great place for artistic performances!

Ke
Review №27

Beautiful facility. Was a DJ for a wedding reception there. Staff was very professional and helpful.

Le
Review №28

The Ware Center is a beautiful, brilliant arts hub. Great sound in the theater. Do yourself a favor and catch some music there!

Wa
Review №29

The Ware Center is a very well designed building. It contains various areas that are used as venues depending on the needs of the entertainment being performed. It is always a joy to attend an event, either a concert or whatever at this location because of the excellent acoustics and overall ambience. The staff is also very helpful and always courteous. The building is centrally located surrounded by fine restaurants and easy parking.

Na
Review №30

My family and I have attended several performances at The Ware Center. Most recently, we attended the salute to Pearl Harbor in December 2016. The show was incredible! We could have listened to the big band music for hours - really top-notch musicians. The show featuring a variety of entertainers tracking the United States involvement in World War II from beginning to end through words, music and dance. The performance struck the perfect balance of nostalgia and sentiment combined with the heaviness of wartime. Several times, we had tears in our eyes. Absolutely beautiful.Shows at The Ware Center are always a treat because the Steinman Theatre has incredible acoustics with no bad seats in the auditorium. The lobby is also very spacious and bright, and we enjoyed mingling with performers after the show. We look forward to attending more special events at this prime downtown Lancaster venue!

Ei
Review №31

Its a very mice building. I take my son for his philosoohy class there. I take him, that way I 6ake stuff I need to work in yhe atrium/lobby, and I can people watch.

Na
Review №32

The Ware Center showcases a vast array of events, all of which that Ive seen were terrific.The main auditorium has terrific sound and seats. In the smaller room upstairs, Ive seen intimate performances by national artists.If youre in Lancaster, I would highly recommend going to this venue.

Ph
Review №33

I go here as a student for classes. But this place is amazing. The upper floors look like a museum.

Ja
Review №34

Attended Susquehanna Folk Music Society sponsored concert in the Owen Salon at the Ware Center. Concert featured Del Rey, the wonderful singer of blues, folk, Americana songs. She accompanied herself on resonator ukulele or resonator guitar. Delightful venue; enthusiastic audience; top notch performance.

Sa
Review №35

Elegant and yet warmly welcoming, the Ware Center is jam-packed year-round with exciting and affordable programs. A Lancaster treasure within easy walking distance to everything this historic city has to offer, including unique shops, galleries, hotels, restaurants, and the countrys oldest continually-operating farmers market.

St
Review №36

First rate venue for a wide range of public events.

Li
Review №37

We think the quality of programming for Millersville University is great and varied. We have attended many performances both at the Ware Center in downtown Lancaster and the Winter Center on the University Campus. However as we have aged, we now only attend the shows on the campus. It is much more convenient for parking and is located in a lovely rural setting.

El
Review №38

I was asked to rate the Ware Center because of a recent visit. In actuality, the Brother Sun concert that I attended with friends was held at the Winter Center in Millersville. I was apprehensive about the change of venue from 2016 but was pleasantly surprised and truly impressed with the Winter Center. Both venues are top notch and The Brother Sun concert was amazing!

Sa
Review №39

The ArtSmarts Camp is wonderful and this venue is a plus for the whole family and the Lancaster community. What a fantastic way to introduce young people to the arts. The upcoming season looks like it will be fabulous, with something for everyone to enjoy.

mi
Review №40

Beautiful facility with a wide variety of performances. The Ware Center never disappoints!

Ke
Review №41

Enjoyed it and cant wait to come back for another show!

Fr
Review №42

Very clean, friendly environment. Very bad parking areas.

Ma
Review №43

Prodution of MacBeth was outstanding. loved it

Wi
Review №44

A friend and I snuck in here between engagements at other places. We didnt see a show, just saw the place on the inside when only minimal staff was there.Swell place. Sharp-looking lobby and auditorium. It looked sophisticated, and was clean, but I cant speak for any performances or events.

Ke
Review №45

Excellent facility. Tedx going well. Highly recommend both

Ja
Review №46

Saw a ballet here it was excellent and tickets were very cheap

HA
Review №47

We had a very nice evening listening to Del Ray. The sound was very good and the seating was comfortable. Easy parking and friendly attendants. Very nice evening.

Me
Review №48

We love the Ware Center. Everything they do - dance, theater, music, lectures, art shows, kid/family-appropriate shows, student Summer camps, and community festivals - are all outstanding. And for specials needs accommodation, creative thinking in general, and pricing in particular, it cannot be beat!

Pa
Review №49

Loved it there. Attended the play A Christmas Carol.

Ji
Review №50

Great plays, Servant Stage, the best

Da
Review №51

Really neat place. Just attended a wedding reception for Kyle Thomas and Faith Musser. Now Mr. And Mrs. Kyle Thomas. Parking in Prince Street garage after 5pm is flat $5.00.Wheelchair accessible with plenty of restrooms and handicap stalls in the Ware center. Parking on street is metor parking. The building is malty floored with an elevator system. Front access has a guard desk, information center. Guard and staff were very friendly. We attended reception in a large room with a large side room we used as a dance area and recording area and sound system. -----42 NORTH PRINCE ST.LANCASTER PA. 17603LOADS OF ROOM GREAT PLACE FOR PARTY.We had catered food. Great staff service. I would recommend this place highly for anyones next occasion. Open bar if requested.

St
Review №52

Comfortable seating and you have a great view no matter where you sit. Never had any problems with the staff. On the contrary, they are quite helpful!

ke
Review №53

Seen turning 15 on the road to freedom was superb

Ja
Review №54

Attended program sponsored by Millersville university and my Christmas church. Excellent gospel music. Parking available close by.

Ka
Review №55

Wonderful international and domestic humanities venue sponsored by world recognized Millersville University

Da
Review №56

Marijuana Legalization Listening Tour was great!

Pe
Review №57

The venue is very nice, and I would like to attend future events. You always have a nice variety of options. But the show I saw, Sarah Bernhardt, was a disappointment. In my opinion, the acting was not of a good quality.

Co
Review №58

Beautiful place and very comfortable also

Ro
Review №59

Pearl Harbor was an outstanding production, especially for we old timers who remember it. The music was great and very nostalgic.Joyce & Ron Fink

Za
Review №60

I love the changes I have seen since Robin Z had taken charge! Happy that the Ware Center is apart of the Millersville University family!

Do
Review №61

Millersville Universitys Ware Center is a gem of educational and cultural pursuit in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster. It is appropriately located a block from Central Market and between The Fulton Theater and Lancasters Gallery Row. I have attended theater performances, lectures, films, concerts, art exhibits, and classes offered by the Millersville Lifelong Learning Institute at The Ware Center. My life has thus been immeasurably enriched.

Sa
Review №62

Loved it! Saw an Irish Christmas in America.

Ma
Review №63

The Ware Center is a beautiful space. I look forward to attending as many events there as schedule permits.

Pe
Review №64

A very fine facility.

Da
Review №65

Great venue for a variety of events from music, plays to presentation. Many local restaurants to dine at before or after an event.

Re
Review №66

Beautiful facility! Theres not a bad seat in the place!

Bo
Review №67

College facility featuring local concert events and art exhibits.

Al
Review №68

We have attended many performances and presentations at the Ware Center. The quality of the performances have been good to excellent. The staff have always been welcoming, helpful and informative.

Da
Review №69

The whole experience from arrival to seating to bar service and the concert - it was all fantastic and well done! Cant wait to go back again! Thanks Amy!!

Ti
Review №70

Téada is going to perform there

Th
Review №71

I saw a great one man performance here on a man who was a Nazi hunter, sharing stories in a personal manner. It was a great act, its a great building, and its placed in a convenient location.

bo
Review №72

The Pearl Harbor tribute was fsntastic! So well done and the tickets were so affordable. Great job. We will be back.

ly
Review №73

Great seating every where. Wonderful entertainment, reasonably priced

Br
Review №74

I visited for the Extraordinary Give and had a good time. There were lots of vendors and nice snacks.

Jo
Review №75

Entire evening was a huge success. Food was excellent, and Amy Banks was an excellent hostess.

Ja
Review №76

My daughter had artwork on display and the facility is very nice, well kept and the staff are very professional.

Ju
Review №77

Excellent venue and superb show! I really appreciated Wiesenthal, very important and an amazing performance.

Cl
Review №78

Seats are too small and comfortable for anyone over 6ft

Ta
Review №79

Fun activities for kids. Nice bathrooms.

Th
Review №80

Perfect venue for variety of events. Freindly team that is very professional

Li
Review №81

Went to the police awards. Very nice place.

Jo
Review №82

Good variety of.music and cultural entertainment at modest prices.

Tr
Review №83

Very clean, a little disappointed at the event I was at because there was no beverage purchase or complimentary anywhere in sight.

Ch
Review №84

I was made aware of an event at the Ware Center, a speech and discussion led by Michael Rohr, by posters on the windows of the Ware Center. I appreciated the simplicity of being able to obtain a ticket on my phone (the tickets were free), so that I didnt have to get one at the box office, though the line at the box office was not that long. A woman at the door scanned the tickets on peoples phones. The scanner seemed to be having some issues-either that, or peoples phones, including mine, had cracks that prevented the ticket from being scanned. For this reason it might be easier to get tickets in one of the many old fashioned ways. The lady sitting at the desk was very kind, looking out for anyone who might need direction.The speech and discussion were about looking out for the needs of society and being able to express them or directly influence troubling situations in society by a form of art. The words social justice on the poster stuck out to me, and it seemed like an opportunity too good to pass up, as that is a subject Im interested in which to gain wisdom, by hearing arguments either for or against what I believe is true, and for or against truth itself (which I believe has been manifested by God and can be known). The speech and discussion were about looking out for the needs of society and being able to express them or directly influence troubling situations by a form of art. Mr. Rohd walked us through how some organizations did that by their art and outreach.I appreciated that Mr. Rohd got to know who he was speaking to a little bit before commencing. And at the end he gave us a good segment of time for questions, and comments. There were definitely things that Mr. Rohd said that I disagreed with, but overall the format was an invitation for conversation. That was also one of his main points- the importance of conversation.Overall, I think there are cool opportunities for the Ware Center to cause good change to happen as healthy presentations are made available for the public. The opportunities to get to know people with talent and influence are great there. I look forward to some more of those opportunities in the future.

To
Review №85

Beautiful place... great food

Ch
Review №86

Beautiful facility, and each of the programs I have attended there have met or exceeded my expectations!

Br
Review №87

Beautiful historical theater!

Jo
Review №88

Nice venue

GR
Review №89

One of the best entertainment venues in Lancaster a must see and do ....!!!

Pa
Review №90

Excellent programs

Aa
Review №91

Great venue for community events.

Ke
Review №92

Very helpful staff and some interesting programming with lots of variety.

Be
Review №93

Lovely architecture. Great Acoustics for hearing Orchestra.

Sh
Review №94

Great performance center

Mi
Review №95

The Ware Center is a terrific asset for our comunity, with films and theater a wonderful meeting place for all !

Sc
Review №96

Always love the shows Ive seen!Reasonably priced!!!

Su
Review №97

Family fun fest... cultural experience!

Da
Review №98

Beautiful venue, very nice people, excellent attractions, food close by.

Ra
Review №99

Good place for performances with meeting spaces as well.

Ja
Review №100

Very well done.

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  • Address:42 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States
  • Site:http://www.artsmu.com/about-the-ware-center?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=knowledge-panel&utm_campaign=website-link
  • Phone:+1 717-871-7018
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Art center
  • Performing arts theater
  • Arts organization
  • Banquet hall
  • Concert hall
  • Conference center
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Wedding venue
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
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