I have seen a few shows at this theater. It a kind of hidden off the square in downtown Madison. But it is worth a visit.It is a small, quaint, and intamate theater. The staff is very help and friendly. The theater does have a bar that serves alchohol and snacks. All types of shows and plays perform here. Sound, lighting and acoustics are very good. Not a bad seat in the house. Great sight lines.There is a city parking located about 2 blocks away for your parking needs. If you have not seen a show here you really should. You will have a good time and enjoy yourself.

Great placeI. Well done play. Dont miss out on it.

Didnt actually see a show here but I have an old friend that works here so it must be good.

The ballet we saw here was good, but the theater itself was ok. There seemed to be a lack of ventilation so the air was close and heavy.

Madison is blessed with this amateur theater venue. It is in good condition and provides a great space for small intimate plays.

I am not impressed. I received an email the several hours before the performance, saying: it was open seating, I should come early, and the box office opened at 1 pm. It did NOT say that seating would not begin until 1:30 - in reality it did not begin seating until 1:45, for a 2 pm performance.There was a single person running the concession stand and the bar. The first customer tried to pay by credit card, but when that customer discovered that the credit card machine hadnt been set up yet and apparentlyit would take several minutes to do so, that customer thoughtfully said, several times, that she could pay in cash. Instead, the concessionaire continued to set up the credit card machine, despite a number of other customers waiting to buy food and/or drinks. Why wasnt the credit card machine set up in advance?I shant return to this venue again.

Saw Bloomsday & it was a great & a very professional performance. This small community theater has been around for 58 yrs! Theres even a small bar & candy counter. Drinks can be taken into the small, intimate theater.Seats were comfortable.

Loved everything Ive seen here. Spaces very adaptable.

I love this theater. I have seen 2 queer shorts plays here. And both were amazing. They were funny and really well done. I really enjoyed coming here with my friends this evening. We saw Unity and it was amazing. Cant wait to come back and see more shows in the future. They pour their heart and soul into their work!

A nice local theatre that offers something different than Hamilton or Wicked

Always a great place to watch plays and support the local drama scene. I try to visit at least once a year.

Dance recital was a great event. Quaint space, a perfect small theater, intimate space. Great to see a show

Great place and spectacular show!

Nice little casual theater near the capitol. Very reasonable prices, several auditoriums and plays going on at various times.

I came here for a work event and it was really nice. It has a little bit of an old timey feel which I liked. The acoustics were really good, we probably didnt even need a microphone. Id like to come back for an actual show.

Play was awesome. People are great. Disappointed that it doesnt have handicap access.

Great place to watch a performance. Very close up and personal

We traveled up to Madison to see the Madison Shakespeare Company (one of five companies that is housed here) do Henry IV, Part 2. The theatre is in a good location–close to the capitol building and within a short walk from a $3 parking garage. The ticket price, $19 each, matched the quality of the show. In other words, I think we got our moneys worth.

I wonderful old theater in downtown Madison. It has been renovated to include two performance spaces: a bigger main stage and a black box theater. Local community theater groups utilize the space to put on familiar and original works. The quality of the productions range wildly but at its heart community theater is about helping everyone experience the Arts and in that capacity the Bartell always exceeds expectations.

This was great. I went to see a public brush up rehearsal of After the Revolution. The staff were friendly and inviting, the theatre is cozy and intimate, and the performance and subject were exactly what I expected. Will go again.

It was great. Friendly people, great space to enjoy a play.

Great old theater. The building is well maintained and has good AC for the summer. The seating is nice, (but the legroom left my 65 frame pretty sore). A great place downtown for local theater, been around for decades. Definitely worth checking out a show if you are in the area, they typically (though not always) will have seats available for walk-ins.

A very cozy and well kept experimental theater.

Small theater seating a max of about 75-100 people. The lighting and sound systems seem top notch for such an intimate performance setting. There is a separate restroom for the ladies and a second multiple use toilet for all others. The theater offers refreshments. Off street parking is nearby.

Great place to catch a show.

Pretty good for local theatre.

Always a good place to find a play.

My wife and I attended the Drawer Boy play on September 27th. One of the best performances we have attended in years. The acting and script were were first rate. Very intimate theater with good sound projection.

Great location, seats,drinks and atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing another show.

Excellent production of Rock of Ages. Very much enjoyed hearing all of the 80s songs. Fairly small theater, so there really arent any bad seats. And the actors will come right out into the audience. The theater is aging, but it didnt detract at all from the performance.

Enjoyed Krass Theater production of After the Revolution : excellent cast, crew, and performance. The lighting, sound, and seating provide for an intinate and comfortable experience.

Great little local theatre with all sorts of eclectic local shows

The Bartell Theatre is a phenomenal place to see a wide variety of community theater!

Play was fun and actors were great. Had a great evening.

Comfortable and allows for intimate viewing of shows.

Nice place, refreshments available. Id say 4.5 stars.

Great theater and performances

The bartell is in a great location right off the capital square. Its an inviting, small, and no frills sort of theater. We saw the acrocats here, and it felt like the perfect place for that sort of event. Be aware the chairs are pretty small.

Comfortable, small theater. Good views. Mimosas and beer were sold in the lobby.

Great community, great Theatre

What a fun show! Harry Potter and the Pet Rock peduced by Murcury Players was clever and delightful! There is always something to see at the Bartell!

Amazing community theater. The people here are so nice.

Great theatre with two stages. They have an inexpensive bar and snacks and friendly employees. Between broom Street and here its local Madison theatre at its best!

Bartell is a well located small theater and is a fun place to see community productions. Strollers theater company put on a surprisingly good performance of Amadeus.

Neat local theater with two shows playing each week. Easy to buy tickets online and pick up at the theater!

Always enjoy seeing live theater here!

Cool theatre, energetic, not-ready-for-prime time acting

Wonderful community theater space with polite, knowledgeable staff.

Fantastically fun and intimate theater with great remakes and original productions!

The Bartell serves an important function in Madison, as it is the home for several theatre troupes and LGBT theatre. I cant imagine Madison without it!

Home to many community theater troops in a beautiful, and capable vintage space.

Showed up at the start of the play and they delayed briefly until I took my seat. Great showing off A Behanding in Spokane.

Great community theater.

Great place to see your fav. local scenesters.

Best theater in town!

Very friendly and clean will be back for more plays

Always have a good time!

Many and varied plays and musicals.

Intimate place.

Everyone should visit the Bartell. Great theatre, great people, great price.

Beautiful place!

BEST community theater in Madison!

Local theater is good.

A real Madison experience.

Local theater is vital to a thriving community

Love this place!

Super cool!

Great theatre, very intimate

Great play!

Always top notch

Hey, its the place in Madison for community theater!!

Delightful show!

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