Favorite place to see a show. Run by great people. Best mask collection in town!

This is a great venue for a show. The place literally used to be a theater and still has the seats. There also is an area in front of the stage for standing. I love the look and feel of this theater. It appears very little has been updated which gives it a very vintage feel which I love. The sound/acoustics were fantastic. I liked that if I got tired of standing I could easily find a seat and even if I was in the back the sound still was good and I could see everything going on on stage. I definitely will be back the next time there is a band that I want to see. Check this place out if you see there is a performance you want to see. You will not be disappointed.

Love this venue! Staff is great. Bathrooms could be better. Or more of them.

Its a decent spot for a show but the parking is horrible!!! If youre going to see someone/thing with a following I definitely recommend getting there super early. When I went I was looking for a parking for about an hour and still ended up with a ticket where I thought was a good spot to park.

Personally I dont really want to listen to any music other than maybe a classical concert seated. To make matters worse the seats here are like sitting the middle seat of a Frontier flight. When you consider what a typical ticket costs its just not worth the discomfort. Ill be skipping this for more enjoyable music venues.Itd be a decent theater for movies, just not a good music venue.

Seats were comfortable and we could see from the back row. There were plenty of restrooms which is always a plus. It has a lot of character. Will definitely go back to this venue when I can.

Its a cool venue with some history. The new chairs look great. The drink selection was affordable and had a nice variety.

High seats have emergency lights, which takes away from the intimate ambiance of the lower levels. Will be sure to get a seat in the lower levels if at a similar show in the future. Loved my experience and that they offer reusable cups at the bar!

Just played a show here & this theater is a gem...friendly staff & incredible acoustics.A great venue for a concert!!!

Great venue for love music. Friendly staff. Love supporting a historic theater in Madisons Eastside. Lots of beverage choices, too.

New seats are fabulous. Love this theater in the Atwood Neighborhood..Great place away from downtown. Plenty of places around there to eat as well.

Nice venue, some of the chairs could be replaced but we had comfortable ones. Would definitely go back for other performances.

NOW WITH NEW SEATS! Great local theatre with long history. Sound quality can be spotty depending on location and act. Local beer on tap, sparkling stars on the ceiling, hosts the 47th Annual Madfest Juggling Extravaganza every year.

Great local theater spot. Dont expect IMAX quality, but great beer tap lines and a small atmosphere with comfy seats

Intimate venue. Quality shows and artists. Comfortable seating. As with any Madison venue parking is a bit of a problem. Totally worth the extra walking though.

Probably my favorite venue. Intimate performances and a great vibe.

Seating area is very nice, concessions are very limited and cash only. Restrooms are small. Theatre does have a lot of charm

Not the same cool temperature as they used to have. Dress in layers. Smallish chair seating, all with armrests. Still a good east side event space. A Madison classic.

A fabulous older theatre. The seats have recently been refinished, very comfortable. Their is a drink holder for most of the seats. The staff is very efficient and professional.

Nice place for music!

Love the step back in time. Intimate atmosphere. Cranky bartender.

Great acoustics when I seen puddles pity party. Seats a bit hard but still a great old world charm theatre

Saw Noel & Cody at this theatere. Nice little place!

Everything was fantastic. Great sound, comfortable seating. Parking was a pain (but you cant really control that) be prepared to park a few blocks away. Only 4 stars because they dont accept credit or debit cards, cash only.

Wonderful experience. Loved Staff and theatre

Great venue, not overly large, friendly staff, great selection of beer, and snacks

Saw All Dogs got to Heaven as a child.Saw Piff the Magic Dragon last Night!

The venue was great. Doors were supposed to open at 7, but they wouldnt let anyone in. We all had to wait out in the cold.

Takes you back to the past, great staff, strong drinks and excellent value.

A medium-sized, comfortable, theatre-like venue. Love the new cup holders.Heres a picture of the Blue Grass and young violinist fund raising concert for United Way.

A beautiful old theater. Great place to see music and comedy shows. Security is a little over kill, I was rubbing my knee due to arthritis, and security guy came over 3 times flashing his light and making me show my hands. I had to show him my phone, that was in my jacket, turned off. I can understand once, but 3 times was excessive.

The venue itself could use some sprucing up inside, but we had a great time at the Dispatch concert. They had cheap (but strong & good) drinks and popcorn to make the show even more fun!

Very iconic theater in an older part of the City. There have been some beautiful artist and actors that have performed here and many great upcoming performances!The masks and costumes on display are actually for sale. I believe theyre from the Central and South American Region, but please contact the owner for more details. Theyre fascinating!If you are looking for some great entertainment, you should check out the upcoming performances...youll be glad you did!

Atmosphere: Beautiful.Staff: Somewhat friendly.Sound system: Not always set for the best experience.

Awesome little venue, great prices for seats. Alcohol is pricey.. but not as bad as it could be at a concert. This is a CASH ONLY venue though

I saw the Purple Circus here and absolutely loved it. Cute venue with a lovely ornate historical feel to it.

Remodel is beautiful- always friendly workers for events. Clean bathrooms despite the heavy traffic flow for concerts. Great view from any seat

Love coming here for the Mad City Juggling Show each January.

The new seats are way more comfortable than the old ones. Nice venue for lesser known artists, but the entire crowd tends to sit so some acts should find better general admission/ standing venues.

Could be a beautiful building. I hope someone puts money into it soon

Great time and it was a nice intimate setting to see Henry Rollins. Didnt look like a bad seat in the house.

Updated seats, decent drink prices, and good sound.

Good theatre for shows. Biggest complaint is the speaker system which is old and outdated. We saw Guys On Ice here and the speakers just didnt do the job. Primary issue was clarity not volume so it wasnt the AV tech at fault. I wouldnt see a high budget show here unless they brought their own equipment with. Otherwise they serve reasonably priced drinks, good food, and the rest of the theatre was nice.

A pretty awesome building, but starting to get run down.

Barrymore is located in an iconic Madison neighborhood at top of Willy Street on Atwood. Cant beat the vibe, and new seats in the theatre and other renovations along with some great shows make it all unbeatable for a night out on the town.Very nice lobby bar, and popcorn is for sale lobby. Balcony is not acrophobia-inducing nor steeply raked, but there is plenty of main floor seating. Be careful to not sit in back of the sound controls area in the center of the main floor though - blocks the view from some seats.SO many restaurants right there on Atwood if you would like food before or after show. Lao Laan Xang immediately next door for superb Laotian and curry dishes, Montys across the street for always excellent diner fare/comfort food/vegan dishes/drinks/desserts, Tex Tubbs Taco Palace on the corner for a fun fiesta atmosphere complete with margaritas. Dont forget Dobhan - so good!!! Too many great places to list - all within walking distance of theatre.Not sure about parking..... available on street and some lots are right next to theatre. Take the bus or bike if you can and youll be right in there doing high fives with the locals.One note: Great drink options, but popcorn could use an upgrade. Not sure what brand they use - and Im not saying Im going to Marcus theatres instead of Barrymore - but the popcorn is definitely yummier at the giant corporate theater. Easy to fix, Id guess : )

Great variety of entertainment comes to this venue

This is an older smaller theater. Had a cozy feeling if you asked me. Sound was ok in it, but sometimes it blurred. Has a bar, but is cash only. It smelled like you could buy food there as well.

This is my favorite theater. Variety of shows weekly even if I have never heard of the performance. My favorite is: Ziggy Marley. No assigned seating and you can choose to sit down or be inches from the stage. I have never been disappointed.

Went to see Men on Ice. They are fixing up the Theatre. Older building. Really cool feel. You can get drinks or beer there.

Great space, parking in rear.

Great venue! Always has been and probably always will be! We have been so lucky all these years to be able to have the Barrymore in our community!

Nice venue for an intimate concert/show.

Great building. It is very nice inside compared to what I expected given its age. Beer selection is surprisingly good for a theatre like this. They dont skimp on their mixed drinks like lots of venues. The constant, extreme smell of popcorn in the lobby makes me almost want to get popcorn. Bathrooms are downstairs and I hit my head on a hvac duct coming out of a stall (Im 62). Theres this dude who seems to always be busking out front. Hes hilarious and you shouldnt be afraid of him.

The new seating is a vast improvement.

Its acceptable. Theres not much thats special about it. It looks like a repurposed movie theater. The concessions were overpriced, though no more than any other theater/venue. Im displeased at the ticket/seating set up however. I paid extra for fancy seats, and they were all taken by the time I got there. So I ended up paying for front row and getting stuck in the nosebleeds anyways, because all seating is first come first serve.

Awesome theatre with a very intimate feeling. Check out the stars in the ceiling!

All new seats. Looks great . Love the grand ole venue.

This seemingly tiny theater from the street has a surprisingly spacious area. Pleasant atmosphere. Great bands.

Cute little theatre. They have concessions and beer! A little warm in the theatre though. I would definitely visit again.

Bare-bones theater with old, uncomfortable seats. Could use a touch-up. Very warm in summer. Not first choice for a concert or performance, but they do attract some great artists.

Great venue on Madisons east side. This theater serves popcorn during their concerts too, and its good stuff. Good beer selection, small enough for an intimate feel and easy access to the restrooms too. The Barrymore has a neighborhood feel that you just dont find at the Majestic or the Orpheum.

The Barrymore is a classic theater on east side of Madison. I always have a great time here.

I love this venue. The staff is great and the atmosphere is so awesome! I always enjoy a chance to catch a show at the Barrymore!

The Barrymore is a staple theatre for Madison. Its old, which adds to its character but also has its flaws. The seats springs are a bit pointy, but besides that, its one of the cleanest theatres Ive been to, and Ive been to many. Its a classic theatre that brings back old, fun memories, and you cant deny the magic of the twinkle lights on the ceiling.

Ive seen some wonderful acts here. Easy to find street parking when lot is full. Plus, theatre size promotes crowd interaction. Location is next to lots of food/coffee/art/shops. Makes for a great night out.

Great venue for concerts, comedy, special presentations. Nice beer selection. Popcorn with real butter New seats are awesome!

So many good shows! I love the casual vibe here.

Great old theater for seeing a show, was probably amazing back in its day.

Very nice venue. Please support the Barrymore. This is a great intimate setting to see local and national acts.

Very clean and sound throughout was good

Jim Breuer was just as funny as ever!

1st timer...what a cute little venue. Full bar, concessions, friendly staff and every seat in the house was great.

Just saw the Justin Hayward gig. Wonderful experience for both Justin and the Barrymore which I have not be to for 50 years. I will attend more frequently. New seats are great.

Great little theater. Awesome intimate room.

A little old but that is part of the charm. I liked that they serve beer. Good acoustics

Great venue, keep up the improvements and it will be a masterpiece. Refreshments reasonably priced.

Great place to go.

The facility was freezing. I kept my jacket on the whole time and was still really cold. It was hard to enjoy the show.

The facilities were just downright gross. You know that stereotype you have of a theater in disrepair where your feet stick to the floor and theres a funny smell and so on? Thats the Barrymore Theatre. On the positive side, this total lack of self-investment leads to reasonable ticket prices. Also, the sound quality is decent.Go here because:... The shows are pretty cool... The tickets & sound quality are relatively reasonableDont go here because:... It is gross

This is a beautiful place, it sounds great but does need some renovations to keep it up. Rather small so you feel like you are at a more intimate show here.

The Barrymore is a quirky, vintage theater in the heart of Madison.Theres not a bad seat in the house and the smaller size of the theater makes whatever you see more intimate.You can bring drinks in, but the line to get drinks is atrocious. The only other down side is the bathrooms are tiny and tucked away in the basement.Overall a fun experience!

New seats are a plus. Show was great. Didnt partake in refreshments.

The Barrymore is one of those classic, old style theres. From the arches painted across the walls to the stars (that actually sparkle) on the ceiling, this place has a really cool ambiance. Great for local acts, concerts, and especially comedians.

Beautiful theatre with interesting decorations and a nicely intimate setting. A friend and I went to see one of our favorite bands perform and had a wonderful time! The staff we interacted with were both helpful and friendly, and the theatre itself was clean and comfortable.I did not try any concessions; however, I did notice that the line never seemed to get too long as the staff behind the counter kept everything moving smoothly.There is a drinking fountain on the left right before you reach the aisle entrances. The venue provides plastic cups (just sitting on the fountain) so that patrons can grab a cup of water to have during the show (the seats also have convenient cupholders!). This seems like a very little thing, but it is honestly the reason Im giving five stars. Its a small gesture, but it makes a huge difference to have access to water during the show (without paying the usual ridiculous rates for bottled water).Two suggestions for anyone visiting: (1) if you sit on the main level (there is a balcony), expect to stand for a big chunk of the performance if you want to see the stage, and (2) bring ear protection if your ears are sensitive, as it is a very loud venue.

All kinds of different shows.

Guys on ice was great

I performed here. I give it a “good lighting” out of 10

They dont understand emergency situations. They are a very poor Theater and I wont be there again. Find a better place.

Cute old theater. Nice people and every seat is good!

We saw a Dispatch acoustic show 12/10/17 and the venue was fantastic. Its a small intimate theater that provided a great experience for this concert. I read several reviews with complaints about sticky floors and gross bathrooms but I can confirm that neither of these things were issues when we were here. Floors werent sticky and bathrooms were very clean. Outside drinks for this performance were not allowed but they offered a fantastic selection of drinks including many local brews. The Barrymore is a fantastic little theater and I would definitely attend a future concert at this location!

Homey Ol time comfort. Takes me back 20+ years when life was simpler....

This place is beautiful if you ever get a chance to see a performance there go!

It is a little dingy, but its actually kind of charming. This place used to be a movie theater, and it still has a similar layout. The sound has been good every time Ive seen a show here. Also, I love their tickets.

One of my favorite music venues. Good sound, not to big.

Nice little theater. Every seat is a good one. Nice that there is a bar inside

Madison staple. Great venue for concerts and movies. Excited to see the upgrades coming this fall/winter.

The Barrymore theater in Madison is iconic, historic even. However, its aged though and its not been kept up in the ways that would support top headliners. The seating in the theater is old, you can feel the framework and you sink in the middle. The carpets are bad the walls are tired and the handicap bathroom that is on the main floor doesnt engage to lock properly. Other bathrooms are in the basement, full stairs, no elevator, 3-4 stalls in the ladies.We attended for the 47th Annual Juggling Extravaganza which was a really fun show! We were thoroughly entertained!Over all this theater is now more of a community event gathering venue.Dress casual and fit in!

Not a bad seat in the place!

Great old theater. New seats, looks great

This place is definitely old school and in need of a little renovating. They may be trying to preserve all the history, but the soundboard is just in an area gutted of seats with a little caution tape strung around.