Had my covid test done ...it was quick and sweet, but most of all professional.

This venue was really nice! Holds lots of people and no one has a bad view. Since we arent from the area, we were a little confused at first of its location. However, once we got there, the parking ticket seller at the gate was friendly and showed us where we needed to park. The parking lot was quite large and also secure. The venue was clean and the staff were friendly.

Such a great theater to watch performances. No matter where you sit you can enjoy the show. The staff was friendly and the concession prices were on par with other theaters in the area. The sound was a little low but I think that’s more of the sound people for that particular show than it was the actual theater. Definitely suggest catching a play or a concert here.

We love seeing performances here. Plenty of clean restrooms at each level. We usually see productions brought in town by the New Orleans Ballet Association.This evening is Pilobolus. AMAZING!!

Great venue. Not a bad seat in the house. We saw the Louisiana Philharmonic do Tribute to Zeppelin with Randy Jackson from the 80s band Zebra. What a fabulous time! If you are unsure about this venue, rest assured the seats are all good, even in the balcony. Have fun! Rock on!

I been here a few times and it always goes smoothly. Be prepared to wait in line at the concessions stands, regardless if its before the shows or during intermission, the line is always considerably. The aesthetics of the place are nice and the sound was impeccable the few times I heard the orchestra there.

The theater is a good theater. Good sound and plenty of seating with not a bad seat in the house. I have been to many shows here and enjoyed most of them. the parking leaves something to be desired. Getting in is fine, but getting out and back to the highway is a maze.

Very beautiful inside and outside, I was very surprised to see that in the big lake/pond they had Texas blue cichlids and there was tons of them something I never thought I would see in there. The inside is very nice and dressing room also very nice

Theater is great! We had box seats for a comedy show and were super impressed with the theater. Its large enough to get big name acts and shows but small enough to feel a bit intimate. Catch a show here if you have an opportunity.

Honestly, this is my favorite theater in NOLA. Its pretty and comfortable. Every seat is a good seat (once i could only get tickets in the actual last row and it was fine) Its large enough without being overwhelming. It has a nice flow to the way seating and restrooms are accessed. I wish more live productions were here.

The theater area itself is nice, and the location in Armstrong park is beautiful, especially at night time. However the bars have unbelievably slow service. Went to a Bill Burr show there and stood in line for 40 minutes to get 2 beers...that is not an exaggeration. They desperately need more, fast staff and a key system for beers. Individual pouring every single beer from a bottle to a plastic cup was excruciating.Make sure you plan accordingly if you want a drink at any somewhat popular event.

The Opera production of Carmen was magnificent sets , costumes and the Most Amazing cast! Bravo and Brava

My beautiful daughter graduated. So Proud of her. Miss Anitra VaJone Williams love you baby.

Saw Dear Evan Hansen here and it was amazing. We got very cheap tickets and were in the last row of the theater, but we could see everything. The seats werent the most spacious, but no worse than any other theatre. I would go see other shows here for sure. Parking was free and close so that was a huge plus!!

Saw Bill Burr the other night. Comedian was awesome. Venue was terrible. Lines were out the door to get a drink at the bar. Venue was a crisp 98 degrees on the inside, it was 79 outside. Sweated my shirt out just sitting. Will go again but will bring a fan and cool towel.

Went to see Chris Tucker on 11/30/19. The show was incredible. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. Theater is beautiful. However, it was very hot during the show. My wife and I were sweating the whole time. Others were fanning themselves. Made it very uncomfortable. Hope this was an isolated incident.

The comedians were great but the venue not so much. There should be handrails so it would be safer. Also, the seats are too close together. Very claustrophobic. Getting in and out your seats is disruptive to the other guests. Cant use your cell phone, which I like, but the ushers had walky talkies that were more distracting that me having my phone out.

Saw the band Evanescence live with a full orchestra. It was the second time we saw the band in concert, the first time was 5 years ago at the Hard Rock casino in Biloxi ms. The first concert was traditional rock and roll with no orchestra. The second time we saw the band Evanescence it was with an orchestra. We got to meet and greet the band before the concert. They were very friendly. The facility was good for a small scale concert. We sat on the front row so it helped that no one was in front of us. The VIP package was well worth the price, front row seats with a meet and greet plus a champagne toast with the band. We meet some people from Norway, they were very sweet. I would recommend the concert and facilities.

A great space for the opera and sound is amazing .

I enjoyed the theater a lot as well as the show. The only reason its not 5/5 is because the theater gets very stuffy.

Great theatre with great acoustics. Only complaint is the bar situation, the drinks are very expensive and if you dont get there really early you will wait a long time in line. The staff was very friendly and helpful to find our seats. Overall it was a good experience.

Ive only been here as part of a casting crew, however--the architecture is beautiful and Id imagine wonderful shows are staged there!!

The Mahalia is a more than suitable substitute for the Saenger theater. Honestly, there are many things I prefer about the Mahalia Jackson compared to the Saenger. The Mahalia is well equipped and situated away from the hustle and bustle of canal street. Armstrong park’s gates usually get opened to allow easy access for those on foot.

I saw a Thom Yorke show here. Seats were a little cramped and I got stuck sitting behind tall people so I didnt get a good view. Parking was a nightmare, had to have $20 cash only to use their parking lot. Also the security tried to shut down his show when he went 5 minutes over time. Thom wasnt having that. Awesome show, mediocre venue.

The staff was wonderful and nice and I had magical time during Harry Potter and the sorcerors stone I only with there were more snacks to choose from!

This place is BEAUTIFUL I CAN ONLY GUESS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ON THE INSIDE BEAUTIFUL NAME FOR A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING

Went for a recent showing of Harry Potter with the Louisiana Public Orchestra. The theater is showing it age a little but its still a good venue.

Security kicks everybody out when theyre trying to enjoy the park.

Harsh acoustics. The decor is tired- the bars are greatly understaffed. The Saenger theaters in Mobile and Pensacola are superior in every way-

Show was great but waiting in line for drinks took an eternity. They need more barrenders or a new system to speed things up.

I believe they need to get the letter and number put on the wood shape piece facing people so that they would know where their seat is. Shining a light on someone who is seated and asking them what letter theyre sitting in is pretty annoying. Also the air was out that night. When you know there is a show that night please get your air fixed before the performance.

I am hearing impared severely, so not a good judge of sound quality, but I had a great time, nice seating, comfort for 3 hours, and excellent facility access and ambiance

Daddy daughter dance 2019Center Stage School of DanceCaution and Santee

Kinda run down, but nice performance hall. Check out Armstrong park if youve got time.

Parking is reasonably priced and convenient. Ushers were courteous and helpful. Acoustics were great.

We took the family to go see Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Our first time ever there. We were 3rd level in front and we could see. We all enjoyed the play. The theater was nice. It had a beautiful front entrance. The staff that we interacted with was very helpful and informative.

The Legendary lady of Gospel

Directing traffic out of the parking lot is beyond awful! Didnt like my seats compared to The Saenger. But grateful we are still able to see the shows.

The wife and I went to see our first Opra and I can say there isnt a bad seat in the house! We were in the top balcony on the far left and we could see and hear everything perfectly. My only complaint was the bathroom situation seemed like it was an afterthought they were poorly designed and not convient at all! Also the concessions werent easily accessible to those of us up high! All in all it was a very enjoyable experience, I might even consider going to another one!

I love this theater. It is HUGE, wide aisle, handicapped accessible. Friendly staff members. Clean inside and great acoustics.

Takes way to long to get concessions. The workers are slow and there arent enough bars. You can either see the show you paid for or get a beer and water. Not both. Not that it affects the review, but pressure wash the damn building. This is the red headed step child to the Saenger.

The show was good, very talented cast and the seating was laid out well.

Beautiful Venue. Seats were rather close together but very comfortable. It looks as the City is working on surrounding streets to help traffic flow. Parking was awesome not far to walk to entrance in a packed theater. Looking forward to another chance to go back!!

The play was awesome but I didnt like the close seats.

I was not aware that I needed 15 dollars cash for parking. Was turned around @ the gate and told there was an atm 5 minutes away. I dropped my son off (he was performing) pulled out my gps and went on a scavenger hunt. First atm was locked behind a gate. Second was inside a Locked down store, third looked so dangerous I dare not get out of my car. Finally got back to the venue an hour into the show, I had been early by the way, and there was no one taking money for parking. I ended up not paying to park after all but nearly missed my sons performance. This place is not cheap either @ 37 dollars for one seat... oh, wait, it was 37 for the ticket plus another 30 in fees and taxes, so 67 for a seat.My only gripe is that if there was a notification on my e- ticket, anywhere, that I should have money on hand for parking and there would be no available atm, it would have saved me an hour of stress and I would have been able to see the show. Who carries cash anymore?

Great theatre next to Louis Armstrong park. Off street parking lot is well organized, and the theatre grounds are very nice. I saw the Dance Theatre of Harlem here and the show was excellent!

I was here for a movie shoot, beautiful place I can definitely say that!

Normally I would have rated the Mahalia Jackson Theater higher. However, Saturday was not the case. Although the venue was clean, it was not an enjoyable experience. We were there for a dance recital. Before the recital began, there was an announcement on the speaker that videography and flash photography were not allowed. When our family member came on stage (we noticed the same happened to everyone else) we took out our phones to take pictures with the flash OFF. We didnt need the flash on because the stage was lit up appropriately. Next thing we knew 2 or 3 very angry & rude women began meandering between the rows, actually STANDING in front of us BLOCKING OUR VIEW of our family member performing to DEMAND that we stop video taping. We stated that we were not video taping & she said we had to put the phones down & couldnt take pictures!!! It was awful!!! We missed a good part of the performance because of her! Both of my parents are elderly. My Dad has been sick lately and my Mom is in a nursing home. My Sister had her cellphone on her lap & she was communicating with my Moms nurse via text. The same woman came barreling out of nowhere DEMANDING that my Sister TURN HER PHONE OFF!!! My sister told her that she had the ringer off and her phone was in her lap but her parents were elderly & ill and she absolutely was NOT turning it off! The woman just huffed & told her to just keep it down then. I dont know how much further she wanted her to put it. I think their behavior that night turned a joyous occasion into a miserable one. So instead of staying for the entire review like we normally do, OUR ENTIRE FAMILY LEFT as soon as our family member had completed her 2nd dance. This is PATHETIC.

A beautiful structure. Very elegant. And organized parking

I sneaked my phone into the theater during a field trip there,it was amazing they played much and at the end they started throwing $100 bills

Great theatre. Boxes are not really worth the cost.

Even after hardships of Katrina the theather offers the public its heart. Currently shutdown it refuses to be ignored. Its waiting to be restored as a pillar if the community.

Not a bad seat in the house. The only downfall was the service for the bar, definitely need to consider hiring nore staff for the events.

I was at a fest (Im not sure of the name) helping out a friend today and it was beautiful and lovely. There was a graduation and I really enjoyed myself. This is a girl texting by the way

Great spot for a show! Convenient to get an Uber to and from.

Great theatre. Second show Ive seen here

Beautiful Theater...Beautiful Surrounds of fountains, landscaping.Easy Access from Interstate.Plenty of parking. Security personnel were present.Comfortable seating.Enjoyable Time.

Best India Arie concert ever!! 2nd row is a perfect seat. I felt like we were up close and personal.

Spacious theater great for live music and plays!

Very nice. Saw Joan of Arc Opera.

Nice staff and location. Parking can improve.

Lower balcony seats still provided a good view of the stage. Concession lines were not as long as previous reviewers have mentioned. A simple design for a modern theater.

Awesome venue for a intimate concert setting! Loved see India Arie here! Every seat is a good seat!

Mahalia Jackson theater has gone through some renovation. Nice venue.

Thom Yorke amazed at MJ.Do yourself a favor and get a rideshare or Pay the $15 for Excellent parking(I did), not to be underestimated in New Orleans.I enjoy the MJ because acoustically it feels less like an artist is in a concert hall and more like the artist is in your living room doing a show just for you and a hundred of your closest friends.It is my #2 rated concert venue in New Orleans.Pro Tip: Best Value are the first floor Box Seats Section 2, Row 1Saegner #1Mahalia Jackson #2Smoothie King Center #3Superdome #4Lakefront Arena #5

This place is terrible. Very unprofessional, staff is extremely rude. Took my son to see baby shark they had more alcohol then kid friendly snacks. Ask about popcorn manager lied and said it had to be pre-ordered. Instead of saying we ran out .

Have seen a few shows here, the sound quality just seems off every time. Concessions are hard to access due to very long lines, not sure how to fix it.

This theater isnt bad. Its not great, but its not bad. Its not grand like the Saenger or the Orpheum. Its more on the modern side. Theres nothing remarkable about the building or the architecture.The seats are comfortable and the theater itself is a good size. The bathrooms were a little on the small side. Parking was ample. It cost $15, and it was a short walk from the parking lot to the theater entrance.(This review is for the theater, not the terrible production of Mozarts Abduction from the Seraglio. If anyone ever says, Hey, would you like to see an opera set in a club in 1930s Los Angeles, just say no. German opera and Laurel and Hardy slapstick dont generally go well together. The result was a disaster that should have been avoided.)

The space is what it is. I will think its a big space in a small building. I also think the fees are high to rent a municipal space. Perhaps the goal is to deter people from renting it. Lastly, I think the fact they are a union house I think is disturbing since the union in New Orleans a majority black city does not do well in calling their black members. The Mahalia is in a historically black community and it has no regular black union employees. Local 39 should be ashamed, but theyre proud.

Very nice and comfortable. Daughter received her MA certificate and walked across the stage this night.

Hadnt been there n a very long time, staff cordial n helpful! The Color Purple a MUST C!

Could use some updating but the sound is amazing.

Fine opera venue. Bar is overpriced, though.

Nice theater although the acoustics werent great and the seats in the orchestra were close to the same height making it hard to see if you were behind someone tall.Great location and comfortable.

Floor seating flat and difficult to see beyond the heads sitting right in front of you. Great sound. Good parking. Clean facility.

Very nice facility, very professional staff.

India Arie was amazing! Seats are comfortable and u have a great view from anywhere u sit!

It was a very good night for my family.

The full LPO played exciting arrangements of popular works accompanied by fabulous onstage performances by Cirque Music. Mahalia Jackson Theater was a great venue for it.

Mahalia Jackson Theater is a beautiful facility however the acoustics for opera are not even. We were in the 2nd row of the upper balcony and I did not feel the voice clarity was that good. I would definitely sit further down in the future. Also, the stairs in the balcony are rather steep and completely without railings. This absolutely unsafe for anyone older or with mobility or balance issues. I will never sit in that area again just because of the lack railing.

Nice historic building. Almost feel like were back in 1900s

Enjoyed dear Evan Hansen very much. Terrible legroom in the seat

Went to Kandi Burris Dungeon party and I will never ever miss another and plan to to check out a couple of the other parties on tour

Beautiful gardens. Louis Armstrong Park is a great place just to relax. The theatre is wonderful!

Our girls live performing in this venue.

This festival is new....enjoying it immensely. Here with my Nawlins besties. Nothing could be better...good music, good food and drinks!

Oh I love this place. Made for sound perfection. We were in the top section way up and heard every string and flute note of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra like we were on the floor.

Could see well from any seat. Just a tad stuffy.

This show was terrible. It is more of a pink fong show. They only show baby shark at the very end. One of the worse live performances I have ever taken my 2 yr old to. I will never attend another show through this production company!

Went to see Chris Tucker it was really nice

Beautiful night, venue and performance...

Theater is looking very worn. Seats could do with an upgrades. Its like seating from the 1970s.

This is an amazing theatre. No matter what show i have seen here the theatre was a great design and always compliments the show at hand. Today I went for my daughters dance review, it was a great show. The scene here is always beautiful with all of the fountains and open land to roam. Its ashame that the park isnt used to its full potential. Also the beggers seem to have taken this park over and care for the land as much as themselves so the fountains and waterways are polluted and not kept up as well making it not as beautiful as it could be. Despite this one set back its still a great place for family pictures and as previously stated the Mahalia Jackson theatre is a great event property with a well thought out design to make it a comfortable show. With the digital telivisions spread throughout so even when a break to the restroom or consesion stand for a bite is needed you never have to miss the attraction.

Beautiful site and monuments. I didnt get to go inside the buildings. Im not sure if they were vacant

Comfortable seating. But, It cost $15.00 to park. Outrageous!

The Nutcracker was Amazing. The ushers left a bit to be desired. The fact that new guests were allowed in up until 8:45 and disrupting everyone on an aisle was Totally unacceptable. The usher nearest to me was especially colorful with her language throughout the show, cant see how $85 got me that extra little show but hey, I love a bargain. During the brief intermission I was greeted with a ridiculously long refreshment line as there was only one girl working the window. In what world does this make sense? Its ok but its no Saenger for sure

Outstanding dance venue! Alvin Ailey company never disappoints.

Came for a dance recital. All theatre staff was incredibly rude. Very disappointing. Would not return unless another event required me to. Changing dance companies to avoid returning here.

Saw Shen Yun here. The seating was comfortable. Parking was close by and reasonable.

Lovely venue for concerts and stage productions