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L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center
1002 Sam Nixon Dr, Pocatello, ID 83209, United States
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Da
Review №1

The Stephens Performing Arts Center has been the home of the Idaho Hometown Heroes Gala and Awards Ceremony for several years. The Pipes & Drums of Teton & District Performing Arts has had the honor of performing the opening and closing ceremonies associated with this fine event for 6 years. No finer venue could be had.Best Regards,David S. R. Clark, Administrative Sergeant-MajorTeton & District Performing Arts

Su
Review №2

Its sound is terrific I have thoroughly enjoy every venue Ive ever been there too from concerts to the festival of lights. A.ways set up so wonderfully for the patrons enjoyment

Sc
Review №3

This is the finest performance venue of its size in the state of Idaho. Not a bad seat in the house. Superb sound.

Tr
Review №4

Beautiful facility that houses multiple stages, has wonderful architecture, and is a great place to spend a weekend watching the local symphony play music, and watch the local colleges plays

Sh
Review №5

This building makes me speechless.

Dj
Review №6

One of the best concerts weve ever been to!

Da
Review №7

The candy etc minus the Alcohol was greatMylar balloons are hypoallergenic and should be used in a public gathering due to latex allergies.

Su
Review №8

The acoustics are great. And always enjoy the concerts it os a very special place

Ka
Review №9

Loved performing here while in school. Its a beautiful building and theater.

Jo
Review №10

The acoustics were wonderful, the program was awesome and so was the lighting. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Jo
Review №11

This place Always host the best events. The building is absolutely beautiful and would recommend going to something here.

St
Review №12

An awesome place and a perfect addition to otherwise less than flawless Pocatello/Chubbuck area.A living proof that now there is no urgent need for locals to fly or even drive all the way to Salt Lake or Boise or even to Idaho Falls in order to listen to a live music other than some simple cover bands.Nothing wrong with those I enjoyed a lot of them and have few friends who had played in different parks and bars,but sometimes one might want a bit more.Over the years this center had accepted a lot of talented performers from different parts of the world and blessed a whole bunch of listeners with music varying from choir singing to country music classics.

Am
Review №13

Such a nice place. Concerts sound great!

Ma
Review №14

A very impressive facility! There are several different stage and performance spaces, classrooms, a large shop, and more! The wide array of entertainment is great to have in the area. From university productions to professional artists, the entertainment provided here is excellent. Its also a great place for professional meetings! I have been attending events here for many years and have always been impressed with the service, cleanliness, and space available.

Sc
Review №15

Top notch facility. Top notch shows. A true idaho gem!

E
Review №16

Lovely hall, great acoustics. The conductor, Dr. Sorensen, is a delight to watch. She has a sense of humor and patience, with her orchestra and her audience.

Je
Review №17

Beautiful building with great acoustics.....perfect for a memorable evening with the arts. Any seat is a great seat!

Ma
Review №18

Very nice building very good reverb control and sound

Mi
Review №19

Extremely beautiful! Very clean and easy to get to your seat.

Co
Review №20

Huge theatre with lots of seats and a good view from everywhere.

Vi
Review №21

Wonderful orchestra performance from the 3 Bannock country high schools.

Pa
Review №22

Went there for a Jazz Festival, it was a great music hall!

Ma
Review №23

The concert was so beautiful the music was so highly skilled and so passionate it was my daughters concert and I am so very proud of her

Ad
Review №24

Great acoustics and layout of seats theres a view point for every want or need.

kn
Review №25

An amazing place, especially considering the size of the town it is in. The performances are mostly by the Idaho State Civic Symphony, which is a combination of Idaho State University musicians and other local musicians. They are really quite good, dare I say excellent!?!

Pa
Review №26

Acoustics are incredible. Wonderful performances

An
Review №27

Beautiful building. Was there for my sons graduation. Would love to come back and see some of the performing arts here.

Au
Review №28

Beautiful Concert Hall. Not a bad seat in the house.

Da
Review №29

Our symphony is amazing! The talent we have right here in Southeast Idaho is comparable to anywhere. Our conductor and all associated are incredible! Dr. Choice performing Mendelssohn brought me to tears. BRAVO!

St
Review №30

Great acoustics. A wonderful place to see a concert.

Jo
Review №31

Ive travel the US and attended many concerts in most of the largest cities. The facility at the performing art center is one the best in the country.

Ca
Review №32

I was only in the building. It is a very fancy high class building. Gorgeous design, clean and beautiful.

Jo
Review №33

Convenient free parking; beautiful facility; nice seating; and wonderful performance ( Bye Bye Birdie).

Ki
Review №34

Just the right size for a smaller auditorium. Good sound system and layout. Large lobby for visiting after

Cy
Review №35

I give it 4 stars because the facility is beautiful and they are always doing things for the community. Now as for the program breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus thats a different story. After paying $15.00 per ticket we are told you can only have limited amounts of food, we couldnt hear half if not more of what was being said. So we ended leaving because our 7 year wanted to play in the games but we couldnt get on the game net or find the correct one. So it was a waste of money and time.

Vi
Review №36

Very nice. Attended the Christmas tree displays, and a junior high drama performance. Very nice.

Al
Review №37

Beautiful venue. This building is gorgeous on the outside and the inside. The rotunda in the middle is a great feature. The cost to rent is expensive. Staff & services provided were satisfactory.

Ro
Review №38

Wonderful event center. Great acoustics

Ma
Review №39

The best performance venue in Southeastern Idaho.

mu
Review №40

Amazing sound quality, wonderful performance from the ISU concert choir!

Ka
Review №41

Great sound quality and overall a great experience

Tr
Review №42

What a classic piece of architecture! We are most fortunate to have such a quality performing arts center!! Brings flare AND distinction to our local performers!

Sh
Review №43

Fantastic! No better venue anywhere. We are so blessed and fortunate to have this as part of our community.

Au
Review №44

This is a beautiful venue. Nicer than the symphony hall in Houston, where I used to live.

Je
Review №45

There isnt much leg room between you and the seat in front of you. Other than that, great place. Saw the Irish Rovers and Gentry in concert here.

Da
Review №46

This building has been a boon to our small town. Weve had more exposure to diverse cultures, given students new opportunities, and provided individuals in the communities a place for memorable occasions.

Jo
Review №47

It was an amazing experience to be able to be there and watch my daughter in her choir concert tonight.

JE
Review №48

Wonderful place for MLK Jr. Event to be held I attend every years our accommodation for the growth of the event was well met GREAT JOB!

Ky
Review №49

Gorgeous building... inside and out!

Sa
Review №50

One of the most beautiful I have ever performed in. It is excellent functionally and visually in every way. We are very lucky to have a facility like it in the area

Je
Review №51

We recently went here for the Festival of trees it was beautiful there was an array of trees to look at Great smells a small little gift shop with the perfect gift for that special someone there were band performances drama Acts and so many little activities going on you can get yourself lost in there for the full day we actually went back three times cuz we enjoyed it so much

So
Review №52

The architecture of the building goes beyond function into the realm of art.

Ia
Review №53

Beautiful concert hall! Phenomenal acoustics, wonderful seating. This place has been favorably compared to the Lincoln Center in NYC. The Black Box The is a great place for a play or a musical. I LOVE it here!!!

Ja
Review №54

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE was amazing. Very nice venue.

Da
Review №55

It is a very cool place, and very fun to preform at

Ja
Review №56

Beautiful hall, amazing theaters! Its really amazing that a venue like this is in Pocatello, Idaho. The Idaho State Civic Symphony that performs here is a really amazing orchestra. Their concerts are always a treat.

Li
Review №57

An amazing, world-class facility--beautifully designed, with cutting-edge technology and acoustics. Were lucky to have this here at ISU and in Pocatello!

Be
Review №58

A great theater with a trusted apron. The small space allows for better immersion in the production. A great theater for a great school.

Ga
Review №59

Gorgeous building, Jensen hall has some of the best acoustics.

Co
Review №60

Nice place great for choir concerts tickets little expensive but other than that nice place

El
Review №61

For sure one of my favorite things about Pocatello. Its a gorgeous facility. Ive attended the symphony several times, guest speakers, and a couple of the concerts. Every time Ive attended an event its been fantastic!

Br
Review №62

The Idaho State Civic Symphony is absolutely wonderful. Went to the Halloween concert for kids of all ages and it was a blast.

Ni
Review №63

Im a trumpet player in the Idaho State Civic Symphony. One of the many reasons I love to be a part of this magnificent group is the joy of performing in this state of the art PALACE! Ill never get tired of this place. You know its nice just by the bathrooms. They smell good, are lit well and are always clean.

Th
Review №64

Gorgeous facility, very comfortable

He
Review №65

What an AMAZING stage! Fantastic building for our community!

St
Review №66

I graduated! Pretty fun time ^_^

Ad
Review №67

Nice venue with great sound.

Ti
Review №68

Beautiful facility very classy and has gorgeous views. Will definitely be coming back.

Ja
Review №69

I went there for a Reckless Kelly concert. A weird place for that but the venue is nice, but probably a waste of money for ISU. I think a university president got fired over it, seems about right.

Pe
Review №70

Beautiful place. To bad the vocals always sound so crappy. Need someone who can do a better job.

Mi
Review №71

Love this auditorium!

Va
Review №72

Great acoustics. Fancy place for East Idaho.

Er
Review №73

I saw a play here with my family last summer, it was a great experience! Beautiful building and great staff.

DJ
Review №74

Nice place for the etiquette dinner I lived it actually.

Ch
Review №75

Great sound could see the performance well from our seats

Ry
Review №76

Beautiful place, a little confusing to navigate at first but not too hard. Also drinking fountains

El
Review №77

The accustics are top notch...The viewing, especially from the loge areas is not. Sure you can sit back in comfortable seats and listen. But I like to watch too.

Ru
Review №78

I love this place! Its a wonderful venue for music and theatre!

Ki
Review №79

Performed there years ago. Love it.

De
Review №80

Beautiful place.

Ju
Review №81

Excellent place for great performance.

Ka
Review №82

Beautiful place. Well designed and adds to the experience.

Ch
Review №83

Great play, great cast, very nice building and clean bathrooms.

Bo
Review №84

The symphony is truly wonderful and the Grand Concert Hall is amazing!

Ra
Review №85

We have loved the variety of performances this year .

Ci
Review №86

It is So nice up there good place to have a event

Ka
Review №87

Fantastic for concerts theatre productions. Love this place.

Ja
Review №88

Outstanding acoustics, excellent seating options, attracts the best musicians. Pocatello is very fortunate indeed to have a music hall of this caliber.

Be
Review №89

Went to Kurt Bestor, wonderful concert, and wonderful Christmas experience.

Su
Review №90

Beautiful facility. First class events.

Ch
Review №91

The crown jewel of ISU and Pocatello. WAY nicer than anything else around. Truly a world-class concert hall.

Th
Review №92

I love performing here and love watching all the musical groups perform.

Al
Review №93

The SPAC is a beautiful, modern venue for a wide variety of performances and events. Its the primary setting for ISUs performing arts programs.It can even be rented out for things like receptions, proms, and other private events.

Su
Review №94

State of the art! Take advantage of the great concerts and plays!

Ka
Review №95

One of the nicest buildings in the state.

Jo
Review №96

I love the symphony and the building is beautiful.

Mo
Review №97

Excellent staff relatively new building its one of the jewels of Idaho State University very nice place to visit even just to walk around and check out the scenery.

Jo
Review №98

I have only been here twice, for the opening gala for the Festival of Trees, but it has been a great venue and event each time.

Ar
Review №99

So lovely

Pr
Review №100

Amazing facility

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  • Address:1002 Sam Nixon Dr, Pocatello, ID 83209, United States
  • Site:http://www.isu.edu/stephens/
  • Phone:+1 208-282-3595
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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