Good comic relief. Local stand ups to nationally known comedians. Plus they have bar... Enjoy!

Safe place to charge an chill for the homeless an its the same good homeless every time I go by there what us great place to be closed at this time in life

Our family has been coming to the Pioneer Center for many years to see the Nutcracker, various ballet performances, various plays, the Reno Philharmonic and the Spirit of the Season. We have sat throughout the Pioneer Center finding that we tend to navigate back to balcony which allows us to have a bird eyes view of the stage along with the talented Reno Phil.Although there is not a dress code for the Pioneer Center meaning wear what is comfortable for you with out going too casual (flip flops and bathing suit might be frowned upon - LOL) but for us this has always been a treat reminding me of when I was a little girl going with my Grandmother, family or friends family to the ballet or another performing art featured performance. My husband and I along with our family will don our best dressed with him in a suit and I in either a cocktail dress or gown to make the night special occasion as I have remembered from when I was just a little girl. There is a complimentary coat check to keep your jackets by will call so that you can sit comfortably at your seats with out having to juggle your coat in chair.The bar is cash only but there is an ATM on site, it is a full bar with wine, beer, alcohol and non-alcoholic options to include coffee and tea along with a variety of snacks. It is asked that you open your snack options prior to the start of the performance as not to disturb other patrons or the cast/performers (rustling of snack wrappers can be a bit noisy) so keep that in mind when ordering also there are no cup holders for your beverage choice as this is an older theater. Which with that being said leads to my minus one (1) star with no cup holder and it being an old theater the seats can get uncomfortable during the performances but the intermissions allow you to stretch your legs - thank you.Tradition in our family has carried on as we continue with seeing the Nutcracker with the AVA Ballet Theater troupe along with the Reno Phil every other year, make it to at least a few plays and an every other year of the Spirit of the Season if we are here in town.Pioneer Center has been GREAT about getting an excellent variety of performances here: Reno Jazz Orchestra, Broadway and family friendly shows - I hear this year they even have Baby Shark Live! and Reno Phils Disney in Concert. We look forward to our continued special occasion experiences with many years to come. Staff is ALWAYS friendly, helpful and we recommend you catching a show here soon.

My son performed here for High School honors orchestra... what a fun experience! Ive also been here for plays and watching the Reno Philharmonic and Ive never been disappointed!

Really neat looking dome structure. And much is underground. Not what one would expect from the outside.

Very good thought out seating arrangement but entrance space very crammed and not very inviting.Buffet was 1 star for selection and price. Ive never seen such a poor selection. I came in for Shen Yun ballet. Would it be nice to see some Chinese snacks and drinks. At least some teas. It was recommended on the ticket to come in an hour earlier and many did and very little to do.

Nice venue. Bathroom on the balcony floor was only 3 stalls! Time for an upgrade there. Long line at intermission. Acoustics were great!

They always put on great shows! I know this venue doesnt compare to a theater in San Francisco, New York, or some other major city but every show has been amazing. The staff are always helpful and the place is always clean, comfortable to be in

Went to the family free concert series and loved it. It is the prefect family event to introduce little ones to the arts. Keep doing an amazing job!

I have been attending many events at this theater since 1972. I hAve been a Broadway Series season ticket holder for the past 7 years. This year I am extremely disappointed with the 2 Broadway shows Ive attended because it reminds me of my childhood, listening to the radio with my parents. You can hear whats going on but you cant see it. All I can see this year is the back of the head of the person sitting in the row in front of me. I noticed many people throughout the theater experiencing the same problem. And the people behind me kept complaining because they could not see over or around my head either. This all makes for a very frustrating and uncomfortable experience. I am really questioning renewal for next year!

Wonderful theater. Clean facilities. Pleasant staff. Close parking with food place right across the street.

Shen Yun was a beautiful show. Every dance showed a different story. The dances and their costumes where absolutely beautiful.Definitely worth seeing again.

The seats were comfortable with space enough for a big tall man. The people were curtious, and the show was amazing.

This was an exceptional show to start the Broadway season. The sets were well thought out and consistently supported the storyline. The young actors were amazing , as were

Best place in Reno for comedy!

NYC comedy club feel! Movie theater style seating. Will definitely be back!

The program was fab! We watched the Chinese Acrobats Shen Yun. Very impressed

Fantastic performance! Attended with my mother-in-law, who is in a wheelchair, and had no problem getting around! Friendly ushers and concessions. Extraordinary value!

Great little theater. Saw Shen Yun. It was delightful.

The Peanut crackers was awsome. Went with my sons school. We really enjoyed the performance.. Highly recommend..

The acoustics are not the best for musicals. If you want a drink at intermission you have to go upstairs. The lobby area is VERY small.....way too crowded when they have a show. It has to be a show I really want to see to go there. It is not the most enjoyable experience as theater should be.

It was such a great place! Everyone was very friendly and helpful!

It is the best place in Reno (non casino related) to see a play, music, or other entertainment. The seating is well arranged so you can see the stage in the cheapest seats. Parking, if you are early, is plentiful. If not early, you may have to drive around a bit.I have been there a couple of times and enjoyed the expirience. I plan on going there many more times in the future.If you havent been there, go to their website, pick out something you might enjoy and at least give it a try.

Nice auditorium with street parking across the street and a huge parking lot nearby

Nice venue, musical was fun. A good time was had by all.

Nice place for performances, however there should be a reminder made at the beginning of a performance regarding people carrying on a conversation during a performance. The sound system needs to be adjusted so that people can hear the performances better and so that people who are hearing impaired and wear hearing aids can hear the performances clearly

The center caters to broadways, orchestra and other high end classical performances. The place is neat and innovative.

Love this event space. I have been here for many events over the years. Came to see Whose Live Anyway! Which by the way was the bomb.The venue is small and intimate with seats in the upper gallery. I think there are only two or three seats in the whole theater that might be bad. But, for the most part, all the seats have exceptional viewing of the stage (as the venue is smallish).The theater is downstairs but in the event, you are not able-bodied there is an elevator. All of the staff and ushers are top notch, friendly, knowledgeable and caring.Whose Live Anyway is a play on Whose Line is it anyway? You could see this show again and again and it would be different every time as this is Improv at its best. The actors were top notch and had us laughing right after the actors introductions. I cant wait for them to return.

The best place in Reno for performing arts. Beautiful,well kept, historic building

Reno Phil sounded great. Pioneer is a comfortable venue. When attending Classix concerts dont forget to come early for an enjoyable and informative pre-concert talk.

The play that goes wrong was hilarious and well worth seeing. Weve been members two a couple of years now and have seats on the main floor but have sat in the balcony and can report excellent views and acoustics from all levels.

Verry good performances that went on there bout the food and items are soo expesive

I occasionally get to work here but havent seen a show here since 1999.

I have gone to so any shows of so many different kinds in this venue and it is always a pleasure. It is small enough that the cheap seats arent even bad, yet big enough to not feel like a rinky dink set up. The acoustics are great for music and the lobbies are perfect for mingling in before and after shows. The one and only drawback is parking which isnt even really that bad if you get there a little early. I do miss the Nevada Opera, but I dont think that has anything to do with the theater itself.

Great venue! Watched The Nutcracker...great show!

Weve been season ticket holders for five years and absolutely love coming to the shows, but this was the first time we left early during a show. The lay that goes wrong really went wrong for us.

Great venue for wonderful performances. The only issue is the seats. They are older plastic seats and slightly uncomfortable.

The staff here are wonderful and many are volunteers. Cheerful, great venue for the Reno philharmonic and other productions they put on. We got to see Alice in Wonderland. They sell alcohol, soda, candy, and snacks at concessions, but its cash only. Family friendly.

I was preforming there with my choir, it was amazing. The two-tier seating was awesome and the sound systems were great too. Tickets are expensive but you definitely get you moneys worth.

Shen Yun performance was entertaining, colorful and humorous!

Great! Friendly bartenders and a hilarious comedy show.

Amazing. The mechanical doll was a highlight. Best Nutcracker in years.

Great place to watch performances! I dont think theres a bad seat in the house. Ushers are always kind and helpful, as are the service staff. Parking is the down side since there isnt any. However, there is usually street parking which is free after 6pm... if youre early enough to get a spot.

Excellent musical venue. Needs more toilets.

It was amazing. I saw Shakespeare. The Twelve Night. Performed by Sierra Nevada Ballet. SNB is always on point. Always amazing. First time Ive seen a show at the Pioneer Center. What a perfect place. Such a difference in quality. I loved it. Will definitely go back.

Wonderful center. The Nutcracker was the best!

The facility is starting to show its age. Performances are very good though. Needs more handicapped seating areas for wheelchairs

Easy to get in and out of, parking close by, very helpful attendants.

Shen Yun visually a treat!

I love Broadway and ballet and have never been disappointed by any of them, Im always mesmerized. The Pioneer does a great job at having a wide variety of shows, something for everyone. The showroom is huge for being underground, you cant tell from the outside.

MST3Klive was great. The sound system was not crisp, making it difficult to hear at times

Cocktails are delicious but VERY small for their big price. Large columns block the way up and down from seating and only has one single unlit toilet thats always filthy. Also hard to find parking nearby. Otherwise acts are great and locals are usually better than the main lol. Regardless its very affordable fun night, just dont go while hungry. :P

Theres not a bad seat in the house, acoustics are very good, and the restrooms have been expanded.Its a great place for concerts and Broadway!

Always enjoy the Broadway series! Staff very helpful in assisting my handicapped mom. Only wish there were easier drop off pick up areas

I went to see the play that went wrong and was amazed! I loved it!

Kool place. Great for Reno. Its worth the 15 to 25 bucks.

Went to a field trip to see the nevada special. Was a great field trip

There is never a bad seat in the house whether you are on the balcony level or the main floor. The talents of the Conductor and the Philharmonic musicians are just so impressive.The variety of shows that come to the Pioneer Center is what keeps me coming back time after time. Both the staff and volunteers are helpful and professional which always adds to the experience.

Watched the play Something Rotten. Very enjoyable and funny. The center itself was easy to get around, helpful staff. A good night all around.

Love the plays we have been able to see here. The theater is very comfortable and accessable from our condo downtown. Its an easy walk to experience the arts.

Saw a fantastic show! Was a much bigger venue than I was expecting, plenty of legroom at my seat. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restroom was small with only one sink. But I will be back again, hopefully soon!

Small, intimate venue. Lighting was perfect. Smoke-free environment.Awesome bartenders and ticket takers.

This art center is really beautiful and I am so glad that Reno has a wonderful place like this with which to enjoy concerts and the like in.

Received an ad for Reno Comedy Club. Tickets were reasonable. Cozy setting. full bar, and snacks. Great value

Love going to shows here

Crazy unique place to go watch shows and concerts

Great venue. We are new to Reno and have been here a few times. Very well organized and can always find parking.Recommended.

First time visit great time !!

Fun shows and good cultural events

I’ve seen a few shows here and just love it every time. Seating is always good and drinks are strong. Always a good night out.

A Christmas story was a great show.

We saw the Book of Mormon the other night and had a great time! There isnt a bad seat in the house and the staff is very professional and helpful. We will definitely be back to see more shows!

Fun show and a cool little place

Always great comedy.....they make a great thin mint drink.

Came for a free Gershwin performance about a month ago. Both the Phil and the actors portraying Gershwin and a the news boy were great! Entertaining and different way to spend an afternoob

I love the Pioneer center. It is a great venue to see a play or dance recital. I have taken my father in law who is in a wheel chair and I live how helpful they are. Although I do recommend calling or going to the box office to alert them if you or someone in your group is in a wheelchair.

Great venue. Dont think there is a bad seat inthe house

Dont sit in the orchestra section. I do not know if it is like this all the time. But the second half was Opera with screen subtitles. In the Orchestra section you are too low and cant see it. All other screens were off. This was on my first time.

A great place to see & hear wonderful theater, music, & dance. All the seats are good to great. No real poor seating makes for a wonderful experience. Quality of performances is superb. The restroom situation is cramped and sparce. Not many stalls for ladies and assume the same for men. With a full house, the wait can be very long. This could be improved. Ticket price is very reasonable and a good value as the performances are well worth it.

Loved the show. Sat in the back row of orchestra seating and could hear just fine. BEAUTIFUL set and costumes. Facilities were wonderful. Wish they sold popcorn, but glad it was super clean without it! Seats were comfy enough!

Beautiful place to enjoy shows of all types

When the show time is given (e.g., 7:00) that is when you should be in your seat, with your coat off. That is not the time you arrive, and require everyone else to stand up to let you by and block the view of everyone behind you while you get situated. Hopefully this is not too difficult to understand.

Great comedy venue. Comfortable seats. No drink minimum. Great date night.

Loved The Nutcracker! Took my 81 yr old mother in law and needed a wheelchair to get her to her seat. Diana was amazing and so helpful!

Watched the WCSD Honor Band and my grand-daughter. Treated very well by the Pioneer Center.

Beautiful performing arts center that really encapsulates the era in which it was built.

The Pioneer Center for the Arts brings in amazing talent, world-class performers and performances, and is a beautiful venue. There is a bar/concession for refreshments before or after the show, and not a bad seat in the house. This is a great place to bring a family, expose children to the arts, or have a romantic date night.

A wonderful venue. I have seen a number of first rate performances and have never been disappointed.

I came to ok see the blue bother very fun. And has lots of seats

We were able to catch The Book of Mormon while the show was in Reno and had a blast. Great acoustics.

Heres a fun fact for everyone who attends anything at the pioneer, except for a couple of key functions the entire house is made up of volunteers. Thats right ushers, ticket sellers, coat checkers, security, clean up crew and many more are all people donating their valuable time to keep the theatre and the art presented there alive....pretty cool really!....

Great place, lots of fun. Good environment to be with friends. Saw Steve Simeone.

Nice facility and great performances. We were able to see the orchestra perform the score from Star Wars. I also saw my daughters Honor Orchestra perform here. I recommend a seat in the middle, not right up front. They sell drinks for the adult performances.

Something Rotten I think was the best show of the season so far. Also the sound quality was very good.

The shows are great. The bathroom situation during intermission is horrible. We spend the entire intermission standing in line and are late back to our seats almost every performance.

We loved The Nutcracker!

Fantastic music lots of fun, laughing and dancing!

They do a great job getting everyone seated and during intermission. The sound was great during this play.

Avalanche prevented us from going through the pass, no refunds, even if the mountains were impassable. I would of loved to see Something Rotten, but felt like something Rotten happened to us, by not giving our money back. When we called, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts said TO BAD. I will not be going there in the future.

Always great productions!