Our family absolutely loves going to the Hale Center. Â The talent is amazing and the productions have been top notch. Â Always family friendly and no bad seats. Â We have been to see The 39 Steps, Damn Yankees and Hairspray. Â All were fantastic and family friendly. Â Highly recommend as a great evening out. Â Lots of restaurants close by for dinner before.
Review Source:A previous reviewer said "I can reach out and touch set pieces", I dare say the set pieces touch you! They really make sure to use many different areas of the theater making the "stage" all around you and during the show I saw, audience members were asked to hold various pieces of the set! That means that every seat really is a unique experience. I can't remember the last time I've had so much fun at a show. I have to think it must be because of the smaller theater size and the interaction of the performers with the audience. This theater is such a gem. Definitely will be back!
Review Source:Five stars...Where is the 6th star??? Â What a great treasure for the Valley. For the past five years we have been enjoying more and more of the productions at the Hale and are now season ticket holders. Easy to get to, plenty of convenient, free parking, and easy access for all. We always leave a show feeling great. Nothing better than two hours of laughter, or enjoying music and dance. The intimate nature of the theater lets us appreciate the efforts of the entire cast. And the Hale is continuing into their 2013-2014 season with nine great shows at fantastic season prices. At $15/person if you buy an 8 or 9 show season, this cannot be beat. Their website has videos showing the theater and clips from recent shows. Enjoy!!
Review Source:I love visiting the theater and was beyond excited to find out about this one, particularly because Annie was playing when I had. We were lucky to get seats to the nearly sold out show in its last week, thanks to a gentleman at the front desk who called us to say they had a few seats open up last minute (Thank you sir).
The theater itself was quite cozy and there's not a bad seat in the house. I was in awe of the talent of the cast and how they were able to put together such a captivating performance with such a small amount of staging. It was a job well done and the fact that the actors posed for pics with the kiddies after wards was icing on the cake.
With what looks like a very appealing schedule of upcoming shows, I most certainly plan to make my way back.
10/26/12
My first time at Hale Center Theater, to see "Annie," and I must say that I wouldn't mind driving 25 miles one-way to see another performance here! Â Stadium seats flank the square stage on all sides, with the entrance from the lobby at one corner and stage exits on two corners. Â This theater is very intimate, where first-row audience members will find themselves at eye-level with the performers. Â Other reviewers have posted that there isn't a bad seat in this theater, but I have to disagree, at least with respect to this particular performance-- if this was a sold-out show, there would be a few attendees that would not be able to see actors perform certain scenes up in the stage balcony (for example, "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile").
I purchased my $24 ticket for half-price (plus a once-per-trancsaction fee of $4) through Goldstar, and picked it up at Will-call. Â Students, ages 5 through 18, may procure seats for $10 if they have their student IDs with them. Â Don't forget to check in via Yelp app to get your free drink, either at the concession booth in the lobby, or from the cart that is rolled right onto the stage during the ten-minute intermissions.
I do look forward to seeing another performance here soon-- "A Christmas Carol" and "39 Steps" sound like something worth looking into...
Pretty cute place!
I had never heard of it until a friend invited us to join him for a show.
The seating is awesome, not a bad seat! Though the seating is a bit cramped (ie. not tall person friendly).
The production we went and saw was Little Shop of Horrors, it was not that good, we left during intermission.
I would be game for seeing something else here, I liked how intimate it was.
Saw Here Lies Jeremy Troy for date night with my husband. I love the Hale Centre Theatre! It's a very intimate setting for a play, up close & personal. That specific play itself was a comedy & hilariously entertaining! I have seen other plays there & recommend the experience. Plan it.... it's fun! You can reserve tickets/seats online at no extra charge.
Plus there are a lot of great places to eat in a very short walking distance... Joe's BBQ, Liberty Market, and Oreganos. Liberty's our favorite, Joe's is good, and Oreganos is always very packed ~ not sure if they accept reservations, but would recommend that long before the curtains open. Enjoy!
The Hale is a really great local theater putting on quality shows for the family. Â Frankly we have only gone for the holiday shows (Christmas Carol -- and our kids love it every year)...but my daughter went to some with Grandma and loved them as well.
I really like the style of this small theater -- I know nothing about theaters, but there really isn't a bad seat in this place (there actually is, but it depends on the show and how much they use the corners) as the stage is center with surrounding seats.
If you're looking for a good local theater and a family outing or perhaps tame date night with friends, check out what shows Hale has going on and support the family/local business!
A friend purchased tickets for me to see a show at the Hale Center Theater. I had not previously been to or even by the theater and didn't know what to expect. It was very small, and in entering the building I was skeptical . I though perhaps the play would be just one set, but I was incorrect. The aisles were wide enough to allow the cast to change out the sets. The small size of the theater provided a cozy atmosphere and made every seat in the house good.
I would definitely go back to this theater any time. It provides a close venue to see local theater without the traffic downtown Phoenix.
The Hale Center Theater is a real rarity. Live, local theater-- outside of Phoenix! They play a wide range of material, with many musicals and family-friendly fare (this IS Gilbert after all). And each year, they present the Christmas Classic, A Christmas Carol.
Their press information says they are "the longest continuously running, privately owned and operated theater company in America." Check them out in the Heritage District in downtown Gilbert.
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