New Line Theatre at the Marcelle Theater
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
New Line Theatre at the Marcelle offers an intimate, up-close, and personal theatrical experience featuring quality local talent. The small venue ensures every voice is heard and emotion seen, often leading to engaging and highly-rated productions such as 'American Idiot' and 'Sweet Potato Queens'. It's valued for its close-up viewing and a top-notch band for musical performances.
Key Highlights
- ✓Provides an intimate theater experience where every voice and emotion is clearly perceived by the audience.
- ✓Features quality local talent delivering up-close and personal performances.
- ✓Specific productions like 'American Idiot' and 'Sweet Potato Queens' have been highlighted as great and really fun times, respectively, with 'top-notch band' praised for musicals.
- ✓Parking is conveniently close by and free.
Standout Features
- ⭐Small, intimate venue providing an 'up close and personal' viewing experience.
- ⭐High-quality local talent.
- ⭐Free and close-by parking.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Always check the specific production's themes and content for age-appropriateness, as some shows may be geared towards adult audiences despite the 'Kids Theaters' categorization.
- →Be aware that while many productions are highly rated, quality can vary from show to show, so research specific show reviews.
- →If considering involvement in productions (e.g., auditions for older children), be mindful of reported issues with internal management and director conduct.
Things to Consider
- ⚠A significant concern was raised regarding the director, Scott Miller, being 'disrespectful to actors and their time,' potentially impacting company morale or reputation.
- ⚠Production quality can be inconsistent, with one reviewer noting a show that was 'less than amazing' compared to others.
Price & Value
Not enough specific pricing information in the reviews. The value proposition appears to be the intimate theater experience, high-quality local talent, and free, convenient parking.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •Not mentioned in reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Not mentioned in reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •Free parking available and located close to the venue.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Described as a 'small, intimate venue,' which suggests a more contained audience, but specific crowd levels or busy times are not mentioned in reviews.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Not mentioned in reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If you are looking for traditional children's theater specifically designed for young kids, as the mentioned productions are adult-oriented.
- • Attending without researching the specific show's content, if you have younger children.
- • If you are an actor (or considering for a child) and are sensitive to issues regarding director conduct, particularly with Scott Miller.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
First Look Subscription
Duration: Season (3 mainstage shows + choice of 1 special event date)
Includes tickets for ONLY the Thursday preview for each mainstage show and a choice of date at the Sheldon concert. Subscribers call or email in advance to reserve dates. No physical tickets or vouchers.
Includes:
- •1 ticket for Bat Boy (Oct. 2, 2025 preview)
- •1 ticket for Promenade (Mar. 5, 2026 preview)
- •1 ticket for We Will Rock You (June 4, 2026 preview)
- •1 ticket for Broadway Noir Deux! (Jan. 9 or 10, 2026)
Regular Subscription
Duration: Season (4 shows)
Includes one ticket for each show in the season, including the concert at the Sheldon. Tickets can be used for any performance during the run of that show. Subscribers call or email in advance to reserve dates and can change dates after reserving. No physical tickets or vouchers.
Includes:
- •1 ticket for Bat Boy
- •1 ticket for Promenade
- •1 ticket for We Will Rock You
- •1 ticket for Broadway Noir Deux!
Flex Subscription
Duration: Season (4 flexible tickets)
Includes four Flex tickets that can be used at any time for any show during the season, including the concert at the Sheldon. Use all four tickets for one show or spread them out. Subscribers call or email in advance to reserve dates and can change dates after reserving. No physical tickets or vouchers.
Includes:
- •4 flexible tickets
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
BAT BOY
Oct. 2-25, 2025 (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.)
Preview (Oct. 2): Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $20. Regular: Adults $35, Seniors $30, Students $25. (Plus service and facility fees)
Opening of New Line's 34th season with the rock thriller BAT BOY. Includes special events: Oct 2 (Preview Night, $5 off regular price), Oct 3 (Opening Night After-Party, meet cast/staff), Oct 9 (Bohemian Night, all tickets $20), Oct 18 (Post-Show Talk-Back, Q&A with cast/staff).
BROADWAY NOIR DEUX!
Jan. 9-10, 2026 (Friday and Saturday, 8:00 p.m.)
Single tickets: $25 for all seats (Plus service and facility fees)
A very special event! For two nights only, New Line returns to the Sheldon Concert Hall for its seventh concert of songs from Broadway musicals. A sequel to Broadway Noir, it will again feature an all-black creative staff and cast, singing famous songs from musicals they would likely never be cast in, only because of race. Curated and directed by New Line Theatre Associate Artistic Director Chris Moore.
PROMENADE
Mar. 5-28, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.)
A hilarious 1969 experimental musical comedy by Maria Irene Fornés and Al Carmines. Explores social class, wealth inequality, law and order, war, corruption, body image, gender, sexuality.
📅Booking Policy
- • Advance tickets available in person at the Fox Theatre box office, by phone via MetroTix (314-534-1111), or online via the MetroTix website.
- • Bring confirmation for advance tickets.
- • Many performances sell out; advisable to get tickets in advance.
- • At-door purchases accepted via cash, checks, and major credit and debit cards.
- • All ticket sales include a service fee and a $1.00 facility fee.
🚗Parking Information
- • Not explicitly stated. Information about nearby hotels provided, suggesting general urban parking options.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
A RAE B-Bury
7 months agoWow! The intimate feeling of this production was wonderful. Every voice heard and every emotion seen from the audience. Great production of American Idiot!
Stephanie Yglesias
a month agoHorrible director named Scott miller. He is disrespectful to actors and their time. Do not audition for this company
Gary Hoeferkamp
2 months agoI love attending theater at the Marcelle, quality local talent is up close and personal, parking close by and free.
Phil Morales
6 months agoWe went to see Green Day's American Idiot. Great performance with a top notch band. I've seen a show there that was less than amazing.
Brian Romine
a year agoWe saw Sweet Potato queens, it was a really fun time! This is a small, intimate venue and their productions are usually a great time.