Saroyan Theatre

This theater was one of the nicer music venues I've been to in the area. The price for tickets was very reasonable (except Ticketmaster fees, which were more than a ticket for some insane reason). Every employee we came across was very nice and helpful. The only reason this gets a 4 and not a 5 is because of the seat numbering. It was extremely hard to know where the sections and seats were. There were no signs in the sections like a normal venue, just a sticker. It's an old venue ('60's), so the numbering is outdated. There needs to be larger and lighted section letters/numbers. No one could find their seats and it cut into the opening act. We watched 4 groups in our section have to get up and move around because they sat in the wrong row or wrong numbers.

This theatre is 59 years old! Although some upgrades have been made, the seating, accessibility and restrooms are in need of changes! We just attended a live performance (Leanne Morgan) and although she was hilarious and did not disappoint, the venue really made our experience horrible! Accessibility to the theater off the freeway is horrible if there are several events. Parking is horrible as well. We arrived early to park, but we're stuck on the off ramp to "O" St due to traffic congestion. Then parking lots were all FULL. Finally, we got to a parking garage and found a spot on the 3rd level that wasn't too far from an elevator. Only one elevator was functioning! As two senior ladies, navigating to get to the venue was not easy as there is no signage indicating what direction the venues are. If it weren't for one of us using our map on the cell phone, we would've been lost. On the plus side, getting through security was easy and using a digital ticket allowed for easy access. Restrooms were BAD! By that, I mean the toilet seats are so low that a 5 year old could easily sit on it! And there were no bars to help you get up! Once inside, I had to use my memory of where I needed to go, since there was minimal signage directing you, and fortunate for me, my memory was still working well. The seats inside the theater are also extremely low! Much lower than a movie theater! Also, the bulk of the seating in "Orchestra" has NO CENTER AISLE! The distance between the rows are so close that people need to crawl over other people to get to their seats, if they can find them!!! The designated letters and numbering of seats are not large enough or positioned in a way someone can easily read them! Leaving the venue was just as frustrating since all those older patrons were attempting to use the only elevator to the parking garage levels. Then, once in our car, exiting took over 1 hour due to all the traffic congestion within the parking garage and people backing up into those in line to exit! It took longer for us to exit the parking lot than driving all the way home! I do know it was a lot easier to navigate this venue when I was 30, but at nearly 68, NOT SO MUCH. I highly doubt I will be returning any time soon.

very clean establishment, and they were very organized. security was polite, and we had a great time at the show we experienced. parking lot close by and many options with a garage or open lot. card only for payments.

Nice, big, clean, environment. Excellent place for concert. Restrooms are neat & tidy. Enough parking lots. Friendly staffs.

The Nut Cracker show was amazing first time watching it live front row seats with the the family......next bucket list performance is The Great Gatsby