Wicked was very good the cast, sets, and the lighting were very amazing! I really cant believe that i saw the same bubble Kristin Chenoweth rode on the Tony Awards. Please bring wicked back after Quarantine.

This venue is just big enough without being too big. Ive set in second row seats and second balcony seats. All seats are great!!! The Koger center is coming into its own now. They are bringing more off Broadway shows which I love!!! Just saw Wicked!!!

Not gonna lie I felt pretty dumb because I didnt realize that actors in a ballet dont speak on stage. Anyway its a beautiful place. Lots of pretty art everywhere outside the stage. Everyone who works there is very nice. Their theater equipment and AV effects are high quality. The only downside to this place is parking so get there early!

I have came here for several ballets over the years, as well as concerts. My favorite event is the Dracula ballet. The Koger center is laid out very well. There are drinks available for purchase although it is a little steep in prices. The theatrics for the Dracula ballet are very well laid out. They change up the performance every year. So that it’s always different to some degree. It’s fun to dress up and pretend you’re fancy. The intermissions are very well timed, however you have to rush to the concessions to be able to purchase anything during your 15-20 min break. I would and will continue to attend performances here. I’ve never sat in the balcony, but I hear it’s a good view if you sit more center. If you get in the ends of the aisles then your view of some angles of the stage might be blocked by curtains. I would recommend checking out a show here. Especially the Dracula ballet if you are new to ballets.

The Lincoln st event was a stroke of artistic genius.

The building is beautiful! Full glass views from all floors. Parking in garage adjacent to building was convenient. Performance was amazing, sounds, lights etc. Our seats were 3rd floor balcony, first row. A short person will require the booster seats available to see over wall. I watched entire performance without unfolding the seat, utilizing the height and was able to see perfectly and remained comfortable. Bathrooms are located on the right side of the building only ( all floors) . The biggest issue that I observed: there is no main isle, you can only enter the row your seat is in from L or R side therefore causing you to walk in front of many people to go to and from your seat. Once we arrived I n our seats, we didnt move the rest of the evening.

I love the seating and they always have such amazing productions! This time was WICKED! So good!

The staff was so friendly! We had so much fun, the only negative comment I have is that the Row F seats were a little uncomfortable for larger people. My boyfriend was a just a bit too big for the chair and the arm rests dont move. Other than that it was a wonderful experience and we both enjoyed ourselves.

Wicked was AMAZING. The Koger Center for the Arts is a beautiful building

The place was beautiful! I saw Wicked and it was great. The concession stand was underwhelming to say the least. I would go again

It was a great show. I known people that have worked here. They continue to tell me its a good place to work. Clean.

For as long as this place has been bringing cultural enrichment to the midlands, we have loved everything we have ever bought tickets for. The staff of the Koger Center are ALWAYS so helpful and friendly, whether via telephone or in person. Tonight, my daughter and I saw WICKED! It was absolutely wonderful.

Just saw Wicked. Loved the show. Prefer to see it in Charlotte like I did the last time. The show is so awesome I didnt want to wait until it comes back to charlotte next year. Big mistake! For a new theater it was built very odd. Not enough lady restrooms, although I have a small frame, the seats were very small and uncomfortable. First theater that didnt have aisles. We had middle seat 34/35 so each time I had to scoot in front of at least 33 people to get to my seat. Notice that staff didnt assist with elderly clients. I noticed that once the doors opened, they were practically knocked over by the crowd. I saw many trying to get to railing to assist them. Will definitely not go back. We love the theater but

Great place near University of South Carolina campus in Columbia for plays, shows and events. Lots of good seats, several levels. Decent acoustics and food / beverage service. Prices better than Charlotte. Parking is NOT great but several places in short walking distance. Close to downtown hotels and restaurants.

Great show! We saw wicked last night! I am a smaller person as is my husband and we felt very tight in our seats. The cushions made it so you had to sit perfectly straight up which made for an uncomfortable couple hours, but was worth it.The presales for alcoholic beverages was a great idea! However, it would have been nice had they explained it a bit better so I wouldnt have waited in the long line and known the table I needed to go to was somewhere else. But thats fine, it worked out.I had about 45 seconds to drink it before having to throw it out or miss part of the show, so I drank fast! Its the only venue I have been to that wouldnt allow me to bring my drink in with me. I did at the first act but walking in for the second I was stopped.The show was amazing!

Good venue overall. acoustics and lighting were great. biggest and only con I see about my visit was the one way entrance and exit for each isle. making getting in and out a tight long sidestep adventure. not too bad tho

I worked a merch stand for wicked and I didnt get to go into the theater but the staff was amazing and they keep the bathrooms amazing. Snacks are a bit pricey but they do need to make a profit. I cant wait to see my first show in the theater and I would Deffinitly check it out if you get a oppertunity.

Saw the Nutcracker, which I liked, but didnt love. The seats are closer together than a newer facility. Price was good. The program with pictures of the dancers without shirts was...unwelcome. The performance had strong feminine undertones.

I havent been here in Years! I came for Wicked. The show itself was awesome and worth it!! The amenities of the Koger Center is sufficient. However the seats are a little tight. Granted, the venue is older in age so its not readily capable of holding larger customers.

Ive gone for the Columbia City Ballet performances at least twice each year for several years now-- the venue is lovely, clean, and lively! At the concession stand they serve affordable candies and decent wine, but be aware that only bottled water is allowed in the theater during shows. :)

Parking for school events was not easy to figure out. Beautiful place. Only downside was finding parking but security was very helpful. Appreciated that.

Excellent venue for musicals. Saw Wicked, and it was awesome. Bathrooms were plentiful and you can prepay for drinks to drink during the intermission. A very well organized theater!

Do NOT purchase seats in Balcony, Row AAA. There is a metal safety bar above the railing that will obstruct a good portion of your view of the stage. I am 57 and the bar cut off anything that was on the proscenium line from sight. I had to lean far forward to see faces during a Broadway show last night. My family ended up moving to empty seats even higher up because of this. Otherwise, this venue is lovely. Plan to walk a bit up up some hills from available parking sites.

The show, Wicked, was awesome. The Koger Center itself is a beautiful venue for such performances. Both the view and acoustics were great. My only negative is in regards to the bathroom facilities. One four stall ladies room for an entire floor of seats is inadequate.

Good venue, but I wish it had a center aisle or 2 on the sides so we didnt have to squeeze in front of so many people to get to our seats. Also there are not enough womens bathrooms. But customer service is great and the building is nice.

My wife and I along with another couple enjoyed the play Wicked! The seats were tight and crowded and could have been more comfortable. But, overall, it was a good experience.

Great Experience! Very welcoming atmosphere and everyone was very friendly from entering the building to leaving. Beautiful facility!

Valet for the event I attended was VERY affordable and the attendants were sweet and very gentlemen-like! We were immediately greeted at the door with assistance in finding out where to go, where concessions was located, and the restrooms! The theater itself is classic.

Excellent venue and the people working it are great! The show Wicked was amazing!!!

Wonderful memories of plays, concerts, and dance events from many years of attendance. Never fails to bring great experiences to Columbia. So glad to have this place, we brag on it to whoever listens!

Saw Wicked here. It is really hard to get a bad seat. The theater is smaller so it is more intimate and makes the performance seem grander. The staff was courteous and organized.

Very beautiful building. Loved the whole set up to this place.

Wicked was wicked good!! The performers were excellent, professional, talented and Broadway quality!! The costumes and scenery were fabulously marvelous. We were spell bound!!!

Wonderful, small theater. Not a bad seat in the house. Limited concessions. Love seeing shows here.

It was wonderful! We saw the pianist Jim Brickman at his Christmas Concert!We parked nearby in a well lit parking garage.Dan and Sue Q.Lexington, South Carolina

The theater is lovely, however pay attention to surrounding events bc parking can be an issue.

I enjoyed my experience at your facility, the bathroom was very clean. I say a lady checking to insure everything was ok.

I bought season tickets and will buy them again. When we had a problem with our seats for health reasons they went above and beyond to help us. All the staff is friendly and helpful and Jeannie is the best.

Took the wife to see Dracula the BalletI thought I was doing good by purchasing Orchestra seats in Row H seat 1 & 2, bad move on my part. Our necks were craned left all evening and also being on the end of the row meant all 50 people in that row are going to be sliding their asses across your face getting to their seats before the show and during the two intermissions, the seats were comfortable but your crammed in like sardines.The next time I purchase tickets for a show at Koger Center I will purchase center seats.There is a small refreshment stand offering basics such as drinks and candies,no food in the show area so serving only the basics makes sense..

Fantastic smaller venue. They are advertising some exciting events coming up. Took my son to see Return to Hogwarts and he thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Shows are fantastic. Great venue. Somewhere during the season they are certain to have something that appeals.

The seats are very uncomfortable and its hard to hear whats going on in the balcony area. Very modern and appealing architecturally. I will visit again to see if the seats near the stage are more accommodating.

Not really a seat with bad view in the houseEfficient concession mgt. You could prepay for an adult beverage before show for intermission Then there was a convenient table all drinks were pre-poured waiting for you and no line!

Great venue. Love the atmosphere and design. Not a bad seat in the place.

Great shows at reasonable prices, however.... Seats are for people who weigh less than 200 pounds. They are extremely narrow. If you are unfortunate enough to have to sit beside someone who is larger, it makes for a very uncomfortable evening.

Great place! The people that work there were very helpful. The seats are definitely made for smaller people.

The staff were great, everything was like clockwork. The place was clean and we had excellent sound quality with a good view in our odd section.

This visit I took my 4-year-old to see Wicked, and it was a fabulous experience

Im really thankful that the Koger center brings great talent including broadways to Columbia!I attended the Nutcracker performance last Dec 2019. Parking is across the street for a fee normally $5 and up per car. There is some free parking on streets if you get lucky. USC parking handles large crowds, so no worries about a parking issue. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The Koger Center is very modern and up to date, bathrooms very large with plenty of stalls. The seats in the theater are comfy with enough walking space in between. They are leveled appropriately so others can see the stage comfortably.I will continue to use this venue for yrs to come!

Very nice clean facility. Good acoustics, not a bad seat in the house.

Great performances. No bad seat in the house, only wish said seats were comfortable.

Today was my first visit and I loved it!! I saw Wicked!!! It was amazing! The center is beautiful

Me and the wife enjoyed the live performance of wicked . Clear view of stage and orchestra and voices good and clear

Great shows. Seating is old and busted. Lady near me was virtually on the floor. AA106.

The Koger Center always has the best events for the school children and we had a ball there for the jazz concert.

For that kind of money youd think they could afford more comfortable chairs

Great theatre with some good rotating programs. Layout is a little odd, and it seems the facilities cannot handle the volume of people coming out all at once at intermission, but this is acceptable for the size of the theatre.

Great performances. Great staff. Loved my experience here.

You can always count on a great performance at a good price.

When to a concert, Pebo Bryson and Stephanie Mills, great venue, the only hiccup, was that they made me wait for the tickets. They couldnt find them for more than 1 hour. Good thing that I was early.

Great intimate place. Have enjoyed seeing productions here.

Place was nice, the seats are straight back and alittle uncomfortable. Also, probably not their fault but the 15 min intermission was not enough time. Staff was Very nice.

We saw Wicked and it was amazing! Great facility and friendly staff

Poorly designed for easy access. Most theaters this size have a center aisle, which makes it easier to get to your seat.

My daughter participated in The Nutcracker show.

Accoustics are amazing. However the seats are terribly small and uncomfortable. Kinda like airplane seats.

If you have a chance to see Wicked, do so. Great production.

Went to Koger Center for watching orchestra performance. The parking as well the center were clean and well marked.

Very nice theater in Columbia. Its the class of the theatre with southern hospitality.

.I have enjoyed attending the wonderful musicals presented here every year.

Nice environment for events. Im from NY so it takes a bit to impress me.

Enjoy coming here and making the wife happy watching all of CCBs performances

There is a surprisingly good line up of shows here and it only seems to be getting better.

A decent venue, but avoid buying tickets online here if at all possible. In addition to the normal expected fee for these services (though it is a little steep), they apparently think we still are in the 1990s because they then tack on a $16 internet fee (through their provider Choice Entertainment Technologies, now part of The Shubert Organization). The response from the Koger Center was a) We dont have any control. Yes, you do. You negotiate the contract and its done under your name; b) Come to the box office (no fee except for the $2 restoration fee to help preserve the place; but two trips in my vehicle, one for the tickets, one for the show -- guess they dont care about carbon footprint); or c) Use the phone option (other fees but at least no internet fee -- Im unsure if theres a phone fee; you know, thats pretty cutting-edge tech). Sure, you open at 6 pm, 8 am? Yeah, didnt think so. Same conform to our business hours attitude. But, you see, its 2020, and the world doesnt work that way anymore. So those in the arts note -- treating your patrons like a piggy bank is not a winning strategy.

Show was great! Peabo Bryson and Stephanie Mills

Never a bad seat...what a wonderful Mothers Day gift. A play to attend with both daughter and her husband, plus his Mother. She had nust had knee surgery 2 months earlier so we put their handicapped services to the test and they were very accommodating.

We saw Wicked, best show I have seen in a while.

I love the lover center! I grew up coming to this center and saw my first play here in the 3rd grade! All the show Ive seen here have been spectacular! Every year we must see the Dracula ballet. Im going to bring my baby daughter here as she grows up so she can experience the magic! Such a beautiful stage too. I highly recommend!

The show was awful but the center was lovely. Huge bathrooms when you first enter, great for large groups.

Philharmonic was lovely. Loved singing Star Spangled Banner. Leta do it again.

The theater was fine and the staff was good. Parking is always an issue and the new garage helps, but really, $10?!?! Just down the street in the Vista is half that and I dont even pay that in downtown Charlotte when I go for theater. I know many people may not have a problem with that, but it seems too high to me.

Saw Wicked great seats, acoustics, temp., staff helpful and friendly.

I attended an event last nite involving aProgram called MORE JUSTICE presented by the Nehemiah Action Assembly.Drive by the Koger Center. Beautiful building. Circle drive way for drop off and pick up. They post upcoming events on a electric sign out front.We went by cab to avoid paying for parking garage and traffic mess after event.

Shame on SC for not filling up every seat for Dave Koz. Great venue for great Jazz! Cant name a favorite number they were all that good. Next time, SC dont miss out!!!

We seen Shen Yun it was beautiful

The seats are entirely too small. AIRPLANE seats are more comfortable.

The koger center is woefully underdesigned. Too few bathrooms, concessions, elevators the worst chairs. Sooo uncomfortable.

Good place for a show, but only if you sit on the bottom level. Balcony seating is extremely uncomfortable.

Beautiful building! My sons graduation was held here. Plenty of room. Nice, clean & neat. My only issue is there is absolutely no water fountains or vending machines. We were here from noon until 5pm. With nothing to drink! Also no food or drinks allowed in the building. So you cant even bring anything in to drink. I thought that was a little crazy!

They have reserved parking for staff members next to the building. The Handicap spaces are further away. For a person with a cane it is quite a bit more walking than the reserved for staff members. Poor consideration for the physically impaired.

They host some wonderful events here.

I am ready to head back now love it

Great evening. USC Wind Ensemble had a wonderful experience.

For a mid-major city, the performances at Koger far exceed expectations. Very impressed with the variety and qualify of the performances. Convenient locations for dinner before too.

Great place to see a show. Continental seating gives everyone a great view of the stage.

Pretty good, although I didnt like the seats

Spacious, clean, in the heart of downtown Columbia. Well staffed during events and is easily noticeable from the street.

Very entertaining. The stage appeared a little small

Not recommended if you need to use a wheelchair or walker. Limited uncomfortable seating for wheelchair users in a segregated area. I was appalled.

Took my kids to see the nutcracker it was wonderful will be back