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The Bonstelle Theatre
3424 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, United States
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St
Review №1

Very lovely theater and amazing performers. I will definitely be back with my Husband. I am taking a theater class for my undergrad and tickets came with the course. I am so glad that I got a chance to experience this.

Cl
Review №2

Mechanical stage usage during A Christmas Carol (along with the acting) was superb.

Jo
Review №3

Enjoyed very much, the play, A Christmas Carol. Theatre was designed by Albert Kahn, and with restoration, will be a jewel. Built in 1902.

Pa
Review №4

Such an intimate place. Love the students.

Mi
Review №5

Ok. So my wife dragged me to see Mama Mia. What can I say its a guilty pleasure.The Wayne State students did an exceptional job. Play was amazing. You owe it to yourself to see a student performance to see how good they are.

Be
Review №6

The Christmas Carol cast was wonderful. However, the real kudos go to Beth Lake and the Set Design, Lighting, Sound and Special Effects. Fantastic use of scenery. Anyone who had an opportunity to study at Wayne State for Set Design this semester was very fortunate. Great performance all the way around. Thank you for a memorable holiday gift to Detroit.

Fr
Review №7

Nice atmosphere but not a good place if you are using a cane or crutches

Ef
Review №8

The theatre has a good sense of culture about it with relatively good acoustics. I also enjoyed the multi floor approach to handling guests.

Au
Review №9

Loved this play. The theater is beautiful but got very warm this April.

Mi
Review №10

Saw my daughters first college production at the Bonstelle Theatre. It was like stepping into a piece of History. Youll love this place if you enjoy the feeling of old architecture and that sort of atmosphere. Remember, this is an old establishment and the seats are not the most comfortable nor are they roomy. Seating is very tight and may be uncomfortable for long Productions. However, the building is awesome to experience at least once. And of course, with any old building, its supposedly haunted.

Bi
Review №11

Enjoyed the production of A Christmas Carol

Lo
Review №12

Mama Mia was outstanding as was A Christmas Carol. Great job. Wonderful sets and performance.

Am
Review №13

Beautiful older theater. Was really hot in there again. The ushers are wonderful

Ch
Review №14

NICE VENUE..parking is problematic...go on a group bus

Ar
Review №15

Very nice historical theater.

be
Review №16

A wonderful performance of A Christmas Carol. The set was amazing and the actual performance outstanding! I highly recommend going to see this production.

Ro
Review №17

Theater is in a bad need of an update. Sat in balcony. Had a good view of the stage, but no space for legs. Im 510 and my knees were jammed into the seats in front of us.

Ro
Review №18

Enjoyed Mama Mia on stage.

Na
Review №19

Good location with appall free parking. The theater could use a few updates.

Ki
Review №20

This was my first time at this threatre with my job JVS. Great show!! Just too dark when you leave out or return back to the threatre.Keep up the great entertainment.

Di
Review №21

Im a WSU employee and I treated my daughter and grand daughter to a day of plays starting at the Fox Theatre and ending at The Bonstelle Theatre, in celebration of my daughters 40th birthday. Mamma Mia was a pure delight from start to finish but it was ruined by the horrible heat in the theatre. Im not talking uncomfortably warm, Im talking obnoxiously hot to the point of making us sick. We were sitting up in the balcony and they opened an exit door during intermission but closed it as soon as the play started back up. When you spend nearly $90 to go to a play you want to enjoy the experience and not be subjected to intolerable conditions. They should also note on their website that the seats in the balcony are so close together that both my daughter and I had our knees crammed right up to the seat in front of us. I dont think my 6 3 grandson would have been able to fit. It wasnt that hot of a night so I dont know why they didnt insert a fan in the doorway if they didnt want to turn on the air. The performance was wonderful and I was really impressed with the students performances but unfortunately, I dont think Id go again.

Be
Review №22

Saw the play a Christmas Carol.. unbelievable! Special effects were awesome!!! Actors were the best! Thanks for the great entertainment!!!

De
Review №23

It felt like a furnace, which had a great event by the way. Looking forward to another experience.

Jo
Review №24

Beautiful, small theater. Fantastic performance. Look forward to going again!

ru
Review №25

Loved this theater. Its beautiful and easy to get to

Ca
Review №26

Nice historic venue

Ga
Review №27

Good seats, comfortable, good ticket prices and good showsRestroom problem for men ( its down stairs) try to get main floor bseats

Ch
Review №28

Quaint little theater

We
Review №29

I have been there for several performances and always enjoy them immensely. I would definitely recommend going there for one of their performances.

Ri
Review №30

Plays are good, we loved “A Christmas Carol” no drinks or snacks unfortunately.

Ka
Review №31

We just saw A Christmas Carol at the Bonstelle. What an amazing show! :-)

L
Review №32

Nice for an older venue. Very warm!

Ca
Review №33

Godspell Musical New York Group performed in early 70s the best.

Da
Review №34

Excellent place to see a play and support the Wayne State college students.

La
Review №35

Amazingly wonderful performance of Mamma Mia!

Mi
Review №36

Great theatre, supporting young theatre artists.

Ho
Review №37

Me and hubby saw the Sister Act musical. The seating was a little uncomfortable but it was fun.

Ra
Review №38

Beautiful and interesting dance production.

Ki
Review №39

Nice atmosphere..clean and very welcoming

Sh
Review №40

Mama Mia was a great experince

Ro
Review №41

We saw a play on Harriet Tubmans life and it scared my 12 year old & we had to leave early. It was quite disturbing, as it focused on her day before the underground railroad.The part of white land owners were played by African American actors. This made it a bit confusing until you figured it out.The main character of Harriet was often hard to understand as she did not pronounciate her words fully. We were close to the front so that was very disappointing.Parking is impossible! Many panhandlers wherever you park.Actors are students at Wayne State University.

Br
Review №42

Lovely old Theater,hope it is not lost !

De
Review №43

Excellent production of sisteract. Seats so narrow, restrictive, and uncomfortable, I will not be back unless they renovate.

Th
Review №44

Saw Sister Act the Musical, great show.

Da
Review №45

Watched A Christmas Carol there. Great performance by Wayne State theatre students.

Pa
Review №46

Wonderful building and great perfomances

Su
Review №47

Beautiful old theater that needs TLC. Shame that Wayne State has neglected this gem.

Ge
Review №48

Wonderful

Ro
Review №49

Great place

Th
Review №50

My daughter performance was excellent

Ve
Review №51

Enjoy play.. seating comfort...

Ph
Review №52

Great live theatre, from a talented group of students!

ha
Review №53

The feel and vibe to the place is awesome!! Fun times!!

Ma
Review №54

Very historic place.

ke
Review №55

Not very well maintained

te
Review №56

Who doesnt like a play

Va
Review №57

Very nice

Ro
Review №58

Clean,

De
Review №59

Great performers

Di
Review №60

Very warm in theater

Ga
Review №61

Black is back

pe
Review №62

Nice

Ni
Review №63

We went to watch a Christmas Carol and play was done well.

An
Review №64

Really great shows here

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  • Address:3424 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, United States
  • Site:http://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/
  • Phone:+1 313-577-2962
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