Comfortably sized venue with an intimate feel but a big enough crowd to create lots of excitement when applauding. The show, Who Brought the Humbug, was a great mixture of tap dancing and song. The performances were great, and the guests created an intriguing and unique unscripted performance that was delightful. I really appreciated this experience and I looking for additional shows to see here.

Very beautiful venue, well staffed and much more intimate than your typical theater. The chairs are smaller and closer than other theaters. The lobby has a bar and is pretty small. Parking is not easy - come early and plan to spend $15-20. The parking at Embassy Suites hotel is probably your best bet. Overall, a neat experience and worth a visit!

The Cowles Center is an awesome way to spend an evening. It’s am updated space with nice seating, and the events are wonderful. You should totally go here

Nice place if you are a dancer

Saw Who brought the humbug. Outstanding show. The level of talent and the enjoyment that the people in the show had by ways of theirs smiles was OVER THE FRICKIN TOP. WOW thank you for this beautiful show

Lovely little theater. Every seat is a great seat. Would definitely go to more shows and performances.

Great theater and show. Amped up security outside appreciated.

I have only been too a performance here once, but my experience was great. Parking is the usual for downtown events, but super close to rail for a savvy visitor!The reception area is pleasant, contemporary, and lit with the ambiance of the bustling street contrasting the lobby chic. Reception personnel were engaging, hosts were very knowledgeable and helpful. Theater was nice, classic feel, good acoustics, lighting, etc. But fyi-seats are paired, meaning, if you got 3 seats, there would be a gap between 2 of you (out of you are a couple, u may be split--but it seemed everyone was great about shuffling)The performance was phenomenal, but I cant judge to center based on the show other than to presume a center that chooses its events of a certain caliber would be a reflection on the center.The performance was entertaining, beautiful, sad, but most critically it was unique, raw, inspiring, relevant, and poignant. This first impression is a very positive reflection on the arts here.

Nice feel. Classy vibe. Fun entertainment.

It has really good people there they are so nice

Loved seeing our musical theatre. collide

What a great venue with helpful and friendly staff! There isnt a bad seat in the house--the rows are correctly stacked to make even the vertically challenged right at home. The performance I saw was a Minneapolis Ballet production that included a modern Frankenstein and a stunning classical piece. I hope that the ballet program continues to grow. Beautiful performance. Theres snacks and drinks on premises. Parking can be found in the paid lot across the street for roughly 12 dollars depending on time and show length.

Office building, with a Happy hour bar The Gold Room, Great Music, drinks and A Delicious assortment of Appetizers

Beautiful theater, classes in any dance genre you want to study, practice spaces to meet many needs, excellent performance schedule every season

This old theater is a good example of days gone by. The stage looked workable and the acoustics are fine. I was given seats in the balcony. I use a walker and had to be escorted to the elevator in the next building. Doors were unlocked to allow my passage. Discovered that the only way to a rest room or the elevator was locked. Trapped! Marred a great performance of Candide.

Beautiful venue ... Great show

Mix Tape III was excellent. Still one more show tomorrow, get out and see it. The Cowles Center is a Great Performing ArtsTheater venue!

Very inviting space, great for all different types of dancers

Beautiful space, we attended a ballet at this venue. Good visibility, comfortable seats. The only complaint was there were not enough people working concessions for intermission, the line was so long we missed the first few minutes getting back. It was so hot in the venue at the time, waiting to buy the bottle of water was a necessity at intermission.

Good venue. Fun show. Walking distance from light rail.

We saw the Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota performance of Pink Floyds The Wall: A Rock Ballet. It was a sold out performance. My whole family rated 5 stars. For some, it was a first ballet, for all it is definitely not the last.

Very nice venue, right in the middle of everything in Minneapolis. Excellent acoustics and good views from just about anywhere you are seated. A very short 1/2 block walk from the Metro Blue line (Wharehouse District/Hennepin Ave stop) and convenient parking next door or within one block.

Great place to go see a theater performance

Beautiful complex in Minnespolis. Large open lobby area provides easy access to facilities.

Gorgeous facility. The Goodale Theatre within the Cowles Center is beautiful. Not a bad seat in the house. However, if you are bringing a child or teen, the first 2 rows will put their eye level below the stage. This was challenging for watching tap dance performances. The studios adjacent to the Cowles Center (Tek Box, 5B, Target studio) were impressive large spaces. Within feet of both the light rail and bus line. Ample parking ($$$) within easy walking distance. Not an upper echelon neighborhood, and this was NOT an issue.

Not a bad seat in the place. Very comfortable seating and offer a variety of performances. Very close to walking and restaurants.

I work here occasionally. Went in to set up a show for the Mn. Opera. Great little theatre I want to say about 900 seats very intimate experience. Please check it out, enjoy.

The cowles center is a wonderful venue for watching dance. The sight lines are great, even in the balcony. I love the mix of modern and classic aesthetics. My only caution is that parking in that area can be a bit difficult, take light rail if you can.

The Cowles Center is so pretty and fantastic and I go to Can Dance in The Cowles Center

Friendly, affordable studio spaces for artsit!

Great place, all the seats are good. Only disappointment was that the bar was closed for Saturday matinee but maybe thats always the case.

Beautiful building, a good community resource.

An amazing venue for dance and Im so happy they have embraced the Twin Cities Tap Festival

Once you get in the door, its great. It can be a bit dodgy from the parking lot to the door.

I have seen performances there on many occasions. The sound is good. Lighting is good and the seats are comfortable.

Great job Yuki!!!

Great theatre, enjoy the view

Very intimate setting for a show. Saw the Minnesota Chorale perform Carmina Burana along with the Minnesota dance company. Amazing performance!

Great Minneapolis theater for Dance

This is a wonderful theater for dance! Programming includes most of the best local dance troupes, which means a wide variety of styles and disciplines.

I had a fabulous time hanging with friends and listening to great musics

Worked with Rachel Koep for an event - great communication and a pleasure to work with! Thank you!

Amazing performance tonight with minnesota dance theater

Saw a ballet here...amazing!!! Super space and venue.

Perfect place in size, location, and ambiance for the event we attended.

Wonderful place to see a show, with a gorgeous view to boot. Would highly recommend to any theater-goer.

Wonderful place tinder local performers....headed back tonight for twin cities ballet ...pink Floyd the wall....cant wait and its even some out!

Fabulous performance!

Grandson graduated nice programs

Wonderful place to view dance events. Every seat is fantastic.

Great venue! Love the art we have in the TC

Great place to see a show!

Tek box is a great venue. Beautiful lighting and sound

Great location for MN Opera performance of Fellow Traveler

Always an enjoyable experience. To witness creativity is always a win win.

Wonderful and intimate venue with some of the best dance and ballet performances in America

I take ballet classes here. Its a pretty building. The area can feel a little sketchy at night But theres a train stop there so its very convient

I was there for the premier screening of OUT NORTH. The old Schubert theatre is lovely.

This is a great place to meet the local dance community or just take a class.

The tek box is a beautiful space which lends itself in great visuals

The Cowles is a wonderful event venue - we love working with them for TEDxMinneapolis.

Visually pleasing, nice layout, seats comfy even for large humans, concession workers clueless

Enjoyed the Twin Cities Ballets performance of The Wall.

Really cool ballerina show

Great place to see dance performances. Not a bad seat in the house.

Very attentive staff. Was a beautiful venue to watch Zenon Dance Company

Always a great time!

Very nice venue

Great sight lines, helpful ushers, good sound. Lots of nearby restaurants.

What a wonderful venue for music. Ill go again.

Amazing programming.

Excellent location for the performing arts.

Beautiful facility for dance and theater. Hotspot of the community

Amazing venue to see some great dance performances.

A great spot to take in great dance.

Elevators are horrible. I once got locked in the stairwell so I wont do that again. Parking is okay if you find a street space, or give up your 1st born for the lot prices. I go every Saturday for my daughters dance class.

Such potential in this space...just not well utilized.

Beautiful center..

Saw Nutcracker (not so) Suite and it was amazing! There isnt a bad seat in the house!

This is downtowns best venue for dance and ballet. Go see a show!

Gorgeous venue.

Intimate seating and hometown support.

Beautiful friendly venue.

Fun atmosphere

A+

Cute little theater

Awesome place, neat companies in it

Great dance venue.

Candide was great

Absolutely the best!

No clue

Nice theater

TedX Minneapolis was Great

So great to be there in February 2017!!

Fancy. A lot of old people go here, while I was forced to for a choir grade.

Love the place

Saw a performance; nice performance space.