A historic and architectural gem worth a visit for the sheer awe-inspiring majesty of its coffered domed ceiling. Because of the dome, acoustics range from perfectly balanced and resonant to boomy and unbalanced, depending on where you sit (especially around the perimeter). Bravo to those who have given this former church a new life at the heart of Rochesters cultural life.

A beautiful theatre with amazing architecture. It’s better for jazz or acoustic type shows as the circular room tends to have a lot of a threat reverb. Makes voices sound incredible. Seats were comfy but very high and makes you feel a bit claustrophobic. Overall an incredible experience and can’t wait for the next show that comes up.

Golden girls was amazing! Funny, quick wit and a great show.

They dont make em like this anymore! Beautiful domed auditorium. Friendly staff tries hard. Plenty of smaller shows in addition to the Opera.

Gave this place a 5 star because it made for such an intimate evening. The concert was truly a blessing. The architecture of the building was truly beautiful.

Saw a wallbyrd production of the importance of being earnest in the Cabernet stage. Its very small but you get a great show

Beautiful theater. Attended a free fringe fest concert here. Good music in a nice venue

Loved the show and liked the small intimate characteristic of the venue . I didnt like that is was hot without a.c.and not much air circulation . I had a reserved table in front of the stage but the rest of audience had to sit in plastic folding chairs crammed in close . I didnt mind the wine being pricey but did mind a much smaller portion than i got at similar venues

While I love the interior walls and ceiling, the building itself is not a great performance space. The pews could be made into really nice seating by simply artistically upholstering the benches into a custom and comfortable fit. Cover the entire thing not just the seat area, but the back and all the wood to make them appear to be more comforting and theater like (maybe leather). While I understand the historic part of the building as a former Christian science church, the biblical and other sayings need to be covered over. Having them is not only unwelcoming, but creepy and just not OK if youre making the place a theater now thats supposed to be a welcoming place for all. Alot of people actually wont go to performances here because of how uncomfortable the seats are and how uncomfortable all the sayings and such in the woodwork make them feel. Its more people than youd think.

Fabulous Theater complex for aspiring young actors & actresses, stage shows, musicals, Drama, Comedy, entertainment and family fun.

Love this place, very well done productions very cool atmosphere the building is amazing !!!!

Excellant concert with Don Potter!

Beautiful architecture, just a gorgeous building.Needs updated sound system.A great venue.

Unique performance space with wide array of performances.

Beautiful building but nor sure they had air in there

Beautiful place! There is a small bar (which is why I gave it 4 stars and not 3)! The place did smell a little funny, the acoustics werent the greatest, and your sitting in church pews so it is very cramped seating. But I would go again!

Amazing venue and Don Potter was a fantastic musician and singer. Everyone should go to his show in May at the Lyric!!!

An honor to have performed here during Fringe 2018. The staff is wonderful!

Attended a play: The Golden Girls and it was very entertaining however, I dont advise buying tickets for the seats known as the high top tables.small very hard and uncomfortable wooden bar stools to sit on with no support for your back not very ideal and where they are located means some of the stage cannot be fully seen..but the play was cute and I loved Hector Manuel as Ricky Martin.

Beautiful. Great acoustics, intimate setting.

Nice theatre. Beatiful art and nice plays

Beautiful stage with natural as well as stage lighting. I have seen as well as performed in shows at this venue. Uncomfortably hot for one show in the summer.

Nice theater with great programs available.

Beautiful theater with good acoustics, one star off for no air conditioning, so it can get hot, during summer performances, and the parking can be a bit difficult for big shows, but neither was enough of a hassel to not want to go again!

Small but very nice. Good show.

It is a very nice theater an amazingly quality built structure. Interesting architecture.

This place is truly something beautiful

Love love loved this show! Such talented ladies!

No air conditioning Beautiful building nice location

Enjoyed very much️

Great venue! Another hidden gem in #ROC

Nice place to separate stages and awesome stuff

The programs here are decent; but the cabaret theater is tiny.

Attended the Jimmy C Cabaret show this evening. It was loaded with laughs, great magical tricks (I want the Bunny and the Snake) & Jimmys fantastic medley of songs. Wether its a kids magic show or an adult cabaret show.. dont miss it!!

Really nice place. Both events I attended here were very affordable. It would be nice to have more knee room to sit comfortably.

Gorgeous architecture and setting. If the seats didnt have such high backs and if the floor slanted in forum/auditorium manner, it would be even better.

Saw Hedwig. Excellent. I love the Lyric and havent ever been disappointed with any of the shows Ive seen there.

Golden Girls musical was fun, in a beautiful theater setting.

Beautiful theatre. Ive heard the seating/floor may be updated to improve the view from the back. That would definitely be an improvement.

Very nice, I seen The bodyguard there and enjoyed it

Vintage, like being in a golden globe. Feel the power of music. This is worth way more than what is charged per ticket. Ballet, opera, orchestra, absolutely magnificento!!!

Awesome venue its just the acoustics are not quite right.

This is a beautiful space, but if you are a little short, like I am, it is hard to see! That aside, I will attend concerts, etc., in the future anway!

Nice place

Its absolutely beautiful!!!

Beautiful building

One of the most beautiful spaces in Rochester, excellent for music !

Beautiful facility. Incredible acoustics.

Gem in Rochester!

Beautiful venue with fantastic acoustics

Beautiful architecture, nice area, friendly staff

Hardest seats ever and the version of Shakespeare very Avant-garde for my tastes.

Exciting place for concerts and comedy clubs. Right next to Rochesters pubs and bars.

Great place to see quality shows including music, ballet, and opera!

Nice theater, friendly staff. Great for a venue.

Beautiful location, surprisingly large seating capacity

Want to see stand-up comedian Vic Dibitetto.... great show great venue

Amazingly beautiful building

Attended a Christian Rock event. Good acoustics, friendly staff.

Went here for a production of The Wiz. Not what I was expecting but overall an entertaining afternoon.

Great theatre with great architectural details.

Beautiful building with some amazing shows.

Beautiful historic building with great accoustics.

Seating terrible. Couldnt hear many of the performers due to no mics.

We were in the small theater. The acoustics were awful.

Aye Begorrah! B-U-T B-U-T B-U-T B-U-T-full boards!

The atmosphere was nice and the acoustics were really wonderful.

The theatre is breathtaking.

Cool atmosphere

A beautiful historic performance center in Rochester NY!

An amazing venue!!

Great show. Cool venue!

I went to see The Taming of the Shrew as a comedy and it was so funny!!!

Great theatre, amazing architecture.

Quite grand circular ceiling. It used to be a church, evident by the pew seating, and it is now used as a theatre.

Love it

Great place

Needs a host of upgrades!

Awesome

Hidden gem

Beautiful venue

Wonderful venue