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This arts center is another benefit Spokane received from Expo 74. Originally called the Opera House, we have enjoyed fine productions here. My favorite were Cats and Les Misérables. Its setting on the Spokane River remains architecturally beautiful.

The Comedy we were scheduled to see has been rescheduled 3 times. Who knows what they will be doing 1 1/2 years out. If you Cant reschedule any event within 3 months, cancel it so we can at least get our money back. Buyer beware when dealing with the following crooks: First Interstate Center, TicketsWest/Vividseats.

Comfortable seating with views of the river in the lobby area. Their sound system was great in there too. We saw Lion King at this venue and it was amazing. The surround sound made it seem like the animals were coming up from behind you at times. You would turn around and there they were. The characters running down the isles. Sooooo great. I will definitely go back to see other things there. Oh, and this venue is situated downtown and has lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance and some nice hotels. .

The FIC is a fantastic venue. We saw Les Miserables last night. It was remarkable, the music was outstanding both vocally and from an orchestration perspective. Jean Valjean did an amazing job presenting the emotion of his character. Other roles were phenomenal also. The set work was really amazing. The clever use of darkness on the stage allowed for amazing, seamless transitions and changeovers. This is the third Best of Broadway series show we have seen at this venue. Every one has been great. It is a wonderful venue and for the lover of stage a must in Spokane.

Love love loved it...Summer and I went here to see Robert Plant. Beautiful venue, sat in seats 21 and 22 row A of the Terrace (front row center of Terrace level) employees were courteous and helpful to help with any and all questions we had, as it was our first time there. Lillie Mae opened for Robert Plant and she played fiddle with his band....Thanx again First Interstate...See Yu Next Time......... Brandon

One of the nicest places I have been. First time here, easy parking across the street at the Davenport Grand Hotel (and they have super government rates..I found out afterwards). Saw Lonestar. They were awesome. Seats were very comfortable, excellent acoustics. It didnt feel like you were flying economy. Great experience. Absolutely recommend for any event you may be interested in.

Very nice facility, especially since the remodel when First Interstate took it over. Seats are comfortable. Not a poor view from any seat. Sound is much, much better than prior to First Interstate. Sound quality is now good!

We attended the Grand Opening of the new First Interstate Center for the arts this week. The new renovation was incredible from the sidewalk to the lobby and into the house. We will be buying tickets to go back again soon!

I went to see the performance of Escape from Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet. The performance was very good and entertaining. The theater is nice and on the medium size side. The seats to avoid are the side seats in the orchestra section. You are not able to see all of the side stage on the you are on. Other than that, it seems like all other seats are good and because the theater is not that large, the back seats in the theater should be good.

I Would definitely suggest seeing a show here, the shows they have are great and diverse in their entertainment value.

Been to several concerts here over the years and it’s always wonderful! Definitely the nicest venue around! Very clean and modern. The prices for drinks is reasonable and the staff is great. I’d give them 10 stars if I could ️ Always exceeding expectations.

Awesome venue. Great acoustics and seating.

Clean and comfortable. We sat in the pit, and were pleased that the stage sits low enough that we didnt have to look up the whole time.The fact that they sell beer and wine, plus spirits if thats your preference, was a pleasant surprise.The show we saw was The Illusionists and it was amazing. It was wonderful entertainment, suspenseful at times, and providing a sense of wonder throughout.

Great location for shows. We had front row center for Jesus Christ Superstar and the sound, lighting, stage settings were perfect. Glad I went, it was an awesome time

Went and saw Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters and it was a phenomenal show! Ive been wanting to see him in concert for years and never have been able to. It was definitely worth the wait.

Went to see Jesus Christ SUPERSTAR. We sat in the last row of the upper section and the view was excellent! The show was also! I highly recommend this place for any show or event. The restrooms were clean and the artwork throughout the lobby was inspiring!

Great venue for special events. Took the grandbaby to Paw Patrol which was playing at this center and the accommodations were perfect. Easy access bathrooms, memorabilia booths conveniently located, ushers great with small wandering children and mini-bars for adult beverages right by the entrance doors to the auditorium. Everyone was happy!

ESCAPE from Margaritaville was a musical my wife & I attended last month. Though the cast of the show seemed to be a bit tired on opening night in the first act, the second was very entertaining. After all, this IS the music of Jimmy Buffett! Facilities were clean, guest services very well organized & enjoyed a drink before the show WITHOUT waiting in an enormous line, as has been the case in the past.1st Ctr. of the Arts & Convention Ctr. managers--thanks for the EXCELLENT experience!

Just had the privilege of enjoying The Lion King with my son. Love the improvements at the INB

Most impressive performance Ive ever seen. Fantastic stage and building. Seating extremely comfortable as well as the temperature inside. WOW!

5 stars ALWAYS!! Ive seen shows here with my family and very closest friends and we ALWAYS have an amazing time! Gifting tickets is also something that I enjoy and would highly recommend. Giving a gift of an experience is something I believe often gets overlooked which is unfortunate because memories often outlast most everything else!!

I have been on airplanes that have more spacious seating. The staff was rude and seemed to not care about anything. I left early out of frustration and discomfort.

Ive been to two of the Best of BW season performances and experienced very poor sound in the balcony. When you purchase only one seat the balcony was the only option with the season tickets unless you go to the trouble to exchange all 5 tickets at a later date with not as much choice then either. Ive heard the same sound issue from others. Guess you dont get much for a $50 million remodel.That being said the Jesus Christ Superstar Production was AMAZING. They deserved better acoustics!! So do the patrons.

We went to see Robert Plant in concert. Entering and exiting went smoothly. We were very comfortable in our seat. Sound was great! The staff we talked with were helpful and nice.

Ive attended this facility under 3 different names over 25 years and the current configuration is most definitely the worse.For this review I will only comment on the First Interstate Center for the Arts and their staff. It is a true shame to spend so much money improving the facility and allowing employees with such poor service to ruin any benefit that was gained.I was extremely disappointed by our treatment from the staff. Of the 6 I spoke with, 2 were dismissive and I felt as though I was interrupting them, and 3 more were beyond rude.Amazingly, the women were so much worse than the men that if I wasnt attending an excellent show with my 12 yr old daughter I would have taken the time to confront the management.Ill be avoiding this venue moving forward as much as possible. Sorry, I cant recommend attending First Interstate Center for the Arts.

The First Interstate Center for the Arts is a 2,700-seat theater and entertainment venue in Spokane, Washington. It is located in Downtown Spokane along the south bank of the Spokane River adjacent to the Spokane Convention Center. The facility is owned and operated by the Spokane Public Facilities District.The First Interstate Center for the Arts is a 2,700-seat theater and entertainment venue in Spokane, Washington. It is located in Downtown Spokane along the south bankŕ of the Spokane River adjacent to the Spokane Convention Center.334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

We love going. However the sound quality is not the same. At times we got an echo.

Large venue is well appointed with easy access to comfortable seats, rows are narrow as usual for these types of venues but there is appointed handicap seating/areas for wheelchair access. Good acoustics as would be expected, dress in layers as it can get rather warm with crowds at capacity. Plan on a line at the restrooms, though the lines do move reasonably quickly and a couple separate family/handicap restrooms are available on each level. Limited refreshments are available for commercial productions.

We enjoyed a wonderful performance of a touring Broadway show. We were seated on the Terrace level and could see and hear very well. Wine and other beverages were available for purchase. The security bag inspection at the entrance was something new since the last time I was there.

The center is very well set up for getting older people. The bathrooms are well marked and the stairs and elevators are equipped with al the right hand rails in the right.

Great view and sound wherever you sit! Lauren Daigle concert.

Absolutely spectacular! Shen Yun is a delightful feast for eyes, ears and soul!

The best place in Spokane for a concert. Kansas sounded like they did in their heyday here.

Escape to Margaritaville musical was amazing. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great security.

Show -- Jesus Christ, Superstar -- was fantastic. Terrace seats were perfect. Cant wait to go there again.

Great concert venu. Love the pre order cocktails for intermission. Every seat is a good seat.

Easy to navigate, almost every seat is good. Great venue for best of Broadway

Audi Pink Floyd concert absolutely phenomenal!

Newly renovated and remodeled with upgraded restrooms for the ADA. Great acoustics for plays and concerts. We saw the band Kansas here and was amazed at the clarity and the sound of this band in this center. Desserts and drinks are available to be purchased at this location.

We saw Miss Saigon... Lighting was fabulous but sound system is terrible! We sat in the balcony... Orchestra sound was great but individual singers.. although we could hear them sing it was difficult to understand what they were saying. Heard many other people comment it was difficult to hear production.

So fun watching Miss Saigon here!! Great venue and plenty of seats. Plus air conditioned which was great.

I enjoy the theaters venue very much--have for years.However, a common, recurring complaint is the POOR SOUND QUALITY.This is especially noticeable on speech from the Actors.

Orchestra Row X seats 36 thru 39 perfect center! Manheim steamroller wonderful concert!

Just got back from Les Mis! The place is very clean. The acoustics are amazing! The show was brilliant! I loved my time there and the money spent on my tickets was well worth it! Its a great place!

Great venue! Nice clean. We saw the deplorables tour very funny!

Beautiful place. Saw so many concerts there.

Very nice place to see a performance! Love the remodel, super classy. I sat in the very back row of the highest level for The Lion King and even way back there I was able to thoroughly enjoy the show. Sound was fantastic and I could see everything that was going on on the stage. I would highly recommend checking it out. If you want a hassle free, quicker experience getting in initially, I would leave your bags and purses at home. Makes it easier for everyone involved. Same as the Spokane Arena and Gonzaga basketball games.

The Prince 4U show was awesome! There were problems with seating due to low ticket sales which closed balcony seating. A preference for many, but all turned out well. Great sound, good atmosphere, nice staff except for the usher who hassled people for wanting to video portions of the show. Why does that create such havoc?

I really like this venue, and since the recent remodel, the seats are quite comfortable. Plenty of well-kept bathrooms on each level, too.

Bit of a cluster getting in due to security checks, but really liked the venue. We went to watch the We will rock you show. We were in the very top balcony section and i have to say that the accoustics were not as great as we had hoped up there. I feel like it would have been better had we been lower down. That being said the seats were comfyu and it was easy to get in and out of the rows without everyone having to stand up.

Had a meeting in the downstairs room. Food was great and the atmosphere was awesome!

Great venue with plenty of staff and services. Ridiculously expensive concessions. They usually have event parking in the parking garage next to the convention center which is a 5 min walk.

Beautiful Lobby, stage. Great seats almost anywhere.

Beautiful center with an extremely helpful staff. My graduation was held here, and I have also seen two shows there since then. All of my experiences have been positive.

Great building with comfortable spacious seating! Chicago was great!

Staff is always helpful, if you havent seen a show then you should! If you have, i know youll be back for more

I just saw School of Rock here and loved it. My only issue is with the sound - maybe I have been deafened by years of loud music, but it seems like the volume is always a little low. They book pretty great shows here. I just hope the balcony is getting the same quality sound as the orchestra is.

Great time at the inb. Very professional ushers were quick and efficiency wad great

Lovely venue, plenty of seating. Screening is strict for entry, dont wear a chain wallet

Great venue, always a high class performance, great drinks and baked goods

It was great. Comfortable seats with walk room. Clean restrooms.

I loved Lauren Daigle she had such an amazing voice the Acoustics inside were absolutely amazing the staff on the other hand definitely needs a lot of retraining on basic things like knowledge of seating and how to get to somebody when theyre doing something wrong without stepping on peoples feet or making them fall into their chairs if either of those things wouldnt have happened I would have completely given this place 5 stars

Went for one of the final showings of The lion King for the season, it was wonderful! The play itself was great of course, but from the time we got there, went through security, got drinks, bought some merchandise, and got to our seats, it all took a matter of 10-15 minutes! Checking it went so smoothly. Lovely experience

Great atmosphere and sound quality even on the back room was impeccable.

My daughter suprised me with Casting Crown tickets & dinner. Such a wonderful night

Great venue. Comfortable seating. Interesting tidbit is that the beverage service attendents removed the cap from my purchased bottle water. It appears that they are afeared that patrons would toss the bottle at the performers. Quite odd.

This place was not only beautiful but there wasnt a bad seat in the house. I got to see such a breathtaking show (The Lion King) and I loved every second of it. I will definitely be going back to see another show. I loved it!!!!

Have had only great experiences here. It can feel crowded when a big show is in town, but the seats are comfortable and the theater itself a decent size!

Went to see The Lion King. The production was amazing. But, the tight seating is rough. I am not small, and the dude next to me wasnt either. To be wrestling for the arm rest for a 3 hour show takes away from the enjoyment. Movie theaters are expanding their seating, it is time for this venue to do it, too.

The building is nicely renovated, and the sound system definitely works. The new seats are comfortable, and climate control wasnt an issue. The lobby feels a lot more open with the new windows, and the ceiling sculptures are quite eye-catching. Its a good place to catch Best of Broadway. Good season this year.

Sound system could be better. Seats are awesome.

We gifted ourselves with tickets to see the Lion King for. Hristmad.. The venue was lovely. The acoustics were wonderful. The seats were comfortable and good sized.

The Lion King was absolutely amazing here. I would recommend choosing your seat with the understanding that in the upper level, the rows are one whole row from one end of the theater to the other. If you or someone else needs to leave, they have to pass quiet a few people.

Great venue for music, musical theater, ballet, Best of Broadway. Tonights performance, #Robert Plant

This theatre is beautiful! The sounds in the room was good. I really liked that there was coffee or cocktails available! The only thing bad I can say is it was extremely hot in there!! Not sure if there was an air conditioning issue or what?

Right in the heart of Spokane, next to riverfront park. Lots of hotels and eating establishments and lots of good shows.

Excellent concert and beautiful place!

Great venue... wish we had one in the Tri!!

Beautiful building inside and out. You can walk out and be led to a awesome view at the river front. Very nice walking area.

Went for musical We will rock you... #AMAZING

We watched The Nutcracker and it was gorgeous.

Absolutely beautiful venue. Came here to watch the lion king with my family. I do wish they had more parking as we had to walk 4 blocks but that is what it is. If you want to get anything here, be prepared to spend a lot of money. Two packs of M&Ms and a small soda cost me $12. That was expected though. It is a fun place to dress up and take in a good show.

Tons of fun! A lot of room!! Lines moved quickly and efficiently. Sound was good!

Love to watch live broadway shows.

Clean, nice surroundings. Never enough womens bathrooms! Not always easy parking.

The show was amazing. And the staff are always great.

I have seen many shows at this venue. The acoustics are great. The seats are comfortable. It is fairly small most shows here feel very intimate. There is one bar on the main floor, a longe one level down, and usally two bars on the second floor. The there is a third floor (where the entrance to tearece seating is) there is no food or drinks on these floors just bathrooms.

We saw Les Mis. Beautiful building and it felt like a very intimate experience even though there were lots of people.

Newly improved and much to see. From the lobby you can now go straight to the orchestra pit without going up and down all the stairs - finally for all those in wheelchairs. In the lobby, right before going up the stairs, go to the left down the hall and theres a new cocktail lounge. When attending the Oak Ridge Boys, they had added cameras to project up on screens to watch the keyboardist and dobro player. Very cool!

Tiny seats. So if the show is sold out expect to be sitting in someones lap cause they are tiny seats and real close to each other. The show was good, and the seating was arranged nice where you can easily see over the row in front of you.

Loved the show. Plenty of HELP

Its just a nice place to see a concert or one of the many Broad Way plays

The remodel added a really nice walk around feature for the left hand side for guests. Other than that. Not much has changed. But it didnt really need many changes.

Ive been seeing plays and musicals here since it was still called the Spokane Opera House. There are great accoustics inside, and Im impressed that Jack can get so many good shows to come (most years). This time I was there to see The Sound of Music. I was a guest of someone with season tickets, and front row is NICE. It was a wonderful, unforgettable performance. I even liked Climb Every Mountain, and thats saying something

Went for the Nat Geo event, the Primatologist was amazing!Easy parking across the street. The host was helpful in finding our door and row. This event was well attended.

Nice venue for performing arts. An asset for Spokane.

Awesome venue. No smoking places outside and no reentry. Lines to get in were terrible

Great seats well kept and awesome show

Nice size venue. We enjoyed our one time visit and will likely return due to the comfortable size.