Pikes Peak Center

I came for the Nutcracker performance and I have to say it’s hard to beat a live performance, with an amazing orchestra, for such a price.
I got my tickets straight from their box office at the theater. This saves about $ 8 of presale that is usually charged when buying online. To this I was lucky enough to be able to add a military discount for my friend’s tickets and a student discount for my own. So we basically got 2^nd row seats for approximately $ 45!!! I’d say that’s about short of stealing!
I am stoked that there are so many choices for live performance arts here in the Springs! I can’t quite give it that 5^th star, because truly it’s not top notch broadway productions or anything like it. For the Nutcracker in particular I felt like the scenography was truly lacking. So bare bones. Also after having been to other productions (in Denver, OKC, NC, etc) I can tell that this is not up to those levels. HOWEVER, I am still VERY GRATEFUL to have this center so close to home. Especially in the winter months, when driving to Denver is rendered difficult by way of inclement weather. So I will not complain too much. I love this center and will come back as soon as they offer a production that I am interested in. :)

I have been here a few times to see David Sedaris. The seats are comfortable, the bathrooms are clean, the refreshments are as expected, the parking is good, lighting is good, and the sound was good. We prefer seeing Mr Sedaris here instead of in Boulder.

Went to the PPC last night for the Nick Swardson. Bar beforehand was what you would expect. Drinks were average of $ 6 and selection was limited.
The lighting operation was off all night. House lights were bright and sporadically changing. This was actually mentioned by the performer, it was so distracting.
Overall a decent local venue. As long as the people on the floor don’t stand all floor seats are decent. Getting out is a zoo, be prepared.

We saw the Last Comic Standing tour here last night and thought it was a great venue. Even in the balcony it was easy to see the stage (though we wished they had screens too so we could see the expressions on the comedians faces). The aisles are wide enough for people to walk by you without you having to stand up, which is also nice. The seats are a little tight and small but comfortable enough. The people working were friendly and helpful and the concessions were less expensive than expected (though still a little pricey.) We’re used to theaters in Chicago so were impressed with this venue and look forward to coming back!

A great experience! I bought tickets to see Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 4 and brought my wife out for a date night. The accommodations were quite nice. We basically sat on the back of the stage (which was a first time purchasers fault at this location), I do no recommend sitting anywhere on the balcony sides if you are seeing an orchestra, the sound is not as good as it should be from the stadium seating in the front.
Other than the seating, they offered food, snacks and adult beverages in the lobby. Decent pricing. We parked in the parking garage for $ 5 but do not recommend parking higher than the third level, it took almost 30 minutes to get out from the 4^th.

My first time to attend a show of any kind at Pikes Peak Center, was not a good experience. The Center is situated so that every seat is a good seat, but that was not the situation when I attended George Thorogood on Friday, October 3, 2014. The only good seats were those on the upper side levels where no one could stand in front of you. When GT came on stage the front row stood, therefore each row behind followed until everyone in «floor» seats was standing. I thought this was a very welcoming thing for GT and that after he started his performance everyone would sit down to enjoy the show. We had to stand through the whole performance if we wanted to see anything. I think that the PPC management should have told everyone to be seated so that the show could be seen without standing the whole time. Their neglect in doing so, showed a lack of consideration. It occurred to me that there were people who were not comfortably able to stand that long and felt cheated because of it. But apparently, it didn’t occur to the staff of the PPC.
Also, there was a row of lights that were illuminated spontaneously. They were directed toward our faces. Everyone in that section was complaining about the positioning and extreme brightness of the lights. They went off and on during the 30 minute performance of the opening band. I thought I may have to leave as that type of thing causes migraine headaches for me.
I hope that these lapses in judgement will be corrected.

This past Sunday night… We went to go see Foreigner and not one was an original band singer. After paying over 300.00 for 3 tickets, we were very disappointed that we paid so much for a cover band. It would have been nice to see what we paid for but they do not tell you that your paying for a Tribute Band.
Won’t go back there any time soon!

Been to the Center several times in 13 years. Nothing super special or fancy, but it’s always clean and the acoustics are decent. I like the layout — there really aren’t any bad seats. Except for the tower, I’ve sat in all the other sections… at least twice. The Center’s medium size is perfect for me and I’ve seen some great shows and concerts here. It’s generally pretty laid back, even for the more formal concerts. I’ve seen a smattering of anything from full-​on suits to jeans and sweatshirts– all at the same show.
Always a family-​friendly atmosphere for Warren Miller movie night (which is what we did this past Friday). Either my ears have become more sensitive, or the volume to the movie was cranked a bit too high for me. Overall, I’m glad we have a place such as the PP Center in town for the community to enjoy some live entertainment.

I love this venue! It is a great size and the stadium seating has plenty of room in between the rows to walk in front of people without feeling you are going to fall down! (Unlike the World Arena– that place is scary!)
I enjoyed the beverage/​food policy– basically you can bring anything in to the theater itself! No scarfing down drinks or food in the ahllway before the show! I would have liked there to be more drink vendors as the lines we incredibly long! Although, I did go to see Daniel Tosh– a young stand-​up comedian, so it could have been that it was just the demographic!
I wish they would have better shows/​performers here… I would be back more often if they did!

I’ve seen all kinds of shows here: Peter Frampton, Beatlemania, the Nutcracker Ballet, the (now disbanded) Colorado Springs Symphony Orchestra, and most recently, a political debate. It’s a very nice venue, and feels very classy. The acoustics are very good. At the last show I went to, they told us that Isaac Stern, the violinist said back in 1983: «This is the closest sound I have ever heard to Carnegie Hall.» It must be true.
It’s not too big, and not too small. I’m a big fan. The ticket prices are also generally very reasonable. (Unlike a big arena, such as Pepsi Center).

I went to see a showing of Psycho on the night before Halloween where the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra played all the music in perfect time with the movie. Great movie by the way — I know I’m 30 years behind the times but I really enjoyed it.
Lovely theater… booze sold in the lobby and you can bring it in with you! Some of the sound modifiers need to be refurbished but it is small enough of a theater to not feel like you are in left field up in the upper deck. The concrete floors really made the echo & volume unbearable at times but overall a great experience.