Came here recently to watch the new "Heart of Robin Hood" production. This was the first time I have watched a show here in quite some time, and it appears not much has changed about the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
GOOD:
How can you not love taking in a show at the oldest operating theatre in North America? Perhaps it's just nostalgia, but the aged and classy setting of the theatre still works. The view from the upper balcony seats is good enough, and the selection of productions brought in is nothing to complain about.
BAD:
Now to completely contradict everything I just said about the strengths of the aged threatre. Preserving this site's original design is understandable, but really wish they could do something about the cramped seating! I am not a tall man, but the amount of leg room was so uncomfortable, I moved seats just to stretch out a little bit. Again, regarding the structure of the building, it does not appear to be wheel-chair accessible or an appropriate environment for any with physical limitations (e.g. the elderly) - this was apparent as I watched a few older folk struggling to climb the narrow flight of stairs to make their way up to the balcony level.
SUMMARY:
Come for the nostalgia, or if there's a particular production on board. Just be mindful of the spacing and structural limitations of the place.