Man I was uber impressed and LOVED the Smith Center.
The decor is classy , the seats were comfortable, and the staff was professional.
Everything I essentially would want out of a nice theatre.
I went with friends to see Wicked. The house was packed but the flow of people and
the check in was a breeze, often when going to events the lines get so back up you're
almost prone to claustrophobia but I didn't have this problem here.
I was sitting in the last row before you started the balcony seats and the view was great.
They lowered the seats in front of you just enough to give anyone behind you an
unobstructed view.
The only thing that would make me lower my score from 5-4 stars would be two things:
1. the parking situation. They had probably one of the slowest valets i'd seen in a while. plus they charge you $8 cash up front to park. Not a huge amount but it was unexpected. If you don't valet expect a short hike. They do have people guarding the street so crossing and moving with the crowd was a breeze but a hike none the less.
2. the drink situation. They charge you for the drinks then hit you with the .. "oh you need a covered container to go into the the theatre with that" the container is an extra $3 .
again, not super steep but unexpected.
So.. beware, It didn't tarnish my opinion and love for SC but my rose colored glasses are a little less rosy..!!