Times like this, I wish I could write a review with no stars--not because I hate the Duke, but because my experience varies between 2, 3 and 4 stars, depending on the show and the company I'm with. My mom and I recently checked out Distant Relatives: African Fusion here, and the dancers were electric. The tightness of the venue worked, so that even with 40 or so attendees, it didn't feel empty and the audience was able to give the performers the energy feedback they needed to put on a good show. Not so for an earlier show with my husband, who shares Ben's broad shoulders etc. He was super uncomfortable quashed into the rickety older stadium-style seats. The balcony layout also leaves much to be desired. After walking through the lobby past the McGlohon and the box office, the Duke can feel like an unfinished, uncared-for afterthought stuck onto the side of a nice venue with bubble gum.