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| - Design by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1957 as an opera house for Baghdad, an overthrown monarchy tabled the idea and plans. The then President of ASU, Grady Gammage, called Wright, who altered the plans to reflect the culture and scenery of the new location.
The Grady Gammage Auditorium is the center of ASU's performing arts campus.
Wow, I can not believe I am giving this venue only three stars. As a season ticket holder for the last five years, I just enjoyed Wicked, and I am looking forward to The Book of Mormon. The people who work here are great. The wine bar, snacks, ticket office are all fantastic.
So, why the three stars??
I am sick and tired of the parking situation, the poor acoustics, and the restroom situation. I know, I know, the place is a landmark and nobody wants to alter the architecture, but enough already.
Yesterday, the parking lot was full and closed for a full 40 minutes before show time. After a twenty minute snail crawl drive to the overflow lot, people were literally running in order to make show time. If you are a female, you can all but forget using the restroom. Long lines, few stalls, all in the name of not altering the master design. Sitting in row 11 dead center for last nights show or our regular row a few back, the actors are difficult to understand.
Something has to be done. Very frustrating as a season ticket holder.
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