I've been luckiy enough to see two shows at the Grand Theatre. One was a concert (Patrick Watson) and the other a musical (The Full Monty). Both of these shows were perfect fits for my favourite space in Calgary.
The seats are amphitheater-style, which means that there are practically no bad seats. And here is a quick tip for you: many of the shows at the Grand are rush-seating and you'll see lots of people lining up outside the doors on the main-floor, but beat them to the punch and head upstairs. The doors open at the same time and you can grab a great seat fast!
In a city that has struggled to merge history and money, the Grand is a terrific example of a wonderful space that can make any show memorable, while embracing its historic architecture.
The Grand also had a great lounge/restaurant where you can enjoy a pre-show drink or snack. If you decide to go there, it will definitely cut down on you driving around downtown Calgary trying to find two places to park.
I don't mean to bring up washrooms in yet another review, but the bathrooms at the Grand have to be talked about. They are unisex! Well sorta, the bathrooms are divided for boys and girls, but everyone meets at the sink to wash their hands and fix their hair. Ally McBeal would love it.
If you are going to see a show at the Grand, consider me very jealous!