I came here last night to see Rent and as far as the show went that was 5 stars all the way but this is a review of Ovation. I agree with Ken on the whole not letting you in with drinks. Its just silly. We had to slam our drinks outside which made us late and by the time we got inside there were only a few seats left. We were lucky to find two together WAY in the back. The seats are VERY close together so there is no room. You are right up close to the person next to you and god help you if they are big they will be on your lap.
I would have given another star but during the show when the performers were doing something quiet you could hear the party going on outside since there is just a curtain that separates the casino bar from the venue. So that was a little distracting. It might not be an issue for people seated in the front.
So if you go splurge for a table. I dont know how much that would cost but I am sure it would be worth it since events here run fairly cheap.