Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Attraction in Cedar Falls

Saw the Blue Man Group on 5-2-22. Venue is nice with a good layout. Live by the Mall and walked to College Hill 70 minutes prior to the show with 40 minutes to spare to get a quick bite... personally find it humorous that they offer golf cart rides for folks just to travel less than 3 blocks from the farthest - backend of the parking lot that's directly across from University Avenue/Gallagher. Only downside I've personally had with seeing entertainers at various performing arts venues is how usher's stop folks from taking photos/videos in show compared to seeing those same entertainers at other venues...

This is one of the best performing arts facilities in Iowa. The acoustics are wonderful, and I remember being blown away the first time I heard the WCF Symphony perform here when it first opened. If you sit in one of the balconies, you'll get a bird's eye view, but it still sounds great. From the symphony, to the UNI School of Music, to touring professional performers in all genres, it offers a little bit of everything. The only problem, and my reason for docking a star, is that unless you sit in the front row or in an aisle seat, there is not much legroom for those of us who are over...

The first show I saw here was one of the children's kaleidoscope theater. I didn't really enjoy the play, but I knew that wasn't the center's fault. The center looks beautiful and when I went and saw Straight no Chaser there I was fascinated at how nice it looked and it was easy to hear the singers sing. Plus, for adults they do serve beer/wine as well as cookies, candy, and soda. Of course you can't bring any food in unless you buy or bring a UNI cup that they will fill with soda for you. It cost $4, I don't know if you can have...