Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Attraction in Lowell

My first time here and it's a beautiful building and theater. The show is saw was enjoyable! My only real issue is accessibility. While waiting for the theater to begin seating people, there's only a couple chairs at high top tables near the concessions and everyone else must stand. I didn't bring my it but I am usually a cane user and standing for periods of time is difficult for me. The only accessible seating in the theater is the very first row of theater seats, and when I bought tickets the site said none were available - but during the show most of those seats were open. All other seats are only accessible by stairs.

For the seating, the orchestra seats are very narrow. I have wide hips and wasn't very comfortable, and thankfully one seat next to me was open so I didn't bump elbows on both sides. It looked like the balcony seats are chairs that can be moved, so if you are a larger bodied person and can get into the balcony, that may be your most comfortable spot. Many plus size bodies simply will not fit in the orchestra seating.

Because the theater is small, there's really no bad seat in the house.

Parking is free around the corner at a church lot, but there was someone there taking money/making change for people and I'm not sure who he was or why he was there, perhaps donations...

I attended my first ever performance at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, MA on Christmas Eve 2024. A Christmas Carol did not disappoint! The cast members were all amazing, especially Karen MacDonald as Charles Dickens/Ebenezer Scrooge! Special thanks to House Manager John Dyson aka Santa Claus/Father Christmas for his assistance with seating us in the accessibility section.

From the MRT website: "A Christmas Carol has become a treasured holiday tradition in our community, blending Dickens’ timeless story with a local twist that celebrates Lowell’s rich history. Karen MacDonald returns for her third year as the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy curmudgeon transformed by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Joined by a talented ensemble of both new and returning performers, as well as a joyful group of local youth performers this year’s production brings a vibrant energy to the stage that will resonate with the heart of everyone who sees the...

What a wonderful gem in Lowell! I recently attended a show called The Villain's Supper Club with my boyfriend and a few friends (he had tickets and wanted to check it out). It's a community theater, and where I'm from, that typically means subpar production value and a bored cast. That is absolutely not the case with this crew.

From the moment the show started until the very end, each cast member gave it their all. Bravo! The front-of-house staff was also exceptional; I called ahead of time to reserve my tickets and the gentleman who helped me from the box office made sure I had great seats and helped ensure that my boyfriend's ticket vouchers worked as they were intended. I'll definitely check this...