Empress Theatre — Attraction in Magna

Went with a friend to see Sherlock the Musical since both of us grew up in a small town with a large community theater presence, neither of us having been to the Empress before. We were both impressed with the production and enjoyed the small town feel of the place. We might have chosen seats further back than the front row had we known just how close the audience is to the stage, but on the other hand we were totally immersed in the play! We came away with an appreciation for the talent of the performers, and their enthusiasm. The space is unique and it was a fun experience to be there. I would have liked to have a simple program included in my ticket price, or been offered one to purchase somewhere before getting to my seat. Apparently you had to get them at the concession counter. Alternatively, I would have accessed the program via QR code if it was an option to save paper. Overall, it was very well executed and a...

If you like traditional and historical you will love the Empress. Driving down old Main Street Magna in the evening with the nostalgic street lights and finding the EMPRESS lite up in a very early 20th century fashion is like turning back the clock. I would consider this a little like an off Broadway theater. A place to find new fresh talent, a place where energetic new performers are anxious to get noticed and recognized, a place where the local community can take pride to adding a venue for culture for their families and friends. Every performance I have seen continues to build my confidence that we have amazing local talent and a place like the Empress is a great place to share...

Full disclaimer I have a personal connection to this place. I helped renovate the building. As far as the quality of the facilities and the quality of the Productions is it Broadway probably did they do a decent job with a small budget absolutely! I really enjoyed the performance and I'm seriously considering becoming a season ticket holder. The only reason I did not become a season ticket holder the night I went is because there is no financial motivation to doso. You pay full retail for all the shows to become a season ticket holder there is no discount. If there had been I would...