The Strand Theatre — Attraction in Shreveport

Beautiful theater. Not many left like this. Was there for the Sal Vulcano comedy show. We had great seats. We were just amazed at how beautiful the interior of this place is. Like stepping back in time. It would be awesome to tour the entire facility and look behind the scenes. We plan to attend more events and support this venue more in the future. One thing that does need to be addressed is the photography rules. It stated in the "what to expect" portion that photography is allowed, just not flash photography or video recording. We were quite rudely accosted by an employee telling us not to record or photograph at all, and if we did not put our phones away immediately, we would be asked to leave. We were not recording at all. Just took a photo. That was close to causing quite the confrontation. Was not pleased this lady put her hands on me first of all, and second we were not recording at all. Just snapped a photo without any flash. That was the only drawback to the entire event. At all other times, staff seemed very helpful and professional. Parking was pretty decent and easy if you arrive there early. Would be awesome if somehow some other businesses could return in the area and be profitable and remain open. Lots of potential there, it seems. All in all, it was...

Can't tell you how many times in my life I've been to Shreveport n several by the Strand but being a native of Louisiana just couple south, I have never stepped foot in it til last not Halloween 2025. The office from police,Marshalls office, n security outside were top knotch, excellent gentleman. Then to top it off the staff inside where great n very informative. I met the Director n chatted til someone more important came up n I was forgotten. It's all good the politics. The building is 100 years old this year n it's a beautiful work of Art . They have done a marvelous job maintaining this old structure n you can actually feel the blood, sweat, n love they've poured into this beautiful old girl. Great job n the acoustic are fantastic even in the basement restrooms the live music of Blackberry Smoke sounded pretty tight. Great show n the band dressed for Halloween n did a Escape from New York theme. My first time seeing them live n hope not my last. Last but not least I love this venue for small intimate concerts. Not sure if my long review was plain enough, I Had A Blast n the Venue Rocks....

Beautiful venue. I generally LOVE visiting for anything, though things can be a little cramped. I really like the restrooms because they're plenty spacious and have a primping room.

It would be nice if the place had a coat check and proper place to enjoy a cigarette.

The seats are small (in case you are large).

The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because of the drink/bar situation. Also, some unfriendly and unhelpful staff.

When thinking about whether to attend a show here, in the future, I will definitely be second-guessing myself, because of the management. Bartenders aren't supposed to be stocking their own bars (that's why you have barbacks). We missed a whole act just waiting in the drink line. What a waste of money, time, and excitement. I'll probably choose to spend my time and money elsewhere, in the future, to avoid all of...