Rialto Theater — Attraction in Tacoma

Went to Madame butterfly for my birthday, with my mom. I waited 'til near the end of intermission to use the lady's room (due to the lines), and when I came out some staffer gleefully (she was clearly amused) told me I couldn't go in. The music hadn't even started, but she insisted. I mentioned the two men behind me coming and going as they pleased during the first act, but she forced me to go watch the rest of the show from the mezzanine, where I could barely see the stage over the rail. This rule wasn't mentioned during the lengthy intro, wasn't posted anywhere, and I couldn't find it in my program. It's also clearly only enforced for some, while others do whatever they want. I wouldn't waste my money at this theatre, again. At least when we go to Seattle, they don't punish us for needing to use the bathroom. Thanks for...

We really enjoyed the Led Zeppelin tribute band, Led Zepagain at the Rialto Theater last weekend. Our only complaint was with the theater staff: they would not allow anyone up out of their seats, dancing or even cheering for the music. It felt rather subdued and quite restricted for a concert venue. parking is pretty much only on the street. there's no parking lot. We called an Uber so we were okay. The restrooms were very clean and plenty of them, the staff was friendly enough other than enforcing the " stay seated down in your seat" rule...

There are many comments about how the acoustics are good, and I believe them if that means a person talking on stage can be heard throughout the small theater. However, my wife and I won't go to musical events at this venue. Either the speakers are faulty or the small space echos sound off the hard walls. This isn't a problem at the Pantages. I don't know if musicians are warned. I don't know how Tacoma Opera compensates, nor the symphony that is pictured. Maybe...