academy theatre

314rudys

Rudy & the Angels are no longer affiliated with Pete Paquette Elvis the moments show.Nor will the Angels be apart of the June 05/15 date. At the Acadamy Theatre.Thank's

RaeF101

Recently I've attended two shows at The Academy, Lindsay's magnificent but slightly shabby grand theatre. During intermissions of Beauty and The Beast and The Barra McNeills, I had a chance to admire the faded elegance of this old theatre that was opened in January 1893, almost 122 years ago. I imagined the large dome that is hidden, temporarily, one hopes, from view, and longed for the original colours, soft salmon and beige. The acoustics remain very good, and, once the hard working Theatre Foundation raises enough money, and once the local council, as well as the provincial and federal governments, chip in, this place will be, once again, the gem it was on that long ago opening in January 1893. If John McDermott is a reliable guide, performers love the place. It certainly does attract a goodly number of stars, including Rick Mercer and the jazz diva, Carol McCartney. The place was full for the two performances I attended. We need this place. Let's all contribute in one way or another.

Z28XAbillh

What a great venue , not a bad seat in the place . Sound is perfect . Its antique charm is very pleasant. Really good acts play there. Worth watching for the shows coming. This was our 5th time going . We stopped this last time at Konstantine's restaurant and made an entire dinner and show evening. My wife was very happy.

288pamh

John is incredible. This is about the 10th time I've seen him. The seats at the Academy Theatre are the 'original' seats and are narrow. Not so comfy for shifting around. But the show was fantastic!!

onehappyretiree

We attended the Canadian Snowbird Lifestyles event here. The lobby area is quite small so it got very crowded very fast. We realize that this building is very old but it was almost too small for this event. The theatre area is quite nice. It seats a good number of people & does have a balcony section. You have to go down stairs to get to the washrooms & I'm not sure how this is dealt with for those who have mobility issues.

BuffMoll

I love this little theatre. I have seen a few performances here while growing up in the area. Now, I am bringing my own children to see The Wizard of Oz next month. I find the decor charming and full of history. A great asset to the town of Lindsay, Ontario.

suemS1040NK

Wonderful old theatre with great charm. Loved the Ed Sullivan Show....performers were EXCELLENT! And the music ROCKED the house! Am planning to see another show on October at this venue.....and I come from Toronto.

Evelinek554

What a beautiful, old theatre. I'd driven past the Academy for years and years and always wondered what it was like inside; couldn't really picture it. I don't live in Lindsay, but finally had the opportunity to see Tower of Power there and was blown away, not only by the band, but by the fantastic treasure of a theatre that is right there in Lindsay. Good work keeping that treasure, folks.

FredRReaboro

This is an old theatre that is interesting but not comfortable at all. The seating was so poor that it wrecked our evening. It is hard to enjoy any performance when you are in pain. Until they spend a little money on upgrades I will not return.

13marleneh

I love the academy theatre. The sound system is amazing. The staff are genuine and helpful. Nancy is one of the volunteers. She is always smiling and very knowledgeable about the theater. I have been to see many productions and will be to see any more. Great entertainment in the heart of lindsay

scroome

The Academy Theatre offers a wide variety of entertainment for people of all ages. We've been to many shows there (Brigadoon, Anne of Green Gables, The Amazing Kreskin, George Canyon, etc. etc). Centrally located in downtown Lindsay with several restaurants nearby for dinner before the show. It's a trip back in time - as you enter the theatre with its box office, you can imagine our ancestors doing the same thing back in the 1800's. With updated seating and the best acoustics it's a wonderful way to spend a few hours. They offer internet ticket purchasing with seat selection which I find very convenient. Overall, a wonderful experience.

nm614

You would expect to find this gem of a theatre in a larger city. The owners have carefully preserved the building while updating to all modern amenities (A/C, digital sound and lighting systems). It is a pleasure to work in this venue

laura082952

It was a very small venue and everyone had a good seat to see the band. I was surprised at how small it was. It was about the size of a school gymnasium but with seats on a slant so everyone can see from floor seats, which is all that is available.

jimsC3682ED

It is a local theatre that seats about 5 to 600 people and get in top performers tp entertain all. The theatre is small enough that a international music group turned off their mics and sang without them and everyone in the place could hear them clear as a bell. That was amazing.

PatS792

I have attended a number of performances at the Academy Theatre and have found them to be entertaining and professional. It is a lovely old theatre