great american melodrama and vaudeville

Sheila1112

Last night a group of us went on opening night. A cute play, lots of laughs. Very entertaining. The food & popcorn were good as always. A small crowd but it was a Thursday night.

184tjf

I wasn't impressed with this show. Maybe it was me, but not many people around me were laughing. I'm in my sixties and maybe I was too young to enjoy it??? or maybe it was that perticular show that wasn't that funny???

348davem

We attended over the Christmas holiday. The show was outstanding, and vastly exceeded our expectations. The presentation was a mix of vaudeville type skits (but very family friendly) and the classic Christmas Carol.There are no bones to pick. If you are in the area, plan to attend.

MarcC210

My wife and I visited the Melodrama last night for their Christmas Extravaganza and had a great time. The show was in three acts: A Christmas Carol, Fractured fairy tale and finally a Vaudeville review.It was a great show. The actors were talented and engaged. They seemed to be having as good a time as the audience. The fractured fairy tale was hilarious. Little Red Riding hood and her blackberry stole the show. She has the teenage "eye rolls" down pat.The Vaudeville review featured the company great voices and old stand-bys from SNL. When the ticket cost is considered ($24) this has to be the best price to value option around.

LucyUtica

The Great American Melodrama is a great place for anyone who likes musical theater. The actors and actresses almost always put on a really enjoyable show. The singing and dancing are great and the jokes will keep you laughing. The spoofs of well-known shows are great fun. You can drink a beer and eat popcorn while you enjoy the show.

altonjk

We have been going to this Melodrama for over 20 years now. We just saw "Scary Poppins" there this week and it was the best show ever. The actors worked great together, timing perfect, and very funny. It was a packed house for sure. Just wished they didn't pack them in so tight through.

chaslin19

We visited the GAM&V many years ago and returned recently when we were vacationing in the area. The show is still excellent with talented and dedicated performers. You can order your tickets online to save some time the evening of the performance. Arrive at 6:30 to allow enough time to order your food and drink before the line gets too long. We sat in the table section which had padded chairs, whereas the bleacher section has hard wooden benches and is further away from the stage. We thought the show was a bit too long, over 2 1/2 hours...could have skipped asking about birthdays and anniversaries, which took 30 minutes. Wouldn't recommend this for young children under 10, unless it is a show they can relate to because of the shows's length. There were two intermissions to allow time for restroom visits and going back to the snack bar.

Ajdj0486

They put on a great show. We got our tickets a few days before the show & had great seats, but it was a full house. The snack bar is reasonably priced & the actors & actresses were in there serving & singing. Looking forward to going back!

mini

Going to Great America Melodrama and Vaudeville is a fun night; its old fashioned fun. They serve hot dogs, popcorn, beer and stuff like that. It is a fun night out.

terrajunebug

the Chrismas show is incredible- the staff is so talented and fun! every show and performance is right on and perfect. This is the best place to go with friends, family, kids and adults.

handymanron

We have been attending the GAM each time we visit the Central Coast and have never had a bad or even a mediocre time. The plays are well written, produced, directed and acted out by a very entertaining staff. The only thing I don't like is that visitors to the area must pay a surcharge for booking their tickets ahead of time by phone or internet or they must wait until their arrival on the coast to purchase the tickets from the box office. The locals really have all the luck.

22MargP

The show was very interactive as melodramas are. The live piano music is wonderful, and the cast involves everyone to participate. It is fun! The show starts with a rather lewd butter churn joke, and I worried that the whole show would be too lewd for the teens. But no worries - the jokes are okay. The vaudeville production after the melodrama was fantastic! Many cultural jokes that all generations get.The cast works hard - both on stage and off. They seat guests, clear tables, sell snacks, and answer questions. There are tip jars to show appreciation. The only complaint is the chairs and tables are very crowded. I understand why, but it makes it difficult to maneuver through. This is something to do after a day at the beach or the dunes.

WalterS571

Always a good time. Shows are well written and funny. Have attended twice on New Years Eve and it was a great time with an awesome barbecue dinner. Even had season tickets one year.

AdventureAddict93

I grew up down the street an have seen it all. I've participated in the summer camp, I've gotten to know the actors and staff, I've seen a great many shows and even watched as the building itself has adapted and changed with the times. This place is easily the home of the best live theater on the Central Coast of California. An intimate setting with the actors bringing the audience participation into the shows makes this a unique experience fun and entertaining for everyone. From grandchild to grandparent this attraction is for everyone. Take my word for it and go!

Dbubbak

While planning our vacation, I ran across an advertisement for this place. I figured it was just a local group of people putting on melodramas. Wow, was I wrong. It was an amazing night of entertainment. The talent is awesome and far from a bunch of locals. They are all very talented and well trained. The atmosphere is great. I cannot say enough good things about the Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville. If you are in the area, you need to treat yourself to a great evening of entertainment. Oh, don't wait till the last minute to get tickets. The place was sold out on a Thursday night.