Pioneer Theatre Company

300 1400 E #205, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA

Address:	300 1400 E #205, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
Phone:	+1 801-581-6961
Site:	pioneertheatre.org
Rating:	4.4

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Travis Stevens

How Pioneer Memorial Theatre ruined Christmas: My wife recently purchased tickets to PMTs performance of Les Miserables as a surprise Christmas present for me. She often states that Im impossible to surprise, and difficult to shop for. She thought she had found the perfect gift in theater tickets. She specifically stated that she would pick up the tickets at the box office since Im often the one who checks the mail. PMT mailed the tickets. I saw them, and the surprise was ruined. We called the box office to see what our options were. The manager was just leaving for the day, but promised to call the next morning. Two days later, we still hadnt heard from her and had to call back. She told us the best she could offer was a free cookie and drink at the show. Needless to say, were returning the tickets. We dont want to give PMT our business after getting treated so poorly. Were very disappointed that we wont get to see the show because PMT cares so little about its patrons.

Myra Karine

Ive always loved the performances here. I have gone to some plays I think just arent great plays but Pioneer Theatre Company always does an excellent job. Loved Count of Monte Cristo and the Last Ship especially (I has a soft spot for musicals). Recently saw the Glass Menagerie, and while it was a downer it was really well done. The singing and acting quality is superb, and the prices are reasonable. There is not a bad seat in the whole theatre. I prefer to sit center and forward but Ive been way in the back and on the upper level and it was still a good view. The theatre is pretty, and I like being able to view the exhibit on the upper floor either while waiting for the show or during intermission. Tickets are easy to reserve online or by phone. The Flex Pass is a GREAT deal! Pioneer Theatre ranks with Hale Center Theatre as my favorite theatre locations in the valley.

Aristides Ioannides

Great Acting! Pioneer may present the most consistent and exceptional performances in the Salt Lake Area. Actors are selected mostly from New York and often feature Broadway cast members. Local actors are also featured, but the national casting calls produce better results that other "local only" theaters in the area. The lighting, sets and costumes are always exceptional. The sound in this theater leaves MUCH to be desired. It is not the crew, they do the best with what they have. It is the house sound system, mostly the speakers and amplification. The theater has been known to supplement the poor house system with additional equipment for some demanding musical productions, but not often enough. That being said, Pioneer provides the closest Broadway experience in the Salt Lake area.

Joseph Paradis

I have been going here for a while now. They really do high quality productions, the cast, staging, and sound are all excellent. You can purchase a rush pass (~ $100, I think) and use it as many times as you like to get in to the theater about 1 hour before performances. Check the website for a ratings guide to the performances - sometimes they have productions that use course language or themes, and if you have children it may not be appropriate. You can buy small snacks (apples, candy bars, hot chocolate, coffee, etc.) and take them into the theater with you. One thing to be sure to check out is all the artwork in the theater before the production and at intermission. They have art pieces from artists around the region submitted to view and sometimes purchase.

Jez Roberts

Just saw an AMAZING performance of The Music Man as put on by the Pioneer Theatre Company! George Dvorskys voice and look as Prof. Harold Hill was so darn close to Bruce Campbell it was like watching Bruce Campbell in The Music Man!! Simply perfection! Robert Anthony Jones was the most stunning Marcellus Washburn I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing and reminded me a heap of how I would imagine the part would have been played by Nathan Lane! Legendary! We were moved to tears by Wally Inkleys Winthrop Paroo! Amazing performance by the entire cast and crew and the amazing Orchestra! Thank you Christopher Roberts for allowing me to accompany you to the perfect performance of this play to be your first time seeing it live. BRAVO! BRAVO! WELL DONE!

Denise Doebbeling

Thursday, February 20, I saw the preview of Much Ado About Nothing. It was beautiful and so perfectly presented except for one thing. The wolf pelt on Antonio must have been real. I suspect the mountain lion, the raccoon hats of the children and the skunk hat on Dogberry were real also. I was so disturbed by the wolf that I could not concentrate and enjoy the performance. You have made a political mistake. I have spent so much time and money supporting Defenders of Wildlife in an epic battle to preserve their presence in the wild that I am disturbed that you would allow such thing to be displayed on the stage. Instead of going home satisfied with this play, I went home upset and I still am.

Brenda Beaton

I have been a season ticket holder for many years. I think Pioneer Theatre Company does a great job in putting on a wide variety of various plays. I highly recommend everyone buy tickets! I particularly love the musicals! I think their prices are very reasonable compared to costs for similar sorts of entertainment in Utah and elsewhere. Their staff is friendly and helpful if you want to book a season ticket pass. I have the 5 of 7 plan and my friends and I think it is the best way to see excellent theater productions throughout the year. And if Alabama Story is still playing, I give it 5 stars!

Henry Harris

FALSE ADVERTISING!!! I would have to concur with the "rude" box office comment. At the end of ordering 4 tickets, I was pointedly told that the tickets were mine and nonrefundable but that wasnt the worst. The SL Tribune ad printed that tickets were $25-$59. When I called to place my order, I was told that musicals are $38. That exception was not mentioned in the full page ad (plenty of room to add that). It is sad that one comes away from the advertising office (who told me "sorry") AND the box office with a bad taste.

Curtis McDonald

we had season tickets this year and for the most part the performances were good, but access and comfortable seating is not very good. Of course part of the charm is the age and history of the building, but it is still difficult to sit through a complete performance without being cramped and stiff when it is done. the actors are always very good, and for the most part the plays are excellent but at times the content is not what I would like. I doubt we renew our tickets this year.

Bounta Nomichith

Pioneer Theatre always draws in amazing talent from across the world. The seating is acceptable and offers stadium seating for all patrons. I would recommend taking a jacket as the shows Ive been to have been a little chilly. I have no complaints with the multiple shows I have seen here. I would like to see more options for the shows themselves as they are more conservative with their selections.

Cassidy Jennings

Ive been to many plays at the Pioneer Theatre during my time as a student at the U. They offer great prices for students (either free or $5 per ticket, and you can get two tickets for one student ID)! The seating is adequate and there are snacks available before the show and during the intermission. However, it would be nice if the bathrooms were bigger to accommodate more guests.