Columbia City Theater

Dear Columbia City Theater, WOW! I can't believe I've missed out on you for so long. I was lucky enough to enjoy your cozy atmosphere courtesy of StubHub (scored last-minute tix for Tom Odell!!!) and fell in love with every bit. There wasn't a bad seat in the house (there were no seats) but the place was tiered a bit so most concert-viewers could enjoy the view (well, minus the incredibly tall threesome of 6'5+ footers who thought they deserved to push their way in front of us poor souls stuck at the back of the house, it was an armpit peek-fest for sure, at times). The acoustics were perfect, not too loud, the opening act was local, and the lines to the bathroom moved quickly (2 x single stall bathrooms). I can't WAIT to see another show there, the small theatre is completely magical. xxo, Liana

Owner tony benson is unprofessional and didn't follow up on signed and agreed upon terms, won't be giving him business again

My visit to this theater was to see the Burlesque pageant, and it was definitely a memorable experience. The theater is inside of a bar, so cocktails were flowing and the crowd was pretty eclectic. It smelled a little funky in the venue, but once you're buzzed, it goes away. This was my first time seeing a burlesque show, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was very entertaining and there was definitely a lot of sex appeal being shown on stage from a variety of women and body types. It was also funny and not for the faint of heart. Have an open mind and check it out!

Fabulous staff - 1*Amazing sound - 1*Great drinks - 1*Excellent food from Tutta Bella - 1*Always something fun going on - 1*Fantastic place - come see a show, have a drink and a tutta bella pizza! This 100 year old theater is an amazing part of Rainier Ave, and well worth visiting, more than once. Come for a music show, burlesque, or even karaoke or local jam sessions.

Great local spot to see concerts and comedy shows. Great staff & bouncers. They take care of their patrons. We went for a concert which had a younger following. There were inconsiderate millennials who were cutting the line. The sad thing is one of them were with their parent! Not only did the security apologize for the behavior, they made sure we were moved to the front of the line. I appreciate the respect. #grown#teachyourchildsomemanners

Saw Cayucas here! They were amazing! Also got chastised for going into a bathroom with my friend to look at a poster for an upcoming show. I get it. You have druggies use your bathrooms. Just figure out your clientele. I'm not doing lines in your tiny ass bathrooms. Other than that, good drinks, fairly decent security, wonderful show and venue!

Such a beautiful and classic venue. Sound is sweet. Parking can be a chore in the hood.

Ok this place is super cool. I can't believe I only found out about this venue recently! To get to the theater, you go around the corner from the bar entrance and through this back alleyway door. It feels very covert, like you need to know a guy who knows a guy with a password to get in. You can also enter through the bar (I think). We initially went through the side door to get our tickets scanned in and then went in and out of the bar between acts to grab a drink. We weren't able to bring drinks into the actual theater, but not a huge deal. If anything, keeps the venue cleaner. There aren't any seats, just tiered standing platforms. Honestly, even with it being packed, I felt like we had a pretty good view of ~80% of the stage. The one thing I will say is that with everyone standing, you would think there'd be more movement/dancing. But alas, this is still Seattle and most people were bopping their heads to the music while I just wanted to swing around and feel it in my soul.

This theater is definitely full of character and history. it was built in 1917 and is in an obscure location. There is available street parking however it can be tricky and limited due to the narrow streets. The theater shares an entrance with a jazz bar which provides a comfortable seating area to enjoy a drink while waiting for a show. We came to see the Rocky Horror Burlesque Pastie Show and was impressed at the capacity of this small theater. Beyond the hallway, patrons are immediately welcomed to second bar and a sea of padded chairs. The theater was packed with Rocky Horror Picture fans with some proudly wearing costumes of their favorite characters. The show started a little later than advertised however we were kept entertained during the slight delay. The seats were comfortable and we had an unobstructed view of the stage. This was our first time seeing a Rocky Horror Show in burlesque and we didn't know what to expect. Audience participation was encouraged and specific names (which I will not repeat) were yelled out when either Brad or Janet took the stage. Overall, a wonderful group adventure night full of sing-a-longs, heckling, and cocktails. Drink prices and show tickets were cheap compared to other venues.

Nice facility i can see fromThe outside. It's raining and they haven't let customers inside? Kind of frustrating