State Theatre

“Beautiful energy My husband and I went to see the Commodores at the Sydney State Theatre and had the best time. The line up of songs did not disappoint and the energy and good humour was constant throughout the show. William King (original member), Brent Carter and Cody and Colin Orange with their back up musicians were so together. Cody and Colin brought the joy, talent and warmth of Walter Clyde Orange and so much more! God bless the Commodores past and awesome present members, especially Cody and Colin so nice and friendly chatting and taking selfies after the show. So looking forward to seeing more of them:) The State Theatre was a good size, had great seats and wide aisles. Some might say dated but I say nostalgic and the ushers were accommodating and smiling … I mean they look happy!”

“I loved this theater, I went for the Nutcracker ballet. The dance crew and decor were good. There's no place for an orchestra, so the music comes from a record (good quality even if it can't beat a live orchestra playing for a ballet). It was a family friendly ballet in the afternoon, so the whole theater smelled of popcorn. More relaxed ambiance than at the Sydney Opera. I loved the iconic old vibe of the building, it reminded me of Orpheum theater in Cremorne. Good experience!”

“The architectural aspects of the State Theatre are beautiful and the staircases are breathtaking. Every element is well kept and well presented. The staff are polite and courteous and attending a performance is made enjoyable. The seating is comfortable and clean. I'm not sure about wheelchair access to the stalls or mezzanine as there are a lot of stairs.”

“This is a gorgeous theatre. Yes, the stage is small and it’s obvious this factor hampers the dancers, but from an audience perspective it is one of my favourites. We were in the stalls. The view was great. The seats large and comfortable with plenty of leg space (complete opposite of the Lyric) and the entire space was a delight to look at. Love it.”