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Theatre of the Living Arts

Concert Hall, Rock Club, and Music Venue

Center City East, Philadelphia

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7.5^/10

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Ranked #7 for concert halls in Philadelphia
"$7 PBR (go to the El for $2) and a $4 ATM surcharge."(2 Tips)
"$7 PBR or Miller Highlife Pounders"(2 Tips)
"Atm surcharge is cray, draw out cash before getting here"(2 Tips)
"Great, intimate venue for shows."(2 Tips)

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Christina BOctober 27, 2016
Beautiful atmosphere and stage. Perfect for lesser known musicians and for smaller tours. Cheap/decently priced tickets, large enough space for a big audience despite being a smaller venue than most.
Rick VNovember 4, 2011
The venue's floor is sloped, so if you tend to be the shorter stock in the crowd, position yourself by the balcony pillars in the back. You get an unparalleled view, second only to the balcony. ;o)
Katelyn InmanMarch 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Love this venue! Perfect size and draws a wide variety of talent. Tip: drink next door bc this place is crazy expensive, grab cash before you get there, and go for barstool overlooking the stage!
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Jay GaoOctober 13, 2016
Had a great time seeing Lights and The Mowgli's here last year. Nice cozy little venue with a great stage set up.
TixBangBoomMarch 1, 2012
Create everlasting memories! One of the best venues to attend. Cozy and right in the heart of South Street, the TLA is a great spot for a great night out in Philadelphia. Check out the lineup!
Melanie CarusoDecember 31, 2014
Great to see a show. Drinks are very expensive. Stop @ the boiler room next store and gave a few drinks and a bite to eat before the show. Then hit up Jims steaks after.
Lauren ShafferOctober 29, 2013
I saw Kimbra here and had a fantastic time! I stood in the upper level, but you can be just about anywhere and see the bands clearly! Awesome setup!
Michael LeisJune 16, 2022
Big enough to not feel crowded for a sizable crowd, and still intimate enough to feel connected to the performer
NicoleJune 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
$4 water bottles. Aside from the outrageous water price I love this place! I can always get up close and personal with my favorite bands
Lauren ShafferOctober 24, 2012
the drinks were crazy expensive, but wherever you are positioned in the venue there is about a 95% chance that you can see the band pretty close up! I feel like it is totally worth a trip.
Maddie LippincottFebruary 1, 2019
Pretty near venue! Bar is a little slow and drinks are pretty expensive but the balcony was an awesome place to watch a concert.
Joe MontesNovember 6, 2016
Great, intimate venue for shows. The sound clarity is pretty good as well.
VH1July 21, 2010
For great drinks accompanied by delicious bar food, hit up the Royal Tavern. There are awesome vegan/vegetarian options for all the healthy folks as well! – Team Live Nation
Erin WhittingtonSeptember 14, 2014
Awesome venue! Just get up front if you're short like me or upgrade to VIP.
vitaminwater®April 1, 2012
hey shorty ( in the height sense of course ). grab a spot in front of the sound guy for the best view. have an epic night.yYou're up.
Sayuri FreiheitMarch 31, 2014
An awesome place for a concert. Not to big and with excellent sound quality.
Roc NationJune 8, 2011
Giant old chandeliers droop from the ceiling of this grungy venue. Originally a movie house, the floors are sloped, so if you want a good view of the band, see ‘em here.
DrinkPhilly.comSeptember 24, 2011
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Matt L.November 5, 2011
Drink at the bar next to the venue. They had bottles of Miller High Life tonight for $1. Inside the venue they were selling 16oz cans of High Life for $5.
vitaminwater®June 1, 2011
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Gary NoeMay 3, 2016
A very good place to go and listen to some really good bands!
Chrissy NickelNovember 30, 2014
Awesome space. Serves alcohol, great views of the stage
Jesse KecklerMarch 31, 2012
If you want slightly cheaper beer, arrange to have a case airlifted from Germany and helicoptered from the airport from there.
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James BressiOctober 19, 2009
If a band you like is playing here, get a ticket. Sound is great and the venue is just the right size. Drinks are overpriced but the staff is great and don't skimp on mixed drinks.
Alexandra AApril 18, 2015
I've seen a lot of dope shows here for affordable prices!
Identity InkFebruary 1, 2020
Been here 100+ times
The best 1000 seater in the tristate
Lance LacoffApril 14, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Don't be late this place can get packed. Very mixed quality staff
Joseph W.October 21, 2011
Live music here sounds really good, I actually like this place better than the Troc or Electric factory
blair blakeJanuary 22, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Coat check only holds the first 150 coats. If the show is sold out, dont expect to come 2 hours late and be able to check your coat.
Alexandra AMay 5, 2015
Always a great time spent here!
PandaApril 9, 2012
Got banned from upstairs by a douchey bouncer who threatened to cut our bracelets and eventually wrote X on our hands with a marker so we couldn't go back up. Show was better up close anyway.
Britt BanksSeptember 29, 2017
Music music music!
Brandi LeeApril 3, 2011
You can't bring in your own water- also, get a cheesesteak from steaks on south!!
StaciNovember 5, 2011
The slant in the floor makes seeing the band easy even in the back. Not being able to go out to smoke, expensive beers and horrible parking on south st stink, though!
Tommy OrrJune 12, 2011
Great place to see a concert! Try the food, one word. AMAZING
Derrick B.October 26, 2013
Tyrone Wells!
KaylaFebruary 6, 2012
Don't buy the fast pass (especially on a weekday show). It's just a scam so the tla can take another ten dollars from you
Christian DMarch 31, 2012
Math The Band: Kinda like Matt and Kim and Andrew W.K. and Powerglove. Pretty goddamn fun.
Ђорђе ГлигоријевићMay 5, 2017
This venue is horrible and should be closed! My friend got beat up and got his nose broken by some thugs while security did not even bother to show up!!! Please, for your own safety, don't come here!
Rita CavalliApril 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
There's a service charge on tickets even if you're paying with cash
Ashley BoyerMay 15, 2011
There's a bar RIGHT next to the venue. Take advantage of it.
Matthew CampFebruary 3, 2013
If you're in the bar and not drinking leave so others can
Eric OCJanuary 5, 2013
usually no re-entry! over-priced drinks, but nice/fun place.
KyleMay 11, 2011
If you can get here do it now! Donald Glover/Childish Gambino about to blow up!
Daniel OresJune 7, 2013
Drink a lot, have fun, and safety first.
M OMarch 31, 2012
Great place to score some party party party dome
Sal ScaramuzzinoAugust 18, 2011
An awesome place to see a show. Pre-game elsewhere, though as 16 oz. of Yuengling poured from a dirty tap is not worth $11.
rachel riehsOctober 30, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Coat Check now avaliable for $3!
Carmen ContagiousApril 13, 2011
Only place to smoke is the bathrooms in the front lobby....BE CAREFUL

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