Bing Crosby Theater

Category: Performing arts theater in Spokane, Washington

Address: 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA

Phone: +15092277638

Reviews

Alice Freist

Jun 2, 2022

There isn't a bad seat in this intimate, vintage theatre. Truly, a delightful place for live entertainment!

Brit Davis

Apr 10, 2022

I purchased a VIP experience for a concert here. Not once was my ticket or ID ever asked to be scanned or seen. There was a person who was openly talking in line about how he didn't have a ticket and was going to get in and watch the concert anyways. Sure enough, all of us who spend hundreds for this experience watched him sneak in and watch for free. After the VIP experience we had a couple hours in between this and the regular concert. I left the venue for a bit and when I came back once again, my ticket and ID was never asked for. I asked 3 employees at the front if they wanted to see it and they said No I could just come right in and go into the bar upstairs. No security check or bag checked ever happened either. The fact that someone off the street was able to easily sneak right in and with the crime rates going up it was concerning.

DeeDee Sandhurst

Feb 14, 2022

This art deco theater is an enjoyable experience for the most part. I've attended a few events here. There really isn't a bad seat in the house due to the small size, tiers, and acoustics. The seats are very small and not much knee space at all so if you are a large and/or tall person, be prepared for that. They do have a family/non-gender restroom on the 3rd floor past the bar for those whom require it. They do require proof of covid vaccination or you test (you purchase and bring in unopened) right there. Although, I have issue with this part. We received an email just a day or two prior to the Fab Four concert (that was rescheduled twice due to covid complications) that proof or a covid test would be necessary upon entrance. This would have been nice to know well in advance during the window of deciding to get a refund or not. So we spent the extra money to buy the test (which was our budget for refreshments and could have went to The Bing instead of the pharmacy). Let me tell you...I've never felt so judged and on display in my life. The staff was not even informed being tested was an option in lieu of showing vaccination proof. So there was a very obvious hold up in the line and loud discussion alerting everyone to that point. Then we were told to stand off to the side until they could confirm what they were supposed to do. Finally after about 20 minutes they had us stand over at a table that was set up in the lobby and do our test. The person "monitoring" wasn't present the entire time we awaited the results and then basically shouted over the crowd to just dispose of them in the trash and enter, not even verifying. What a waste of money and unnecessarily being given judgement and rude looks from other patrons. We were very annoyed by the lack of communication and follow through of their requirements. We also witnessed several of the staff and workers not wearing their masks at all times or properly, and no enforcement of their rules as to others wearing masks at all times unless eating/drinking. If this was such a big deal, then perhaps they should have treated it as such. I'm sorry this review was more of a rant than about our theater experience itself but this pretty much set the stage and mood for the rest of our evening that we had waited so long for. The 3 stars is more for the theater and the Fab Four show would have been 5 star.

Carrie Meyer

Sep 12, 2021

Had a fabulous evening at the Bing. Great acoustics, great atmosphere. Great place to see a concert.

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Questions & Answers

Do they sell alcohol and other beverages there/?

Janeen W | Aug 19, 2019
Ellie Christina | Aug 19, 2019

they have a louge call Ovation upstairs that had mixed drinks, etc

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Is there an elevator?

Jacklyn Delgado | Aug 19, 2019
Bing Crosby Theater Mgt | Aug 19, 2019

No, I'm sorry. There is no elevator. We have a ramp to the balcony. Turns out, elevators were not a necessity in 1914. Jeff

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At one time was this called the State theatre ?

Vicki Karber | Aug 19, 2019
Christina Johnson | Aug 19, 2019

Yes. In 1915 when it first opened it was called The Clemmer Theatre. In  1929 a new Spokane owner renamed it the Audian. In 1931 it became the Sate theater before it stopped operating at a movie theater. In 1988 it reopened as a theater for live preformances and was called "The Met" until 2006 when it finally became the Bing Crosby Theater.

Is tonight's comedy show all ages ?

Robert Denison | Aug 19, 2018
Jesse Pierce | Aug 19, 2018

18 and up

Parking for the Bing theater.

Carol Cassel | Aug 19, 2018
Tim Winn | Aug 19, 2018

After 7pm it's safe to park at a meter if you can find a spot.

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can you buy tickets at the theater ahead of time?

Sally Anderson | Aug 19, 2018
STARCK | Aug 19, 2018

There is a website you can go to or you can buy at site on day of your show. It's an awesome place!

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Is Bing Crosby from Spokane?

A Google User | Aug 19, 2018
Scott Laird | Aug 19, 2018

Yes

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Is there handicap parking near the Bing Crosby Theater?

kathryn hartley | Aug 19, 2018
STARCK | Aug 19, 2018

Sorry,there isn' t. There may be lots close by. If you Google it,I would check.

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Does anyone know where and when Nickelback is playing in Spokane? I can't find them anywhere

Shannon McEvers | Aug 19, 2018
NAUTILUS MAGELLAN | Aug 19, 2018

Do not see Nickelback. Never see Nickelback. Stop it.

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