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Waterfront Playhouse

312 Wall St., Mallory Square, Key West, FL 33040
305 294-5015
Ranked #12 of 87 attractions in Key West
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Owner description: Named "The Best Professional Theater in Florida" (Florida Monthly Magazine, 2010 & 2011), The Waterfront Playhouse is a not-for-profit, professional...... more » Owner description: Named "The Best Professional Theater in Florida" (Florida Monthly Magazine, 2010 & 2011), The Waterfront Playhouse is a not-for-profit, professional theater located on historic Mallory Square in Old Town Key West that attracts locals and tourists alike with a wide range of comedies, dramas, musicals, concerts, and world premieres. Recent hit productions at the Playhouse include "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "Glengarry Glen Ross," "Lend Me a Tenor," "Doubt," "Twelve Angry Men," "The Full Monty," "Reefer Madness," "Urinetown," "BitchSlap!," "Gore Vidal's The Best Man," "Equus" and the world premiere of Carl Hiaasen's "Lucky You."Join us for an exciting evening of theater in Paradise. When the sun sets, the curtain rises at The Waterfront Playhouse. « less
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Ft Myers, FL
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We saw a mystery play written by the man who did "Monk". What funny characters! And the actors were very, very believable! Not stilted as many I seen in local pay houses! Good seats, reasonably priced! More

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Bar Harbor, Maine
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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I dont think there could be a bad seat in this theater and we will make an effort to attend again on future trips! Just take a light sweater as the AC was off and on. Professional production and terrific sets! More

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Toms River, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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Saw Home Exchange and was very good. Nice cool and small theater, air conditiioning was great as it was in the upper 800's. More

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New York City, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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We saw the Key West Contemporary Dance Company during our stay in Key West. The show was based on 1969 music. It was extremely well done. The dancers were excellent and the show was very entertaining. The theatre is comfortable and the seats are all good. I would recommend taking in a performance while visiting Key West. More

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Braidwood
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Small comfortable theatre. We saw the 25th Annual Spelling Bee. It was very enjoyable! More

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Modesto, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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week acting , cheap shot humor . first half with people from the audience good. intermission.... wait for line in restroom 1 go out for fresh air and choke on smoke. could not wait for it to end !!! like a bad political speech. More

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Frederick, Maryland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Love that they had a date nite promo too. Great show & staff was all so nice. Tiny theatre- you can't have bad seats. It's a really good break from the bar scene & you have plenty of time to eat beforehand, and doesn't get out too late. More

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Hammondsport, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

They have very good plays there, Last time I was there I saw " The Spelling Bee" it was very funny and the actors were very professional. A great nights entertainment. More

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Key West, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

This small but power-packed theatre is a gift to this island and the talent they find to perform on stage, well, you just can't describe it. I love it.......... More

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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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Never miss a play. This is the "anchor" theater in Key West-and may be its oldest. Always wins top awards for its productions. More

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