Nice to have a venue where you don't have to be too concerned where you sit if tickets are limited. The small area helps make the events more personal and there's no problem seeing or hearing the acting and dialogue. More

A fantastic venue - and the downstairs theater is great too! The only downside is that the coffee bar can get very crowded prior to the show. Add just a bit more room gang, aye? Thanks! More

This restoration and conversion of an old armory is a beautiful and highly functional theater space worth seeing. The performance are spotty in quality so do some homework there. More

The theater is very interesting architecture, and Portland Center Stage always do a good job. I love to come watch their shows here! More

The Gerding Theater has so much history surrounding it and has been so carefully restored with much detail given to the "green" state of the building. It is a very artistic and welcoming place to go to the theatre or to have a private event there. The lighting in the lobby is outstanding and changes with the need of the... More

This theater is small enough that sitting in the balcony gives you a fantastic view. Every performance I've seen has been top notch.. wonderful singing, great scenery and props, beautiful costumes. Have yet to be disappointed. More

we attended a performance at the Gerding theater. They have done a marvelous job renovating the old armory. there is a coffee shop open during the day and I would encourage you to stop in for a look at the building if you can't attend a performance. More

The Gerding is the home to the Oregon Book Awards and to the Portland Center Stage (and other events). It's a wonderful small theater with good seats and a nice bar. It's a stroke of genius to bring a whiskey in a covered plastic cup to sip during a long play. Much less coughing. Much more patience. Portland Center Stage... More

Great open space. Offerings are well presented. Season tickets are a good value. We are always pleased with their efforts. More