Hale Center Theater Orem - Orem, Utah

Jeffrey H.

The magic of the Hale Center Theater that once thrived in its Orem location seems to have vanished in its new Pleasant Grove venue. The space feels sterile and uninspired, reminiscent of a lecture hall at a modern university rather than a cozy, welcoming theater.

The seating arrangement is awkward, with many seats requiring you to turn to the side to view the stage. The cold, white walls lack warmth and charm, leaving you longing for the inviting ambiance of the previous location. Even the modern fireplace in the entry fails to create a sense of comfort, and the vast, unused lobby space feels more suited for business conventions than a theater experience.

It’s hard not to wonder: Was this DoTerra trying to make a statement? Who was behind the design choices? The intimate magic of sitting close to the stage and feeling the actors' energy has been lost.

After attending one show, I find myself dreading the next. The constant movement of the stage's up-and-down lift left me dizzy, and the awkward seating gave me a kink in my neck. The glaring walkway lights were distracting enough that I had to shield my eyes with my hand. To top it off, the once-charming touch of complimentary soda with season tickets is no longer offered.

Sadly, this new theater feels like a missed opportunity to preserve the charm and intimacy that made the Hale Center Theater special.

Rosemary F.

I saw My Fair Lady at Hale Center Theatre in Orem last night (October 16) and it was absolutely amazing. The cast was outstanding and the show ran smoothly, even with the many scene changes. I especially enjoyed the performance by Dr. Ryan Shepherd who played Professor Henry Higgins. His performance was flawless and deserves an award of some kind. Kudos to the everyone involved with the production.

Rachael S.

The generosity of this place is unmatched. I had the pleasure of working with Risa B., and I was blown away by how kind and caring she was. Me and my family will forever be a customer of the Hale Center Theater because of this. I am so grateful that their business has values that truly show their support and care for their community. We are so grateful to be able to work with them! Thank you!

Richard P. I.

Intimate theatre puts you, literally, into the action! What a near place to go see a show, the artists were amazing, the young adults were incredibly talented. Great show!

Jayson C.

Wonderful show and creative set design. Their rendition of A Christmas Carol was heart warming. A great value for the price of the ticket. The acting was top notch.

One time the show was cancelled and the box office happily scheduled us for another show for no additional cost.

If you don't get tickets together, you can sit by each other if there are empty seats.

It smells like the theatre, in a good way.

Christopher R.

Amazing show! The players were simply fantastic and the production value is super high! It's crazy to think that with such a small venue they can have such high production value. We saw a Christmas Carole and we loved it. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to see a play!

Sher I.

Adorable theater and friendly people that helped us find our way around. We just saw Hello Girls and it was 1000/10! The cast was fantastic and incredibly talented (Saturday night crew) and they invoked every emotion with their performance. Bravo. I wish I could see it ten more times and give them a standing ovation every time. Thank you for bringing history to the stage! Love love love.

Jacob K.

We saw The Hello Girls, and I would give this 100/5 stars. It was amazing! The cast did so good, their voices were incredible, and the emotion portrayed was spectacular. I bought these tickets expecting a fun show, but I was blown away!!! I had never attended this theatre before, so the small size was surprising, but the space was utilized so well, and being in such a small place made the whole thing feel so much more intimate. The cast used the whole stage, plus coming up into the aisles of the audience, and even though we were nearly in the back row, it still felt so close. I'd recommend this show to anyone! Might see this 2 or 3 more times. Well done!