Onyx Theatre

I have only been to the Onyx once, to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch. I had been meaning to check out a play at the Onyx for the longest time and decided Hedwig was a good place to start. They only had VIP tickets available, which are just front row seats. Lord, if there’s a show you don’t want to be up front at, it’s Hedwig! She can be mean! Luckily my friend and I were not singled out during the performance (she laughed at a hipster with purple hair and spit Haribo gummies at another person).
I would say that of all the local theatres in the city, the Onyx is the one that puts on the most original plays. They are gutsy and provocative and maybe a bit politically incorrect. I’m a dork for not catching more performances but hope to see more shows soon.

Great entertainment. Play selection and performance first rate. Funny, sometimes funky. The opposite of strip hotel shows.

During our recent visit to Las Vegas my wife and I went to see a show at the Onyx Theatre. The show was called «Geek» and it was recommended to us by some local friends of ours. The show was well performed and well produced. We had been in Vegas for 4 nights at that point and we had seen a different show each night. This show at the Onyx was a nice change of pace from the «awesome spectacle» of the other casino shows we had seen. This is actual theatre. Don’t go in there expecting explosions and million dollar sets and you will have a good time. It’s a little off the beaten path near the Stratosphere but it’s well worth the drive. Plus, tickets are only $ 20 a piece! There is no show on the strip that inexpensive.

«I am on my knees
«oh forgive me»
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In A Sentence™
(The) Small theatre where all the magic happens.
Quick Review™
+ Greats arts at absurdly low ticket prices. It feels like one is robbing them when it comes to the live entertainment per dollar ratio.
+ Possible to watch a live stageplay — with props* — for less than the cost of a movie. (*Blood spurting everywhere.)
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I can’t believe it took me so long to patronise the Onyx. I lived in Vegas for entirely too long before making it over here. Forgive me, Onyx (and whichever god/​patron saint is supposed to be for the arts).
Seats are old, but it’s an old, lil’ theatre (so it’ll be that way).
Parking is free, but it’s Vegas (so it’ll be that way).
Concessions are cheap.
Tourists
No tourists here* — naturally — since it is so far from the strip. (*Except the ones at The Green Door.)
Kids
Not good for kids. They can’t handle the campy blood splatter. They also might not be permitted, I think.
Dogs
Not good for dogs. They don’t like stageplays.
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Rating: Four-​stars, «Yay! I’m a fan.»

Blanche DeBris Emergency X-​Mas Broadcast show was a hoot… A must see. I haven’t laughed so hard in ages. Been to many shows at the Onyx, and they are always great, but this was over the top. Hope Blanche has more up her sleeve in the future.

When people say Vegas has no culture they clearly have not been to the Onyx because this is one of the touchstones for culture in Vegas. Our brand of quirky with a touch of raunchy and something for the whole family. That’s the Vegas dream right. So if you haven’t already go see some plays it’s far better than the same old comic book movie with its contrived plot and painful one liners.

I LOVE this crazy little local theater!
I have seen 4 shows and have enjoyed them all!
If you are looking for high-​art theatrical productions. this is not the place for you.
If what you crave is super fun, campy, silly, sweet, small intimate theater experience… BAM! You have found it!
Always a good time, and I love bringing people who have never been because they love it, and become hooked as well. Grab some friends, buy some tickets and support an awesome little local theater!
YES YOU! DO IT!

One show and I’m already in love. The staff was witty and fun, the décor is retro and a little kitschy, the theater is small and intimate, and the show we saw (She Kills Monsters) was hilarious! The performers all did an amazing job. I especially loved the hilarious Lord of the Underworld and School Counselor.
I can’t wait to go back for another show!

WOW! Just WOW!
I was so impressed with this place and the production of She Kills Monsters last night! It is such a powerful production with plenty of humor and 90’s references to keep the crowd laughing. The acting was spot on, and the story was captivating.
The theater itself is cozy and small enough that every seat is a great seat. They have popcorn and other theater snacks available AND THEY ARE CHEAP! Only $ 1 for bottles of water!
This has to become a regular thing for me, might even pick up some season tickets or at the very least see a few shows a month!

I can’t say enough great things about this little theatre. The productions are usually done with hardly any budget but have been outstanding. A few were a little bit — not so good, but at least they take risks and try things that most small companies pass on because they worry they audience wont come. I live in LA now, but have gone back just to see a show playing there (Cherry Orchard). I probably wouid again. Don’t be scared because of the sex shop outside. While there are some adult level shows, there are works of all kinds. Many times it would just bore the crap out of a child though.
This is one of the few places in Las Vegas to see shows of this kind. I applaud them and wish them tons of success. There are rare exceptions on the whole the productions are not for the whole family.

Saw the most wonderful play here, The Weird. Which is like Creepshow meets Tales from the Crypt. It was hilariously awesome! Located in a strip mall near the Stratosphere, once you step inside its like the outside world doesn’t exist. Everyone was so nice and informative, they have THE BEST POPCORN I HAVE EVER TASTED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE, and they have the arcade version of Space Invader, I can’t wait to have my next play experience here!

I love this venue!!! It is a smaller, intimate setting and all seats are terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed the play ‘How I Learned to Drive’ — great delivery by the actors!!!’

My boyfriend and I caught a play here not too long ago called ” Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf”? and it was pretty f*cking intense. The play.& the theatre. They have a store complete with all your s&m needs and then a bunch of little old ladies wondering around looking for the entrance. It was a total mind f*ck but it was still pretty awesome. The seating could have been a little bit more comfortable but they made up for it in snacks at their snack bar, next to the s&m shop, next to little old ladies wondering around. If you’re bored and want to go to a play with your bae. Go here.

The Onyx Theatre is now one of the most used venues in the city. There is always something going on. Saturday night, I saw Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. Before that was The Importance of Being Earnest. The venue has also been the site for Anton Chekov’s Cherry Orchard of the Living Dead. After Merrily, there will be two weekends of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope.
As you can see, the venue is constantly a spot for good entertainment produced by Off Strip Productions and other theatre groups that don’t have a permanent home.
The theatre seats just under 100 people so it’s an intimate showroom.
I recommend checking the Onyx website and picking one of their shows. You’ll be hooked.

Located in the same plaza as Green Door, Komol, Lotus of Siam, and Cornish Pasty in Commercial Center on Sahara and Maryland Parkway. Ample parking galore.
Absolutely had a blast here. I’d heard about the Onyx Theater through reading the Las Vegas Weekly. I had no idea this place existed. Anton Chekov’s Cherry Orchard of the Living Dead was a hilarious rendition of the classic play! It was our first production to see here, and definitely not our last.
The place shares its space with The Rack, a novelty same-​sex adult store/​novelty shop. Also worth checking out if you’re waiting for a show.
TINY theater that showcases off-​strip productions, this place is legit. It’s small, real, local, and a great place to soak up local culture. Old building that you wouldn’t expect to find a stage in. That’s part of the appeal!
Do not expect set changes, the stage is SMALL. Smaller than most high school stages. There’s enough seating for around 50 – 60 people maybe? The set pieces are great, the acting is fantastic. It feels like a one-​of-​a-​kind experience for locals.
Tickets do sell out! Cheap. Around $ 10−20ish per ticket. I went here on the day of the show and snagged them for 3^rd row, center seats. I was surprised that there were any good seats left because when I showed up it was a full house! Try to buy your ticket online and print it out. If you do it over the phone or at the box office, they charge you $ 1-​$ 2 per ticket for printing it out (AKA «processing fees»). Shame, because I was expecting a nice, hardcopy ticket (I like to collect them!).
Concessions were surprisingly inexpensive! We got a pack of red vines and a giant water bottle for $ 3 total. Popcorn is small and priced at $ 3.
I would not recommend going to shows here to people who are expecting super high-​quality theater productions that you’d expect to see at the Smith Center. It’s a budget theater for the local arts and not for big broadway shows. This place also hosts traveling shows/​acts. Unique!
The show and the acting was solid. We did not expect to like a small theater production like this so much. Very fun evening for my date and I.
You gotta love the charm here. It’s old Vegas. Low-​budget, low-​key, and personal. I cannot help but fall in love with it. It’s a part of real downtown Las Vegas. Maybe it’s not massive as strip shows, and maybe it’s not as glamorous, but the experience is fantastic. My boyfriend and I had a great time here.

This theater is super tiny and intimate. But the seats are comfy and the shows are inexpensive! I caught one of the balloon master shows here and it was interesting, to say the least, but hilarious!

The Onyx Theatre has really improved itself over the years. The quality of the shows that are put on have increased exponentially. Great productions have gone there, like Evil Dead the Musical and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. They redid the entrance, and they have a great concession stand now. The house is intimate but seats upwards of a 100. Overall, a great little theater that is available to put on big name shows.
One thing I will say, the Onyx needs a new system for purchasing tickets there. Sometimes it can be a drag, but I usually buy tickets online (which is super easy), so I just opt to do that.

This place was completely on my «Unknown» list until last night, but I will definitely be back as I had a great time there.
Not sure if I’m biased because of what I saw here, which was the Broadway musical «Next to Normal» (which was OUTSTANDING, btw! Kudos to the entire cast and production!!), but the whole feeling of the place was really cool and intimate, and I loved it!
It is in a pretty dicey neighborhood as it is on the same block as the infamous The Green Door and in an area I would normally not go to, but what local Vegas treasures aren’t? Definitely worth it to go to this little theatre depending on what you’re seeing. The staff there also make it a cool and memorable experience as they are infinitely friendly and welcoming.

If you love to kill two birds with one stone: The Onyx is for you (especially if this includes perusing/​purchasing fetish gear from the sex shop that houses your theatre)
It is a small and unique venue in the same infamous shopping center with the Green Door. Over the years I’ve seen outstanding performances (Confessions of a Mormon Boy, Evil Dead) old revamped (heavy on vamp) favorites like Rocky Horror, hilarious Silence of the Clam and Facts of Life. There have been many others but these stand out.
You can interact with cast afterwards, grab a drink or fetish gear and just enjoy a fresh and unique experience. Tickets are inexpensive & there’s a casual feel to the whole creative process I much prefer to many overwrought Strip productions.
I look forward to going there regardless of the production because I always have a great time. I miss the experimental theatre scene in NY and this comes close. Plus there’s good eats nearby.
About as unVegas as you can get. I love it.

Onyx Theatre was completely off my radar until yesterday. I caught word that «Evil Dead The Musical» was performing until Oct 31. Being a huge «Army of Darkness» fan I had to see it. We wasted no time and caught the show last night.
We bought tickets at The Rack discounts are available for locals with ID. We browsed the store while waiting for the theater doors to open. They carry the largest collection of leather and fetish wear and accessories I’ve come across.
The theater itself is intimate with only 98 stadium style seats. Seats aren’t too comfortable and they’ve seen better days, but I’m not complaining. We’re there to be entertained. «Evil Dead The Musical“delivered. It was fantastically clever, campy, hilarious and bloody.
Now that Onyx is on my radar, I’ll be checking the calendar regularly to see more shows.