Master Theater

This theater is A-​OK. It’s nothing to brag about compared to the MSG and Barclays center which is where most events are held nowadays. This place specializes in Russian entertainment from singers to circus events and dance recitals such as my sisters. I’ve only been in the upper theatre which was a fair size, probably holds about 200 people at least. The seats were comfortable and weren’t squished together, the upholstery just seems outdated with red velvet everything. The stage is also not that big and the sound system is mediocre. The staff inside the theater didn’t speak English which is not fair to customers who need helping finding their seat, but security there spoke English but they got nasty towards the end when they had to close and I couldn’t find my sister. What I do like is that this place has valet parking and it’s a level above gourmanoff. I can see this theater have a lot of potential to be around more a long time, but they can make it a little more modern.

I recently visited the Millennium for Friday fight night! One of my friends was in the ring so I went in support.
The Millennium is conveniently located a few blocks east of the Brighton Beach subway stop.
It is an old theatre, think not so great sight lines from the back.
I was assigned row QQ = nose bleeder in the last possible row. I was very sad.
The restrooms were of passable cleanliness.
Anyway, it was fine. Millennium is outdated but in a decent location (although very far out in Brooklyn).

Good but not great theater. It’s upper floor theater is definitely serves the purpose but the lower theater is not very accommodating.

Master theater (former Millennium) is a place that historically hosts all major Russian and former USSR performances of singers, theater troops and many others. Like some of the reviewers mentioned — it is a hit or miss of you don’t know what you are going to see, but for the lost part if they can afford to rent this place — they at least somewhat known in the community.

The place is decent, while offers are really hit or miss. The holiday circus was a total disaster, while some theater offerings were ok.
The biggest disappointment, though, are their deals offered through
. Half of them are confusing, the other half is simply bite and switch. Beware of their offers!

Millennium is home to many Russian traveling theatre groups. The issue with most traveling groups is that they’re hit or miss, it’s not for the risk-​averse. By the time a show gains enough popularity to develop a reputation, the performance is over. That’s the case with Millennium Theater — you buy tickets for unknown acts at your own risk. (Note: I recently saw The Glass Menagerie in Russian, and it was awesome.)
Despite their non-​discriminatory choices (read: poor filter) in features, hats off to Millennium for promoting local artists and musicians, and giving many people a theater close to home.

I bought a Groupon for a Dora show here that was supposed to start at 6. Didn’t start until almost 7:30. It was absolute mayhem. The show itself looked like a school production. Save your money and go elsewhere. Ridiculous place.

Worst experience ever!!! Went to see Dora with my kids and the show ran almost 2 hours late, not to mention the low budget stage and lighting. The speakers did not even work. The ticket sales person was extremely rude and un-​apologetic. She looked like she was going to an 80 club, extremely unprofessional. The place not only needs updating but also a good cleaning! I was disgusted when attending the bathroom with my children, the health department should definitely intervene.

ticket sellers are VERY RUDE. Woman on the phone practically hung up on me and would refuse to tell me how much tickets cost!!!

Old, dirty, outdated!
Come on your own risk!

A well-​maintained, if somewhat outdated, Russian theatre venue located in the heart of Brighton Beach. To be honest I was impressed by how nice this place is kept. Downstairs there seems to be a dining area or perhaps a stage, though I didn’t get a look as the event I was attending was in the large theatre upstairs. Also downstairs there was a sign for a $ 3 coat check.
In the upstairs lobby area are somewhat hilarious posters advertising shows from years past, like Ray Charles, Gloria Gaynor, Engelbert Humperdink (yes!) and various Russian groups (I don’t know Russian). The theatre itself seats several hundred (500 or more?), the stage is kind of small but completely servicable. They don’t just do plays and concerts here, as I saw a sign for an upcoming Martial Arts Festival to be held there. (Um, ok?)
All in all, I doubt that if you don’t live in the area or don’t have any ties to the Russian world you would be attending a performance at the Millennium, but for what it is, it’s a solid venue.

well, theres nothing that ever plays there that interests me but it does for my grandma and mother so ill give this place

The Russian theater tradition has always been considered one of the great theater traditions in the world, akin to that of England — though with somewhat more of a language barrier.
The Millennium Theater is a great oasis of Russian culture in New York. Some of the great Russian theater troupes bring their plays here. You can also catch some of the old pop stars and some of the new music acts of Russia, and great Russian comedy. All entertainment is in Russian — there’s no translation. Prices vary from $ 20 to upwards of $ 100 for a ticket, depending on the act.
The downside of the venue is that the Millennium Theater is located above a Russian restaurant/​club. This means that often, during the performances, you can feel the beat from the rowdy dance music downstairs through the floor. This can be quite distracting. Another annoying feature is the proliferation of advertising on the walls and even on the sides of the stage, for anything from dental clinics to bookstores.