This is a nice venue. I imagine most of the reviews come from attendees of events at this auditorium, but I have a bit different perspective as event staff working a show at the auditorium a while back. It’s got a nice location, and the staff here is really helpful. The surroundings are a great beautiful area. While not a retrofitted modern venue, they do whatever they can to help and make the show a great success. :)

R.J. Reynolds Auditorium is a grand old classical revival style building that was built to complement R.J. Reynolds High School as part of an acropolis of higher education that overlooked the West End neighborhood of Winston-Salem --the center of the wealth and political influence in the city at that time. (Wiley Middle School was built nearby around the same time, and also faces the West End.) From the Greco-Romanesque marble statues of athletes in the lobby, to the two seating balconies, to the film projection booth (that was used, as I was told by a elderly alumni, to show Admiral Perrys films when he gave a presentation to the students, shortly after his expedition to the North Pole), this auditorium was built to offer some of the best entertainment experiences available in Winston-Salem at the time. Only the Stevens Center downtown comes close to offering such a luxurious venue.

Beautiful auditorium! We got to see the Harriet Tubman production today!

Beautiful interior design. The theatre was comfortable, clean, and well maintained (especially when you consider the age)

Went 2 see Chonda Pierce, christian comedian with 6 other family members & had a blast! 1st time going 2 RJ Reynolds Auditorium. Nice place with comfortable seats, and great view from balcony. Go early because parking seemed 2 be limited, & no one to direct traffic.

Loved watching my baby dance today. Wonderful

Went to a recital. The auditorium has always kept clean. They should have blocked off more seats up front. Our view was disappointing.

Historic Landmark. Beautiful place to visit

Enjoyed dance competition. tram received platinum score.

For an old Highschool, very nice

Well preserved auditorium.

Great place to watch a show.

It was very good.

The venue is great. The parking is horrendous. You have to park in local neighborhoods

Nice place and easy to access with free parking for events.

I graduated from here in 1989. To return to see the upgrades and beautification simply warmed my heart. This is a magnificent location to host any kind of event because there is no bad seating anywhere. Its extremely well kept & clean. I love it.Champion Carlette The Truth EwellWorld Heavyweight Boxing Champion

Great Auditorium for a show.

Enjoyed hearing our new W-S Symphony conductor, Timothy Redmond, tour us through a 50-year annotated history of John Williams film scores! The sound and lighting were made possible by modern additions to this lovely, classic theater by its affiliation with all arts organizations here, not just the high school where it resides.

I delivered lunch from Honeybaked Ham.

We came here a few days ago for A night with Crowder we had never been to this venue before. It was easy to get to from Business 40. There are not a lot of parking spots but we got there early and parked in the lower lot. To get to the venue from this parking lot you have to hike up a walk way and then there are about 20 steps. This will lead you right to the front door. There are several handicap spots right outside the front door.There is a lower level and 2 upper levels. This concert was General admission so we made sure to get there early and did not even try to go to the lower level. We got seats in the upper level towards the front without issue. There really isnt a bad seat in the place. We loved how it felt more intimate than an arena show.Leaving the venue we were able to head right to our car and got out easy.

I go to Reynolds High school and some of my favorite times are going to the auditorium for plays and other performances

Really nice auditorium and the staff was friendly and helpful. The symphony was also top-notch as well!

Beautiful and amazing show this evening. New family yearly tradition. Thank you so much all of your amazing hard work to give us an unforgettable night. God Bless each and every one of you. Gonzalez-Garcia Family WS.

Attended for Leap Dance competition. Very, very small dressing rooms for the girls. Crowded, had to stand to watch her preform. Parking wasnt easy either. The actual building was beautiful from the outside could use some updating.

A great place to see any sort of show: play, concert, comedy act. Every seat is a good seat and the small size makes makes every show intimate and nice. The parking can be tricky.

Beautiful auditorium but the seats are too small in the upper levels, especially regarding legroom. Im 511 and I felt like apologies were needed for the person in front of me due to my knees almost cupping their ears. Plus if they leaned forward to get a better view, it was completely blocking my view of center stage.

The most Magnificent performance auditorium dating back to the early 1920s. Enjoyed the All (Forsyth) County high school concert bands tonight. Fabulous performances from these amazing young people.

Personally, I work with the students that preform there and its one of my favorite places to work at for shows. Has a great history and the occasional ghost sighting as well.

Beautiful auditorium! Former graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School. The class of 1969. My 50th anniversary.

Rude racist people! I was there for my daughters dance recital on june 1st and the old white lady at the steps entrance inside was rude and racist! There were more white people that were carrying big bags but when the black guy carrying a backpack which was a diaper bag she asked to search it!! Just because people are black does not make them automatically a criminal! White people commit crimes as well! My daughter and my sisters kids will not be returning to Dancers Edge next year! I will not have my kid representing racism!!!

We performed here and loved it. Amazing venue for a HS, too. The auditorium sounded lovely and was clean. Not that it effects most of you reading this, but the dressing rooms were really nice, too.

Went here for my daughters dance competition. One of the most beautiful high school auditoriums I have ever seen! I think the bathrooms even had real marble!

The sound quality isnt the best in the mezzanine. Small bathrooms, no refreshments, and tiny - yet comfy - seats. The auditorium is in need of a few serious upgrades but its beautifully kept and well loved.

Mary Poppins showing. Need seating up grade. Very narrow sits. Awesome show.

I do competition here for YAGP and its amazing!!!!❤️ 💃👯‍♂️

Most beautiful auditorium in Winston-Salem. Its very difficult to believe its a high school. Kudos to Winston-Salem for renovating such a historical place rather than tearing it down and building a cheap substitute.

Love this school all of the programs they have I am amazed

Beutifully restored auditorium. Seats are designed for people of the 1920/30s and may be a bit compact for modern builds. Good sound.

I have enjoyed a concert and attended a Human Relations Commission event at this venue. It is nicely appointed with good seating, lighting and sound for its age.

Nice and very comfortable but needs more handicap accessibility

Quality Orchestra and Theatre Setting...lots of history... beautiful setting and ambiance.

I visited here for a dance competition my daughter participated in. Its an older facility but its been kept up pretty good for its age. There is a lot of space in this old building and we had a good time during our short visit.

Beautiful space. Saw the nutcracker here. Wheelchair accessibility seemed sparse

Parking could be better, but show was fantastic, friendly helpful staff to direct me, made me not miss my niece in a lot of good musical numbers!!!

Such a great auditorium. So pretty. The school always puts on a great show.

Well kept classic!!

Very beautiful venue, but the staff make it a little less attractive with their sub standard personalities.

Lovely venue with true ole skool vibe.

Awesome auditorium!! Lot of history in this building for sure

Good

They have very good classical music I did enjoy my time there a lot had a good time also

Great acoustics, unfortunately the seats are very small and close together

Nice Auditorium but the musky old smell is overwhelming. Dressing rooms were nice.

Good acoustics, the seats are comfortable, and there is good leg room.

It was great to see Chonda Pierce! Great place.

Nice historical place but watch the really high steps.

Awesome- saw a musical adaption of the Black Nativity

Nice venue. Good seating

I really enjoyed the older building and its history. They have upgraded it in tech, but it is still small.

The students always put on a great performance.

Our Daughter dances with BPAC STUDIO.BPAC puts on their annual presentation of the NutCracker. They had three Wonderful performances this year. R.J. Reynolds auditorium is a great place for this venue.In the past...(and I love nostalgia).. She was with a different studio. They had all their presentations at the Stevens Center in Winston Salem. A beautiful place but in Bad need of updating their seating. When the Center was built seats were smaller and too close together. People were smaller and shorter. I am 58 average. My knees not only touched the seats in front of me I couldnt sit straight.All this to say.. R.J. Reynolds Auditorium, you have my vote.

Great experience there at the National Blk Theater Festival

Staff was unfriendly and small for venue. Parking was a challenge. They had concessions but the ability to consume was in an area less than 500 square feet. Couldnt move in that area. Would suggest the venue move concessions to the front of auditorium

A great place for a concert or play.

Loved the facilities. The show was great!!

A very beautiful historic building with good acoustics and comfortable seating. Its hard to believe that this is on a high school campus. A real gem.

Great venue and outstanding program by author Louise Penny.

This is a place where some very different experiences can occur. However, regardless of your reason for being there, its an amazing experience for everyone.

What a great school. I loved all four years here.yaaaaa class of 88

Beautiful facility. Had a wonderful time

Good and big and we had a winter concert

Gorgeous venue, but not much parking for large events!

Large; needs more parking especially for handicap and larger size seats

Nice historic and comfortable venue. Wonderful.orchestral performance.

Beautiful space. Comfortable seats.

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company in Association with American Airlines performance of Black Nativity was Stellar!

Was there for a dance recital so cant really answer a lot except that I was there

Perfect sound, even up in the second section balcony sounded pristine

Great show, but the seats have far to little leg room.

Went To hear Wiley 6th grade Orchestra was awesome

Saw the Nutcracker here. It was very nice.

Beautiful venue with wonderful acoustics

The Lion King adaptation was fantastic👍👍

The Winston Salem Symphony with Ricky Scaggs was really good.

ALOT of the kids from the childrens home attended this school

Should have 5 stars but parking is a pain.

High School, great teachers and awesome students.

Just loved the place.

Was there for an Audition. Love going there

Great place to see a show!

My son was amazing.

Love everything they do.

Beautiful place, full of history.

Beautiful place!!! Poor acoustics...

Ricky Skaggs concert was terrific !

Wonderful concert and event center.

Great venue for the HS and community

Parking and AC can be a pain. Nice venue though.

It was ok the building is old could use some renovations.

Fantastic venue, incredible for a high school