Eek! At the Greek

came here thinking it would be super amazing maybe because of the reviews i read lol it was ok. kids had fun but i think anything to do with halloween is fun for kids. we got there early so parking was good the kids liked the cupcake decorating but i think that was the best part. the kids costume contest was ok i dont know what they based it on since i saw soo many amazing ones that didnt win. i like them better when the costumes are home made then bought. As for the show the best part was the one with the cartoons playing on the screen and the one with the men chorus. they should have had some animated stuff playing on the screens for kids. overall it was ok however i wont be returning next year.

*review #43/​365 for 2015
Free concert and food samples!!! What? Yeah I’m in! A friend got in for this event one weekend so we decided to check it out. It was a nice SoCal day, so it was perfect for an outdoor concert. The event ran smoothly. There were interesting displays. Perfect for the Halloween season. The area sectioned off for Unilocalers was pretty cool. There were appetizers and sweet treats shaped like Halloween themed creatures and body parts. From rats, to ghosts, to fingers, to brains and whatnot.
The symphony itself was great too. A great place to bring kids to so they can find an appreciation for the arts. Great time and place for family time and bonding.
Music, food, great weather and good company. Who could complain!?!

I wanted the Godzilla kid to plow down all the other kids on stage, yelling «Gojira!!! RAAWWRRR!!!» He would have totally won the contest! And what’s up with the announcer guy who called him a T-​Rex!!! Like, seriously? T-​Rex has much shorter arms and looks completely different. So specist (sp??)!!! Oh, speaking of that guy, asking if Marie Antoinette was a character from Frozen??? OMG. You’ve got to be kidding me. I hope everyone he knows gave him a hard time about that afterwards.
The other highlight of the evening was when the conductor was trying to get his five child volunteers on stage, and he ended up inviting every kid in a five mile radius to climb up there and crowd the musicians. Lmao. «Turn off the mic, please… turn it off!!!»
I brought a fellow flutist from my high school days that I haven’t seen in a cool three years and two people who have never experienced the symphony live. We all had a great time. The music was wonderful and the entire performance was entertaining, even the narration of «The Tell Tale Heart.» There was a lot of getting up and walking around by parents and kids, but I knew that was going to happen beforehand, and since they’re being exposed to culture (some for the first time), it’s all pardonable.
Katie B. rocks as always.

I guess I’m a kid at heart and it helps that Halloween is my favorite holiday! Thanks to the ever-​lovely Katie B. for a treat-​tastic event for the whole family. Laila R., breaks it down really well in her review… lots of fun stuff for young’uns, candy galore (the good stuff, not the cheap stuff!) a yummy finger-​food-​filled VIP lounge, fantastic symphony music of dark, dramatic classical music selections, and an on-​stage costume contest for kiddies.
For me, the still handsome Bruce Boxleitner (oh how I had a crush on him when I glimpsed him in chaps on «How The West Was Won»…) brought down MY house with his dead-​on, dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s «The Telltale Heart» which was synchronized with the Symphony on the Glen’s accompaniment.
The 1929 Disney cartoon, «Silly Symphony: The Skeleton Dance» really holds up, still. It’s an inventive ode to skeletons having fun, dancing in a graveyard. My favorite part is when one skeleton turns the other upside down and rides him like a pogo stick. But do kids know what a pogo stick is these days? ;-)
This has just become a new, yearly pre-​Halloween event for me! Thanks again CM Katie B.!!

What a lovely event! Wonderful warm weather and lots of stuff for the little ones to do! So many adorable kids in costume and top it off with the highly regarded Arthur Rubinstein conducting a world class orchestra and you have one of the best events you could put together to expose children to live classical music! Put that all under the stars at the Greek Theater and it just can’t be out done!

This was a Spook-​tacular event for the family and I’m so happy I was able to attend. There was costume contests for kids of all ages, trick-​or-​treating, face painting, cupcake decorating, games, free churros and fun to be had all before the show. The show itself was EEK-​lectrifying! the Orchestra played some EEKIE tunes and the reading of the «Tell Tale Heart» was heart pounding, Truly Amazing!
Since it was a kid friendly event I wish they would have had more animations on the screen like they did for Disney’s «the Skeleton Dance». I could tell by the childlike laughter in the audience that he kids really enjoyed that and I think it keeps those restless younger ones more entertained so the parents and those there without kids can really enjoy the orchestra.
But even without more animation the show was great and we left with so much candy I don’t think I’ll need to buy any for trick-​or-​treaters this year. I plan on making this a yearly family event!

As always, such a wonderful experience!!!
EEK at the Greek is an incredible event for all families and young people.
Such a wonderful experience from super convenient VIP parking to hospitality room and wonderful family events, the concert itself was not only enjoyable for kids, but really entertaining for adults as well.
Can’t wait to support and spread the good word about this event for next year!
Thanks Unilocal

Awesome event! Blew my expectations out of the water. I wish my camera wasn’t broken on my phone so I could’ve taken a ton of pictures, but my words will have to do.
I brought my nephew and niece, ages 5 and 3, and they had a BLAST. They dressed up as a zombie and Ella from frozen. I’ll let you guess who dressed up as what. We went trick-​or-​treating at the different booths and found our way into the hospitality room. Now THAT was awesome, more so for the adults. Free food and drinks!
The show was absolutely amazing. The orchestra KILLED it. The kids favorite segment was when the orchestra played music to a short cartoon film. Every single sound was on point to the film. Awesome. Can’t to go again next year.

What a FUN event for the young and the young-​at-​heart! There were lots of pre-​event activities for the kiddos: trick-​or-​treating, face painting, crafts, and more.
The Hospitality Suite was filled with yummy Halloween-​themed food like chicken «finger» sandwiches, chocolate-​covered cherry «mice», apple-​peanut butter-​mini marshmallow «dentures», and pumpkin-​shaped tortilla chips (which went nicely with the DELICIOUS witch’s cauldron of chili). Many more light appetizers were served. Complimentary adult beverages were provided as well and we were allowed to bring them into the show.
The show itself was A-​MAZ-​ING! The orchestra put on an extraordinary performance under the direction of an Emmy-​Award-​Winning-​conductor, Arthur B. Rubeinstein. One highlight of the evening was the showing of Walt Disney’s cartoon «Skeleton Dance» paired with live music from the orchestra. The conductor’s talent and experience was highlighted as he coordinated the live music with the cartoon! Another remarkable part (that could have been a show by itself) was the reading of Poe’s «Tell Tale Heart» by Bruce Boxleitner, with the accompaniment of dramatic symphonic score. He brought the macabre tale to life with his voice ALONE… adding a soundtrack intensified the character’s insanity! *SIDE NOTE: The story may be too scary for little ones, not only because of its content, but also because of the dramatic way it was relayed to the audience.
We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and we would do it again in a heartbeat!

Eek! At the Greek was a fantastic, family-​friendly event that Unilocal Elites and their guests were able to enjoy VIP-​style: free tickets, VIP parking, and our very own hospitality suite filled with complimentary food and drink. My wife and I took our friends on a double date night and we had a blast. From the Halloween-​themed snacks and cocktails to the Symphony in the Glen Orchestra’s rousing performance, our evening was a first-​class experience from beginning to end.
Guests mingled in the suite indoors as well as the outdoor deck and bar area. The service in the Unilocal suite was top-​notch: food was constantly being brought out and it was nice to see the younger guests enjoying the perks of their Elite chaperones. Chili, chips, veggies, dip, finger sandwiches, meatballs, and various sweets and candies were eaten by the handful. My wife and I liked the signature cocktail for the evening, the Corpse Reviver, which was a potent mix of vodka, cola, and a moonshine-​soaked cherry. Beer and wine was also available, as well as punch and sodas for the under-​21 crowd.
The Greek Theater’s front plaza was turned into a trick-​or-​treat festival for a few hours before showtime, with free treats, face-​painting, crafts, a costume contest, and other activities for the wee ones. The show itself was excellent, as the orchestra played several Halloween-​themed pieces. My favorites were the musical accompaniment to the 1929 Disney cartoon, «Skeleton Dance,» and Bruce Boxleitner’s brilliant reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic, «The Tell-​Tale Heart.» The open-​air setting of the theater was perfect for the orchestra and it was a fine example of why the Greek is so beloved by Southern Californians.
Big thanks to Katie B. for another awesome Elite night of fun!

Thank you Unilocal Elite for free 4 pack of tix! Excited for Unilocal room, great parking and music, reading, and costume concert! Love this venue! No bench seats, small venue, and a great summer nite out!

What a fun family friendly event! Thanks Unilocal for the 4 free tickets.
My family and I arrived around 5pm. Parking was easy, as their was designated free VIP parking at Lot G. The hospitality suite was very festive with of course Halloween décor. FREE veggies, chips and salsa, chili, finger sandwiches, candy, sweets, beverages for kids and adults. The happy juice (alcoholic beverages) consisted of wine, beer, and the featured drink, «Corpse Revive” — coke, vodka, and raspberry liquer.
The first part of the event had everything that kids enjoyed: face painting, cupcake decorating, games, arts & crafts, music, and candy stations. There was a costume contest as well. Later in the event was the concert, which we didn’t have the chance to stay for.
A very cute, fun, and safe event for the family to enjoy!