The Troc is one of our favorite places to see shows in the city. It’s close to our hearts, seeing as how we worked there for several years. They get good shows, the tickets are generally cheap (and yes, that $1 restoration fee really does go to restoring this historic Vaudeville theater), and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. On the main floor, you can see the stage from about 98% of the floor; upstairs in the balcony (generally 21+), you can chill on the red banquettes with a drink and watch the mayhem below you. The bouncers are generally pretty calm, and the crowd is always pretty good. The only downside is the parking issue – there is a pay lot just about next door, but we’ve seen a fair number of cars get broken into there. We’d recommend parking between 8th and 10th on Arch, or leaving early to find street parking. Or, better yet, just take mass transit (but with SEPTA these days, better wear a helmet). We love the Troc, and we’ll go there until the roof finally falls in.