Miami, FL
Established in 2006, The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and home to Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony. The Arsht Center houses five unique, multi-purpose venues across its two block campus in downtown Miami, FL.The John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall seats 2,200 and has state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, making it perfectly suited for classical music concerts including symphony orchestras, recitals, and chamber music. It is also a showcase for a wide array of other performance types such as pop, jazz and world music, spoken word and dance.The Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House seats 2,400 and features wraparound balconies and boxes on three sides of the room. The theater presents the dance, opera, musicals and nontraditional theatrical productions.Located inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House, The Carnival Studio Theater is an intimate, 200 capacity black box space available for a wide variety of smaller presentations including theater, dance, cabaret, comedy and more.The Peacock Foundation Studio is a 300-capacity rehearsal hall that can be customized to accommodate many types of events including play readings, art exhibitions, small dance recitals, meetings and small awards ceremonies.The Thomson Plaza for The Arts separates the two main buildings of the Arsht Center and is equipped with basic lighting and sound equipment accommodating up to 700 for outdoor receptions, concerts and parties. ...
Poughkeepsie, NY
Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, the Bardavon is Hudson Valley’s home for live entertainment, community gathering, classic films, and more. The Bardavon holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating theater in New York State. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc., a New York State nonprofit owns and operates the 944-seat theater. ...
Fort Worth, TX
Bass Performance Hall is located in the historic Sundance Square district in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. The multipurpose hall is renowned for its superb acoustics, exceptional sightlines, and ambience of a classic European-style opera house.The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall complex consists of the McDavid Studio and Van Cliburn Recital Hall, the Green and Richardson Rooms, the Grand and Mezzanine lobbies, and the Founders Concert Theater.Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit organization that manages Bass Hall, is dedicated to bringing world-class entertainment to Tarrant County and the region, including touring Broadway shows, musicals, comedy acts and family-friendly productions. ...
Traverse City, MI
Opened in 1892, the historic City Opera House in downtown Traverse City, MI, is a cornerstone of culture in the Grand Traverse region. Its elegant auditorium features a barrel vault ceiling, fresco paintings, gold leaf accents and Victorian styling while offering state-of-the-art lighting and sound. The Victorian venue hosts performing arts, concerts, and stand up comedy as well as multiple arts education programs and community events throughout the year. ...
Longmont, CO
Originally constructed in 1881, the historic Dickens Opera House is a warm and intimate venue for live entertainment and events in Longmont, CO. The landmark building has a restaurant on the first floor and an an auditorium the second floor. ...
Earlville, NY
Originally built in 1892, The Earlville Opera House is a multi-arts center in Earlville, NY, serving both artists and the broader community with arts programming in multiple disciplines. The facility includes a theater, art galleries, and Arts Café. The theater is unique and intimate and the acoustics are excellent. ...
Danville, IL
The Fischer Theatre is an ornate multi-purpose venue for the performing and visual arts in Danville, IL. Built in 1884, the historic theater includes a majestic 800-seat auditorium featuring crystal clear sound from a top-of-the-line sound system. There is a concession area in the lobby which can accommodate up to 150 for private events. Additional spaces at the theater include The Portia Club on the second floor and the outdoor Palace Park. The Fischer Theatre is owned and operated by the nonprofit Vermilion Heritage Foundation.In addition to live music, comedy, and theater, the venue presents movies on a monthly basis including classic films, cult classics, family movies and art films. ...
Crowley, LA
Originally built in 1901, Grand Opera House of the South in downtown Crowley, LA, has several venues within: Le Grand Hall holds 710 guests, the third-floor Grand Ballroom holds 175, and the Grand Theater holds 400. ...
Philadelphia, PA
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue along the Avenue of the Arts in Center City Philadelphia, PA. Dance, Broadway theater, award-winning plays, standup comedy, classical music, and other performances all come alive at the Kimmel Cultural Campus which includes multiple venues, from a historic concert hall to a black box theater.Verizon Hall is an enormous 2,500 seat concert hall featuring spectacular acoustics and outstanding architecture.Academy of Music is a historic 2,600-seat proscenium theater. This iconic opera house and concert hall provides a stage to amaze any audience.The Merriam Theater is another historical 1,840-seat proscenium theater.The Perelman Theater’s movable stage and retractable seats make it a 650-seat recital hall or 600-seat proscenium theater.The SEI Innovation Studio is a flexible capacity, black box theater. ...
Lebanon, NH
Built in 1924, Lebanon Opera House is located on the Lebanon Green in the Colburn Park Historic District of downtown Lebanon, NH. Lebanon Opera House is a nonprofit, professionally operated performing arts facility with significant capabilities and a multi-faceted mission. LOH hosts national acts and local groups in its 800-seat Jack O’Connell Theater. ...
Lexington, KY
Originally opened in 1887, the historic Lexington Opera House is located in the heart of downtown Lexington, KY. One of the premier performing arts centers in the region, Lexington Opera House is home to Broadway Live, ballet, opera, concerts, comedy and more. The theater has three levels with Pardy’s Pub on the lower level. ...
Mineral Point, WI
The Mineral Point Opera House was built in 1914 as a vaudeville house. Over the years, it has been used as a movie theater and is now an elegant performing arts center. The theater is supported by the attendees and community and is run as a non-profit organization with a governing board and a part-time salaried manager. ...
Oakland, CA
Located in Jack London Square, downtown Oakland’s entertainment district, Oakland Metro Operahouse is a nonprofit arts space, live performance venue, and home to the Oakland Opera. Opened in 2001, the black box theater and opera house is equipped with a full theatrical lighting system, state-of-the-art sound reinforcement, and a full bar. ...
Roseville, CA
For a fun evening of music and dance, food and drink, and great company, visit the World Famous Opera House Saloon in Roseville, CA; home to the largest dance floor in the Sacramento area. Opera House Saloon is a beautiful venue that offers live music every weekend, and karaoke in the downstairs bar. ...
Milwaukee, WI
Established in 1895, The Pabst Theater is the centerpiece of Milwaukee’s downtown theater district. The historic venue is able to accommodate virtually all performing art forms with the stunningly beautiful backdrop of a European opera house. ...
Telluride, CO
The Sheridan Opera House is an intimate 238-seat theater listed on the National Register of Historic Places and home to the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF). The Sheridan Opera House is equipped with a full bar, stage, movie screen and optional dance floor. ...
St. Louis, MO
The Stifel Theatre is a civic performing arts building located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, MO. The theater showcases a wide range of events including concerts, comedy, theatricals, special events, family shows, holiday productions and more. ...
Stonington, ME
Built in 1912, the Stonington Opera House is a historic performance hall in downtown Stonington, ME, on Deer Isle. The 250-seat, multi-purpose theater is home to movies, stage performances, and community events. Concessions and merchandise are available in the theater’s spacious lobby with a view overlooking the Stonington Harbor waterfront. Recurring events like trivia and open mic are held in the lobby. ...
Nelsonville, OH
Stuart’s Opera House is a non-profit live music theater and performing arts center in Nelsonville, OH, with a large stage, backstage, and seating for 395. The 1879 theater is the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville presenting concerts, theater, art, educational programs and more. ...
Santa Barbara, CA
The Granada Theatre Santa Barbara is a multi-use performing arts facility located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, CA. The Granada Theatre offers a beautifully restored auditorium and Founders room, technically superior performance space, and up-to-date support areas. The Granada Theatre’s stage will easily accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, conferences and other special events. ...
Wilmington, DE
Copeland Hall is the 1,140-seat Main Stage theater at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE. The Baby Grand is a smaller 305-seat theater occupying the first floor with a large lobby, a café, and a bar. The “live @ the baby grand” series complements Copeland Hall with a broad diversity of emerging comedians, bands and soloists, as well as established artists. ...
Macon, GA
Built in 1904, The Grand Opera House is a historic theater and performing arts center of Mercer University in downtown Macon, GA, offering Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, and educational programs. The ornate venue seats up to 1,030 and features state-of-the-art acoustics and excellent sightlines with orchestra, balcony, and box seating. Two elegant lobbies with full bars were added in 2018: The Encore Room and the CenterState Reception Room.The Grand is home to the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra as well as community and cultural organizations like The Nutcracker of Middle Georgia, Macon Civic Club, Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association festival (GABBAfest), The Otis Redding Foundation and more.
Philadelphia, PA
The Met Philadelphia consists of three unique spaces, from the luxurious Met Lobby to the intimate Grand Salle, and extravagant theater; The Met Philadelphia has an atmosphere that celebrates extraordinary hospitality and service. ...
Geneva, NY
The Smith Center for the Arts, Inc. is committed to providing and sustaining diverse arts and education enrichment opportunities for the Finger Lakes. Boasting well-preserved Moorish-inspired design from the 1930’s and an iconic star-lit ceiling, the theater is truly one of a kind. ...
Coldwater, MI
Built in 1882, Tibbits Opera House is a historic performance venue in downtown Coldwater, MI. Tibbits presents professional touring artists, children’s programs, art exhibits as well as community arts and cultural events. The intimate 499-seat theater offers nearly-perfect acoustics and great entertainment year-round. ...
Aspen, CO
Since 1889, the historic Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen’s community performance venue and the Roaring Fork Valley’s premier site for concerts, movies, festivals, lectures, community events, opera, and more. Owned and operated by the City of Aspen, The Wheeler is a part of the local history as a gathering place and space for artistic expression.Wheeler Opera House has a maximum seating capacity of 475 while The Vault at the Wheeler has an event capacity of 105. ...
Edwardsville, IL
Located in Downtown Edwardsville, IL, the Wildey Theatre is a revamped 1909 opera house hosting an array of concerts and movies plus theater, dance performances, and classic films. ...
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