Theater
Unlike a trip to the movies, a night at the theater requires some advanced research and good planning. Fortunately, the Internet can give you a hand finding your way to the stage. On the Web you'll find tools to buy tickets, research shows, read news and reviews, and plan a theater vacation. Whatever your theater interests are, you can explore them on Internet.
Start spreading the news: you don't need to be in New York, New York to catch the best theater anymore. Many Broadway shows have touring companies that travel all over the country performing the same shows you'd catch on The Great White Way. The only thing you'll miss is the crowd in Times Square.
Or maybe you live near one of the country's top repertory theater companies. Some of the best theater in the country appears at these smaller venues, where many talented artists get their starts. See a single show or join for a season.
- Repertory theaters post their whole season online as soon as it is determined. Check the site before the season begins so you can select the shows you want before they sell out.
For Broadway shows ...
Touring Broadway
is the site from the League of American Theaters and Producers that lists all the Broadway shows currently on tour. Click the icon of the show you want to see and find out when it's playing in a theater near you.
For local theaters ...
The American Association of Community Theatre
's site allows you to search its member directory by zip code, U.S. map, or theater name. Through the directory, you can access the Web site of the association's 7,000 nationwide member theaters.
American Theater Web
provides information about shows and tickets for theaters all over the country. Use the box at the top of the screen to search for theaters by region and you'll get a list of venues divided by town. You can also set up an ATW account to get news updates about your local theaters when you log in.
AmericanPerforms.com
is the official site of the Association of Performing Arts Service Organization and will help you find theaters in most towns all over America and many international locations. Simply select from the list of cities on the right side of the screen and you'll be reconnected to either a tourism site or a site that sells tickets for theaters in the area.
For some of top-rated repertory theaters ...
Actorstheatre.org
is the official Web site of the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Kentucky. Find out what's playing, buy tickets, learn about the theater's history, read the interactive blog, or check out their line of "Actor's Wear" clothing if you're into polar fleece with artistic punch.
Act-SF.org
is the place to find out everything you want to know about the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. After you buy your tickets, explore the Web site to learn about their education programs for students of all ages, and their ongoing panels with community artists.
OldGlobe.org
has all the information you need about The University of San Diego's Old Globe theater. Find about the current season, find out what's coming up, or become a subscriber.
The American Repertory Theatre
at Harvard University provides information about all the season's upcoming shows, related arts events, and offers ways to get discounts.
ShakespeareDC.org
is the official Web site for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Click "
Visit" to check out their season, their ticket availability, and how to plan your trip.
Orshakes.org
is the place to find everything you need to know about the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. The site features a handy visitor's guide that helps you plan your trip around the festival with tips on accommodations, restaurants, and attractions in the area.
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