Barrymore Theatre

Since 1921, The Virginia Theatre has been a landmark in the business district of Champaign, and in the history of the region. For 75 years, the 1525 seat theatre has offered entertainment as a vaudeville house, legitimate theatre, and movie house. After over three decades as a movie house primarily, the Theatre made the return to live performances in May of 1991 with a live theatre/concert called Songs of America. The show sold out and they had to turn away 200 people. This was the first show at the theatre since the theatre was dedicated to films only. In January of 2000, the Champaign Park District joined in the efforts to save this prized landmark. After assuming control of the theatre, the Park District embarked on a massive renovation to bring the facility back to its original glory and in compliance with local safety ordinances. After renovations are complete, the Virginia Theatre will continue its tradition of quality entertainment that was sparked by such legendary performers such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Red Skelton, Will Rogers, W.C. Fields and the Marx Brothers.

Now playing: Evita.<br/> Opened in 1986, the Marquis Theatre is one of the newest theatres to be built on Broadway. Located inside the Marriott Marquis Hotel, it was designed to provide maximum comfort for audiences and actors while conveying a feeling of intimacy. The venue features expansive backstage, high ceilings, state-of-the-art acoustics, wide aisles, comfortable seats, ample restrooms and parking. <br> Since its opening, the theatre has showcased a series of hit musicals including Me and My Girl, Gypsy, Man of La Mancha, The Goodbye Girl, Damn Yankees, Victor/Victoria, Peter Pan, Annie Get Your Gun and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Before or after seeing The Drowsy Chaperone, theatergoers can dine at one of the fine restaurants located throughout the hotel. <br> The Marquis has 1,611 seats and is one of The Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway theatres.

Where the heart of Times Square pulses with theatrical magic, this sprawling venue transforms into the African plains night after night. Picture yourself settling into one of 1,621 seats as the curtain rises on Disney's adaptation of their beloved 1994 film, complete with Elton John and Tim Rice's Grammy-winning score woven throughout the production. Julie Taymor's visionary direction and design work earned her a Tony, and her imagination practically leaps off the stage—giraffes stride majestically, birds cut through the air, and Pride Rock ascends from the floor as the music swells around you. The story follows young Simba as he grapples with growing up and accepting his place in the circle of life, drawing from African mythology and raw human emotion to create something genuinely fresh for Broadway. When you visit during winter's crisp evenings, there's something particularly enchanting about ducking into this glass-fronted building and escaping into the savanna's warmth and wonder. The modern architecture allows light to pour in from the Great White Way outside, creating an interesting contrast between the bustling city and the wild world unfolding onstage. Six Tony Awards in 1998 recognized it as the year's best new musical, and the production continues to captivate audiences with its blend of elaborate costumes, stunning puppetry, and the kind of theatrical spectacle that doesn't fade with time.

Grammy® Award-winning superstar Barry Manilow returns to the Broadway stage for the first time in more than two decades! Don't miss this unprecedented limited engagement as one of our most beloved entertainers performs songs from his massive catalog of hits in an intimate setting at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. From “Mandy” to "I Write the Songs" to "Copacabana (At The Copa)" and so many more, Manilow’s new Broadway show is destined to be as legendary as the man himself.<br/> The St. James Theatre is located at 246 W. 44th St. Broadway, New York City, New York. It was built by Abraham L. Erlanger, theatrical producer and a founding member of the Theatrical Syndicate, on the site of the original Sardi's restaurant. It opened in 1927 as The Erlanger. Upon Erlanger's death in 1930, control of the venue was taken over by the Astor family, who owned the land on which the theatre stood. The Astors renamed it the St. James Theatre. <br> The theatre was purchased by the Shuberts in the late 1930s. They were forced to sell it to the William L. McKnight in 1957 following the loss of an antitrust case. McKnight renovated the St. James and reopened it in 1958. In 1970, McKnight then transferred the theatre to his daughter Virginia and her husband James H. Binger, who had formed the Jujamcyn Amusement Corporation. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a>

Wintertime brings a particular magic to catching this production—there's something about stepping into the theater's warmth to witness a story so deeply rooted in New York's gilded past. Catherine Sloper finds herself pulled in opposite directions, her father's cold disapproval clashing with a suitor's fiery devotion, and she's forced to reckon with what matters most when wealth and belonging hang in the balance. Jessica Chastain, in her Broadway introduction, shares the stage with David Strathairn, Dan Stevens, and two-time Tony winner Judith Ivey, all navigating Ruth and Augustus Goetz's exploration of how fortune shapes the heart. Directed by Tony-nominated Moisés Kaufman, this drama examines the messy intersection of duty and longing through a distinctly New York lens. The run is limited to eighteen weeks, making this the right moment to experience it.

One of the largest and most acclaimed professional theatre companies in the metro Washington, DC area, Round House Theatre is led by Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison, who joined the company in June 2005. Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, Round House Theatre produces nearly 200 theatrical performances each season at its 400-seat Bethesda theatre and 150-seat black box theatre in Silver Spring. The company operates an education center in Silver Spring and annually reaches over 40,000 patrons there and across the region with strong educational programs.

Step into this piece of Broadway history where the winter crowds gather to catch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof through March 30th. Built back in 1924 as the 46th Street Theatre, the venue got its current name in 1990 to celebrate Richard Rodgers, the composer whose fingerprints shaped Broadway's golden era. The marquee has lit up countless nights featuring Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Damn Yankees, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Nine, Chicago, and Movin' Out. A 2006 refresh brought the space back to life, and now the Richard Rodgers Gallery showcases artifacts tracing the legendary songwriter's legacy across the walls. With 1,319 seats, it's one of the nine Broadway homes managed by the Nederlander Organization, offering that intimate yet grand feeling you get when you're bundled up outside before ducking into the warmth and magic of live theater.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to make music and rock stages. Don't miss this legendary band at The Beacon Theatre on January 15!<br/> The Beacon Theatre is the "older sister" to Radio City Music Hall. Both legendary venues were the "brainchild" of Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel, the great theatrical impresario and visionary of his time.

A a volunteer-based community theatre whose mission is to create opportunities for community participation in theatre arts. This mission mandates inclusion and the development of diversity in the Company's artistic, volunteer, audience and donor bases. This goal is achieved through presenting plays and programs of noted artistic excellence, supporting volunteers and students with exceptional training opportunities, and allowing for the development of unique and/or original performance projects and events by Florida artists.

Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, this 3,400-seat theater has been the beating heart of entertainment since opening its doors in 2001. The venue anchors the Hollywood & Highland Center, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and that iconic view of the Hollywood Sign—a sight that takes on a quieter, more serene quality during the winter months when the air clears and the hills feel closer. The space draws crowds for major film premieres, concerts, and awards galas, thanks to its cutting-edge Dolby Atmos sound system and visual technology that puts you right in the middle of the action. The Academy Awards calls this place home, with the next ceremony coming March 2, 2025. Visitors can explore the interiors on guided tours, walking beneath the grand spiral staircase and past the distinctive columns that display names of Oscar-winning films through the decades. Even during slower winter weeks, the theater's architectural details shine—the polished surfaces and carefully designed acoustics create an atmosphere that feels both grand and intimate. Whether you're catching a premiere, taking a tour to see behind the velvet curtain, or simply soaking in decades of Hollywood tradition, the space delivers an experience that lives up to its reputation as a world-class entertainment destination.