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Most famous theater destinations in North America

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New York City
Five boroughs of skyline, food and museums
9.5
White electric lights gave Broadway its nickname, the Great White Way. Today 41 professional theatres with 500 or more seats are in this city's Theater District and at Lincoln Center. Each year about 12.3 million people attend shows. The Tony Awards, first given in 1947, are the highest honour in American theatre.
Highlights:
  • 🌃 Visit Times Square at night for unforgettable neon views
  • 🎭 Watch a Broadway musical in the Theater District
  • 🏙️ Admire skyline views from the Top of a skyscraper
Toronto
A vibrant mix of cultures and skyline
8.2
On King Street West in this city's Entertainment District, the Royal Alexandra Theatre opened in 1907. It is called the oldest continuously operating theatre for live stage shows in North America. Mirvish Productions has run the theatre since 1986. It has 1,244 seats after a 2016 renovation.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Visit Ripley’s Aquarium and walk through the underwater tunnel
  • 🏺 Explore historic Distillery District’s cobblestone lanes and galleries
  • 🌆 Take in skyline views from the top of CN Tower
Washington, D.C.
Capital of History and Culture
8.8
In 1865 President Abraham Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theatre during a performance. The theatre opened in 1863 and still stages plays today. A museum beneath the theatre tells the story. The Kennedy Center opened in 1971 on the Potomac River. It has an Opera House, a Concert Hall and the Eisenhower Theater.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Explore the Smithsonian museums along the National Mall
  • 🕊️ Visit the Lincoln Memorial and reflect by the Reflecting Pool
  • 🏛️ Tour the U.S. Capitol and see American democracy in action
Chicago
Skyline, Deep-Dish and Jazz Nights
8.2
Steppenwolf Theatre is known as the house of actors. The Goodman Theatre is called the house of directors. Six theatres in this city have won regional theatre Tony Awards. The Second City improv theatre was founded in 1959. Over 200 small companies perform in storefronts and other small spaces.
Highlights:
  • ⛴️ Take an architecture boat tour on the river
  • 🚶‍♀️ Stroll along the scenic Chicago Riverwalk
  • 🏙️ Admire the skyline from the Willis Tower Skydeck
Los Angeles
The city of stars, beaches and dreams
8.8
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre opened in 1930 with more than 2,800 seats in the Art Deco style. It hosted the Academy Awards from 1949 to 1959. Big Broadway shows such as Wicked, Hamilton and The Lion King have played there. The theatre is on Hollywood Boulevard in this city.
Highlights:
  • 🎡 Spend a sunny afternoon at Santa Monica Pier and beach
  • 🥾 Hike to the Hollywood Sign for sweeping city views
  • 🎬 Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite stars
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