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Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island Amphitheater
The ruins of an open-air theater built on this Georgia island in the 1970s.
Chicago, Illinois
Rudolph Ganz Memorial Hall
From banquet hall to Masonic Lodge and now concert venue, Ganz Hall is a breathtaking glimpse of into the golden age of American architecture.
haunted
How Sexism Haunts the Haunted House Industry
And the sociologist and actors trying to exorcise the gender stereotyping demon.
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Daily Planet Theater
This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.
Atlanta, Georgia
The Plaza Theatre
This Art-Deco movie palace is the oldest independent cinema in Atlanta.
Colwyn Bay, Wales
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
Britain's oldest permanent theatre designed and built for puppets.
Rättvik, Sweden
Dalhalla
The unique design of this former quarry provides ideal acoustics for concerts.
Mexico City, Mexico
Teatro de los Insurgentes
The outside of this theater is decorated with a Diego Rivera mural that explores the history of Mexico.
Algiers, Algeria
Opera d'Alger (Algiers Opera House)
A new landmark that fosters cultural exchange between traditions.
Abingdon, Virginia
Barter Theatre
At one of the nation’s longest-running professional theaters, the audience used to barter for tickets with produce and livestock.
Edinburgh, Scotland
King's Theatre Dome
This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.
Topanga, California
Theatricum Botanicum
Will Geer's outdoor theater started as a mountain retreat for actors, musicians, and other artists who were blacklisted during the Red Scare.
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A Once-Lost Dress from 'The Wizard of Oz' Goes to Auction—Maybe
Dorothy wore the disputed blue-and-white frock when she faced down the Wicked Witch.
Auburn, New York
Finger Lakes Drive-In
Opened in 1947, this is the oldest continuously-operating drive-in theater in New York.
Larisa, Greece
First Ancient Theatre of Larissa
Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.
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Podcast: The Theater of Electricity
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Portland, Oregon
Portland Puppet Museum
A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.
Itinerary
Asheville: Off the Beaten Path
This mountain town has stayed off many folks’ radars by keeping some of its greatest attractions at or beyond city limits.
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