Top USA Theater Shows - page 13

Franco Zeffirelli’s glittering take on Puccini’s final masterpiece returns to the stage with three extraordinary casts bringing the rousing score to life. Sopranos Angela Meade, Anna Pirozzi, and Liudmyla Monastyrska star in the title role of the vengeful princess, whose frozen heart is thawed by the courageous prince Calàf, portrayed by tenors Michael Fabiano, Brian Jagde, and Roberto Alagna. Puccini’s final opera is an epic fairy tale set in a China of legend, loosely based on a play by 18th-century Italian dramatist Carlo Gozzi. Featuring a most unusual score with an astounding and innovative use of chorus and orchestra, it is still recognizably Puccini, bursting with instantly appealing melody. The unenviable task of completing the opera’s final scene upon Puccini’s sudden death was left to the composer Franco Alfano. Conductor Arturo Toscanini oversaw Alfano’s contribution and led the world premiere.

Step into the heart of Alaska with the Seamax 4D immersive film experience, located just blocks from your cruise ship. This unique adventure combines stunning visuals with physical sensations, allowing you to feel the chill of glaciers and the rush of wind as you soar with eagles. The experience begins in the Terminal Lobby, where artifacts ignite your imagination, followed by an engaging pre-show that sets the stage for Alaska's wild beauty. With ten shows daily, this family-friendly attraction promises to captivate all ages while showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Alaska.

American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker, following her remarkable 2024 debut staging of Ainadamar.

Enjoy non-stop laughter and amazement at the House of Magic at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! This family-friendly comedy and magic show features a rotating cast of award-winning magicians and hilarious entertainers from around the world. Expect mind-blowing magic, interactive comedy, and fun audience participation in an intimate showroom just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking for affordable Las Vegas entertainment, this high-energy show delivers real magic without taking itself too seriously. If you’re searching for things to do in Las Vegas with kids, a unique off-Strip show, or a fun night out, House of Magic is a crowd favorite. Highlights: • Family-friendly comedy and magic • Audience participation • Resident magician Michael DeSchalit or one of our rotating cast of top magicians • Great value near the Strip Come for the laughs—stay for the magic!

This is the Genre-Defying Burlesque Parody of the Cult-Classic 1985 Film, “CLUE”, that will have you laughing, grooving and playing along! Each night the audience determines who committed the murder, after witnessing each of the iconic characters undressing alone, in a room, with a weapon. Brace yourself for a witty and fast-paced evening full of thunder strikes, mysterious characters and the Art of Burlesque like you’ve never seen it before! All set to the tunes of a live band! ClueX will keep you on the edge of your seat as the plot unravels, the guests undress, and the mystery unfolds. You won’t know what’s coming next…right up until the end!

A beloved mainstay of the repertory, Verdi’s great tragedy stirs the soul and breaks the heart like only opera can. A trio of captivating artists—Lisette Oropesa, Rosa Feola, and Ermonela Jaho—alternate in the touchstone soprano role of Violetta Valéry, the ill-fated Parisian courtesan fighting for love before her time runs out. Tony Award–winning director Michael Mayer conjures a dreamy setting that matches the poetry and passion of the unforgettable score. Verdi’s La Traviata survived a notoriously unsuccessful opening night to become one of the best-loved operas in the repertoire. Following the larger-scale dramas of Rigoletto and Il Trovatore, its intimate scope and subject matter inspired the composer to create some of his most profound and heartfelt music. The title role of the “fallen woman” has captured the imaginations of audiences and performers alike with its inexhaustible vocal and dramatic possibilities—and challenges.

St. Louis’ most unforgettable nightlife experience, perfect for bachelorette parties, date nights, and group celebrations. Experience The Boom Boom Room, where burlesque, comedy, and high-energy entertainment come together in an intimate, speakeasy-style setting for a one-of-a-kind night out. The Boom Boom Room stands as St. Louis’ premier destination for burlesque and cabaret entertainment, offering an unforgettable nightlife experience in a vibrant setting. Guests can indulge in dazzling performances, high-energy acts, and immersive shows that blend vintage charm with contemporary flair. Ideal for celebrations such as birthdays, bachelorette parties, and date nights, this unique venue provides craft cocktails and delectable dinner options while showcasing thrilling entertainment every weekend. Join in the fun and make lasting memories at The Boom Boom Room.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of vintage Burlesque nightlife at J’Adore Miami. This is an extremely fun and elegant burlesque cabaret that brings classic Hollywood glamour back to life in an intimate lounge setting. You'll experience a curated fun evening of dance, theatrical storytelling, and artistic expression, where each performance highlights various aspects of sensuality. While enjoying dinner in a candle-lit atmosphere, you'll witness stylized acts and interactive moments that immerse the audience into the thrill of the show. This sophisticated experience is perfect for special occasions, couples or even fun girls nights out! We're offering a unique alternative to Miami's nightlife, with the same amount of fun, excitement and celebration in a upscale chic environment.

Come see Chicago's hottest up-and-coming burlesque stars! Experience the next generation of spectacle at Rising Stars, an alluring burlesque and variety revue that honors the Windy City's storied legacy of live entertainment. This high-energy showcase brings together the city's most captivating emerging burlesque dancers and variety entertainment for a night full of fun, whimsy, humor, and seduction. Whether you're a long-time fan of burlesque or a curious newcomer, we invite you to come enjoy Stars & Garters' intimate venue, world-class cocktails, and unforgettable performance artists. Every Rising Stars show features a unique roster of talent, so there's reason to come back again and again. (Follow @starsandgarterstheater on instagram to see when your favorite performers are scheduled for a show.)

Greetings and salutations! Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD, the mysterious teen rebel, turns up and teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it’s murder being a somebody. Please Note: Heathers contains strong language and themes including eating disorders, violence, suicide and sexual violence. Special effects include haze, loud noises (including gunshots), flashing lights, and strobe lights.

La Bohème, the passionate, timeless, and indelible story of love among young artists in Paris, can stake its claim as the world’s most popular opera. It has a marvelous ability to make a powerful first impression and to reveal unsuspected treasures after dozens of hearings. At first glance, La Bohème is the definitive depiction of the joys and sorrows of love and loss; on closer inspection, it reveals the deep emotional significance hidden in the trivial things—a bonnet, an old overcoat, a chance meeting with a neighbor—that make up our everyday lives. The libretto sets the action in Paris, circa 1830. This is not a random setting, but rather reflects the issues and concerns of a particular time when, following the upheavals of revolution and war, French artists had lost their traditional support base of aristocracy and church. The story centers on self-conscious youth at odds with mainstream society—a bohemian ambience that is clearly recognizable in any modern urban center.

The Vernon Point Neighborhood Association is a passionate bunch, whether squabbling over historically inaccurate porch railings or debating trash can protocol. Still, no one is prepared for the neighbor-versus-neighbor battle royale that ensues when a newcomer to the board suggests the unthinkable: installing a stop sign on the corner of the enclave’s prettiest block. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner, Manhattan Theatre Club veteran, and master of antics David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo, Rabbit Hole, Good People, Ripcord) and directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon (Othello, Our Town, Topdog Underdog, King James).

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. Tchaikovsky’s many moods—tender, grand, melancholy—are all given free rein in Eugene Onegin. The opera is based on Pushkin’s iconic verse novel, which reimagines the Byronic romantic anti-hero as the definitive bored Russian aristocrat caught between convention and ennui; Tchaikovsky, similarly, took Western European operatic forms and transformed them into an authentic and undeniably Russian work. At the core of the opera is the young girl Tatiana, who grows from a sentimental adolescent into a complete woman in one of the operatic stage’s most convincing character developments.

An evening of magic unfolds at Illusion Magic Lounge, where multiple styles of magic come to life in a captivating setting. Enjoy ambient strolling magicians while sipping a refreshing drink before entering a 150-seat theater, featuring mind-bending illusions on stage. Our stage show features some of the world's best magicians who have been featured on TV shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and on stage at venues like the World-Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. The experience also includes in an exclusive close-up show a format rarely seen outside of Hollywood's Magic Castle -- in the intimate Courtroom space. This is Santa Monica’s premier magic experience, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable night filled with enchantment and wonder.

A captivating night awaits you at Magique, Reno's number one rated attraction. Set in the intimate Celebrity Showroom at the Nugget Casino Resort, this high-energy production showcases a cast of 12, over 20 grand illusions, 100+ stunning costumes, mesmerizing choreography, with a mix of comedy, artistry, and jaw dropping special effects. The finale will leave you breathless! Magique offers an unforgettable experience perfect for audiences of all ages. Come witness why this show has earned rave reviews and is hailed as the top attraction in Reno & Northern Nevada.

Upon overhearing: 'hey, a magician, the lowest form of entertainment', award-winning magician Robert Malissa was inspired to push back. Malissa presents "A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic and Their Ambivalent Friends." Before taking his acclaimed show to the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this August, Malissa is hosting two special hometown performances. This show is a joyous celebration of human connection—a perfect tribute to Philadelphia’s year-long celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. Don’t miss this chance to experience a local favorite before he heads across the Atlantic! - Date: July 2 and 3 at 7:00 PM - Location: Arden Theater's Hamilton Family Arts Center

The IMMERSED dome theater is excited to bring the incredible Butterfly Journey dome movie from K2 Studios to Catalina Island. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned theater with assigned seating and beanbag chairs available for a cozy viewing experience. Beautiful and delicate, yet unbelievably resilient, the butterfly is one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. Follow the vast migrations of the Monarchs of North America and Blue Tigers of Australia in this incredible immersive journey. Narrated by Daisy Ridley.

Experience exhilarating rhythms, electrifying action, and unforgettable artistry with Olé!, an Argentinian Dance Sensation featuring GoGaucho.

For one exclusive evening in Los Angeles, Screen to Strings: Iconic Film Scores transforms St. John's Cathedral into a glowing, candlelit haven where music feels like cinema. With two performances at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, this enchanting event invites you to step inside the soundtracks you love, as if a film were unfolding live before you. Performed by the exquisite quartet OurStrings4You, the evening weaves sweeping adventures and tender, romantic themes into an intimate musical journey. Beneath vaulted ceilings and shimmering light, every crescendo and hush becomes a scene of its own. Perfect for cinephiles and string lovers alike, this one-night experience blends nostalgia, romance, and the magic of live performance into a truly unforgettable cinematic escape.

Step into the whimsical world of Mystère by Cirque du Soleil in Shared Reality. Guided by the thunderous rhythms of Taïko drums and an original score, experience the unseen power, precision, and humanity of Mystère, as the original must-see Cirque du Soleil production is reimagined inside The Dome at Cosm on an 87-foot wraparound LED display. Enjoy a mesmerizing blend of captivating athleticism, world-class acrobatics, and powerful storytelling. Mystère invites you to explore the humor, beauty, and mystery of life itself. Join a mythical cast of characters as their imaginative stories come alive on stage and through the air in a series of unforgettable acts and aerial stunts. Here, physical artistry takes center stage, unfolding around you as the performers lift you into their world. Step inside the show like never before in Shared Reality, moving from the awe-inspiring to the intimate. Witness the discipline, strength, and fragility of the performers behind the curtain.

We’re Inviting You In. Welcome to Santa Carla. Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. And a charming boardwalk…as long as you ignore all the “Missing” posters. When a mother and her two teenage sons move to town in desperate need of a fresh start, they soon uncover the darker side of this sunny coastal community. While Lucy tries to piece her family’s life back together, Michael keeps pulling away in search of belonging. As he finds connection with a local rock band and its charismatic leader, his younger brother Sam comes face-to-face with a terrifying reality: When night falls, Michael’s new friends are even more dangerous than they first appeared.

New York's best dinner theatre experience featuring world renowned circus artists and jazz musicians alongside a three-courses of sumptuous dinner service and handcrafted cocktails. Set in the sumptuous world of vintage jazz and cabaret, this immersive experience blossoms around the audience with performances coming from the most unexpected places. Enter a world of sizzling jazz and savory delights where there are surprises around every corner.

Get ready for a Friday night you won’t forget in Pensacola. This live comedy experience at 1216 North brings together a powerhouse lineup of local talent for an evening packed with nonstop laughs, great vibes, and real Gulf Coast energy. From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel the buzz, grab a drink, find your seat, and settle in as the show kicks off with comedians who know how to work a crowd. The night builds to a standout headlining performance by Jeremy Young, delivering sharp, high-energy comedy that keeps the room roaring. Whether you’re planning a date night, a group outing, or just looking for something fun to do, this is one of the best ways to experience Pensacola after dark. Seating is limited and these shows fill up fast, so don’t wait. Book now, bring your crew, and get ready to laugh all night.

Experience heartwarming and entertaining show that showcases inspiring harmonies, soulful gospel music, and lighthearted, family-friendly comedy.