Top 5 Destinations Around the World for Theater Lovers

Whether you love opera, ballet, or musicals, visiting a theater district while on vacation is the perfect way to show your appreciation for the arts. If you like seeing shows while traveling, these are the places you should visit on your next vacation.

London, United Kingdom

Home to The Globe theater, London is a theater lover’s dream. In addition to The Globe, you can attend a show in the West End or at the open-air theater of Regent Park.

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New York City, New York

Catch a Broadway show almost any night of the week and see famous musicals and off-Broadway plays. Enjoy a meal before or after your show at Restaurant Row or Times Square.

Moscow, Russia

Theater is important in Russian culture, especially in Moscow which is home to the Bolshoi ballet, a world-famous ballet with talented dancers, impressive auditorium, acoustics, and Russian composers. Be sure to also check out the Moscow Conservatory and the Helikon Opera Theatre.

Paris, France

Some of the most famous theaters in the world are located in Paris such as the Moulin Rouge and the Opera Bastille. There are over 100 theater venues around the city and others worth visiting include the Theatre des Bouffes du Nord and La Comedie-Francaise.

Tokyo, Japan

The capital of Japan offers everything from robot-themed and futuristic performances to comedy and traditional Kabuki theater. One of the most famous Kabuki theaters worth a visit is Kabuki-Za.