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Experience
Theaters and Performance
Compiled by Gabe Webb
FROM CIRQUE TO SYMPHONY IN THE U . S . WEST
A variety of live performance experiences await travelers as they tour the western U . S . The following NTA members combine seeing a show with behind-the-scenes programs and discounts on tickets :
RICHARD TERMINE
BILL SWERBENSKI / SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
ALAN ALABASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Cirque du Soleil ( Las Vegas )
Since Cirque established its first permanent show , “ Mystère ,” in Las Vegas in 1993 , millions of fans have seen the legendary acrobatics , artistry and illusions of its productions . Cirque currently offers seven shows year-round in Vegas : “ Mystère ,” “ O ,” “ Zumanity ,” “ Kà ,” “ Michael Jackson ONE ,” “ The Beatles LOVE ” and “ CRISS ANGEL Believe .” cirquedusoleil . com
Contact Jacob Kimbro at jacob . kimbro @ cirquedusoleil . com
San Francisco Symphony ( San Francisco )
Across its 105-year history , the San Francisco Symphony has presented nearly 300 world premieres , commissioned 150 new works and received numerous awards . Visitors can enjoy the organization ’ s more than 220 annual concerts and presentations , most of which take place at the 2,700-seat Davies Symphony Hall . sfsymphony . org
Contact Jacquelyn Williams at jwilliams @ sfsymphony . org
Teatro ZinZanni ( Seattle )
This original show includes cabaret , improv , vaudeville , acrobats and live music along with a multi-course feast . The meal and performance take place under the big top of a gorgeous , antique Belgian cabaret tent , and the action surrounds the guests , who are seated restaurant-style inside the circular structure . zinzanni . com
Contact Bradford Schroeder at bschroeder @ zinzanni . com
THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT , BEYOND BROADWAY
While New York City is an obvious choice for live theater enthusiasts , NTA members in nearby New Jersey and Pennsylvania provide additional options for travel planners . These four attractions combine world-class entertainment with a number of group programs :
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Lancaster , Pennsylvania dutchapple . com
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Hampton , New Jersey hhplayhouse . com
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn New Jersey papermill . org
Sight & Sound Theatres Strasburg , Pennsylvania sight-sound . com
Since its first performance in 1987 , Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre has staged more than 215 shows and welcomed thousands of patrons . Guests are treated to a buffet meal in the 384-seat theater before they see live productions of classic musicals and contemporary plays .
Located about an hour ’ s drive from New York City and Philadelphia , Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is nestled in the rolling New Jersey hills . For the past 35 years , groups have enjoyed highcaliber shows and sumptuous meals when they visit the 90-acre country estate .
Paper Mill Playhouse has provided world-class entertainment since it produced its first show in 1938 . The repertory company ’ s 1,200- seat theater , which is just 20 miles west of New York City , has welcomed a long list of awardwinning plays and performers to its stage .
Now in its 40th year , Sight & Sound Theatres is the largest faith-based live theater in the country . Large-scale productions feature professional actors , elaborate costumes , majestic sets , trained animals , special effects and memorable music to bring stories from the Bible to life .
Upcoming shows :
“ Holly Jolly Christmas : A Holiday Revue ,” Nov . 17 – Dec . 31
Upcoming shows :
" Squabbles ," Sept . 13 – Oct . 24
Upcoming shows :
“ Comedy of Errors ,” Feb . 1 – Feb . 26 , 2017
Upcoming shows :
“ Samson ,” Ongoing through Dec . 31
“ Shear Madness ,” Jan . 5 – Feb . 4 , 2017
“ A Playhouse Christmas 2016 ,” Nov . 1 – Dec . 21
“ Million Dollar Quartet ,” March 29 – April 23 , 2017
“ Jonah ,” March 11 – Oct . 14 , 2017
“ Jesus Christ Superstar ,” Feb . 9 – March 18 , 2017
“ Born Yesterday ,” March 7 – May 24 , 2017
“ Mary Poppins ,” May 24 – June 25 , 2017
“ Miracle of Christmas ,” Nov . 3 – Dec . 30 , 2017
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