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Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes view to learn about the secrets and stories that make our theatre unique! Explore this national historic landmark designed by famed architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler like never before. Be awed by taking a closer look at the brilliant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches and the beautifully restored artwork throughout our building.
The Auditorium is also able to accommodate private tours for larger groups. If you would like to have a private backstage tour, please fill out this form 
.
Tours are approximately 80-90 minutes in length.
The Britannia Panopticon is generally open Thursdays through Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm. Check with venue for special events and restrictions.
The Los Angeles Conservancy runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre and The Theatre at Ace Hotel), Orpheum Theatre.
Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.
Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.
Go on a history-filled journey, from the inception of this majestic venue in 1921, all the way to its present-day incarnation as a premiere entertainment venue. The Marquee Tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby, sweeping staircase and majestic auditorium. Tour guests have the chance to stand on the famous Chicago Theatre stage, plus view artist signatures on the dressing room walls, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton and so many more!
Tours run Fridays at 12pm and Saturdays at 12pm and 2pm. Duration approximately 60 mins. Please note tour content is subject to change based on events in the building and that some tours can take up to 75 mins. There is no stage or dressing room access on concert days.
Tickets: Adults $20; Children (12 & under), Students (with valid ID), and Seniors (65 and older): $15. For groups (15+) call (212) 465-6080 or email [email protected] .
Tour content, prices, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability.
Broadway In Chicago offers a public tour of our theatres every Saturday at 11am. Each tour visits two of our three theatres: the Nederlander (previously Oriental_ Theatre, the Cadillac Palace and the CIBC Theatre. The tour showcases the glittering vintage décor inspired by the foremost theatre designers of our time, who created through their designs in the French Renaissance styling. You will also learn about the cutting edge technology that makes each theatre the home to today’s most complex theatrical productions and the recent restorations that brought beauty and elegance back to these century-old theatres.
Step Beyond The Red Carpet! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer!
See an Oscar® statuette, visit our Dolby Lounge and other exclusive celebrity hot spots, plus view images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies.
Tour is a thirty minute walking tour that includes several flights of stairs. Disabled guests can be easily accommodated, but please advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase.
The Dolby Theatre is an operating facility with a busy performance schedule. Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to performance schedules. For more information, please contact Dolby Theatre customer service at (323) 308-6300.
Learm the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a behind-the-scenes guided tour!
Tickets: $20 (all ages). Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and are approximately 45 minutes, all subject to theatre operations.
Advanced reservation required; reservations are limited. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 or email [email protected] to book.
As of mid-2022, tours run twice a week: Tuesdays at 11am and Friday at 10am. These dates/times should be used as a guide only; for the most up-to-date information check the final schedule on the Tours section of the theatre’s website which also includes any blackout dates. Tours last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and include some stairs. Reservations are required and tickets can be purchased in advance from the theatre’s website or directly from Broadway Up Close . As of January 2022 pricing is $54 Adult and $49 Child (12 and younger).
Groups have the option of reserving a private tour on an alternate date. Private tour dates are subject to availability; call (646) 975-4619 or email [email protected] to make your group tour reservation.
The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present.
Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies.
For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page .
Go behind the scenes of the Showplace of the Nation! Take a guided tour of Radio City Music Hall, discover art deco masterpieces, learn the history of the iconic Great Stage and even meet a Radio City Rockette®*.
Tours run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5pm, departing every half hour. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Adults: $42. Children (12 & under), Students (with valid ID) and Seniors (65 and older): $38. For groups (15+) call (212) 465-6080 or email [email protected] .
Advance tickets are available for purchase online through Ticketmaster, as well as in-person at the Box Office located on 6th Avenue at the corner of 50th Street. Tickets are available up to 1 hour prior to the start of the tour.
Tours will be closed on certain days due to performance requirements. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
* Tour content, prices, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. When an event is in progress there may be limited access to the seating area inside the Music Hall and the Hydraulics area. Furthermore, tours may only be able to view the Auditorium from a private viewing area.
The TCL Chinese Theatres Tour is the only tour in Hollywood where you learn the history of our cinema palace from inside and out. The Tour features stories and fun facts from the theatres beginnings to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres, to imprint ceremonies of your favorite celebrities in the Forecourt of the Stars.
So step off the red carpet and walk through the golden doors of this Movie Palace of the Stars on our exclusive 30 minute Walking Tour. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without this stroll through Hollywood movie history.
Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. Please call for up-to-date availability (323) 463-9576 or email [email protected]. Group rates are available.
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Wedged between a tiny linen store and discount clothing outlet in the heart of Jamaica, Queens, is a former theater that — at first look — appears equally unassuming. Though just beyond the front doors is one of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in all of New York. It’s time to explore one of New York’s greatest hidden gems like never before.
Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive look inside the historic landmarked Loew’s Valencia Theatre in Queens, one of the five Loew’s “wonder theatre” movie palaces built in the New York City area between 1929-1930.
Led by a member of the Tabernacle of Prayer for All People, the church that has maintained the building since the 1970s, our unique experience at this opulent theatre will include: a discussion around the history and story of the Valencia Theatre, from once being the most successful movie theatre in Queens to its acquisition by the Tabernacle of Prayer for All People in 1979; a walkthrough of the original lobby, parlors, and hallways; a closer look inside the main 3,554-seat auditorium, which is decorated in a mix of Spanish Colonial and pre-Columbian styles; an incredibly rare opportunity to see the theatre’s atmospheric ceiling in action, with its hundreds of flickering lights representing a starry night.
Tickets $40 + fees. NOTE: a portion of the tour typically visits the second floor, which is only accessible by a set of stairs.
The Majestic & Empire Theatres welcome the community and visitors to the heart of downtown to spend an evening going behind the scenes and experiencing the historic venues like never before!
Our Historic Tours feature a unique behind the scenes look at the theatres’ history, architecture and character with knowledgeable tour guides and a trip backstage.
A portion of ticket proceeds support Las Casas Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship Program.
Please Note: the tour will involve the use of stairs. For additional information, or for accommodation requests, please contact [email protected] .
Fifty years after Rocky (1976) first punched its way into our hearts, the Italian Stallion is back on the big screen for a FREE knockout anniversary celebration at the historic Saban Theatre movie palace.
Step into the ring with cinema’s ultimate underdog for a night of big dreams, bigger punches, and enough heart to go fifteen rounds. We’re pulling out all the stops with free food, giveaways, photo moments worthy of a champion, and a few surprises that’ll have you feeling like you just ran up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Bring your corner crew, channel your inner Balboa, and get ready to fly high now.
I Play Rocky (2026) , an Amazon MGM Studios film, is in theaters starting November 6th. The film follows the inspiring journey of young Sylvester Stallone from struggling actor to screenwriter and star of “Rocky,” the Best Picture winner at the 1976 Academy Awards. Watch the trailer HERE. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.
This event is FREE (first come, first served). To help us track attendance, you must reserve a ticket for admission. Limit 2 per person. Complimentary food, free photobooth, full bar (21+), and movie candy.
Step inside some of San Francisco’s most historic concert venues and civic buildings on a behind-the-scenes tour of the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, right in the heart of the city.
The War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is home to three landmark buildings: the Veterans Building, War Memorial Opera House, and Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. Each has its own unique character—and countless stories that have helped shape the cultural history of San Francisco. Along the way, you’ll discover the people, performances, and moments that brought these remarkable spaces to life.
We’ll explore all three buildings, with stops in performance spaces and backstage areas that are not typically open to the public. Depending on the performance schedule, access to certain spaces may vary, but every tour offers a unique glimpse behind the curtain.
The tour lasts approximately 1½ to 2 hours and begins in the Veterans Building Lobby at 401 Van Ness Avenue. We’ll make our way through the complex before concluding at Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue.
Come explore the architecture, history, and stories behind the stages where San Francisco has gathered, celebrated, and made music for generations.
Tickets are $10.
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is excited to return to the historic El Capitan Theatre for our signature ALL ABOUT tour!
It has been years since we were last at the El Capitan, and the management has graciously invited us back to celebrate the theatre’s Centennial with an all access tour.
We will be able to bring you to backstage areas not normally shown to the public, and share the fascinating history of the theatre, as well as the story of how it was restored and revitalized by Disney.
Join us November 21st! Tickets $25 (LAHTF Members $15).
Join us for a 90-minute immersive guided tour that brings the story of this iconic landmark to life, from its glamorous beginnings to its remarkable restoration. This is more than a tour, it’s a journey through time, craftsmanship, and community passion.
What You’ll Experience: the fascinating history of the Plaza Theatre and its role in Palm Springs culture; the inspiring story behind the Plaza Theatre Foundation’s restoration efforts; rare access to every corner of the theatre, including: the stunning auditorium and balcony; all Backstage areas normally off-limits to the public; the brand-new green room for performers; dressing rooms where talent prepares to take the stage.
Special Guest Speakers: Board Vice Chair Kevin J. Corcoran and Board Historian Jim Cook.
Join us for a 90-minute immersive guided tour that brings the story of this iconic landmark to life, from its glamorous beginnings to its remarkable restoration. This is more than a tour, it’s a journey through time, craftsmanship, and community passion.
What You’ll Experience: the fascinating history of the Plaza Theatre and its role in Palm Springs culture; the inspiring story behind the Plaza Theatre Foundation’s restoration efforts; rare access to every corner of the theatre, including: the stunning auditorium and balcony; all Backstage areas normally off-limits to the public; the brand-new green room for performers; dressing rooms where talent prepares to take the stage.
Special Guest Speakers: Board Vice Chair Kevin J. Corcoran and Board Historian Jim Cook.
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Join us as we welcome you backstage to see exactly how the magic of theatre is created behind the big red curtain.
Take a bow on a stage where the world’s greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse.
Tours will last approximately 60minutes. Your ticket also includes a cup or tea or coffee, soft drink and a pastry in our bar, Little Picardy. Tours do not include a show ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will focus on the history of the Playhouse, and you will get the chance to see behind the scenes of a show in our venue.
If you have any access needs, please do get in touch before your visit. For group bookings of 10 or more call 020 7206 1174 .
Step inside some of San Francisco’s most historic concert venues and civic buildings on a behind-the-scenes tour of the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, right in the heart of the city.
The War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is home to three landmark buildings: the Veterans Building, War Memorial Opera House, and Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. Each has its own unique character—and countless stories that have helped shape the cultural history of San Francisco. Along the way, you’ll discover the people, performances, and moments that brought these remarkable spaces to life.
We’ll explore all three buildings, with stops in performance spaces and backstage areas that are not typically open to the public. Depending on the performance schedule, access to certain spaces may vary, but every tour offers a unique glimpse behind the curtain.
The tour lasts approximately 1½ to 2 hours and begins in the Veterans Building Lobby at 401 Van Ness Avenue. We’ll make our way through the complex before concluding at Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue.
Come explore the architecture, history, and stories behind the stages where San Francisco has gathered, celebrated, and made music for generations.
Tickets are $10.
The Majestic & Empire Theatres welcome the community and visitors to the heart of downtown to spend an evening going behind the scenes and experiencing the historic venues like never before!
Our Historic Tours feature a unique behind the scenes look at the theatres’ history, architecture and character with knowledgeable tour guides and a trip backstage.
A portion of ticket proceeds support Las Casas Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship Program.
Please Note: the tour will involve the use of stairs. For additional information, or for accommodation requests, please contact [email protected] .
The Majestic & Empire Theatres welcome the community and visitors to the heart of downtown to spend an evening going behind the scenes and experiencing the historic venues like never before!
Our Historic Tours feature a unique behind the scenes look at the theatres’ history, architecture and character with knowledgeable tour guides and a trip backstage.
A portion of ticket proceeds support Las Casas Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship Program.
Please Note: the tour will involve the use of stairs. For additional information, or for accommodation requests, please contact [email protected] .
The only televised awards ceremony to exclusively honor actors, The Actor Awards presents 15 awards in TV and film. Voted on by SAG-AFTRA’s robust and diverse membership of 160,000+ performers – The Actor Awards has the largest voting body on the awards circuit. Beloved for its style, simplicity, and genuine warmth, the show has become an industry favorite and one of awards season’s most prized honors since its debut in 1995.
The event will stream live on Netflix.
The Majestic & Empire Theatres welcome the community and visitors to the heart of downtown to spend an evening going behind the scenes and experiencing the historic venues like never before!
Our Historic Tours feature a unique behind the scenes look at the theatres’ history, architecture and character with knowledgeable tour guides and a trip backstage.
A portion of ticket proceeds support Las Casas Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship Program.
Please Note: the tour will involve the use of stairs. For additional information, or for accommodation requests, please contact [email protected] .
The 99th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) , will honor the best films of 2026 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.
100th Birthday Celebration featuring silent movies shown with live musical accompaniment by Marvin Faulwell and Bob Keckeisen!
More details to follow soon.
The 100th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) , will honor the best films of 2027 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.
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