San Antonio is home to a range of locales for the performing arts. Some seat thousands, and host headlining musical performers, and others are much more intimate and give the crowd a personal setting to be up close to the performers in some of San Antonio's oldest buildings which have been revived to their previous glory. You'll find an event to appeal to anyone of any age.
The San Pedro Playhouse
The Russel Hill Rogers Theater, one of the thaters that are part of the San Pedro Playhouse, last year of 2012, played 3 different shows: "A Christmas Carol", Oklahoma" and "Xanandu". The other theater that is part of the San Pedro Playhouse is called Cellar Theater made of three rows of seating on two sides of the stage and two rows of seats at the front of the stage.
The Majestic Theater and the Charlene McCombs the Empire Theater
The Majestic and the Empire are 2 preferred theaters in San Antonio that have undergone complete restoration. The Majestic is San Antonio's oldest theater and concert halls in San Antonio as it is the home of the San Antonio Symphony, which is in season from September through June. The theater is on the National Register of Historical Places. It was built in a Mediterranean style in 1929 and it seats 2,311. This is amongst the locales where you can see productions by the Ballet San Antonio dance company.
The Empire Theater was built in 1913 and is decorated in gold leafing. Today, with offering children's theater, it hosts performers like Don McLean, Shawn Colvin, and David Crosby.
The Alamodome, Lila Cockrell Theater, and the Illusions Theater
The Alamodome, which opened in 1993, hosts conventions and trade shows with rock concerts and speciality shows like Ringling Bros. The Dome is also the home of 2 more theaters in San Antonio. The Lila Cockrell Theater has a 113 foot by 60 foot stage for anything from popular performing artists to Ballet San Antonio performances to lectures. The intimate-feeling Illusions Theater can seat anywhere from 3,785 to eleven thousand folks.
The Cameo Center
The Cameo Center, designed in Egyption art deco, was built in 1940 and has hosted every type of events from vaudeville to Metallica. The Cameo is probably one of the flexible San Antonio theaters that are set up for a variety of events. The Cameo hosts live musical concerts, dramatic performances, multi-media displays, and is even available for theme parties.
The Magik Theater
The Magik Theater, for youngsters and families and folks of any age, is in its eighteenth season this year. What sets the Magik Theater apart from other theaters in San Antonio is their commitment to spectacular products that are all based usually on children's books. Patrons are welcome to wear cosy clothes, and those 2 years and under are admitted free. You will not be sorry for visiting this San Antonio theater.
The San Pedro Playhouse
The Russel Hill Rogers Theater, one of the thaters that are part of the San Pedro Playhouse, last year of 2012, played 3 different shows: "A Christmas Carol", Oklahoma" and "Xanandu". The other theater that is part of the San Pedro Playhouse is called Cellar Theater made of three rows of seating on two sides of the stage and two rows of seats at the front of the stage.
The Majestic Theater and the Charlene McCombs the Empire Theater
The Majestic and the Empire are 2 preferred theaters in San Antonio that have undergone complete restoration. The Majestic is San Antonio's oldest theater and concert halls in San Antonio as it is the home of the San Antonio Symphony, which is in season from September through June. The theater is on the National Register of Historical Places. It was built in a Mediterranean style in 1929 and it seats 2,311. This is amongst the locales where you can see productions by the Ballet San Antonio dance company.
The Empire Theater was built in 1913 and is decorated in gold leafing. Today, with offering children's theater, it hosts performers like Don McLean, Shawn Colvin, and David Crosby.
The Alamodome, Lila Cockrell Theater, and the Illusions Theater
The Alamodome, which opened in 1993, hosts conventions and trade shows with rock concerts and speciality shows like Ringling Bros. The Dome is also the home of 2 more theaters in San Antonio. The Lila Cockrell Theater has a 113 foot by 60 foot stage for anything from popular performing artists to Ballet San Antonio performances to lectures. The intimate-feeling Illusions Theater can seat anywhere from 3,785 to eleven thousand folks.
The Cameo Center
The Cameo Center, designed in Egyption art deco, was built in 1940 and has hosted every type of events from vaudeville to Metallica. The Cameo is probably one of the flexible San Antonio theaters that are set up for a variety of events. The Cameo hosts live musical concerts, dramatic performances, multi-media displays, and is even available for theme parties.
The Magik Theater
The Magik Theater, for youngsters and families and folks of any age, is in its eighteenth season this year. What sets the Magik Theater apart from other theaters in San Antonio is their commitment to spectacular products that are all based usually on children's books. Patrons are welcome to wear cosy clothes, and those 2 years and under are admitted free. You will not be sorry for visiting this San Antonio theater.
About the Author:
Emily Sheers has been interested in attractions in San Antonio for years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces about attractions in San Antonio for many online publications. For more info about San Antonio theaters please visit her site.
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