Theaters and Entertainment Centers
Find facts and photos for masterpieces of theater design, including both historic and modern theaters. Also find information about acoustics and sound engineering in theaters.
The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon
The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon broke all the rules when it won an international competition in 1957. Today, this Modern Expressionist building is one of the most famous and most photographed structures of the modern era. Join us for a photo tour - Sydney Opera House Photo Tour
The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon broke all the rules when it won an international competition in 1957. Today, this Modern Expressionist building is one of the most famous and most photographed structures of the modern era. Join us for a photo tour - Sydney Opera House Photo Tour
Theaters and Performing Arts Centers
Architects who design theaters and performing arts centers face special challenges. The theaters and performing arts centers in this picture gallery are among the world's most innovative.
Architects who design theaters and performing arts centers face special challenges. The theaters and performing arts centers in this picture gallery are among the world's most innovative.
Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts
The titanium and glass National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, China is informally called The Egg.
The titanium and glass National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, China is informally called The Egg.
Celebration Florida Cinema
Architect Cesar Pelli & Associates designed the Googie cinema in Celebration, Florida. The two spires are playful reminders of futuristic architecture from the 1950s.
Architect Cesar Pelli & Associates designed the Googie cinema in Celebration, Florida. The two spires are playful reminders of futuristic architecture from the 1950s.
Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry's stainless steel Disney Concert Hall caused controversy in Los Angeles, California.
Frank Gehry's stainless steel Disney Concert Hall caused controversy in Los Angeles, California.
Fisher Center at Bard College
The unusual shape of Frank Gehry's Fisher Center at Bard College grew out of the design for the two interior theaters.
The unusual shape of Frank Gehry's Fisher Center at Bard College grew out of the design for the two interior theaters.
Guthrie Theater
Architect Jean Nouvel experimented with color and light when he designed the nine-story Guthrie Theater complex in Minneapolis.
Architect Jean Nouvel experimented with color and light when he designed the nine-story Guthrie Theater complex in Minneapolis.
Netherlands Dance Theatre
The Netherlands Dance Theatre in The Hague was one of Rem Koolhaas's first completed projects to receive widespread critical acclaim.
The Netherlands Dance Theatre in The Hague was one of Rem Koolhaas's first completed projects to receive widespread critical acclaim.
Oslo Opera House in Oslo, Norway
Approaching the Oslo Opera house on an overcast day, you may imagine that the building is an enormous glacier sliding into the fjord.
Approaching the Oslo Opera house on an overcast day, you may imagine that the building is an enormous glacier sliding into the fjord.
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon broke all the rules when it won an international competition in 1957.
The Sydney Opera House by Jorn Utzon broke all the rules when it won an international competition in 1957.