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Go behind the scenes of this National Historic Landmark, built by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, and view it as few do. Enjoy the radiant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches, hundreds of Sullivan’s beautifully restored intricate stencil patterns, ornate gilded and bas-relief designs, and the endless floor and wall mosaics and murals by Charles Holloway and Albert Fleury.
The general tour schedule is: 2nd or 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am and 12:30pm, and 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:30am and 12:30pm. Check the event website 
for the latest schedule and availability. Tours last approximately 60 minutes and cost $15.
COVID-19 safety measures are in place during the tour. The theatre has increased cleaning efforts, including in high-touch areas like railings and elevator buttons. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building. Tours are for six people max per tour, and all patrons and tour guides must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth throughout the tour. All ticket holders and the tour guide must maintain 6 feet distance per household throughout the tour. Please arrive 10 minutes early to guarantee access. All tour ticket holders will be subject to a wellness check-in that includes a touch-less temperature check, plus a short verbal questionnaire. All Auditorium Theatre staff are subject to a wellness check before tours. Tickets will be scanned by Auditorium staff, but only ticket buyers may handle their print at home ticket, or phone. The Auditorium Theatre will refund any tour ticket if these guidelines are not followed, or if a patron or tour guide does not pass the wellness check.
Additional dates and times may be available for private group tours of up to 6 people. Private tours are only available by appointment, depending on theatre availability. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 341-2300 .
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 Theatre at Ace Hotel (formerly United Artists Theatre), 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.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **
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 daily at 12pm and are one hour long. Ticket Prices: Adults: $18, Students & Military (valid ID required): $13, Children (12 & under) & Seniors (65 and older): $13. Groups (10+): For more information on group tickets, call (312) 462-6332.
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.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **
Broadway In Chicago offers a public tour of our theatres every Saturday at 11am. Each tour visits two of our three theatres: the 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.
** Due to the Covid-19 pandemic theatre tours are on hiatus until further notice **
45-minute docent guided tour, $12 per person includes: El Capitan Theatre and Hollywood history; behind-the-scenes “fun facts” and special event highlights; Wall of Fame and lobbies; Lower Lounge and exclusive displays; Theatre Auditorium; Backstage areas, including Sherman Brothers Star Dressing Room; photo opportunity with the mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
Tour tickets are available at the theatre, and walk-ups are welcome. Advance reservations by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 but are not required.
Note that each tour is unique. Tour locations may vary based on the theatre production schedule and showtimes. Tours are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
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 infohudson@theambassadors.com to make your group tour reservation.
Docent-led tours are currently on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Self-guided tours are still running, subject to daily operations.
Docent-led tours take visitors through much of the interior space and throughout the gardens while presenting the highlights of the architecturally stunning building. Individual guests or tour groups up to 14 people: complimentary. Docent-led tours are offered select days at 12pm and 1:15pm; lasting approximately 60 minutes. Tours begin in the Grand Lobby of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Note: tours of the Walt Disney Concert Hall do not include the auditorium due to a near constant rehearsal, performance and special event schedule.
The Music Center offers free self-guided audio tours of its iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall year-round. The fully revamped tour takes visitors through the Concert Hall’s history from conception to completion. Narrated by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow, the tour provides insight from visionary architect Frank Gehry and other key contributors. New technology allows visitors to use their smartphones to follow the tour and hear behind-the-scenes details about the planning, thought and design that went into the construction of this architectural and auditory masterpiece. For visitors not using a smartphone, Podcatchers are available at the Tour check-In table in the Grand Lobby.
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **
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 daily from 9:30am to 5pm and depart approximately every half hour*. The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes.
Adults: $31. Children (12 & under), Students (with valid ID) and Seniors (65 and older): $27. Groups (15+): For pricing and purchasing, please call (212) 465-6080 or email Group.Sales@msg.com.
Please note that tickets cannot be purchased online on the day of the tour. Same-day tour tickets are available at the venue. Purchase tickets in person at Radio City Sweets & Gifts, located at 1260 6th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets (to the left of the main entrance). Enter the tour on 50th Street and 6th Avenue through the box office doors.
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 tours@chinesetheatres.com. Group rates are available.
Did you know that the Festival Theatre is situated on Edinburgh’s longest continuous theatre site? Or that it was once a Bingo hall? Want to stand on stage and feel like a star?
This backstage tour is a great chance to go behind the scenes; see the workings of the theatre and walk down memory lane as we chat through the theatre’s interesting history.
The route utilises our spacious foyers, auditorium, and stage, and has been modified to leave out some of the most enclosed spaces in the theatre, without taking away from your experience. We kindly request that everyone adheres to government guidelines - please wear a mask unless exempt, follow guidance on 2m social distancing, and frequently use the hand sanitisers that we have situated throughout the building.
Refreshments are included at the end of the tour. Tickets £10 (Friends of Capital Theatres receive £2 off).
The Los Angeles Conservancy presents Metropolis (1927) as part of the 2023 Last Remaining Seats program .
Hosted and accompanied live by renowned silent film organist Clark Wilson. Please note: the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ is currently out for renovation and repair. Clark Wilson will accompany the film live on a substitute electric organ.
A free Q&A session about the stunning Orpheum Theatre will follow the screening. Stay in your seat to learn more about its history and architecture!
Tickets $22 / Youth $16 / Conservancy member $18.
The Los Angeles Conservancy presents Enter the Dragon (1973) as part of the 2023 Last Remaining Seats program .
A free Q&A session about the historic Orpheum Theatre will follow the screening. Stay in your seat to learn more about its history and architecture!
Tickets $22 / Youth $16 / Conservancy member $18.
This one hour tour of the building explores all areas, including the understage, backstage, and many other secret areas never seen on a normal visit.
Your tour guide will reveal the theatre’s fascinating history, and highlight tales of its stars, its shows and even its ghosts.
Tours cost £7.5. Duration 1 hour. Maximum of 25 people per tour.
Visitors with restricted mobility will have limited access as the tour includes lots of steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Come together for the Gathering for the Grand 2023! This year the grand event will be a live concert held at the Warner Grand Theatre, featuring premier Rolling Stones tribute band, JUMPING JACK FLASH!
The honoree this year is the Warner Grand “herself”, right before the theatre closes for its big renovation. Dress as your favorite rock star and celebrate the Theatre’s past, present and future!
Saturday 10th June 2023 at 8pm. Tickets $27.50 to $170.
The Los Angeles Conservancy presents Planet of the Apes (1968) as part of the 2023 Last Remaining Seats program .
A free Q&A session about the historic Los Angeles Theatre will follow the screening. Stay in your seat to learn more about its history and architecture!
Tickets $22 / Youth $16 / Conservancy member $18.
The Los Angeles Conservancy presents The Philadelphia Story (1940) as part of the 2023 Last Remaining Seats program .
A free Q&A session about the historic Los Angeles Theatre will follow the screening. Stay in your seat to learn more about its history and architecture!
Tickets $22 / Youth $16 / Conservancy member $18.
The Los Angeles Conservancy presents Auntie Mame (1958) as part of the 2023 Last Remaining Seats program .
Screening hosted by Ross Melnick, Professor of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Guests include Emily Carman, Associate Professor, Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts; Kristen Hatch, Associate Professor, UC Irvine, Film & Media Studies; and Lucas Hilderbrand, Professor, UC Irvine, Film & Media Studies.
A free Q&A session about the historic Million Dollar Theatre will follow the screening. Stay in your seat to learn more about its history and architecture!
Tickets $22 / Youth $16 / Conservancy member $18.
The Los Angeles Conservancy presents Vertigo (1958) as part of the 2023 Last Remaining Seats program .
Screening hosted by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin.
A free Q&A session about the historic Million Dollar Theatre will follow the screening. Stay in your seat to learn more about its history and architecture!
Tickets $22 / Youth $16 / Conservancy member $18.
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the tour. All tickets £15.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the tour. All tickets £15.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the tour. All tickets £15.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2023. 10am to 6pm both days.
Shop three curated floors of medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home decor, jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, and much more!
Vendors: Alex Streeter, Alligator Jesus, Ampersand Curiosities, Arcanexus Design, Atropos Curios, Ave Rose, Bonedust Chains, ComaVVitch, Cosmic Eye, Creepy Sweets, Dark Entries LA, Deadskull Curio, Dirty Lola, Disasterina, EMORBID, Emptyfuneral, Feather & Foxglove, GogolHaus, Jennafer Grace, Katherine Webber, Kil N.Y.C, La Dama Luna, Little Haus of Horrors, Lizz Lopez, Mandragorium, Mementos Entwined, Natures Oddities, Oddconserva, Opened Jesus, Papermoon Gallery, Rebels & Outlaws, Ritualcravt, Sanazar Rose, ShopYouPlayYouPay, Silent Natura Designs, Sorceress And The Stone, Stephanie Inagaki, Swoonful, Thee Witches & Devils Coven, United Society of Sin.
General Admission: $20 each day (12pm to 6pm), VIP $50 each day (10am to 12pm).
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the tour. All tickets £15.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2023. 10am to 6pm both days.
Shop three curated floors of medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home decor, jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, and much more!
Vendors: Alex Streeter, Alligator Jesus, Ampersand Curiosities, Arcanexus Design, Atropos Curios, Ave Rose, Bonedust Chains, ComaVVitch, Cosmic Eye, Creepy Sweets, Dark Entries LA, Deadskull Curio, Dirty Lola, Disasterina, EMORBID, Emptyfuneral, Feather & Foxglove, GogolHaus, Jennafer Grace, Katherine Webber, Kil N.Y.C, La Dama Luna, Little Haus of Horrors, Lizz Lopez, Mandragorium, Mementos Entwined, Natures Oddities, Oddconserva, Opened Jesus, Papermoon Gallery, Rebels & Outlaws, Ritualcravt, Sanazar Rose, ShopYouPlayYouPay, Silent Natura Designs, Sorceress And The Stone, Stephanie Inagaki, Swoonful, Thee Witches & Devils Coven, United Society of Sin.
General Admission: $20 each day (12pm to 6pm), VIP $50 each day (10am to 12pm).
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the tour. All tickets £15.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
Go behind-the-scenes with a guided tour of our iconic theatres.
Perfect for people who want to find out more about the history and restoration of the Lyceum, or the brutalism of the Crucible.
Our Theatre Tours give you access to the non-public areas of our three theatres, the Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse, including the backstage and cast areas. Allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the tour. All tickets £15.
Please note that Sheffield Theatres are fully working theatres. Each tour is unique and varies depending upon what is available on the day. Plans may be altered at short notice so we cannot guarantee in advance which areas you will visit.
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor the best films of 2023 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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