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San Antonio Performing Arts Theatres

From Kori Ellis, for About.com

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San Antonio has many performing arts theaters and venues where visitors and residents can enjoy plays, concerts, comedy shows, special events and other performances. Here you will find information on some of San Antonio's performing arts theaters.

The Alameda
The Alameda includes both the Alameda Theater and Museo Alameda - the official Texas State Latino Museum. The Alameda is the only organization in the country that holds formal affiliation agreements with both The Smithsonian Institution and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Cameo Theatre
The Cameo Theatre is used for musicals, burlesque shows, and other productions. You can also reserve the theatre for a private party or special event. The theatre is always looking for singers, magicians, comedians, ventriloquists, dancers, or anything that would work in a cabaret atmosphere.

Carver Community Cultural Center
The Carver Cultural Center is primarily focused on the artistic achievements of African Americans. The facility consists of a 650-seat theater, a 12,000 square-foot production facility and a 10,000 square-foot garden. In addition to putting on a variety of performances, the center also offers classes in music, dance and theatre.

Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre is host to productions, banquets, cabaret, chamber orchestras and touring plays. The historical theater is the sister property to San Antonio's Majestic Theatre. The Empire was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Harlequin Dinner Theatre
The Harlequin Dinner Theatre offers dinner and live theatre at San Antonio's Fort Sam Houston. The Harlequin is a nationally recognized community theatre and always looking for volunteers for their productions.

Lila Cockrell Theatre
The Lila Cockrell Theatre is located on the east bank of the San Antonio River. The 2,521-seat theater is home to ballet, symphony, theater, concerts and a variety of other events.

Majestic Theatre
On of the most ornate theatres in the country, the 2311-seat Majestic Theatre is home to the San Antonio Symphony, plays, operas, musical concerts, comedy performances, and much more. The Majestic is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and was listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1975.

Steven Stoli Backyard Theatre for Kids
The Steven Stoli Performing Arts & Entertainment Center has a variety of programs geared toward children. At their Backyard Theatre, children's performances are put on all year round.