12 Towns in America That Are Great To Visit If You Love Live Theater

Gretë Eshrefi, Cheapism and AOL

Live theater is not just a New York City experience. Across the U.S., smaller towns offer memorable plays, musicals, Shakespeare festivals, and repertory seasons without the stress or cost of a major theater district. The American Theatre Wing highlights how regional theater helps shape the performing arts nationwide, and these towns prove it. With walkable downtowns, easier parking, and plenty to do before curtain time, they make great weekend getaways for theater lovers.

Spring Green, Wisconsin

Spring Green is worth the trip for American Players Theatre alone. The company performs on 110 wooded acres, with a large outdoor amphitheater and a smaller indoor Touchstone Theatre, and its season typically runs from June into November. The outdoor setting is a big part of the pleasure, especially if you like picnicking before a show. The practical catch is weather and walking: the amphitheater setting is beautiful, but visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring layers for cool evenings.

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