Anchorage Performing Arts

Alaska Children's Dance Theatre

Children's Dance Theatre is a unique dance experience for children, based on the philosophy that dance for children should be both disciplined and liberating, building self-esteem as well as developing an appreciation for dance as participant and observer.

Alice Bassler Sullivan Theatre

The theatre was designed to give Anchorage audiences a place to see more dance of the type not normally brought to town - contemporary, up and coming ideas and artists whose work is best seen in small, intimate spaces.

Anchorage Community Theatre

Anchorage Community Theatre's goal is to enhance the quality of life culturally for the community by providing a season of locally produced, exceptional theatre and year-round education and training for both children and adults. ACT provides a variety of opportunities for all, from beginner to professional, to learn the art and craft of theatre both onstage and backstage and in our Education and Outreach Program.

Cyrano's Off-Center Playhouse

A nonprofit organization that was formed in 1995 by a group of volunteers committed to producing professional, quality works utilizing Alaskan talent. At Cyrano's there's something for everyone with a wide variety of plays, from original pieces to Shakespeare. And Cyrano's operates year round with a different play every month.

Grant Hall Theater & Audtiorium - APU

This theater offers an intimate setting for presentations, and is designed for musical and theatrical performances but also has been used for church meetings, product demonstrations and public forums.

Out North Contemporary Art House

A progressive multi-arts organization offering a vibrant mix of contemporary visual, performing, literary and media art, and engaging in arts activism, human rights, housing, community development, and life-long education.

Snow Goose Theatre

In addition to frequent concerts and seasonal reviews, the Snow Goose theater also provides a wide variety of setups, menus, and optional services.

Studio 49

Established in 2005, Studio 49 is Anchorage's Premiere Dance Studio for the well rounded dancer. Studio 49 has annual recitals every spring that showcases what the students have learned over the year.

TBA Theatre

This theatre company's mission is to enrich the community by providing innovative and comprehensive theatre arts experiences through which artists of all ages can develop their creativity and self-expression; and in so doing stimulate human potential.

Theatre Artists United

TAU is the hottest theatre company in Alaska offering live musicals with hot bands in Anchorage.

UAA Mainstage Theatre

Production is at the very center of the UAA Department of Theatre & Dance's award-winning programs. Each season UAA theatre produces four plays on its convertible thrust Mainstage, and many one act or full-length plays in the student directed second stage program.

UAA Recital Hall

With an impressive breadth and depth of talent at the undergraduate level, and an internationally recognized music faculty, the UAA Department of Music is a dynamic contributor to the cultural climate in scenic Southcentral Alaska.

Wendy Williamson Auditorium - UAA

The Wendy Williamson, UAA's largest auditorium, hosts a wide variety of events for the UAA and Anchorage communities.

Wildberry Theatre & Park

WBT offers a combination of live performances, and their feature film, “Alaska: The Land Beyond,” shown daily during the summer.

Other Anchorage Venues

Alaska Experience Theatre

Explore Alaska from the comfort of planetarium style seating as the unique 180-degree wrap-around screen unfolds the majesty of Alaska's wildlife, scenery, history and culture before your eyes.

Alaska State Fair

The Alaska State Fair, home of record-setting giant vegetables and beautiful flower gardens, is nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, in the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley the Fairgrounds are just an hour north of Anchorage. Each Fall, the Fair provides a setting for Alaska's last blast of summer, a showcase of Alaska's uniqueness and beauty. Visit the Fair and take advantage of the year-round services the Alaska State Fair has to offer including horse shows, facility rentals, concerts, trade shows, and winter RV & boat storage.

Anchorage Markets & Festival

Whether you're shopping for fresh produce, exotic goods from around the world, or Alaskan souvenirs, you'll find it at the Anchorage Market and Festival. The Anchorage Market & Festival is located in the heart of downtown, and is Alaska's leading outdoor market. It consists of over 300 vendors, on seven acres of downtown Anchorage.

Bear Tooth Theatre

Unlike conventional theatres, the Bear Tooth offers freshly prepared food and draft beer and wine for consumption inside the theatre while watching the movie. But don't worry about spilling; every other row of movie chairs has been removed and replaced with tables, providing you with the perfect place to set a cold draft beer, enjoy their famous pizza or a decadent Turtle Pie Dessert, and stretch out your legs.

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center

A new world-class convention facility has taken center stage in Alaska's largest city, increasing Anchorage's civic and convention capacity by more than 300 percent. The 200,000-square-foot Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center and its meeting rooms enhance the cultural experience both indoors and out, as well as provide the functionality and state-of-the-art technology expected from a premier meeting facility.

Egan Convention Center

Named after Alaska's first governor, the Egan Center is host to a multitude of meetings and events throughout the year, ranging from small, intimate local groups to large-scale, multiple-day conventions. With more than 45,000 square feet of meeting, exhibit and pre function spaces, built-in design features provide all the necessities and conveniences necessary to produce a successful gathering.

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Sullivan Arena

The Sullivan Arena was opened in February 1983 and, since that time, has been a mainstay in the entertainment scene in Anchorage. The Sullivan Arena is designed to be a multi-use facility, complete with an Olympic-size ice rink, with an insulated floor covering for basketball, concerts, and trade shows.

Anchorge Daily News

Art Snob

ArtSnob is your site for fast postings of Daily News reviews, local art happenings and reader feedback.

Play: The Arts Scene

This is the online version of the weekly publication sent with each Friday newspaper.

The Green Room

In theaters everywhere, the Green Room is where actors wait for their cues to go on stage while sharing stories, news and gossip. GREEN ROOM, the blog, plays a similar role for the theatre community in Anchorage and throughout Alaska.

Theatre Resources

• Lovely People - Local and other theatre websites
• Call Back - Theatre auditions in Anchorage and beyond. Directors, post your notices here.
• Now Showing - Theatrical productions both current and up-coming.