List of dinner theaters

Dinner theater (or dinner theatre) refers to a form of entertainment that combines a restaurant meal with a staged play or musical. The concept originated in the mid-20th century in the United States and has since spread to other parts of the world. This article provides a list of notable dinner theaters.

History

The concept of dinner theater originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. The first dinner theater, Barksdale Theatre, was established in 1953 in Virginia. The popularity of dinner theaters peaked in the 1970s, with over 400 such establishments in the U.S. Despite a decline in popularity in the following decades, dinner theaters remain a popular form of entertainment in many parts of the world.

List of Dinner Theaters

United States

• Barksdale Theatre - The first dinner theater in the United States, established in 1953.
• Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - The largest professional dinner theater in the U.S., located in Minnesota.
• Alhambra Dinner Theatre - One of the oldest continually operating dinner theaters in the U.S., located in Florida.

United Kingdom

• The Mill at Sonning - A dinner theater located in Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire, England.
• Upstairs at the Gatehouse - A London pub theater that offers dinner and show packages.

Australia

• Dracula's Cabaret - A themed dinner theater located in Melbourne and the Gold Coast.

See Also

• Theatre restaurant
• Cabaret
• Murder mystery dinner

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