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American Theater Designs : Architecture
US performing Arts buildings + developments. Contemporary built environment images and news USA.
post updated February 10, 2026
We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of US Theater Buildings. We aim to include theater buildings / projects that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both.
We cover completed US Theater buildings, new building designs and architecture competitions across the United States of America. The focus is on contemporary US theater buildings but information on traditional theater buildings in the USA is also welcome.
American Theater Building – Latest Design
US Theater Architecture – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:
November 20, 2024
Doris Duke Theatre, Becket, Massachusetts
Architects: Mecanoo
Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo Architects and Marvel
The new Doris Duke Theatre to open on July 9, 2025 as part of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, America’s longest-running international dance festival. The Doris Duke Theatre aims to become one of the most technologically advanced theaters in the world dedicated to dance.
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June 23, 2023
The Diego Rivera Theater, San Francisco, California, USA
Design: LMN Architects
photo © LMN Architects
Photos by LMN Architects
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Apr 26, 2011
WIU Performing Arts Center, Illinois
Design: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
picture from architect
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American Theater Buildings
Key Modern American Theater Buildings, no links:
Bard College Center for the Performing Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
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Design: Gehry Partners
Dallas Center for Performing Arts, Texas
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Design: Rem Koolhaas Architect / OMA
Globe News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, Texas
Date built: 2007-
Design: Holzman Moss Architecture
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date built: 2006
Design: Ateliers Jean Nouvel with Architectural Alliance
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date built: 2008
Design: Rafael Vinoly Architects
La Jolla Playhouse, Play Development and Education Center, La Jolla, California
Date built: 2003
Design: RoTo Architects
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts – redevelopment, New York City
Dates built: 2007-10
65th Street refurbishment: Diller Scofidio + Refro with FX Fowle Architects
Lincoln Center Promenade: Diller Scofidio + Refro with Beyer Blinder Belle
Harmony Atrium redevelopment – visitor center: Tod Williams Billie Tsein Architects
New Globe Theater, New York City
Date built: 2003
Design: Foster + Partners, Architects
New York State Theater, New York City
Date built: 1964
Design: Philip Johnson Architect
Lincoln Center plaza + fountain
Date built: 1965
Design: Philip Johnson Architect
O’Reilly Theater and Agnes R. Katz Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date built: 1999
Design: Michael Graves Architect
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Michigan Technical University, Houghton, Michigan
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Design: Gunnar Birkerts with Di Clemente Siegel Design Inc.
Stevie Eller Dance Theater, University of Arizona, Arizona
Date built: 2004
Design: Gould Evans
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Key American Cinema Buildings, no links:
Cinema, Duluth, Georgia
Date built: 1995
Design: Richard Rauh & Associates
More American Theater Designs online soon.
Location: United States of America.
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New Architecture in USA
Contemporary Architecture in USA
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, Southern California
Design: Gehry Partners
photo © Andrew McRae
Farnsworth House, estate site adjoining the Fox River, south of the city of Plano, Illinois, USA
Design: Mies van der Rohe Architect
photo © gm+ad architects
Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas
Design: Foster + Partners
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American Architecture Designs
American Architectural Designs – recent selection from e-architect:
America Architecture News – latest building updates
Buildings / photos for the American Theater Architecture – key US Arts Building Designs page welcome.
