It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Boise, like many other prominent cities in the USA is the hub of cultural activity; and the many theater festivals and auditoriums in the city only corroborate that fact.

There are several theater groups that operate in Boise. For those visiting the city for the very first time it would be interesting to note that Fulton Street has emerged as the cultural hub of the city. It is here that you will find the best theater houses, music festivals as well as literary and other seminars being staged.

Among its major attractions is the Idaho Shakespeare festival held every year from June to September. This is a great time for theater lovers to not only watch some amazing Shakespearean theater but also understand their nuances, through discussions and seminars.  This annual event attracts crowds from both other states of the USA as well as a lot of international guests.

From contemporary, classical to folk theater, it’s all there under one roof here in Boise. A prominent among the best theaters is the Boise Little Theater, which till date stages the best plays in the city.

Another very important name is that of the Egyptian Theater. Built in 1927 this very Egyptian inspired building echo of Idaho’s rich past and since then it has been staging the best concerts, opera, theater and other shows for audiences.

Apart from traditional drama, opera and musical concerts, contemporary theater has also flourished in a big way in Boise. The Stage Coach Theater is a great platform for artistes specializing in contemporary live theater. Another big name in the world of contemporary theater here is the Boise Contemporary Theater known for its quality productions on subjects exploring contemporary life.

If food and entertainment is on your mind a visit to the Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theater is a must. Known for its wide mix of live theater ranging from comedies, drama, avant-garde genres, this venue has the unique distinction of bringing only the best and rarest shows of Europe and America to Boise.

Another very prominent name, which is of course known for its family oriented themes, is the Prairie Dog Productions. Started in 2000, Prairie Dog Productions is known to promote original scripts meant to entertain both young and the old.

However the cities most celebrated venue for live performances is the Morrison Centre for the Performing Arts. Built in the 1960’s, this prestigious venue has staged Broadway musicals, opera and symphony orchestra concerts in Idaho.

Other venues and productions that should not be missed while in Boise are –

New Heritage Theater

Spontaneous Productions Inc – This is known for both contemporary as well as adaptations of popular plays.

Starlight Mount Theater

Death by Murder

There are a host of other theaters which have also incorporated movie halls. Some prominent ones are Reel Theaters, Flicks Movie Theater and Boise Stadium 21 and IMAX and Overland Park Cinemas. An epicenter of cultural activity, Boise also hosts the Idaho International Film Festival annually.