Built in 1755 and then rebuilt after a fire this is a gem of a theatre with beautiful ornamental…read morewalls, balconies and amazing huge crystal chandeliers throughout the building. Regal is the best way to describe it and when you get all dressed up you fit right in :-) Acoustics are great, the seats also well set so you can see the stage well and we loved our first experience here. Hard to believe we had not visited here before. A venue for opera, ballet, concerts and symphony they have a series of things on throughout the year. It is a historic opera house, home of the Bavarian State Opera, Bavarian State Orchestra and the Bavarian State Ballet. We went to see the performance of Ana Karenina by Tolstoy as a ballet performed by the Bavarian State Ballet and it was an amazing experience. Would come back here for more anytime. It's a beautiful theatre with such luxurious surroundings :-)

A jaw-droppingly elegant theater that houses one of the finest opera companies in the world. For a…read morecity whose architecture was clearly inspired by the Italian Renaissance, it seems fitting that the focal point of its center be that of an ancient Greco-Roman temple. The crowd is both high-brow and deeply passionate (watch out when Edita Gruberova sings... these well-heeled Müncheners will scream like its a rock concert). While the productions follow the current European trends ("Regietheater" aka "Eurotrash"), the performers themselves span from veteran legends to the hot and up-and-coming. At the interval, don't miss the lovely buffet downstairs, and be sure to try the hedonistic "Rote Grütze" (red summer berries drenched in vanilla sauce). You certainly won't find that at the Met!

A cozy performance space with beautiful decor everywhere. The seats can be tight, but they are not…read moreuncomfortable either. We enjoyed watching a chamber orchestra performance there with decent acoustics. I would definitely consider going back there for another musical performance.

We go here now and then for concerts, and it's a really cool place, both the auditorium and the…read morefacilities around it. I don't know how to describe it (though there are a few pictures on this page), just buy a ticket to some interesting event (there's everything, really), and go! Drinks in the breaks, as usual, sadly no espresso unless you go to the attached restaurant Prinzipal. If you're a lady, either rush out in the intermission to beat the line, or play chicken with the bell at the end of intermission. Or again, head to the basement of restaurant Prinzipal while your male companion buys drinks in their bar...

This place got me excited about the area I live in. We were walking around the neighborhood as it…read morewas open day for many galleries and artists in Schwabing and we happened to end up here. It's been here for decades and run by volunteer craftsmen and puppeteers. They have a small theatre that plays shows every Thursday night and entry is free. They get small donations from patrons and that just pays for some drinks and dinner for the artists. They have a workshop at the back where they craft the puppets they need for the show and can also repair broken puppets. They have a Christmas special and do themes throughout the year. It's only closed during school holidays but open the rest of the year once a week. The guys were so friendly and welcoming and invited us to return for a show. A true hidden gem in Munich and so special that a bunch of people have kept the tradition alive for decades. The plays are only in German but I would come anyway.

A gorgeous 40's style theatre in Level. With tables and chairs to sit and watch a show, this is a…read moregreat place to visit with a few friends. Each table seats 6 and you can have dinner and theatre, if you so choose. There are waiters in the theatre and you can order drinks and food at your table during the show and intervals. We were introduced to this place by local friends and they had booked tickets for Rockabilly, a variety show. It's a fairly small stage but the show was extremely entertaining. All shows are of course in German but, easy to follow if you don't speak the language. The staff were very attentive and friendly and brought out drinks pretty quickly. I loved the ambience here and would come back in a heartbeat. I was amazed not to have heard about this place, after three years in Munich. A fabulous activity for a weeknight or weekend evening. Tickets can be booked online or obtained at the theatre.

We saw Viva Las Vegas on our anniversary night…read more Hats off to the cast & crew for putting on a quality show that easily matched the professionalism of Vegas, 5-stars! The venue is intimate, I can't imagine there's a bad seat in the house. The program was top notch. A classic variety line-up, from acrobatics to magic, rope-work, ventriloquism, lounge singing, comedy sketches, etc. Though it was our night out, we couldn't help but think what a kick our kids would have had. It would have been past bedtime, but there weren't really any inappropriate moments. Our experience in the restaurant immediately after the show was not so great. Our entrees were prime rib and fish. Service was fine, but the the food was terrible, covered in generic sauces both salty and bland at the same time. Dessert was supposed to be crème brûlée but reminded me more of a greasy semolina pudding. The food reminded me unfortunately of a second-rate off-strip casino buffet. My recommendation: skip the restaurant and go straight to the show!

From the owner: Deutsches Theater - "das Herzstück der Münchner Kultur"…read more(Kulturreferent Dr. Küppers) Für den Betrieb des Deutschen Theaters zeichnet die Deutsches Theater München Betriebs GmbH unter der Leitung der beiden Geschäftsführer Carmen Bayer und Werner Steer verantwortlich. Sie ist eine hunderprozentige Tochter der Landeshauptstadt München und hat einen Aufsichtsrat unter der Leitung von Josef Schmid, der sich aus Stadträten der unterschiedlichen Fraktionen zusammensetzt. Die Betriebs GmbH ist Pächterin des Theaters und hat laut Satzung im Wesentlichen folgende Aufgaben: "Gegenstand des Unternehmens ist die Anpachtung und der ganze bzw. teilweise Spielbetrieb des Deutschen Theaters, die Führung des Theaterbetriebes, des Saalgeschäftes insbesondere im Fasching und aller zu einem Theater- und Saalunternehmen gehörigen und möglichen Nebenbetriebe. Das Theaterprogramm soll insbesondere Operette, Musical, Volkstheater und moderne Show umfassen." Neben der Verpflichtung nationaler und internationaler Produktionen setzt das Deutsche Theater dabei seit einigen Jahren verstärkt auch auf Kooperationen mit anderen Theatern und Festivals, unter anderem mit der Bayerischen Theaterakademie August Everding, dem Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, der Schauburg, dem English Theatre Frankfurt, dem Jungen Theater Bonn und dem Musical-Festival Amstetten. Die Deutsche Theater München Betriebs GmbH erhielt im Jahr 2010 einen Zuschuss der Landeshauptstadt München in Höhe von 1.723 Tsd. Euro. Mit einem dur

The circus has become a tradition for us on our annual holiday trip to Munich. We look forward to…read morethe show at Circus Krone on Christmas Day. It is a charming and affordable one-ring circus and the show is always entertaining. The acts are outstanding and the venue is the perfect size. There are not really any bad seats in the house. Arrive early and watch the charming pre-show horseback rides for the children and also the birthday honors bestowed upon anyone (no matter their age) celebrating their birthday. This year's show is dedicated to the late Cristel Zembach Krone. Although she is no longer with us, her beloved horses certainly are!