Your Front Row to Live Entertainment
From a legendary honky-tonk in the heart of Nashville to a converted opera house on the Oregon coast, the United States is home to some of the most extraordinary live music spaces on the planet. Here are ten venues that deserve a spot on every serious concert fan's bucket list.
The average Broadway ticket price has crossed $150, and premium seats for hot shows can run well over $500. It's a lot. But seasoned theater fans know that the sticker price is never the whole story — and there are more ways to score affordable seats than most people realize.
Ever wonder why your favorite artist opened with that song, or why they saved a deep cut for the encore? Crafting a concert setlist is equal parts art, strategy, and gut instinct. We went backstage to find out exactly how it all comes together.