performing arts centers

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Performing arts centers are venues designed to host live entertainment such as theater, dance, music, and opera.

They typically contain one or more auditoriums or stages along with supporting facilities like rehearsal spaces, dressing rooms, and lobbies.

Major cities often have flagship performing arts centers that serve as cultural landmarks and house resident companies like symphony orchestras or ballet troupes.

The new performing arts center downtown has both a concert hall and a black box theater.

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