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The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, a private cultural organization in Reno, is located in a spectacular gold geodesic dome that was completed in 1967 and is nicknamed "Golden Turtle." The theater has 987 seats on the ground level and 513 in the balcony. The Pioneer Theater is the home of some of Reno's most renowned art companies such as the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.
The center also hosts the "Broadway Comes to Reno" series that brings Broadway touring musicals to Reno. The theatre hosts more than 100 diverse cultural events every year, from Broadway productions to dance recitals. The center's Pioneer Center Youth Programs, its educational outreach division, works on encouraging an appreciation for the performing arts in young people by presenting them with a rich variety of exciting programs.
100 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, Phone: 775-686-6610, View Map
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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