Step inside one of the oldest dinner theaters in the country at The Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro. While live musicals, comedies, and dramas unfold on stage, guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat Southern-style buffet loaded with ham, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, greens, and warm rolls. If you’re visiting during the holidays, their beloved Black Nativity is a can’t-miss tradition.

With more than six million guests served, La Comedia knows how to put on a show. One of the oldest and largest professional dinner theaters in the country, it delivers big, Broadway-style productions like Jesus Christ Superstar and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The food holds its own too. Expect hearty classics like roast beef for dinner, glazed ham at brunch, and baskets of freshly baked bread, from pumpernickel to sourdough.

At Beef & Boards, dinner and Broadway happen at the same time. Guests come for shows like Pretty Woman and Cinderella, stay for the roast beef and prime rib buffet, and leave knowing there isn’t a bad seat in the room thanks to the circular theater design.

Since opening in 1968, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has mixed Broadway classics like Guys and Dolls with drag brunches and festive holiday shows. The à la carte menu leans classic, with options like top sirloin and orange roughy, plus upgrades such as prime rib or Atlantic salmon. Whatever you order, save room for the towering, share-worthy chocolate cake.

At Toby’s, the theater-in-the-round setup puts every seat within 30 feet of the stage, so it feels like you’re in the show. Family-friendly musicals like The Little Mermaid and The Hunchback of Notre Dame play while you work your way through a buffet stacked with roast beef, ham, ribs, and plenty of sides. Come for the views, stay for the food, and don’t expect to leave hungry.

Alhambra is the oldest continuously running professional dinner theater in the U.S. and a longtime northeast Florida favorite. The lineup ranges from tribute bands to full productions like Fiddler on the Roof and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, all paired with a three-course meal of soup or salad, salmon, pork, or chicken, plus dessert. It’s dinner and a show, and they’ve been getting both right for decades.

Since 1974, Derby Dinner Playhouse has been Louisville’s go-to spot for dinner and a show. Expect full-scale productions with live orchestras, elaborate costumes, and polished lighting, plus a lineup that runs from kid-friendly shows like Rapunzel to musical acts such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The buffet is part of the draw, with fried chicken, fish, a full salad bar, and enough sides to last through intermission.

Get ready for a night of laughs, music, and unforgettable live entertainment at Jesters Dinner Theatre in Longmont! This beloved family-run spot has been delighting audiences with musicals, improv comedy, adult shows, and kid-friendly performances for decades. Grab a tasty dinner, sip at the bar on Friday nights, then settle in for a show packed with heart, humor, and hometown charm.