Hidden slightly away from the stream of tourists working their way along Unter den Linden, the Maxim-Gorki Theatre is situated behind the Alte Wache (old guard house) and is one of Berlin's biggest theaters. A treat for visitors, this theater showcases plays that cover a huge spectrum of genres. Expect to see classic dramas such as Maxim Gorky's The Lower Depths on the main stage and contemporary plays and dramas, such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder's Die Bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant on the smaller 'Probebühne' stage.

The Friedrichstadt-Palast is one of the the most visited theaters in Berlin. Every evening guests enjoy pure entertainment on one of the largest theater stages in the world. Over 100 artists - excellent soloists, dancers, musicians and more - shine in shows that are even bigger than a production in Las Vegas. If you want to experience something extraordinary in Berlin, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is the place to be.

The Admiralpalast Grand Hall or Theatersaal, the jewel of the Admiralpalast complex, is a restored historic performance hall which now caters to audiences eager to see major theatrical productions, such as Grease and The Phantom of the Opera. Established in the year 1910, it remains one of the last surviving performing arts venues that were built before World War II. Originally, the facility was comprised of bowling alleys, a public bath and skating rink.

Construído em 1880, o Berliner Ensemble ganhou a fama na década de 1950 com Bertolt Brecht, o maior dramaturgo alemão do século 20. O teatro se-tornou conhecido pela sua brilhante direcção em peças políticas num momento em que a cidade amargava um caos político e econômico. Porém, nas décadas após a morte de Brecht, o Berliner Ensemble perdeu sentido, emitindo fracos desempenhos na encenação das peças escritas pelo próprio Brecht, sem obter muito sucesso mesmo tendo ocorrido uma sucessão de diferentes diretores. As coisas mudaram para o melhor desde que o diretor Claus Peymann retornou, conseguindo trazer de volta o público de amantes do teatro para assistir as aclamadas adaptações das peças clássicas.

Located in a classical building in the heart of Berlin this theater was originally erected as the Friedrich-Wilhelmstädtisches Theater in 1850 and became the Deutsches Theater in 1883. It consists of two adjoining stages which share a classical facade. The theater features amazing productions of mostly classic pieces. The theater also hosts readings which generally take place on Sunday afternoons. Visitors can enjoy a meal in the in-house restaurant before a performance.

Berlin's most successful musical theater was opened in 1895 deep in the western part of town, hence the name "Theater des Westens". Considered one of the most beautiful theaters in Germany, the building was used by the Berlin Opera in the post-war years. When the Opera moved to a new purpose-built opera house in 1961, the Theater des Westens returned to its roots, running "My Fair Lady" to great popular acclaim. Since then the theater has cemented its reputation as Berlin's best venue for musical entertainment.

For first-rate productions, Renaissance Theater is a sure bet. Founded in 1922 by Theodor Tagger, the Renaissance is well-known for being the only Art-Deco theater in Europe. Marvelously preserved, its hallowed stage has had and continues to feature A-list actors and actresses in a variety of critically-acclaimed plays. For something a little more substantial than your typical cinema pabulum, come to the Renaissance Theater.

Fundado em 1962, este teatro gestionado de maneira independente é conhecido pelas inteligentes peças de teatro produzidas, muitas das quais geram impressionantes comentários políticos e sociais. O Schaubühne foi muito influenciado por Peter Stein, o revolucionário diretor dos anos 60, quem se-tornou um dos mais influentes no meio do teatro alemão. A nova geração dos diretores, reunidos entorno de Sasha Waltz e Thomas Ostermeier, prometem ser igualmente revolucionários, ainda que somente o tempo possa dizer se eles conseguirão igualar ao exemplo de Peter Stein.