The ostentatiously ornate State Theatre (1929) is Sydney’s most beautiful theater. Originally built as a movie palace during Hollywood’s heyday, it’s now a National Trust–classified building, dripping with gilt and velveteen. Drop into the foyer for a glimpse of the glamour. Live shows (musicals, comedy, middle-of-the-road bands) take the stage, except during the Sydney Film Festival in June.
State Theatre
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