A review of the relationship between the international city and urban drama culture can help us understand the necessities of construction of urban drama culture and its promotion on the development of international city. Urban culture is the core quality necessary for the international development of modern cities. Urban culture needs to be disseminated ad integrated into the lives of the citizens, and drama is an important vehicle for this. Throughout the development process of international metropolises at home and abroad, drama culture can improve the comprehensive strength, enhance the taste and become a business card of the city. Therefore, we will sort out the relevant materials of international urban development and theatrical culture construction, analyze the successful cases of the construction of international advanced urban drama culture, and thus put forward countermeasures and suggestions.