McWilliams Hall 70 Newcomb Circle
The Lab Theatre
McWilliams 104
Capacity 50
Full of daring ideas and innovation, this black box theatre space is a training ground for young artists. This space is used for a variety of departmental events, classes, and performances and seats anywhere from 35–55 patrons.
The Dance Lab
McWilliams 300
Capacity 70
Light, bright, and airy, this dance studio (1 of 4 in McWilliams) serves as a classroom and performance space for student works. seats 70–90 audience members.
Dixon Hall 68 Newcomb Circle
Dixon Theatre
1st Floor
Capacity 1000
Dixon Theatre comfortably seats 1,000 people. Dixon Hall's busy schedule includes performances by world-renowned artists, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Beaux Arts Trio. The Newcomb Music Department's concert band, symphony orchestra, and jazz ensembles frequently perform here, as well as classical piano and guitar concert series. Dixon Concert Hall is also home to the critically acclaimed Summer Lyric Theater and Friends of Music Concert Series.
Dixon Hall Annex 69 Newcomb Circle
The Lupin Theatre
150 Dixon Hall Annex
Capacity 150
This black box theatre space makes beautiful and dynamic transformations for exciting student productions and professional productions. As a classroom or as a theatre space, this exciting location seats anywhere from 85–140 patrons. The Lupin produces student performances and is the home of the professional company, the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival. The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival typically presents a summer season and remounts a select production in January of the following for an exclusive run.
The Recital Hall
Capacity 100
In addition to class lectures, both students and master musicians regularly perform here. The hall also has a control booth that is fully equipped for recording.
Parking on Campus
Tulane University strives to be a walkable, car-free campus! On-campus parking is limited. If you are attending campus briefly, we recommend contacting Campus Services for a temporary day pass. If you will be parking to attend a performance, street parking is available on a first-serve basis on Broadway St., Zimple St., Newcomb Circle, Plum St. Audubon St., and Freret St. There are also some spaces and lots that use ParkMobile app (https://app.parkmobile.io/zone/start) They can use this app to help them find some spaces nearby (lots 1951 and 1952 are closest). The Loyola RecPlex on Fretet St. is also a short walk from the theatre (lots 2482, 2485). No matter your parking choice, please be sure to check signage and avoid parking in reserved spaces and areas to avoid a ticket.
ADA Accessibility
All of the venues for the Theatre and Dance Department at Tulane University are fully accessible from parking to seating for people with disabilities, people who may be challenged with mobility or the hearing impaired. We are happy to accommodate and welcome everyone to our theatre spaces!
Our black box configurations do change with each performance and while we can accommodate all patrons, we do recommend you call the box office prior to your arrival if you will need special seating or additional help moving in or out of our theatre space. We also recommend notifying the box office prior to your arrival if you are hearing impaired and will need a headset as supplies are limited.
Feel free to contact the box office at 504-865-5269 or email box@tulane.edu if there are accommodations you would like to discuss.