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Welcome to the official venue guide for Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre (AABT). We cover the primary performance spaces used for AABT productions, including the Power Center for the Performing Arts and Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, both on the University of Michigan campus. Whether you’re planning to see the Nutcracker in December or the spring show in May, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, reliable transit tips, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Note: The AABT company address is commonly listed as 307 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (CAS Ballet Theatre School). The Nutcracker is typically staged at the Power Center (121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) with a capacity around 1,300 seats, while the spring show is held at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI) with about 644 seats. Please verify exact venue and seating for your performance date when purchasing tickets.

Power Center and Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre are active UM venues with seating charts and specific accessibility features. For convenience, plan parking at the Fletcher Street structure (price the best available price) or explore nearby parking structures on Thayer, Palmer/Washtenaw, and surrounding streets. UM buses operating on campus are free for riders, which makes getting to performances simple. We’ve highlighted trusted local hotels and eateries near each venue to help you coordinate your trip without fuss.

Secure your seats through our easy, no-nonsense process. We’ve got you—consider this your insider connection for reliable, straightforward ticketing and the best options for a comfortable post-show meal or overnight stay.

Venue Details

  • — 121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 • Capacity ~1,300 seats
  • — 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI • Capacity ~644 seats
  • Transit: University of Michigan buses are free on campus for riders
  • Parking: Fletcher Street structure typical event parking (the best available price); additional options in nearby structures (Thayer, Palmer/Washtenaw)

Nearby Hotels

  • Bell Tower Hotel — 300 S Thayer St
  • Kensington Hotel — 3500 S State St
  • Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown — 909 W Washington St
  • Hyatt Place Ann Arbor — 2500 Weatherly Dr

Nearby Dining

  • Blue Tractor BBQ & Grill — casual American near campus
  • Seva Restaurant — vegetarian/vegan options
  • East Tower Bar & Grill — quick bites and theatergoers

For the most up-to-date venue information, check the official links and our ticket listings. If you’re attending a Nutcracker performance, plan to arrive early to enjoy the campus ambiance and nearby dining before showtime.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Primary company address: 307 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (CAS Ballet Theatre School).
  • Nutcracker performance venue: Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109; Power Center capacity is about 1,300 seats.
  • Spring show venue: Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI; capacity about 644 seats.
  • Power Center seating charts are available via the SMTD Power Center page (seating charts PDF linked there).
  • Parking: Power Center event parking commonly uses the Fletcher Street structure ($10), with additional options in nearby structures (Thayer, Palmer/Washtenaw, etc.).
  • Transit: University of Michigan buses are free for riders on campus; plan accordingly when attending performances.
  • Nearby hotels for guests: Bell Tower Hotel (300 S Thayer St), Kensington Hotel (3500 S State St), Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown (120 W Huron St), Hyatt Place Ann Arbor (3223 S State St).
  • Notable events hosted: The Nutcracker by AABT at the Power Center (December) and the spring show at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (May).
  • Venue status notes: Power Center and Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre are active UM venues; Box Office listings for 548 Church St (older listings) conflict with LocalWiki’s address for AABT, which is 307 N Main St.