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About B. Iden Payne Theatre

Welcome to the B. Iden Payne Theatre, a UT Austin Department of Theatre & Dance venue housed in the F. Loren Winship Drama Building. With a proscenium stage and hydraulic orchestra pit, this intimate space seats approximately 475 (some materials list 500). The theatre hosts UT mainstage productions, the Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX, UT New Theatre (UTNT), and touring companies booked through Texas Performing Arts. Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats and plan an easy visit, including seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Whether you’re coming for a UT mainstage show or a visiting company, we’ve got you covered with clear guidance on seating (ADA options available via the box office), parking garages near the Winship Drama Building, CapMetro transit options, and trusted partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants close to campus. If you need a precise seating plan, the box office can provide a detailed seating layout. Remember: Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from its original date will be clearly indicated on event pages as needed. We’re your connection for reliable, straightforward ticketing and a smooth Austin theatre experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 475 seats (some UT materials list 500).
  • Address: F. Loren Winship Drama Building, 300 East 23rd Street, Austin, TX 78712.
  • Venue type: UT Austin Department of Theatre & Dance venue (B. Iden Payne Theatre) within the Winship Drama Building; proscenium stage with hydraulic orchestra pit.
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart; ADA seating includes 8 wheelchair seats; box office can provide seating plan.
  • Parking: Closest garages are San Jacinto Garage and Manor Garage; UT offers pre-purchased parking (e.g., Lot 53) for Payne events.
  • Transit: CapMetro bus service to UT campus; UT shuttles may be replaced by CapMetro routes when shuttles aren’t running; plan trips with CapMetro Trip Planner.
  • Nearby hotels: AT&T Hotel & Conference Center (1900 University Ave), AC Hotel Austin-University (1901 San Antonio St), Hotel Ella (1900 Rio Grande St), DoubleTree by Hilton Austin – University Area (1617 N IH-35).
  • Notable events hosted: UT mainstage productions, Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX, UT New Theatre (UTNT) and touring companies booked via Texas Performing Arts.