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About Berkeley Playhouse At Julia Morgan Theater

Located at 2640 College Avenue in Berkeley, the Julia Morgan Theater—home to Berkeley Playhouse—offers a historic, intimate stage experience in the former St. John’s Presbyterian Church. With a seating capacity around 328–355, this venue brings together MainStage and YouthStage productions under the Berkeley Playhouse banner. Whether you’re a local or visiting the East Bay, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining to enhance your theater visit.

Note: The theater is not demolished and continues to operate as the Julia Morgan Theater under Berkeley Playhouse since the 2009 merger with the Julia Morgan Center. For tickets, directions, and partner recommendations, secure your seats through trusted channels and plan ahead for a smooth, enjoyable night of live performance in downtown Berkeley.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704.
  • Venue type: Historic Julia Morgan Theater (in the former St. John’s Presbyterian Church), home to Berkeley Playhouse.
  • Capacity: about 328 seats (some listings show 355; see sources for variation).
  • Seating chart: public maps exist on third-party sites (e.g., TicketIQ, Vendry) but no official public map published by the venue.
  • Parking: street parking with 2-hour limits before 7pm on weekdays; limited Saturday matinee parking; verify signage at the venue.
  • Transit: accessible by BART (e.g., Rockridge station with 51B bus) and AC Transit; 1–2 blocks to bus routes in some cases; short walk from transit options.
  • Nearby hotels: Graduate Berkeley (2600 Durant Ave), Hotel Shattuck Plaza, and other downtown Berkeley options; see hotel listings for proximity.
  • Notable events/tenants: Berkeley Playhouse MainStage and YouthStage productions; historically hosted Berkeley Opera and other arts organizations; the Julia Morgan Center merged with Berkeley Playhouse in 2009.
  • Renaming/demolition: the venue is not demolished; it remains the Julia Morgan Theater, now operating under Berkeley Playhouse after the 2009 merger.