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About Brooklyn Center For The Performing Arts
Welcome to Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, the on‑campus hub for world‑class performances at Brooklyn College. With multiple venues under one roof—Claire Tow Theater, Don Buchwald Theater, New Workshop Theater, and Walt Whitman Theatre—this venue offers a range of intimate to spacious stages. Catch mainstage concerts, SchoolTime performances, or World Stages/Headliners events, and secure your seats with ease.
Located at 2900 Campus Road & Hillel Place in Brooklyn, NY 11210, the center sits at the heart of Brooklyn’s cultural scene and is well connected by subway and bus routes. Below you’ll find seating capacities, parking options, transit tips, and nearby hotels and dining choices to help plan a smooth visit.
Venue overview: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts sits on the Brooklyn College campus and comprises several theaters with varied capacities. The Claire Tow Theater seats up to ~2,408, the Walt Whitman Theatre around ~2,400, the Don Buchwald Theater seats roughly 190–214, and the New Workshop Theater is smaller, typically 50–120 seats. Check the specific show listing for the exact venue within the campus complex.
Seating and accessibility: For precise seating charts and accessibility options, refer to the venue’s policies and box office resources. The center provides accessible seating and wheelchair access across its theaters; contact the box office if you require specific accommodations when selecting seats.
Parking: On‑campus parking is available, commonly listed around the best available price per car, with limited availability. Arrive early and consider carpooling where possible.
Transit: Served by the 2 and 5 subway lines at Brooklyn College/Flatbush Ave station and multiple bus routes including B41, B44, B6, B11, and Q35. Check service advisories on the day of your visit for schedule changes.
Nearby hotels: Options within easy reach include Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown (125 Flatbush Ave Extension), Holiday Inn Express NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park (833 39th St), and Insignia Hotel Brooklyn (741 61st St). These properties offer convenient access to the campus and theaters.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2900 Campus Road & Hillel Place, Brooklyn, NY 11210.
- Venue type: On-campus performing arts center at Brooklyn College with multiple theaters (Claire Tow Theater, Don Buchwald Theater, New Workshop Theater; formerly the Walt Whitman Theatre).
- Capacities: Claire Tow Theater capacity 2,408; Walt Whitman Theatre historically ~2,400 seats; Don Buchwald Theater 190–214 seats; New Workshop Theater ~50–120 seats.
- Seating chart: Floorplan and stage plot available in the Claire Tow Theater Policies and Technical Specifications PDF.
- Parking: On-campus parking lot available (commonly listed at around $4 per car for events; limited availability).
- Transit: Served by the 2 and 5 subway lines (Brooklyn College/Flatbush Ave station) with multiple buses (B41, B44, B6, B11, Q35).
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown (125 Flatbush Ave Extension), Holiday Inn Express NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park (833 39th St), Insignia Hotel Brooklyn (741 61st St), among others within a short transit radius.
- Notable events: World Stages/Headliners, SchoolTime programs; 60th anniversary season coverage; historic performances by major artists; Whitman Theater hosted high-profile concerts before the Tow Center renovation.