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About Chuck Mathena Center

Chuck Mathena Center is Princeton, West Virginia’s hub for live performances, concerts, and community events. Opened in 2008, this regional performing-arts center features a proscenium theatre with official seating for 934 (maximum 1,000 with orchestra pit), plus the Grand Hall and Rotunda Gallery for a variety of programming. We’ve got you covered for tickets, seating details, parking, transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a seamless night out.

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Address: 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV 24740. Parking is free on-site with 250 spaces, including handicap parking on the building’s right side. The venue sits near I-77 (Exit 9), though there is no dedicated transit listed on the official site. For the best stay and dining options, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and restaurants with affiliate partner links to help you plan your visit. The center hosts a mix of national touring productions (including off-Broadway), concerts, and community events. Upcoming 2025 shows include Snow Queen, Todd Cameron, Hee Haw Reunion, The Inspirations, A Christmas Carol, Rhythm of the Dance, Omnium Circus, The Drifters, and Purple Madness. The seating chart is available via the Plan Your Visit page on the official site, and facilities can be rented for events and performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV 24740.
  • Theatre capacity: official seating for the theatre is 934 seats (maximum 1,000 with orchestra pit); some third-party listings cite ~950 seats.
  • Venue type: regional performing-arts center with a proscenium theatre, Grand Hall and Rotunda Gallery; facilities available for rent.
  • Parking: free on-site parking with 250 spaces; handicap parking on the building's right side.
  • Seating chart: seating chart available via the Plan Your Visit page (link provided on site).
  • Transit: located near I-77 (Exit 9) with no dedicated transit listed on the official site.
  • Nearby hotels: Sleep Inn & Suites Princeton I-77; Fairfield Inn & Suites Princeton; Holiday Inn Express Princeton/I-77 (nearby options listed in hotel guides).
  • Notable events hosted: year-round national touring productions (including off-Broadway theatre), concerts and community events; 2025 season announcements included shows like Snow Queen, Todd Cameron, Hee Haw Reunion, The Inspirations, A Christmas Carol, Rhythm of the Dance, Omnium Circus, The Drifters and Purple Madness.
  • Renamed/demolished: no demolition or renaming; the center opened July 11, 2008 and continues in operation; COVID-related closures occurred in 2020 with reopening in 2021.