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About Cornish Playhouse
Located at 201 Mercer Street in Seattle, the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center is a landmark venue operated by Cornish College of the Arts. The main auditorium seats the best available price with a thrust stage, complemented by the the section you want Studio seating up to the best available price. The space has a storied history, originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair and formerly home to the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Intiman Theatre before joining Cornish in 2013. Whether you’re catching a bold new work or a diverse repertory program, secure your seats with us for a smooth, no-fuss ticket experience.
Below you’ll find helpful details about seating, access, and nearby options to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
From parking to transit, there are convenient options around Cornish Playhouse. Adjacent paid parking lots, access to bus routes, and the Seattle Center Monorail provide flexible travel choices. After the show, you’ll find a range of nearby hotels and dining options—especially recommended stays like Staypineapple at The Maxwell Hotel and Mediterranean Inn. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners to help you quickly plan accommodations and meals around your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Main auditorium capacity: 434 seats (6 ADA seats); Alhadeff Studio: up to 110 seats.
- Address: 201 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109.
- Venue type: Performing arts venue operated by Cornish College of the Arts (Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center).
- Seating chart: official seating layout exists; main 434-seat auditorium with a thrust stage arrangement.
- Parking and transit: adjacent open/covered paid parking lots; bus routes access; Seattle Center Monorail nearby for downtown access.
- Nearby hotels: Staypineapple at The Maxwell Hotel; Inn at Queen Anne; Mediterranean Inn; MarQueen Hotel; Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown.
- Notable events hosted: built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair; former home of Seattle Repertory Theatre and Intiman Theatre; leased to Cornish in 2013 and continues to operate as a diverse performing-arts venue.