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About Dudley Riggs Theatre
Welcome to Dudley Riggs Theatre, the renamed home of the Brave New Workshop, located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at 824 Hennepin Avenue. With approximately 206 seats, this intimate theatre offers a close-up, engaging experience that makes every performance feel personal. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local theatre enthusiast, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Understanding the venue and surrounding amenities helps you secure your seats with confidence. Browse the seating map from Hennepin Arts, plan your arrival, and discover convenient hotel and restaurant options within walking distance of the Hennepin Theatre District.
Seating at Dudley Riggs Theatre is organized to maximize visibility from all seats. A detailed seating map is available on the venue’s page (PDF linked via Hennepin Arts). For transportation, Downtown Minneapolis offers robust Metro Transit bus and light rail service, with handy skyways linking venues and parking ramps connected to the district. Parking options near 824 Hennepin Avenue include Theatre Ramp (910 LaSalle Plaza), Mayo Clinic Square, Orpheum Lot, 810 Hennepin Lot, The Church Lot, and other nearby facilities. If you’re staying for a show, several hotels are within a comfortable stroll of the theatre, including Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, Hilton Minneapolis, AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, and Marriott properties. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for convenient lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit. Secure your seats with ease—we’re your friend in the business for tickets and event details.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 206 seats (the 824 Hennepin space BNW moved to in 2011 reportedly had 206 seats).
- Address: 824 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
- Venue type: Downtown Minneapolis theatre; home to Brave New Workshop; renamed Dudley Riggs Theatre in November 2022.
- Seating chart: detailed seating map available via the venue’s page (PDF seating map linked from Hennepin Arts).
- Parking: multiple nearby options including Theatre Ramp (910 LaSalle Plaza), Mayo Clinic Square, Orpheum Lot, 810 Hennepin Lot, and The Church Lot among others.
- Transit: accessible by Metro Transit buses and light rail; skyways connect to other downtown venues; parking ramps connected to the district.
- Nearby hotels: within walking distance of the Hennepin Theatre District, including Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, Hilton Minneapolis, AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, Marriott properties, and others.