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About Eastvold Auditorium at Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Welcome to Eastvold Auditorium, part of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. The venue features two versatile spaces: the Eastvold Mainstage with 580 seats and the Studio Theater accommodating up to 140 seats. Performances range from theatre and dance to concerts, jazz, opera scenes, and special events hosted by PLU. Seating is general admission for in-person performances, with no assigned seats published on public charts. Below you’ll find options for securing your tickets, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Whether you’re catching a PLU theatre production or a guest performance, we’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access and helpful recommendations. Secure your seats through trusted channels, plan your arrival with campus parking options, and explore nearby hotels and restaurants to complete your Tacoma visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Eastvold Mainstage 580 seats; Studio Theater up to 140 seats.
- Address: 12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003.
- Venue type: part of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts; two spaces (Eastvold Mainstage and Studio Theater) used for theatre, dance, concerts, etc.
- Seating chart: public seating charts are not published; PLU tickets indicate seating is general admission with no assigned seats for in-person performances.
- Parking: campus parking passes available for visitors; free parking passes can be obtained via Campus Safety; on-site parking options near the Center (e.g., University Center parking lot).
- Transit: PLU provides public-transport guidance on its Visit Campus page; general options are listed for accessing the campus.
- Nearby hotels: lodging options listed on PLU’s Visit Campus pages (area hotels and lodging suggestions).
- Notable events hosted: PLU Theatre productions and guest performances; Eastvold hosts jazz, opera, dance, and other concerts; events listed on PLU calendar (e.g., Jazz Festival, Opera Scenes, The Light in the Piazza).