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About EKu Theatre Department

Welcome to the EKu Theatre Department page, your one-stop resource for all EKU on-campus performance spaces. From the main EKU Center for the Arts theatre to the intimate Black Box Theatre and the Campbell Building’s Gifford Theatre, we’ve got you covered with seating charts, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining partners. We aim to make ticket planning straightforward—secure your seats through EKU Center for the Arts Box Office, and enjoy a seamless night out in Richmond, Kentucky.

Note: All venue spaces are part of the EKU Center for the Arts ecosystem, opened in 2011 and serving as the campus arts hub for major touring acts and campus performances alike. Parking is convenient, with free shuttle service from Alumni Coliseum and paid lot options near the Center for the Arts. Let us help you navigate the best venue for your event, whether you’re attending a Broadway‑level production or a campus performance by EKU theatre programs.

For a complete, up-to-date experience, check the EKU Center for the Arts Box Office for tickets (online via EKUCenter.com or Etix). If you’re planning ahead, remember that seating capacity varies by space: the main theatre seats roughly 2,000–2,100, the Black Box Theatre seats around 200, and the C.H. Gifford Theatre in the Campbell Building seats about 475. Parking details, shuttle availability, and directions are always posted on the venue’s Know Before You Go pages. We’ve included affiliate recommendations for hotels and restaurants to help you make the most of your visit near Richmond, KY.

Affiliated partners provide trusted options for lodging and dining near EKU venues, with easy access to transportation and event nights. If you’re curious about a specific show, reach out—we’ve got you covered with reliable ticketing and insider tips.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Primary venues: EKU Center for the Arts (address: 822 Hall Dr, Richmond, KY 40475) with a main theatre capacity around 2,000–2,100 seats and a 200-seat Black Box Theatre.
  • Secondary EKU theatre space: C.H. Gifford Theatre in the Campbell Building, 475 seats.
  • EKU Theatre Office: 521 Lancaster Ave., Jane F Campbell Building, Room 306, Richmond, KY 40475.
  • Parking: Free parking at Alumni Coliseum with shuttle service to the venue; paid parking around the Center for the Arts lots (~$20) with access starting ~90 minutes before showtime.
  • Ticketing: EKU Center for the Arts Box Office handles EKU Theatre ticketing (online via EKUCenter.com or Etix; box office hours listed on the Box Office page).
  • Seating/chart resources: Main theatre seating maps and venue information are available via the EKU Center for the Arts box office/Know Before You Go pages; the Black Box and Gifford Theatre have dedicated seating capacities (200 and 475 respectively).
  • Notable events hosted: Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, The Blue Man Group, The Beach Boys; Broadway‑level productions have been staged on campus, with a history of major touring acts and campus performances.
  • Renamed/demolitions: No on‑record demolitions or renamings of the EKU on‑campus venues; Center for the Arts opened in 2011 and remains the campus arts hub.