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- Abegglen Theatre at Miami University – Oxford, OH
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About Gates-Abegglen Theatre At Miami University
Gates-Abegglen Theatre is a traditional proscenium venue housed within the Center for Performing Arts at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. With a seating capacity of 385, it serves as the home for the university's Department of Theatre and hosts multiple fully mounted productions each academic year. The theatre is part of a historic complex that dates back to 1969–1970 and remains an active hub for the performing arts on campus.
Below you’ll find essential details to help you plan your visit, including seating information, parking and transit options, and recommended nearby hotels and dining. We’ve included insider tips to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re a student, faculty, or guest in Oxford, Gates-Abegglen Theatre offers a welcoming, intimate setting for live theatre. For the most current show listings and the seating chart, check the Performing Arts Series site. If you’re driving, campus parking is available at the Campus Avenue Garage or North Campus Garage with hourly rates; surface-lot parking may require a permit. Regional transit is provided by BCRTA routes across campus, making it easy to reach the venue from various campus areas.
To enhance your visit, consider booking a nearby hotel like The Marcum Hotel & Conference Center on campus or the Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami University Area. These options, along with other recommendations from the Oxford Visitors Bureau, offer convenient stays close to the theatre. When you’re ready to experience a live production, you’ll find Gates-Abegglen Theatre is a reliable, no-fuss choice for memorable events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Gates-Abegglen Theatre seats 385 (official theatre specifications).
- Address: Center for Performing Arts, 420 South Patterson Ave, Oxford, OH 45056.
- Venue type: traditional proscenium theatre; home to the Department of Theatre and part of the Center for Performing Arts.
- Seating chart: Gates-Abegglen Theatre seating chart available on the Performing Arts Series site.
- Parking: Visitor parking via Campus Avenue Garage or North Campus Garage; hourly rates apply; surface-lot parking may require a permit.
- Transit: Miami University regionally connected via BCRTA transit routes between campuses.
- Nearby hotels: The Marcum Hotel & Conference Center on campus; Hampton Inn Oxford/Miami University Area nearby; additional options via Oxford Visitors Bureau.
- Notable events hosted: Two-to-three fully mounted Theatre productions per academic year; recent/upcoming shows include Murder on the Orient Express (November 2025).
- Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming of Gates-Abegglen Theatre; the CPA building (Center for Performing Arts) dates to 1969–1970 and houses Gates-Abegglen.