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Jones Theatre at Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center Tickets

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Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Waco, TX

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About Jones Theatre at Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center

Welcome to Jones Theatre, a cozy proscenium theatre housed within the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center at Baylor University. With a seating capacity listed at 356 seats (official pages) and a practical maximum of 350, this intimate venue hosts a variety of performances, from contemporary plays to new play initiatives. Located at 60 Baylor Avenue in Waco, TX, Jones Theatre is part of a larger facilities complex that includes three theatre spaces, with ground plans available for event planning purposes.

Whether you’re planning to attend a Baylor New Play Initiative (BNPI) reading or a visiting company’s production, we’ve got you covered with practical tips, from seating and parking to nearby lodging and dining. We’ll help you secure your seats and navigate the campus amenities so you can focus on enjoying the show.

Parking is limited. The circle drive is reserved for ticket pickup only; otherwise, use non-reserved faculty and student parking in the surrounding lots. Baylor University Shuttle (B.U.S.), operated by Waco Transit, provides campus transportation and is free for riders. For dining and lodging, the Baylor area offers a range of options—from downtown and riverfront hotels like Aloft, AC Hotel, Cambria, Element, and EVEN to convenient local eateries. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to simplify planning. For directions, accessibility, and up-to-date venue details, check the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center facilities page and Baylor visitor resources.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, 60 Baylor Avenue, Waco, TX 76706.
  • Venue type and capacity: Jones Theatre is a proscenium theatre; official pages list 356 seats, while reservation info lists a 350 maximum capacity.
  • Seating/chart access: The box office and three theatre spaces (including Jones Theatre) are inside Hooper-Schaefer; ground plans are available via the facilities page for event planning.
  • Parking: Circle drive for ticket pickup only; otherwise use non-reserved faculty & student parking; parking is limited.
  • Transit: Baylor University operates the Baylor University Shuttle (B.U.S.) via Waco Transit; campus service is free for riders.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotels near Baylor University include several downtown and riverfront options listed by Baylor’s visitor resources (e.g., Aloft, AC Hotel, Cambria, Element, EVEN, etc.).
  • Notable events hosted: Baylor New Play Initiative (BNPI) events have been hosted by Baylor Theatre in the Hooper-Schaefer complex.
  • Renamed/demolished status: No evidence of demolition or renaming; the venue remains an active part of the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center.