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About Kumble Theater For The Performing Arts
Welcome to Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, LIU Brooklyn’s on-campus venue offering intimate, versatile performances in a多 seating arrangement. The theater is known for its sprung stage floor, two-tier seating with comfortable side balconies, and a schedule that highlights jazz, dance, theater, and touring productions. Whether you’re catching the Brooklyn Center Jazz Series or a touring show like Step Afrika!, you’ll find an accessible, reliable venue with a straightforward, friend-in-the-business ticket experience.
Located at 1 University Plaza in Brooklyn, NY, the Kumble Theater is a trusted anchor for the local arts scene, continuing to host high-caliber performances under the LIU Brooklyn umbrella. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Seating at the Kumble Theater features two levels with side balconies and a sprung stage floor suitable for a range of performances. Plan your visit with nearby parking options along DeKalb Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, plus several garages listed by SpotHero. For transit, Nevins Street (2,3,4,5) and DeKalb Avenue (B,Q,R) offer convenient access, along with multiple bus routes. After the show, consider staying at EVEN Hotel Brooklyn (46 Nevins St) within a short stroll, or explore nearby dining options. If you’re organizing a trip, check official artist pages for the latest show details and dates. And remember, the venue continues to operate as Kumble Theater at LIU Brooklyn with no demolition or renaming on the horizon.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Capacity: about 320–325 seats (architectural firm notes 325-seat; multiple sources list ~320).
- Venue type: on-campus performing arts theater at LIU Brooklyn; used by Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts when appropriate.
- Seating chart: stepped on two levels with side balconies; sprung stage floor for versatile performances.
- Parking: parking is available on DeKalb Avenue and Flatbush Avenue corridors; several nearby garages exist (SpotHero listings).
- Transit: served by multiple lines including Nevins Street (2,3,4,5) and DeKalb Avenue (B,Q,R); multiple bus routes connect nearby.
- Nearby hotels: EVEN Hotel Brooklyn (46 Nevins St) is within a short walk; Hotel Indigo Brooklyn (Duffield St) has been reported closed in recent years.
- Notable events hosted: Brooklyn Center Jazz Series (Tierney Sutton Band, Kenny Barron, Alicia Olatuja); Step Afrika!; Lunar New Year Flight and other touring performances.
- Renovation/demolition status: no demolition or renaming; the venue continues to operate as Kumble Theater within LIU Brooklyn.