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About Lauren K. Woods Theatre
The Lauren K. Woods Theatre is an intimate on-campus performance space within Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Housed in the former Guggenheim carriage house, this hexagonal-configurable theatre accommodates up to 140 seats and can be set as theatre-in-the-round, thrust, or other flexible configurations to suit each production. Expect engaging Monmouth University theatre programming, including student and guest productions such as Singin’ in the Rain and Into the Woods, presented on campus in this welcoming venue.
Whether you’re a local planning a night out or a student, faculty, or arts enthusiast visiting from afar, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
Parking is typically available in the Commuter Lot on Larchwood Avenue. Plan to arrive early to secure parking and your preferred seating. The closest NJ Transit stop is Long Branch; from there you can take a taxi or walk about 1.5 miles to campus. For visitors staying overnight, recommended hotels near West Long Branch include La Quinta Inn & Suites West Long Branch and Holiday Inn Express West Long Branch, with additional options such as Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, DoubleTree by Hilton in Eatontown, and The Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch. We highlight affiliate partners for convenient hotel stays and dining experiences near the venue.
Seating charts for the Lauren K. Woods Theatre are available on Monmouth University’s site (woods.pdf). The hexagonal design supports versatile configurations to optimize sightlines, sound, and audience interaction. This venue hosts Center for the Arts programming and Monmouth University theatre productions, making it a staple of the university’s cultural calendar.
Venue details: 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. For updates on future shows, dates, and any rescheduled performances, check the Monmouth University Center for the Arts listings and the official Lauren K. Woods Theatre pages.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 140 seats (official Monmouth University page).
- Address: 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.
- Venue type: On-campus intimate theatre within the Center for the Arts, housed in the former Guggenheim carriage house; hexagonal configuration configurable from theatre-in-the-round to thrust.
- Seating chart: Available (woods.pdf) on the university site.
- Parking: Typically parking in the Commuter Lot on Larchwood Avenue; plan to arrive early.
- Transit: Closest NJ Transit stop is Long Branch; from there taxi or a short walk (Long Branch station to campus ~1.5 miles).
- Nearby hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites West Long Branch; Holiday Inn Express West Long Branch; Ocean Place Resort & Spa (Long Branch); DoubleTree by Hilton (Eatontown); The Bungalow Hotel (Long Branch).
- Notable events: Monmouth University theatre productions such as Singin’ in the Rain (on campus) and recent productions like Into the Woods; the venue hosts Center for the Arts programming.
- Renamed/demolition: Formerly Guggenheim Theatre; renamed Lauren K. Woods Theatre in honor of a Monmouth faculty member; the building is intact and in use.
- Seating chart and architectural note: The theatre is hexagonal and designed to allow flexible configurations (arts site coverage discusses the hexagonal space).