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About Lincoln Theater - CT

Located in the heart of downtown New Haven, Lincoln Theater - CT is a historic venue with a modern arts education mission. Built in 1924 as the Lincoln Theatre, this space now serves as part of the ACES Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) and offers flexible seating to support a variety of performances. Whether you’re catching a performance, show, or student showcase, we’ve got you covered with practical information to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Note: seating configurations are flexible, with retractable seating to support thrust and end-stage setups. Public seating charts aren’t widely published, but our listings and CT transit options will help you plan your arrival.

We’m here to help you navigate parking, transit, and nearby accommodations. For dining, you’ll find several reliable options within walking distance to fuel your evening. We highlight affiliate partners for hotels and restaurants to make your planning easier. If you’re driving, street parking and nearby public lots are common, with accessibility considerations noted by ACES. For transit, CT Transit buses and regional connections offer convenient options to reach Lincoln Theater - CT from the surrounding area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Lincoln Street, New Haven, CT 06510.
  • Current name: ACES Little Theatre; former names include Lincoln Theatre and Little Theatre on Lincoln Street.
  • Origin: Built in 1924 as the Lincoln Theatre (historic former movie house).
  • Capacity: ~150 seats in the current multi-use theatre configuration; historic cinema capacity listed as 286 seats by Cinema Treasures.
  • Venue type: Historic theatre converted for arts education; part of ACES Educational Center for the Arts (ECA).
  • Seating chart: Public seating charts are not widely published; theatre employs flexible, retractable seating to support thrust/end-stage configurations.
  • Parking: No on-site parking; street parking and nearby public lots; ACES notes accessibility considerations for parking.
  • Transit: Downtown New Haven location with public transit options (CT Transit buses) and proximity to regional transportation; official transit pages reference bus/shuttle options.
  • Nearby hotels: New Haven Hotel (229 George Street) and other downtown hotels are within walking distance.