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Macgowan Hall at UCLA houses two intimate performance spaces: the Little Theater and the Freud Playhouse. Located at 245 Charles E. Young Dr East in Los Angeles, CA, this campus hub hosts UCLA department seasons, touring companies, and notable productions. We’ve got practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Below you’ll find seating information, parking and transportation tips, and hand-picked recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to make your UCLA night out effortless.
Macgowan Hall remains an active, named venue at UCLA and continues to offer versatile spaces for intimate and mid-size performances. For the latest shows, dates, and any venue-access updates, check official UCLA theater pages and the affiliated performer sites.
Seating and Venue Details
- Little Theater: intimate venue ideal for smaller productions and showcases.
- Freud Playhouse: larger proscenium venue used for plays with bigger casts and touring productions.
- Address: 245 Charles E. Young Dr East, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Macgowan Hall, UCLA).
Parking and Transportation
- Parking: Parking Structure 3 on campus. Arrive early to secure convenient spots close to the venue entrances.
- Getting There: Campus directions may involve walking between buildings. The Bruin Bus service can help with campus transit on event days.
Nearby Hotels
- UCLA Luskin Conference Center — 425 Westwood Plaza. A convenient on-site option with modern rooms and quick access to campus venues.
- Palihotel Westwood — A stylish, walkable choice near campus for a comfortable stay close to UCLA theatres.
- W Los Angeles – Westwood — A full-service hotel offering upscale amenities a short drive from Macgowan Hall.
Nearby Restaurants and Dining
- Explore a range of casual to upscale dining around Westwood Village, within a short stroll of UCLA.
- Consider pre-show or post-show dining options aligned with your tastes, then head to Macgowan Hall for the performance.
Notable Facts and History
- The Freud Playhouse has hosted notable productions and companies, including Disney collaborations, The Wooster Group, and The Royal Court Theatre.
- Xanadu (2025) was staged at Freud Playhouse, underscoring UCLA’s role as a dynamic venue for contemporary and classic productions.
- Macgowan Hall continues to operate with both the Little Theater and Freud Playhouse spaces, serving as a cornerstone for UCLA’s performing arts programs.
For tickets and on-site information, we’re here to help you secure your seats. Consider this a reliable, friendly connection to the UCLA theatre scene—easy, straightforward, and ready when you are.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and spaces: Macgowan Hall at UCLA contains the Freud Playhouse (≈562–586 seats) and the Little Theater (up to 200 seats).
- Little Theater capacity and address: up to 200 seats; 245 Charles E. Young Dr East, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Macgowan Hall).
- Freud Playhouse capacity: 562-seat proscenium venue (often described as 586 seats in some UCLA materials).
- Parking and directions: Parking available via Parking Structure 3; directions include walking underpasses between campus buildings and Bruin Bus service.
- Nearby hotels: UCLA Luskin Conference Center (425 Westwood Plaza), Palihotel Westwood, and W Los Angeles – Westwood are convenient options.
- Notable events hosted: Freud Playhouse has hosted Disney, The Wooster Group, and The Royal Court Theatre; Xanadu (2025) was staged at Freud; UCLA department seasons are regularly produced in these spaces.
- Renamed/demolished: Macgowan Hall remains in use at UCLA and has not been demolished or renamed.