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About Mainstage Theatre at The Fowler Center
Welcome to the Mainstage Theatre at The Fowler Center, a central hub for live performance and campus events in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The primary venue is the Drama Theatre, while additional spaces support concerts, lectures, exhibitions, and receptions. Secure your seats with straightforward, reliable ticketing information for theatre productions, concerts, or university events.
Key spaces include the Drama Theatre (placeholder seats), the flexible Simpson Theatre (up to a configurable capacity in a black-box setup), Riceland Hall (placeholder seats), and Grand Hall (placeholder seats for larger gatherings). For current seating maps and configurations, check with the Box Office. Parking is available on the south side of the Fowler Center for theatre department and Simpson Theatre patrons. Local transit via Jonesboro Economical Transportation (JET) serves ASU and campus routes, with stops near the Fowler Center. Nearby hotels such as Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center on campus and Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites offer convenient accommodations for performers and attendees. We’re your connect in the know for reliable, straightforward ticketing and event planning at The Fowler Center.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- No 'Mainstage Theatre' at Fowler Center; primary play venue is the Drama Theatre (344 seats).
- Address: 201 Olympic Drive, State University, AR 72467 (Jonesboro area).
- Venue spaces and typical capacities: Drama Theatre 344 seats; Simpson Theatre 250 seats (renamed in 2016 in honor of Bob and Molly Simpson); Riceland Hall 970 seats; Grand Hall 650 capacity for receptions.
- Parking: Separate parking for the Theatre Department and Simpson Theatre is arranged on the south side of the Fowler Center.
- Seating chart: Drama Theatre has 344 seats; Simpson Theatre is a flexible black‑box seating up to 250; Grand Hall and Riceland Hall have their own configurations; check the Box Office for current seating maps.
- Transit: Jonesboro Economical Transportation (JET) serves the ASU area; local routes may include campus stops near Fowler Center.
- Nearby hotels: Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center (on campus, 223 Red Wolf Blvd); Best Western Plus Jonesboro Inn & Suites (2911 Gilmore Dr).
- Notable hosted events: Delta National Small Prints Exhibition has been hosted at Fowler Center; center spaces host concerts, lectures, and regional/academic events.
- Renamed/demolished: The Simpson Theatre was renamed in 2016 to honor Bob and Molly Simpson; the spaces themselves remain in use (no demolition noted).