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About Malcolm Field Theatre at SVSU Performing Arts Center
The Malcolm Field Theatre at SVSU Performing Arts Center is a on-campus venue in University Center, Michigan, hosting student and professional productions. With a total of 526 fixed seats, the theatre offers an intimate setting for live performances while staying connected to SVSU’s vibrant arts community. Whether you're attending a student show or a touring production, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help secure your seats and plan your visit.
Address and setting matter for a smooth trip: 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710.
What you’ll find here: fixed seating across two levels (328 on the main floor and 198 in the balcony), easy campus access, and nearby hotel and dining options that pair well with a night out at the theatre.
Parking is convenient with lots J1, J2, and J3 on the SVSU campus. For transit, STARS Route 9 serves SVSU with free rides for SVSU ID holders, and stops near the Ryder Center connect to campus. If you’re planning an overnight, consider nearby affiliate hotels and recommended dining to complete your theatre experience. The Malcolm Field Theatre has hosted notable productions and events, including SVSU theatre productions like How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2015), Columbinus (2024), and the SVSU Martin Luther King Celebration with keynote Rev. Naomi Tutu (2025). The venue is named in honor of Dr. E. Malcolm Field, recognizing his lasting impact on SVSU’s performing arts program.
We’ve got you covered with practical tips, from seating details to parking, transit, and nearby partner hotels and restaurants to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 526 fixed seats (328 on the main floor, 198 in the balcony).
- Address: 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710.
- Venue type: On-campus theatre within SVSU's Performing Arts Center; hosts student and professional productions.
- Seating chart: 526 fixed seats total (328 main floor, 198 balcony).
- Parking: Closest lots are J1, J2 and J3 on SVSU campus.
- Transit: STARS Route 9 serves SVSU with free rides for SVSU ID holders; Route 9 stops connect to campus near Ryder Center.
- Nearby hotels: Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Saginaw (5270 Cardinal Square Blvd), Holiday Inn & Suites Saginaw (2501 Tittabawassee Rd), Residence Inn by Marriott Saginaw (I-675, Exit 6).
- Notable events hosted: SVSU theatre productions (e.g., How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Apr 2015), Columbinus (Apr 2024), SVSU Martin Luther King Celebration with keynote Rev. Naomi Tutu (Jan 2025).
- Renaming/demolished: The theatre is named Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts in honor of Dr. E. Malcolm Field; no demolition or renaming of the venue is indicated as of 2026.