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Mandell Weiss Theatre at Mandell Weiss Center Tickets

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About Mandell Weiss Theatre at Mandell Weiss Center

The Mandell Weiss Theatre is the largest proscenium space within UC San Diego’s Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, and it shares its stage and history with La Jolla Playhouse. Opened in 1983 as La Jolla Playhouse’s first theatre, this venue has hosted world premieres and notable productions, including Grapes of Wrath (1989) and Randy Newman’s Faust (1995). With a comfortable seating capacity of 492, it offers an intimate yet expansive setting in the heart of La Jolla.

Whether you’re catching a world premiere or a renowned production, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth visit.

Venue address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093. The theatre sits in the creative hub of UC San Diego, accessible via public transit or a short drive from the lively La Jolla coastline. For a seamless experience, consider booking through our trusted partner hotels and restaurants in the area. We’ll help you secure your seats and confirm the latest venue information and accessibility options.

Seating charts for Mandell Weiss Theatre are available through La Jolla Playhouse under the Seating Charts section, along with the theatre’s current configurations. This page provides a comprehensive overview of parking, transit options, and nearby amenities so you can plan a hassle-free night out or a longer visit to the La Jolla area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 492 seats in normal configuration (some pages list 500).
  • Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
  • Venue type: Proscenium theatre, largest space in the Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, shared with La Jolla Playhouse.
  • Seating chart: Seatings chart available on La Jolla Playhouse site under 'Seating Charts' for Mandell Weiss Theatre.
  • Parking: Theatre District Parking Structure, 9135 S Scholars Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093; walk ~1-2 minutes to the Theatre District.
  • Transit: UCSD Blue Line Trolley to Central Campus Station; Triton Transit loops connect to the Theatre District.
  • Nearby hotels: Sheraton La Jolla Hotel (3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla), Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines (10950 N Torrey Pines Road), San Diego Marriott La Jolla (4240 La Jolla Village Drive).
  • Notable events: Opened as La Jolla Playhouse’s first theatre in 1983; has hosted numerous world premieres and notable productions (e.g., Grapes of Wrath world premiere 1989; Randy Newman’s Faust world premiere 1995).
  • Renamed/demolition: No demolition or renaming reported; the venue continues to operate as Mandell Weiss Theatre within UCSD’s Theatre & Dance facilities.