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About Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium
Welcome to the official page for Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium (MPAC) and Bennett Auditorium, two premier venues on the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Whether you’re catching the USM Symphony Orchestra, The Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company, or spring University Forum, we’ve got you covered with practical planning details and trusted partner recommendations. Secure your seats with confidence—we’ll point you to the best access, parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to enhance your experience.
MPAC houses the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage with 740 seats, while Bennett Auditorium seats 997. For many events, seating charts are announced closer to show dates. On-site campus parking passes are available via MPAC and Bennett welcome stations. Transit in the area includes Hub City Transit, USM’s Gold Route on campus (free for students with ID), and weekday fixed routes with paratransit options. When you’re planning a visit, consider nearby hotels and restaurants from our trusted affiliate partners to keep things simple and stress-free.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Two venues on site: Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium (MPAC) seats 740; Bennett Auditorium seats 997.
- Addresses: MPAC at 107 Southern Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406; Bennett Auditorium at 113 East Memorial Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406.
- Seating chart public availability: publicly published seating chart for MPAC is not available; TicketCity notes seating chart coming soon.
- Parking: campus parking passes may be obtained at the MPAC/Bennett welcome stations; directions and campus access are provided in venue materials.
- Transit: Hub City Transit serves the area; USM provides a Gold Route on campus (free for students with ID); fixed routes run weekdays with paratransit options.
- Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Hattiesburg (103 South 30th Ave), Fairfield Inn & Suites Hattiesburg (173 Thornhill Dr), Hilton Garden Inn Hattiesburg (133 Plaza Dr), and Courtyard by Marriott Hattiesburg (119 Grand Dr).
- Notable events: USM Symphony Orchestra performances (e.g., 2025 season opening at MPAC), The Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company with USM Symphony Orchestra (e.g., Die Fledermaus, 2025), and Spring 2026 University Forum at MPAC.