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About Marshall Performing Arts Center

Welcome to the Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) page. Located on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus at 1215 Ordean Court, MPAC houses two distinct venues suited for a wide range of performances—from large-scale productions to intimate black-box shows. Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, dance, or music, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking tips, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to make your visit seamless.

MPAC is a trusted centerpiece of Duluth’s performing arts scene, hosting productions such as Dancing Tales, Ragamala Dance Company, The SpongeBob Musical, Anne of Green Gables, and The Women of Lockerbie, among others listed in UMD Theatre’s season entries. Use this page to secure your seats and plan your trip with confidence.

Two venues, two experiences:

  • Mainstage Theatre seats 550 with a flexible thrust/proscenium configuration, ideal for large-scale productions and dynamic performances.
  • Dudley Experimental Theatre seats 100 in a black-box setting, perfect for intimate work and experimental pieces.

Parking around MPAC follows campus guidelines, with lots such as Lot G and pay lots available. Free parking may apply after certain hours or days per campus regulations. For the best route, check campus transportation information and plan with the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) routes that serve UMD. When you’re ready to unwind, Canal Park offers a range of nearby hotels and dining options—great for extending your Duluth visit.

Secure your seats through our easy, go-to process—we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticketing and up-to-date event listings.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: MPAC, 1215 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812-3008. Building is on the UMD campus near Ordean Court. (Source: MPAC campus map and address pages.)
  • Venues and capacity: Mainstage Theatre seats 550 (flexible thrust/proscenium); Dudley Experimental Theatre seats 100 (black box). (Sources: MPAC overview and facility details.)
  • Seating/chart note: MPAC comprises two venues with distinct seating capacities—Mainstage (550) and Dudley Experimental (100). (Source: MPAC overview.)
  • Notable events hosted: examples include Dancing Tales, Ragamala Dance Company, The SpongeBob Musical, Anne of Green Gables, and The Women of Lockerbie as listed in UMD Theatre’s season/program entries. (Source: UMD Theatre event listings.)
  • Parking: campus parking options exist; public guidance notes parking lots around MPAC (e.g., Lot G and pay lots) with free parking after certain hours/days; refer to campus transportation information. (Sources: Loon Opera page listing parking details and UMD/DTA transit pages for context.)
  • Transit: Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) serves UMD with routes connecting to campus; plan trips via DTA and transit apps. (Sources: DTA official pages and transit app guidance.)
  • Nearby hotels: Canal Park Lodge and Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park are convenient lodging options near MPAC’s Canal Park area. (Sources: hotel websites.)
  • Renaming/demolition: MPAC remains as the Marshall Performing Arts Center; no demolition or renaming of the facility as of latest available information. (Source: MPAC pages.)