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About McConnell Hall at Central Washington University

Welcome to McConnell Hall at Central Washington University, the university’s primary theatre complex located on the CWU campus in Ellensburg, Washington. Home to two distinct performance spaces, McConnell Auditorium and the Milo Smith Tower Theatre, the venue supports a range of department productions, inclusive programming, and community events. Whether you’re catching a CWU theatre production or a visiting performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.

Common questions include seating configurations, parking options, and transit accessibility. McConnell Auditorium seats 750 in a proscenium arrangement, while Milo Smith Tower Theatre offers flexible seating from about 240 (thrust) to 340 (round) depending on configuration. For the latest show-specific seating and accessibility details, check the event page or contact CWU’s Box Office. To make your trip easier, consider nearby hotels such as Hampton Inn Ellensburg, Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel, and TownePlace Suites Ellensburg, which partner with event listings for easy booking. Ellensburg Central Transit provides fare-free bus service with ADA access around campus for convenient travel. If you’re planning a CWU theatre night, we’ve got you covered with trusted, easy options to secure your seats and enjoy the show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: university theatre complex within McConnell Hall on the CWU campus in Ellensburg.
  • Capacity: McConnell Auditorium is a 750-seat proscenium theatre; Milo Smith Tower Theatre is a black-box space that can seat around 240 (thrust) to 340 (round) depending on configuration.
  • Address: Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926.
  • Seating chart: CWU publicly presents capacity and configuration details (750-seat McConnell Auditorium; Milo Smith Tower Theatre with flexible seating) but a single public seating chart is not readily published; arrangements vary by space.
  • Parking: Visitor parking is available with guest permits; see CWU Parking Services and the campus map for locations and permits.
  • Transit: Ellensburg Central Transit offers fare-free public bus service with ADA access serving the CWU area; see municipal transit information for routes and schedules.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Ellensburg (2705 Triple L Loop), Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel (211 W Umptanum Rd), TownePlace Suites Ellensburg (1709 S Opportunity St).
  • Notable events hosted: CWU theatre productions in McConnell Hall (e.g., “Everybody” and other department shows); inclusive programming such as Yakima River Adventure.