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About Montclair State University

Welcome to the official Montclair State University venue guide. We’ve got you covered for on-campus venues, seating layouts, parking details, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. Whether you’re attending a Peak Performances event at the Alexander Kasser Theater, a show in Memorial Auditorium, or a concert at the Montclair State University Amphitheater, this page provides practical details to make your visit smooth and enjoyable. We’ll highlight the venue layouts, parking access, transportation choices, and convenient nearby lodging and dining options with trusted partner recommendations.

Key on-campus venues include the Alexander Kasser Theater, Memorial Auditorium, and the Montclair State University Amphitheater. Planning ahead? Check the seating configurations in the Kasser Theater’s audience layout to understand permanent seats and potential temporary configurations for larger productions.

For event planning, MSU’s on-campus venues are world‑class settings for drama, musical theatre, dance, orchestral concerts, recitals, and chamber opera. Peak Performances has brought 100+ world and American premieres to campus since 2005, with the Kasser Theater opening in 2004. If you’re traveling from out of town, easy access via NJ Transit, campus shuttles, and local bus routes helps you arrive without hassle. Secure your seats through our trusted partner network, and enjoy nearby hotels and restaurants recommended for visitors to Montclair State University.

Note: For calendar specifics, including any date changes or rescheduled events, please verify the event page. If a date is To Be Announced (TBA), we’ll indicate it as Date to be announced. All venue information reflects current on-campus facilities and typical configurations unless otherwise noted.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Main on‑campus venues include Alexander Kasser Theater (463 permanent seats; orchestra 288, mezzanine 175, presidential 36, pit seats 35; usual capacity 463; up to 499–534 with additional seating), Memorial Auditorium (988 seats), and the Montclair State University Amphitheater (2,000 seats).
  • Alexander Kasser Theater is a 500‑seat multi‑use venue used for drama, musical theatre, dance, orchestral concerts, recitals and chamber opera; seating layout is available as an audience seating PDF file.
  • Seating chart: Kasser Theater Audience Seating Layout (PDF) shows the permanent and configurable seating; permanent total is 463, with potential temporary increases up to around 534 depending on arrangement.
  • Address: 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043.
  • Parking: Red Hawk Deck adjacent to the Kasser Theater (hourly paid parking).
  • Transit: Public transit access via NJ Transit Midtown Direct to campus; nearby Montclair Heights Station and Montclair State University Station; campus shuttle service available; multiple bus routes serve the campus.
  • Nearby hotels (per MSU Admissions): Hampton Inn & Suites (Fairfield, NJ), Best Western‑Plus Executive Inn (Fairfield, NJ), La Quinta Inn & Suites (Clifton, NJ).
  • Notable events: Peak Performances on campus; Kasser Theater opened in 2004 (first artist was Mikhail Baryshnikov, Oct 7, 2004); 10th anniversary gala for the Kasser Theater occurred on Nov 1, 2014; Peak Performances has hosted 100+ world and American premieres since 2005.
  • Note: Susan A. Cole Hall on MSU campus (the former College Hall) houses admissions offices and has been renamed from College Hall to Susan A. Cole Hall.