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About New Century Theatre - MA

New Century Theatre (NCT) was a historic Equity theatre company based in Northampton, MA. While the company is no longer active, its legacy remains tied to Smith College and the venues it used on campus. The primary performance spaces were Theatre 14 at Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts and the Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre. This page provides a complete, go-to guide for visitors and theater fans looking to understand seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options in Northampton.

Whether you’re planning a trip to the area for a show’s past performances or exploring the history of regional theatre, this guide keeps it straightforward: secure your seats when events were active, know your getting-around options, and discover convenient places to stay and eat near Smith College.

Note: New Century Theatre left the Smith College campus in 2016, and the company officially closed in 2020. The information below reflects historical venues and current practical details for visitors in the area seeking a connection to the theatre’s legacy or similar regional options.

  • Theatre 14 at Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts seats about 460, offering a traditional proscenium-style experience when in use.
  • Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre seats about 150, a smaller venue space on the Smith College campus used during NCT’s active years.
  • Parking: Smith College provides visitor parking; Northampton city parking is available, with campus-specific guidance on Smith’s official site.
  • Transit: PVTA provides multiple routes serving Smith College with connections to surrounding towns and campuses.
  • Nearby hotels and dining: Within walking distance or a short drive are several options, including The Ellery, Hotel Northampton, Quality Inn & Suites Northampton, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Northampton. Local eateries and cafes offer convenient dining before or after events.
  • History note: Notable past engagements included Clybourne Park (2014) and Time Stands Still (2016). After leaving Smith College, 2019 performances occurred at Gateway City Arts (Holyoke) and Eastworks (Easthampton).

If you’re visiting the Northampton area, this page is your inside track for understanding the space’s history, how to reach it, and where to stay nearby.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, 122 Green Street, Northampton, MA 01063.
  • Venue type: Equity theatre company historically based in Northampton; main venue at Smith College (Theatre 14) during its Smith years.
  • Capacity/seating: Theatre 14 at Mendenhall seated about 460 (current Smith College box office page lists Theatre 14 at ~460 seats); Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre seats about 150.
  • Seating chart: Theatre 14 (460 seats); Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre (150 seats) on Smith College campus; used by NCT when it was active there.
  • Parking: Smith College visitor parking options exist; city parking in Northampton is available; campus-specific guidance available on Smith’s site.
  • Transit: PVTA (Pioneer Valley Transit Authority) provides service to Smith College; multiple routes and college connections available.
  • Nearby hotels: Local accommodations within walking distance to Smith College include The Ellery (Northampton), Quality Inn & Suites Northampton, Fairfield Inn & Suites Northampton, Hotel Northampton, etc.
  • Notable events hosted: Clybourne Park (2014) at New Century Theatre; Time Stands Still (2016) at Theatre 14, Smith College; 2019 performances at Gateway City Arts (Holyoke) and Eastworks (Easthampton) after leaving Smith.
  • Status: The organization is no longer active; Smith College confirmed New Century Theatre left the campus in 2016; the 2020 closure ended the theatre company’s productions.