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About Ordway Music Theater at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
Welcome to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, a premier two-venue destination in the heart of downtown Saint Paul. The complex houses the Ordway Music Theater (Main Hall) with 1,910 seats and the Ordway Concert Hall with 1,085 seats. Across from Rice Park at 345 Washington Street, this venue hosts touring Broadway productions, Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and other acclaimed performances. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re catching a blockbuster Broadway show or a formal concert, plan ahead with our insider tips and trusted local recommendations. This page provides comprehensive venue information, so you can focus on the performance and leave the logistics to us.
Parking is convenient with multiple ramps within easy walking distance, including Lawson Ramp, Kellogg Underground Ramp, and RiverCentre Ramp. Metered parking may be free for up to 4 hours with validation. Bus parking is available in front of the Ordway. The venue is accessible by Metro Transit buses, though there is no direct skyway connection. After the show, stroll to nearby hotels and eateries within walking distance for a complete night out in downtown Saint Paul.
Nearby hotel options (affiliate recommendations): The Saint Paul Hotel, InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul, Holiday Inn Downtown St. Paul, Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown, Celeste Hotel, and more. Popular dining and nightlife partners offer curated pre- or post-show experiences—ideal for “You've Got a Guy” style ticketing and planning. For a full list of options, check our partner recommendations below and secure your stay and meal reservations early.
Historical note: The venue opened on January 1, 1985 as Ordway Music Theatre and was renamed Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on January 10, 2000. Today, it hosts touring Broadway productions, Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Schubert Club, and events like the Flint Hills Family Festival, enriching Saint Paul’s cultural landscape.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (directly across from Rice Park).
- Venue type: Two-venue performing arts center consisting of the Ordway Music Theater (Main Hall) and the Ordway Concert Hall.
- Music Theater capacity: 1,910 seats (Music Theater seating chart lists 709 Orchestra, 578 Mezzanine, 349 Balcony, 274 Gallery).
- Concert Hall capacity: 1,085 seats.
- Seating charts: Official seating charts available as PDFs for both venues (Ordway Music Theater and Ordway Concert Hall).
- Parking: Multiple ramps within easy walking distance (e.g., Lawson Ramp, Kellogg Underground Ramp, RiverCentre Ramp); meters may have free parking for up to 4 hours with validation; bus parking available in front of the Ordway.
- Transit: Accessible by Metro Transit buses; no direct skyway connection to the Ordway; nearby downtown transit options noted.
- Nearby hotels: Numerous options within walking distance, including The Saint Paul Hotel, InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, DoubleTree St. Paul Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul, Holiday Inn Downtown St. Paul, Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Downtown, Celeste Hotel, among others.
- Notable events hosted: Touring Broadway productions, Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Schubert Club, and the annual Flint Hills Family Festival.
- Renamed: Manifested as Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on January 10, 2000 (opened January 1, 1985 as Ordway Music Theatre).