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About Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall

Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, now part of the on-campus Arts Quarter at William & Mary, houses multiple performance spaces for Theatre & Performance and Dance. The venue complex includes the Glenn Close Theatre, Studio Theatre, Lab Theatre, and the Dance Recital Theatre, offering a total of 888 seats across all spaces. Whether you're catching a main stage production or an intimate recital, you’ll find a straightforward, friendly path to securing your seats.

We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating layouts, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit to this historic Williamsburg setting.

Location

  • Address: 601 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Seating at a glance

  • Glenn Close Theatre (main stage): 478 seats
  • Studio Theatre: 250 seats
  • Lab Theatre: up to 100 seats
  • Dance Recital Theatre: up to 60 seats
  • Total on-campus seating: 888 seats

Parking and transit

  • Parking lots: PBK Circle Lot in front of the Memorial Hall, Boswell Lot, and the Ukrop Way parking garage
  • Paid parking is available via Passport App (approx. the best available price per hour after 5:00pm on weekdays)
  • Weekends: parking is free after 5:00pm
  • Public transit: Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) Green Line serves the campus with connections to other routes
  • Campus bus service is available for William & Mary events

Nearby hotels and dining

  • Hotels: Williamsburg Lodge (310 S England St), Williamsburg Inn (136 E Francis St), Colonial Houses (historic lodging in Colonial Williamsburg)
  • Dining and amenities: Merchants Square area offers varied dining options within walking distance of the campus
  • Tips: consider affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to maximize value and convenience

Notable moments

  • Historically, the venue hosted the 1976 Carter–Ford presidential debate
  • 2018 Laverne Cox Atwater Lecture
  • 2018 CNN town hall discussions (as reported by Alumni Magazine)

Renovation and name updates

  • The facility was rebuilt/renovated and reopened in 2023 as the Arts Quarter
  • The main stage is now named the Glenn Close Theatre in honor of actress Glenn Close

How we help you secure tickets

  • We provide straightforward, no-fuss options to secure seats for all performances across the Glenn Close Theatre, Studio Theatre, Lab Theatre, and Dance Recital Theatre
  • We’ll guide you to the best seating and available great seats and the section you want options for your preferred date
  • We’ll keep you informed about any schedule changes or RESCHEDULED from its original date notices for performances

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 601 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
  • Venue type: on-campus performing-arts complex housing multiple venues and production spaces for Theatre & Performance and Dance.
  • Seating/chart: Glenn Close Theatre seats 478 (main floor and balcony); Studio Theatre seats 250; Lab Theatre seats up to 100; Dance Recital Theatre seats up to 60.
  • Total PBK seating across the main spaces: 478 + 250 + 100 + 60 = 888 seats.
  • Parking: PBK Circle Lot in front of PBK Memorial Hall, Boswell Lot, and Ukrop Way parking garage; paid parking via Passport App (approx. $1.50/hour after 5:00pm weekdays); weekends free after 5:00pm.
  • Transit: Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) Green Line serves the campus with connections to other routes; campus bus service operates for William & Mary.
  • Nearby hotels: Williamsburg Lodge (310 S England St), Williamsburg Inn (136 E Francis St), Colonial Houses historic lodging in Colonial Williamsburg; additional options include nearby inns and hotels in Merchants Square.
  • Notable events hosted: the 1976 Carter–Ford presidential debate; 2018 Laverne Cox Atwater Lecture; 2018 CNN town hall (per Alumni Magazine reporting).
  • Renovation/rename note: the facility was rebuilt/renovated and reopened in 2023 as the Arts Quarter; the Glenn Close Theatre is the renamed main stage honoring actress Glenn Close.