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Playhouse Theatre at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Tickets
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About Playhouse Theatre at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The Playhouse Theatre is an intimate venue inside the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres complex in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Known for up-close performances—from comedy cabarets to Chicago tribute shows such as Transit Authority—this space offers a dining-and-entertainment experience. Whether you’re planning a night of laughs or a concert-style performance, we’ve got you covered with clear seating details, convenient parking, transit options, and nearby partner hotels and restaurants to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
Located at 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317, the Playhouse blends dining with live entertainment in an intimate setting, while CDT’s other stages, including the Main Stage and Fireside Theatre, offer additional options for your theatre-going experience.
Parking is complimentary with on-site lots surrounding the theatre, plus additional free parking in the Southwest Transit ramp adjacent to CDT. For regional travel, nearby SouthWest Transit service and the SouthWest Village Transit Center provide convenient access. After the show, explore nearby hotels like Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chanhassen or Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis – Eden Prairie, with partnerships and shuttle options through CDT. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Chanhassen is also nearby. When you’re ready to secure your seats, we’ll help you find the best availability, seating options, and timing for your preferred performance.
Tips for a smooth visit: arrive early to enjoy CDT’s dining experience, check the seating chart for table/booth configurations at the Playhouse, and consider nearby dining to complement your night out. If you’re looking for evening performances, keep an eye on the lineup for Comedy Cabaret, Concert Series, and Chicago tribute shows like Transit Authority—the Playhouse is the intimate home for these engaging productions.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Playhouse Theatre seats 126 (official Theatre Seating Charts page lists 126).
- Address: 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
- Venue type: intimate dinner theatre space within the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres complex (multiple venues including Main Stage and Fireside Theatre).
- Seating chart: Playhouse seating chart shows 126 seats with various table/booth configurations.
- Parking: Free on-site parking in the lot surrounding the theatre; additional free parking in the Southwest Transit ramp adjacent to CDT.
- Transit: Nearby Southwest Transit service; SouthWest Village Transit Center located near Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for regional bus access.
- Nearby hotels: Several hotels are nearby with CDT partnerships or shuttle options, including Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chanhassen and Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis – Eden Prairie; Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen is also nearby.
- Notable events hosted: Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret operates in the Playhouse; CDT also hosts Concert Series and Chicago tribute shows (e.g., Transit Authority).
- Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming; the Playhouse Theatre remains in operation as part of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.