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About Recital Hall at Staller Center For The Arts

The Recital Hall at Staller Center For The Arts is part of a multi-venue performing arts complex located on the campus of Stony Brook University. With a seating capacity of approximately 379–380, the Recital Hall offers an intimate setting for chamber music, jazz, solo performances, and guest appearances. The Staller Center famously hosts the Stony Brook Film Festival, Met Opera Live in HD broadcasts, and a wide range of performances throughout the year. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the Long Island area, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access, reliable venue details, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Parking is straightforward for live performances, with free parking in the Visitors’ Parking Garage and additional campus lots nearby. For easy transit, you can access Stony Brook via the Long Island Rail Road to Stony Brook Station, followed by campus buses or on-site shuttles. If you’re staying nearby, consider our affiliate hotel and restaurant partners for convenient options. As with all venue pages, we present clear seating information and practical tips to secure your seats without hassle.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794 (Directions page).
  • Venue type: Multi-venue performing arts center (Main Stage, Recital Hall, black-box theatres) within Staller Center for the Arts.
  • Recital Hall capacity: approximately 379–380 seats (Total House around 379; see Recital Hall seating map).
  • Main Stage capacity: approximately 1,040–1,078 seats depending on configuration (Total House with lift 1,078; without lift 1,040).
  • Seating charts: Main Stage seating map PDF and Recital Hall seating map PDF available from the Staller Center site.
  • Parking: Free parking in the Visitors’ Parking Garage for live performances; other campus lots nearby.
  • Transit: Access via Long Island Rail Road to Stony Brook Station and campus buses; on-site shuttle options available.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook (on campus); Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook (Centereach); Danford's Hotel & Marina (Port Jefferson).
  • Notable events: Stony Brook Film Festival is produced by the Staller Center; Met Opera Live in HD broadcasts and a range of performances and guest events.
  • Renamed: The center was renamed Staller Center for the Arts in 1988 after a $1.8 million donation from the Staller family.