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About Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, a versatile proscenium theatre on the Montgomery College Rockville campus. With a typical seating capacity around 524 (official configurations range 509–530), this intimate venue hosts a mix of performances from musical concerts to ballet and spotlight talks. Whether you’re catching a show like Christine Baranski in In Conversation or local dance productions, you’ll find a straightforward path to tickets, easy parking, and nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve got you covered with venue specifics, how to get there, and recommended stays and bites in the Rockville area.
Note: The PAC seating chart PDF (pac-seating-map.pdf) is available for download on the center’s site to help you pick the best seats for your preferred performance date.
City: Rockville, MD. The Parilla Performing Arts Center sits on the Montgomery College Rockville campus at 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850-1195. Plan to arrive a little early to enjoy the campus grounds or nearby eateries before the show. For accessibility, handicapped parking and access ramps are available on the north side of the venue, with free campus parking and overflow lots as needed. The center is well-served by public transit, with a direct connection between Rockville and Shady Grove Metrorail (Red Line) and Metro buses Q-2, Q-6, as well as Ride-On buses 46 and 55 stopping nearby.
Nearby hotels and dining are plentiful for a comfortable weekend at the theater. If you’re staying in the area, consider these recommended options and their close proximity to the venue: Cambria Hotel Rockville (1 Helen Heneghan Way), Courtyard by Marriott Rockville (2500 Research Blvd), and Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg (14975 Shady Grove Rd). Always check current availability and book early for the best seating and package options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850-1195.
- Venue type: Performing Arts Center on the Montgomery College Rockville campus; proscenium theatre with orchestra seating.
- Capacity: typical seating around 524 seats; official page notes a range of 509 to 530 depending on configuration.
- Seating chart: downloadable PAC seating chart PDF (pac-seating-map.pdf) on the center’s site.
- Parking: free parking on campus and overflow lots; handicapped parking and access ramp on the north side.
- Transit: located between Rockville and Shady Grove Metrorail (Red Line); served by Metro buses Q-2, Q-6 and Ride-On buses 46, 55.
- Nearby hotels (examples): Cambria Hotel Rockville (1 Helen Heneghan Way), Courtyard by Marriott Rockville (2500 Research Blvd), Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg (14975 Shady Grove Rd).
- Notable events hosted: Christine Baranski in In Conversation (Nov 7, 2025); Sons of Mystro (Mar 4, 2026); Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Maryland Youth Ballet Nutcracker performances in 2024–2025.