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About Ruth A. Knoll Theater At Schauer Arts Center
Welcome to the Ruth A. Knoll Theater, the main performing arts venue within the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, Wisconsin. This versatile space hosts a curated lineup of touring acts, family performances, and community productions. Schauer Arts Center is a nonprofit regional arts organization dedicated to enriching the community through outstanding arts programming and educational outreach. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning patron, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit.
Use this page to learn about seating configurations, parking options, transit notes, and nearby accommodations and dining to pair with your show experience.
Schauer Arts Center and the Ruth A. Knoll Theater present a season featuring a variety of performances, including touring music and theater acts, cultural showcases, and family-friendly productions. As you plan your night, secure your seats through our easy, straightforward ticket process—because you’ve got a guy who’s got you covered.
Parking, accessibility, and nearby lodging are convenient for visitors traveling from near and far. For updated show listings and official artist pages, visit our partner sites and social channels linked on each event page.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 147 N. Rural Street, Hartford, WI 53027.
- Capacity: 549 seats for Ruth A. Knoll Theater.
- Venue type: Main performing arts theater within the Schauer Arts Center, a nonprofit regional arts organization.
- Seating chart: Three tiers—Premier (left/right wings), Tier 1 (Main floor + lower stadium), Tier 2 (last stadium rows, first mezzanine row, balcony).
- Parking: Free public parking in front of the center, behind Hartford Recreation Center, and throughout downtown Hartford; handicap parking available; drop-off via circular drive.
- Transit: Public transit details are not listed on the official Schauer Center site.
- Nearby hotels: AmericInn Hartford WI (1527 E Sumner St), Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford (101 Park Ave), Super 8 by Wyndham Hartford (1539 E Sumner St).
- Notable events hosted: 2024–25 season included The Kingston Trio and The King's Singers; other touring acts include The Barricade Boys, Eclipse: The Best of Pink Floyd, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The 3 Redneck Tenors, Girls Night: The Musical, One Night In Memphis, and The Jungle Book (Missoula Children’s Theatre).
- Renamed/demolished: The Ruth A. Knoll Theater retains its naming; Schauer Center opened in February 2001.