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About Smothers Theatre At Pepperdine University

Smothers Theatre sits within Pepperdine University's Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, a premier on-campus performing arts venue in Malibu. With a capacity of the best available price across a proscenium stage with an orchestra pit, it hosts touring companies like Pilobolus, MOMIX, Ailey II, and River North Dance Chicago, alongside Pepperdine’s own dance and music performances. Whether you’re catching a big-name touring show or a campus performance, we’ve got you covered for tickets, seating details, and planning your visit.

Below you’ll find seating configurations, parking and transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth, no-fuss visit to Smothers Theatre.

Tip: Secure your seats early by checking the official Pepperdine seating chart for the section you want configurations. For parking, you can use paid Seaver Main Lot (the best available price) or free Parking Lot A (Theme Tower Lot) with a shuttle directly to the theatre. Accessible parking is available in the Main Lot. A Pepperdine shuttle operates from Theme Tower Lot to Smothers Theatre, with additional campus transit options described by Pepperdine. On-site lodging includes on-campus Villa Graziadio Executive Center, while nearby options like Malibu Beach Inn and affiliated Pepperdine-rate hotels in the LA area offer convenient stays. If you’re planning a visit for a show, we’ll help you navigate seating, transport, and lodging so you can focus on enjoying the performance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 448 seats (15 rows) in Smothers Theatre.
  • Location: Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263.
  • Venue type: On-campus performing arts theatre (proscenium with orchestra pit) within Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts.
  • Seating chart: Official Smothers Theatre seating charts are available on Pepperdine’s site (Regular and Orchestra Pit configurations).
  • Parking: Paid parking in Seaver Main Lot adjacent to Smothers Theatre ($7 cash only); free parking in Theme Tower Lot (Parking Lot A) with shuttle to the theatre; accessible parking in the Main Lot.
  • Transit: Free Pepperdine shuttle from Theme Tower Lot to Smothers Theatre; additional campus transit options described by Pepperdine.
  • Nearby hotels: On-campus Villa Graziadio Executive Center (on-campus lodging); nearby options include Malibu Beach Inn and other Los Angeles area hotels (e.g., Calabasas/Westlake Village via Pepperdine-affiliated rates).
  • Notable events hosted: touring companies (Pilobolus, MOMIX, Ailey II, River North Dance Chicago), Pepperdine dance and music performances, and special events such as Forbidden Broadway at Smothers Theatre.