Strayer-Wood Theatre - Northern Iowa Tickets

Strayer-Wood Theatre is the University of Northern Iowa’s primary venue for live performance, featuring two distinct spaces: the Strayer-Wood Theatre (main stage) and the Bertha Martin Theatre (black box). Located at 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, this campus venue hosts a wide range of productions, from intimate black-box performances to larger, dynamic main-stage productions. The venue supports multiple seating configurations and is easily accessible by car, bus, or campus shuttle services. Whether you’re planning a night of theatre or a campus cultural outing, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted nearby options to secure your seats and stay nearby.

Here at Strayer-Wood Theatre, you’ll find a flexible space with notable features like a hydraulic orchestra lift and five stage traps, enabling a variety of staging styles—from thrust and proscenium setups to aerial and arena configurations. The main stage can accommodate >400 fixed seats and >250 movable seats, while the Bertha Martin Theatre offers an intimate setting with up to 150 seats. The box office is conveniently located inside Strayer-Wood Theatre near the northeast corner of Hudson Road and W. 27th Street and opens 1 hour before performances. For ticketing, UNITix is available alongside standard box office services at (319) 273-4849.

Planning transportation or a place to stay? UNI’s campus is served by MET Transit, and the Multimodal Transportation Center is nearby for easy connections. Campus shuttles may also support event-specific routes. We’ve included trusted hotel and dining partners in the area to help you secure your stay with confidence.