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About Studio at Hilberry Gateway

Welcome to Studio at Hilberry Gateway, a versatile academic performing-arts center in the heart of Detroit. This venue complex, part of the Hilberry Gateway with the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center, hosts theatre, dance, and music programs across its spaces. The Studio Theater offers an intimate black-box experience with a tension grid that enables flexible staging, while the Main Theater seats 513 for larger productions. Located at 4715 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, the studio sits on a vibrant campus and within the downtown arts ecosystem.

Whether you’re planning to see a show, connect with Detroit’s performing-arts scene, or secure comfortable accommodations nearby, we’ve got you covered with practical venue details, reliable parking options, transit access, and trusted affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining.

Note: The Studio’s seating configuration is described as a black-box with a tension grid; there isn’t a standard published seating chart image. For parking, check Wayne State structures and nearby lots, with current rates and availability via local parking apps or Parkopedia. Transit access includes SMART bus routes, the Main+Cass stop (3235), and connections to Detroit’s QLINE and People Mover in the downtown area. Nearby hotels and dining options offer convenient stays and meals for before or after performances, with affiliate recommendations to help you book confidently. For event details, always verify the date and venue specifics with our team as schedules can change.

Past highlights at Hilberry Gateway include the April 2023 Cabaret opening and Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando in 2023, with Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center opening in 2024 to expand the complex’s cultural offerings. If you’re planning a visit, secure your seats and arrangements early—we’re here to make ticketing straightforward and dependable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 4715 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202.
  • Venue type: Academic performing-arts center hosting theatre, dance, and music programs.
  • Studio Theater capacity: 143–150 seats (configured with a tension grid for flexible staging).
  • Main Proscenium Theater capacity: 513 seats.
  • Studio Theater seating configuration described as a black-box with a tension grid; no publicly published standard seating chart image.
  • Parking: on- and near-campus parking options (Wayne State structures and nearby lots); see local parking apps and Parkopedia for current rates.
  • Transit: served by SMART bus routes; nearby Main+Cass bus stop (stop 3235) and access to Detroit’s QLINE/People Mover options in the downtown area.
  • Nearby hotels: The Siren Hotel (1509 Broadway), Shinola Hotel (1400 Woodward Ave), The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit (1114 Washington Blvd), The Inn at 97 Winder (97 Winder St).
  • Notable events: opened in April 2023 with Cabaret; Studio opened with Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando in 2023; Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center (350-seat) opened as part of the complex in 2024.