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About The Harriet Theatre
The Harriet Theatre, also known as Harriet Himmel Theater, is a historic cultural and event venue located in the heart of CityPlace (Rosemary Square) in West Palm Beach. Housed in a building converted in 2000 from the 1926 First United Methodist Church, this 11,000 square foot space is versatile and welcoming, hosting a range of performances from live music to seasonal celebrations. The venue features multiple levels and distinct spaces, including a Mezzanine, Upper Mezzanine, Grande Salon, and Lobby, offering flexible configurations for dinners, theater, and receptions.
Whether you’re planning a dinner show, a gala, or a daytime presentation, The Harriet Theatre provides a dependable, unobtrusive backdrop for a memorable event with easy access to nearby hotels, dining, and transit options in downtown West Palm Beach.
We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan a visit: parking at Hibiscus and Okeechobee Garages, on-site valet, and nearby independent options. RideWPB offers a free shuttle, and Tri-Rail and Brightline stations are within easy reach with walking routes from CityPlace. After the show, enjoy stay-friendly hotels like Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach/Downtown, and Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach, all within walking distance. For an enhanced experience, check out the Harriet Himmel Live Music Series and other unique events throughout the year. Secure your seats with confidence—we’ll help you find the best options for your date and budget.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: commonly cited as 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (CityPlace; Rosemary Square). Some listings show 600 S Rosemary Ave; verify with CityPlace/Rosemary Square maps. Source: CityPlace page and various venue references.
- Venue type and history: Converted in 2000 from the First United Methodist Church (built 1926) into a cultural/event theater space; commonly referred to as Harriet Himmel Theater (also Harriet Himmel Gilman Theater). Sources: CityPlace/BizBash reference and historical notes.
- Capacity and seating: 11,000 sq ft facility capable of 275 seated for dinner, 400 theater-style, or 600 for receptions; spaces include Mezzanine (2,800 sq ft), Upper Mezzanine (1,200), Grande Salon (3,500), and Lobby (1,400). Sources: BizBash directory entries.
- Seating chart/ configuration: Multi-level layout with Mezzanine, Upper Mezzanine, and a plaza Balcony; main spaces named Mezzanine, Grande Salon, Lobby (per BizBash Spaces). Sources: BizBash directory.
- Parking: CityPlace/ Rosemary Square parking with Hibiscus Garage and Okeechobee Garage; on-site valet is available; Hibiscus Street frontage notes theater access. Nearby independent parking options exist (ParkWhiz listings). Sources: CityPlace Getting Here; CityPlace valet/garage notes; West Palm Beach Theater parking page.
- Transit: Access via free RideWPB shuttle; nearby Tri-Rail West Palm Beach Station and Brightline; CityPlace provides walking routes from Tri-Rail and Brightline stations. Sources: CityPlace Getting Here; Tri-Rail West Palm Beach; CityPlace transit pages.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton West Palm Beach (connected to Palm Beach County Convention Center; close to CityPlace), Hyatt Place West Palm Beach/Downtown, Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach; all within walking distance of Harriet Himmel Theater. Sources: Hilton pages; Meetings Today article; CityPlace transit/hotels pages.
- Notable events hosted: Harriet Himmel Live Music Series; annual/seasonal performances and special events (e.g., Christmas Candlelight Services; 1909 Gala; Physicians Talent Show). Sources: CityPlace event pages; Meetings Today article; Town-Crier coverage.