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Welcome to Towle Theater, a small but vibrant nonprofit community theatre operated by the Towle Performing Arts Company. Located at 5205 Hohman Avenue in Hammond, IN, this intimate venue brings classic favorites and fresh local productions to life with a welcoming, no-frills approach. From family-friendly shows to adult dramas, Towle Theater is a staple of the region’s performing arts scene, with a history that traces back to its days as the Towle Opera House (opened 1903) and later the De Luxe Theatre before becoming Towle Theater in 2003. Whether you’re a season subscriber or a first-time visitor, we’ve got you covered for an easy, enjoyable theatre experience.
In addition to regular season productions, Towle Youth Theater Ensemble classes offer opportunities for young performers to learn and grow on stage. We aim to make tickets accessible and straightforward to purchase, with seating arranged to accommodate different needs, including wheelchair seating and assisted seating planning through the box office.
Getting to Towle Theater is simple. There’s free parking on Hohman Avenue and a gravel lot on Sibley Street, with additional nearby options in the area. The venue sits within convenient reach of public transit, being less than a mile from South Shore Line access, making it easy to combine a night at the theatre with a trip to nearby dining or hotels. For visitors seeking a comfortable stay within reach of the show, the Hammond area offers several dependable hotel choices and a variety of dining options. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners to help you find reliable lodging and dining close to Towle Theater.
Venue Details
- Capacity: Approximately 175 seats
- Seating: Public seating map is not published on the official site; wheelchair seating is available and the box office assists with seating arrangements to ensure you’re comfortable and close to the action. Use section and seat placeholders when selecting your tickets.
- Parking: Free parking on Hohman Avenue; gravel lot on Sibley; additional nearby street parking options.
- Transportation: Close to the South Shore Line; less than 1 mile from public transportation access and local bus routes.
- Nearby Hotels (affiliate suggestions): Hampton Inn & Suites Hammond, Quality Inn Hammond, Comfort Inn Hammond I-94, Best Western Northwest Indiana Inn, Ramada Hammond, Courtyard Chicago Southeast/Hammond
- Nearby Dining (affiliate suggestions): A selection of casual to family-friendly options within minutes of the venue — hotels often list on-site dining or local eateries nearby.
- Notable past and upcoming events: Regular season productions such as The Marvelous Wonderettes, Doublewide, Texas, Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream, and Misery in 2026, plus Towle Youth Theater Ensemble classes and showcases.
- Historical note: The building’s legacy includes Towle Opera House (opened 1903), later De Luxe Theatre (1921–24), and its current incarnation as Towle Theater since 2003.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 5205 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 (official site; some listings show 46327).
- Capacity: approximately 175 seats.
- Venue type: nonprofit community theatre operated by Towle Performing Arts Company (501(c)(3)).
- Seating chart: public seating map not published on the official site; wheelchair seating available and box office assists with seating arrangements.
- Parking: free parking on Hohman Avenue and a gravel lot on Sibley; parking nearby in the area.
- Transit: located near the South Shore Line; less than 1 mile from public transportation access.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Hammond; Quality Inn & Suites Hammond; Comfort Inn Hammond I-94; Best Western Northwest Indiana Inn; Ramada Hammond; Courtyard Chicago Southeast/Hammond.
- Notable events hosted: regular season productions (e.g., The Marvelous Wonderettes, Doublewide, Texas, Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream, Misery in 2026) and Towle Youth Theater Ensemble classes.
- Historical rename/demolition: the building has a history as Towle Opera House (opened 1903), later De Luxe Theatre (named DeLux Theatre, 1921-24), and is now Towle Theater (since 2003).