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About USC Bing Theatre
USC Bing Theatre is the on-campus proscenium venue for the USC School of Dramatic Arts. With a compact, great seats-capacity space, this intimate setting hosts student showcases, faculty productions, and performances from the broader Los Angeles theatre community. Located at 3500 Watt Way in Exposition Park, Bing Theatre offers convenient access for locals and visitors alike. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
Note: The venue is part of the Dick Wolf Drama Center, renamed in 2024, while Bing Theatre remains the on-campus stage for dramatic arts productions.
Parking options include access to the Downey Way Parking Structure and the Royal Street Parking Structure, both serving Bing Theatre patrons. For public transit, reach the venue via the Expo Line (Metro E) at the Expo Park/USC station with connecting bus routes. If you’re staying nearby, consider hotels within walking distance to Exposition Park. We’ve highlighted affiliate options for easy booking and reliable dining near the venue to enhance your theatre experience. Whether you’re here for a USC Kaufman School of Dance showcase or SDA productions like Something Rotten! (2025), we’ll help you secure your seats and navigate the visit with ease.
Remember to check the event page for RESCHEDULED from its original date or Date to be announced announcements. Each performance is treated independently for multi-day events, so confirm the single date you’re attending when you purchase.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 550 seats (proscenium theatre).
- Address: 3500 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089.
- Venue type: Proscenium theatre; USC School of Dramatic Arts’ premier on-campus venue.
- Seating chart: Public seating chart is not publicly published; venue capacity listed as 550 on official pages.
- Parking: Downey Way Parking Structure and Royal Street Parking Structure serve Bing Theatre patrons.
- Transit: Accessible via public transit; nearby Expo Park/USC station on the Metro E Line (Expo) and related bus connections.
- Nearby hotels: USC Hotel at 3540 S Figueroa St is within walking distance of Exposition Park.
- Notable events hosted: 1976 premiere Sweet Bird of Youth (Time Capsule); Pippin (2023); Fall/Spring USC Kaufman School of Dance showcases (2023–2025); SDA productions such as Something Rotten! (2025).
- Renamed/demolished: Bing Theatre remains; the USC School of Dramatic Arts building was renamed the Dick Wolf Drama Center in 2024.