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About UTEP Union Dinner Theatre
Welcome to the UTEP Union Dinner Theatre, the only year‑round, full‑time dinner theatre on a college campus. Located in the Union Building West (Room 209) at 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79902, performances take place in the Union Ballroom (207 Union West Wing). Since 1983, the Dinner Theatre has hosted celebrated musicals such as Evita, 42nd Street, Rent, and more, drawing locals and visitors for an engaging mix of dining and live performance.
Whether you’re a student, a local theatre fan, or simply looking for a dependable night out, we’ve got you covered with straightforward tickets, clear seating options, and practical venue details to help you plan your visit.
Seating at the Dinner Theatre typically combines reserved dinner tables with general admission seating; tables are reserved, while seats at showtime are first‑come, first‑served. For matinees without dinner, expect general admission. A seating chart image is available on the Dinner Theatre Tickets page to help you choose your preferred arrangement. Parking is available around the Liberal Arts Building and Union Buildings, with ADA spaces and ramps noted. Campus entry is from University Ave and Oregon St.
Transit options include UTEP’s Miner Metro campus shuttle and Sun Metro services, with on‑campus transport to reach Union West. Nearby hotels provide convenient stays, including Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University and several downtown options (DoubleTree, Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo). When you’re ready to plan, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket access and nearby lodging ideas to fit your schedule.
For context, the Dinner Theatre has produced numerous musicals since 1983 and remains a cornerstone of campus arts. Notable contributions include historical openings by Sir Tim Rice. To secure your seats, check the official Tickets page for the current show and seating availability.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: The Dinner Theatre is in the Union Building West, Room 209, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79902; performances take place in the Union Ballroom, 207 Union West Wing.
- Capacity (approximate): community reporting and planning documents describe a large ballroom capacity of about 600–800 people when Union West is used as a ballroom; exact on‑site capacity varies by seating configuration.
- Seating: dinner performances use reserved tables with general admission seats (tables are reserved, seats are first‑come, first‑served); no‑dinner matinees are general admission.
- Seating chart: an on‑page seating chart image exists on the Tickets page for the Dinner Theatre.
- Parking: parking is available around the Liberal Arts Building and the Union Buildings; ADA parking spaces and ramps are noted; directions specify campus entry from University Ave and Oregon St.
- Transit: UTEP’s Miner Metro campus shuttle and Sun Metro options serve the campus; on‑campus transit is available to reach Union West.
- Nearby hotels: options include Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University (111 W University Ave) and several downtown hotels (e.g., DoubleTree, Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo) within a short drive, per the UTEP hotels page.
- Notable events hosted: The Dinner Theatre has produced many musicals since 1983 (Evita, 42nd Street, Rent, etc.); the program emphasizes being the only year‑round, full‑time dinner theatre on a college campus; Sir Tim Rice has contributed a historical opening message to the program.