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About William Inge Theatre

The William Inge Theatre is a compact black-box venue housed in Murphy Hall on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. With seating for 110, it’s designed for intimate, engaging productions that bring performers and audiences close together. Located at 1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, this venue is a hub for KU University Theatre and a cornerstone of campus arts life. Whether you’re catching a student production or a visiting performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Here’s what you should know about attending a show at the William Inge Theatre: seating capacity, parking and transit options, and nearby lodging and dining. We also include reliable affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to enhance your visit.

For ticketing, the KU University Theatre box office operates from Murphy Hall, Room 311, at the same address as the theatre. For inquiries or to purchase tickets by phone, call 785-864-3982. If you’re planning a weekend or a multi-event visit, consider nearby hotels like The Oread on campus at 1200 Oread Ave or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence for convenient stays close to campus. Parking options include Lot 54 west of Murphy Hall and the Allen Fieldhouse Garage, with ADA spaces available near Murphy circle drive. On the transit side, KU on Wheels provides free service for students and many users, and Lawrence Transit offers campus routes with some fare-free options; Central Station serves the campus area and can be a helpful hub for planning trips. For extended stays or festival trips, Independence Community College hosts the William Inge Theatre Festival with regular lodging and planning resources in Independence, about a short drive from Lawrence. Partner resources are included to help you secure comfortable accommodations and dependable dining near your event date.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • KU William Inge Memorial Theatre is a black-box venue in Murphy Hall with seating for 110, located at 1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045.
  • Box office for KU University Theatre is at 1530 Naismith Dr, Murphy Hall, Room 311; contact 785-864-3982 for tickets.
  • KU parking options for Inge Theatre include Lot 54 west of Murphy Hall and the Allen Fieldhouse Garage; ADA spaces are available near Murphy circle drive.
  • KU transit: KU on Wheels (free for students and many users), plus Lawrence Transit (fare-free on campus) with routes serving KU; Central Station serves the campus area.
  • Nearby hotels for KU in Lawrence include The Oread (on campus at 1200 Oread Ave) and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence.
  • ICC's William Inge Theatre is on Independence Community College's campus at 1057 W College Ave, Independence, KS 67301; ICC does not publicly publish a seating capacity for this venue.
  • ICC hosts the William Inge Theatre Festival, the Official State Theatre Festival of Kansas; the 42nd festival occurred in 2025 and the 43rd is planned for 2026.
  • ICC lodging options include Appletree Inn & Suites, Comfort Inn & Suites, Microtel Inn & Suites, and Super 8 in Independence.
  • Transit options for ICC are typically car-based; the festival provides lodging and plan-your-visit resources to assist attendees.