Theatre
McCarter Theatre Center
Princeton, NJ, United States·Est. 1930·1,077 seats
theatre
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
McCarter Theatre Center is a two-time Tony Award-winning professional nonprofit theater located on the Princeton University campus, with a storied legacy dating to its 1930 opening as home to the Princeton Triangle Club. The venue has premiered significant American works including Thornton Wilder's *Our Town* and George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's *You Can't Take It With You*, establishing itself as a crucible for new theatrical voices. Today it operates as a multidisciplinary creative hub presenting theater, music, dance, and educational programming across two distinct performance spaces.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Acoustics
4.5/ 5
The venue is praised for excellent acoustics that enhance the listening experience across both performance spaces. Comfortable seating and superior sound quality contribute to strong audience appreciation.
Best Seats
In the Matthews Theatre, orchestra center seating offers optimal sightlines and acoustic balance. In the Berlind Theatre's 360-seat stadium configuration, rows D through Q provide excellent views without obstruction; rows C and Q on the sides offer step-free access.
Dress Code
Varies by Event
Visitor Guide
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
Getting There
Princeton Junction Station (NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line); local bus service available
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Plan Your Visit
Princeton
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Venue Details
Architect
D. K. Este Fisher Jr. (original Matthews Theatre); Hugh Hardy (Berlind Theater)
Architecture
Georgian Revival (original Matthews Theatre, 1930); Contemporary modernist (Berlind Theater, 2003)
Resident Company
McCarter Theatre Center
Current Season
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Who funds McCarter Theatre Center
Verified gifts of $1.0M+ from McCarter Theatre Center's donors, and where else those donors give. Sourced from Form 990 Schedule M and named press releases.
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