The Robert & Judi Newman Center For The Performing Arts

2144 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO

The Robert & Judi Newman Center For The Performing Arts

2144 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO

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Capacity: 971 people

About The Robert & Judi Newman Center For The Performing Arts

The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a beautiful, historical venue located on the University of Denver campus. The building and parking are conveniently located approximately one mile south of I-25 at the University exit.

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Carl and Lisa Williams Recital Salon

Maximum Capacity: 89
General Event Space

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Carl and Lisa Williams Recital Salon

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 89

The Williams Recital Salon is great for small, intimate recitals and master classes.

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Reception
Capacity: 89 People

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Carol L. Moore Vocal Arts Rehearsal Hall

Maximum Capacity: 120
General Event Space

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Carol L. Moore Vocal Arts Rehearsal Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 120

The smaller of two rehearsal rooms, this space works well for a variety of events, ranging from rehearsals to receptions. The room has also been used as an additional staging area for clients. The space has a high ceiling, wooden floor, and movable sound buffering curtains.

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Reception
Capacity: 120 People

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Elizabeth Eriksen Byron Theatre

Maximum Capacity: 350
Auditorium

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Elizabeth Eriksen Byron Theatre

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 350

The Byron “Flex” Theatre has more than 40 different seating and stage configurations. This versatile space works well for live theatre and smaller dance performances.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 350 People

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Frederic C. Hamilton Family Recital Hall

Maximum Capacity: 224
Auditorium

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Frederic C. Hamilton Family Recital Hall

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 224

The Hamilton Recital Hall is the workhorse for recital performances by faculty and students of the Lamont School of Music. Chamber music, solo recitals, piano concerts, organ concerts and even theatrical performances are all at home here. The space boasts the William K. Coors tracker action organ, which was designed, built, and maintained by the Karl Schuke Berliner Orgelbauwerkstatt in Berlin, Germany.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 224 People

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Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Artist Reception Room

Maximum Capacity: 60
Alternate Venue

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Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Artist Reception Room

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 60

Located just off the Mezzanine Right doors of June Gates Concert Hall, the Spencer Reception Room is perfect for smaller, intimate receptions. The four large windows overlook the Rocky Mountains. The space is equipped with a small prep kitchen, great for storing and preparing food.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 60 People

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 50 People

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Instrumental Rehearsal Hall

Maximum Capacity: 160
Alternate Venue

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Instrumental Rehearsal Hall

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 160

The larger of two rehearsal rooms, this space works well for a variety of events, ranging from rehearsals to receptions. The hall has also been used as an additional staging area for clients. The space has a high ceiling, wooden floor, and movable sound buffering curtains.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 160 People

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Joy Burns Plaza

Maximum Capacity: 300
Alternate Venue

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Joy Burns Plaza

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 300

Joy Burns Plaza is the main lobby for the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. It also functions as a striking space for up to 300 persons standing or 210 persons seated reception. This elegant enclosed plaza features a high vaulted ceiling, transverse windows, Italian travertine marble floor, double columns, a 16th century Flemish tapestry, and custom designed alabaster chandeliers and wood furniture.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 210 People

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June Swaner Gates Concert Hall

Maximum Capacity: 971
Auditorium

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June Swaner Gates Concert Hall

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 971

June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center’s largest venue, has the atmosphere of an elegant European opera house, and is intended to serve a wide variety of art disciplines. The professional-size stage, orchestra pit, and fly tower permit the most ambitious operatic, musical, and dance shows. A Wenger orchestra shell enables a full symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, or chamber music group to take advantage of the Hall’s wonderful acoustics.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 971 People

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Max Number of People for an Event: 971

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