Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 200
The Carson Theater is a black box theater and is used for smaller productions, rehearsals, receptions and even UNL dance classes. Portable risers can be arranged to accommodate a variety of seating arrangements for up to 200 people.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 200 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 400
Katherine Hendy Parker Lobby provides access to the balcony seating of the main hall. Also featuring a spectacular view of the UNL campus, this lobby features its own concession area. The Katherine Hendy Parker Lobby can be set up for a standing-only reception-style event for up to 400 people, or it can comfortably accommodate 248 guests seated for a banquet.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 248 People
Reception
Capacity: 400 People
Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 2258
The main hall can seat 2,192 people, with the opportunity for 66 additional seats by lifting the orchestra pit. Wheelchair seating and access is available.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 2258 People
The newest addition to the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the Lied Commons, opened in 2012. A versatile space, the Lied Commons has its own dedicated entrance extending on to the Friends of Lied Plaza.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 120
The Steinhart Room is often used for meetings, classes, receptions and even small concerts. The room also features a retractable wall to divide the room into two meeting areas to increase versatility. The Steinhart room can easily accommodate 120 people when the room is configured in a lecture format, or up to 95 people in a banquet.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 95 People
Theater
Capacity: 120 People