House Rules

For the safety, convenience, and benefit of all audience members, performers, and staff, we ask that patrons please observe the following rules and regulations:

Upon arrival

  • You must be 21 years or older and provide a valid ID to purchase alcohol. 
  • Please do not leave personal possessions unattended. 

Upon entering the theater

  • All patrons must have a valid ticket regardless of age.  
  • Lap seats, if offered, are for ages 2 years and under. Baby carriers may be placed on seats if you have purchased a ticket for that seat. Carriers must not block the view of other patrons or impede egress in the aisle. 
  • Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. If you need to move your seat, ask an usher for assistance. 
  • Patrons arriving after the start of a performance will be seated at an appropriate break in an appropriate location as determined by house management and as dictated by artists’ requirements.   

While inside the theater

  • Unless otherwise stated by the artist, the taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted in the theater.
  • Food and drink are not permitted in the theaters, with the exception of bottled water or our venue Tumblers, which can be purchased at the Ticket Office.  
  • In accordance with venue safety and fire code, all aisles must remain clear of objects at all times. Patrons must sit in a physical seat, and may not stand or sit on an aisle.  
  • Disturbing fellow patrons by loud conversation, phones, visual and auditory distractions, or otherwise inappropriate behavior is not permitted and may result in removal from the event without a refund.
  • All railings in the theaters must remain clear of personal items at all times.
  • The following items are prohibited from our theaters: 
    • Balloons
    • The use of Tobacco or vaping products
    • Flames of any kind
    • Fire arms
    • Animals, unless they are an ADA service animal. ADA service animals must remain leashed while on property.  
  • Violation of House Rules or University Regulations may result in prosecution and/or removal from the event without a refund.

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