Ticketing Information - NMU Theatre and Dance

Forest Roberts Theatre

The Forest Roberts Theatre seats 508 people in an orchestra-level continental seating arrangement. 

Click here to view our Forest Roberts Theatre Seating Map!

Seating in the Forest Roberts Theatre is assigned seating for every production. Seat numbers are located on the arm of the chair on the righthand side.

Wheelchair seating is available at the Forest Roberts Theatre marked in pink on the above seating map linked above. This seating is located on the left side of theater on the raised level along the back wall. To accommodate those in wheelchairs, we have spaces available in this section for you to enjoy the show right from your wheelchair! Cushioned folding chairs are provided for those accompanying the audience members in wheelchairs. Audience members are not permitted to sit or stand in the aisles under any circumstances while a performances is ongoing. In the event of a sellout, available wheelchair seating is released to the general public.

Panowski Black Box Theatre

The Panowski Black Box Theatre seats 95-100 people in a highly flexible, modular seating arrangement that can be reconfigured for each production. Performances in our Panowski Black Box Theatre are general admission seating.

Wheelchair seating is available at the Panowski Black Box Theatre on the ground level in front of the risers closest to the door. There is also a wheelchair ramp leading down to the theater entrance for those in need.

Late Seating

Late seating in both the Forest Roberts Theatre and the Panowski Black Box Theatre is limited. It is highly encouraged that you arrive to the show at least 10-15 minutes before curtain so the show can start as promptly as possible. 

Sold-Out Shows & Rush Seating

If a sellout occurs for an NMU Theatre and Dance production, open seats will be resold and names for rush seating will be called beginning at 7:20 pm. Individuals may call or stop by the Box Office to be put on a waiting list for tickets beginning at 6:30 pm on the night of the sold out performance. You must be at the Box Office in person before the start of the performance to purchase and redeem rush seats.

There are NO REFUNDS on ticket purchases. If a performance is canceled, arrangements will be made to refund all ticket holders.

• Patrons may exchange their tickets at $2 per ticket for reprinting costs. All ticket holders must exchange tickets at the Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome.
• Any other exchanges will be handled on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the Box Office Manager or Theatre and Dance Department Director of Production only.

Vouchers may be redeemed for tickets in person only at the NMU Ticket Office. Tickets will be issued to the pass holder/spouse on an as-available basis. We cannot guarantee accommodation of special requests. Vouchers may not be used for rush seating. We are not responsible for lost or stolen vouchers.

Season Ticket Flex Passes

If season ticket holders receive vouchers, or if vouchers are purchased online, those vouchers must be exchanged for an actual ticket to the performance of their choice. There is no cost for this exchange. Due to limited available seating, we STRONGLY encourage season ticket holders to exchange their tickets before December, and we encourage online voucher holders to exchange their vouchers as soon as possible. 

Retiree Flex Passes

Retiree complimentary ticket holders are not guaranteed the same seats year to year. Retiree tickets are assigned beginning from the back of the house and working forward. Those with sight or hearing impairments should note that on the order/request form and we will try to accommodate them. However, we cannot guarantee particular seats.

Promotional Ticket Vouchers

Any ticket vouchers recieved through a promotional event such as our Santa Letters Campaign, Arts & Athletics Golf Outing, live auctions, raffle, or giveaway, are to presented to the NMU Ticket Office in exchange for tickets to designated show.

Please review our Current Season page to obtain information about the running time of the production or the suitability of the content or language for children. If you have additional questions that are not answered on the webpage for a specific production, please email us at nmutd@nmu.edu.

Late patrons will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. Please plan to arrive and be seated in a timely manner, as the doors will be closed and each performance will begin at its scheduled time. Thank you!

Sold Out Shows and Rush Seating for Outside Events

If a sellout occurs, open seats will be left open. If there are tickets turned back to the Box Office or become available, a rush seating list will start 1 hour before the start of a show, when the Box Office opens. Names for rush seating will be called at 10 minutes before the start of the show. You must be at the Box Office in person before the start of the performance to purchase and redeem rush seats.