Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre is the main theatre within the Civic Center Music Hall complex in downtown Oklahoma City. Set inside a historic Art Deco building, the venue was conceived as a distinctive “building within a building,” combining a modern performance space with the original civic complex. The auditorium seats 2,477 guests and accommodates a broad program ranging from theatre and touring Broadway productions to ballet, opera, symphonic concerts and other live performances.
A proscenium stage, multi-level seating and prominent side boxes create a classic theatre atmosphere, while modern lighting, sound and acoustic technology support productions of many different scales. The auditorium is designed around clear sightlines and high-quality acoustics, with several seating levels offering a choice between close views from the orchestra area and broader perspectives from the elevated tiers.
The theatre is located at 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, United States. Drivers can use street parking as well as nearby public and private parking facilities, including the Arts District Parking Garage, while accessible parking spaces and ramps are available on the north and south sides of the complex. For broader public transport options and getting around Oklahoma City, see the city information below.