Clowes Memorial Hall
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Clowes Memorial South Side | |
  Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University Location of Clowes Memorial Hall in Indiana | |
| Address |
4602 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°50′25″N 86°10′11″W / 39.840278°N 86.169722°W |
| Owner | Butler University |
| Operator | Butler University |
| Capacity |
2,096 2,172 possible |
| Opened | October 18, 1963 |
| Years active | 1963–present |
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Clowes Memorial Hall officially known as "Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University" is a theatre located on the campus of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in late 1963, it has hosted numerous concerts, plays, and guest speakers.
History
Clowes Hall opened on October 18, 1963, in memory of Dr. George Henry Alexander Clowes. Clowes was a former researcher for Eli Lilly and Company. Clowes maintained a lifetime love of the arts, and with the help of his wife, and Butler University, the Clowes fund was created to help build what is now Clowes Memorial Hall.
Notable performances
The Clowes Memorial Hall has been home to a number of music performances and productions, including Les Misérables.
In 2011, Adam Lambert recorded his Glam Nation Tour at the venue for the Glam Nation Live CD/DVD set.
Tours
Tours of Clowes Hall are available on weekdays, at no charge, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Tourists are given a brief history, as well as a behind the scenes tour of the building.
Seating capacity
| Seating area | Capacity |
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| Main Floor | 1,218 |
| First Terrace and Boxes | 307 |
| Second Terrace and Boxes | 289 |
| Third Terrace and Boxes | 282 |
| Pit Seating (limited viewing seats) | 76 |
| Total capacity | 2172 |
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