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Carlson Family Stage view of an empty Northrop auditorium.
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Carlson Family Stage

Rent This Space

Northrop’s main theater is a state-of-the-art performance space able to accommodate up to 2,692 patrons in a warm, inviting, and spacious environment for a variety of events. Generations have shared remarkable moments in the theater together, from dance performances to sold-out concerts to groundbreaking lectures. The Carlson Family Stage offers full ADA access, main floor seating for up to 1,139, three wrapped balconies, and various public spaces and lobby areas. The theater features outstanding acoustics for both musical and vocal performances with excellent sightlines. From memorable concerts and standing-ovation performances to intimate seated dinners and receptions on the expansive stage, Northrop’s main venue honors its role as a community asset while preserving its historical past.

Amenities Include:

  • State-of-the-art Audio System

  • Full Theatrical Lighting Package

  • Projector and Screen

  • Assisted Listening Devices

  • Historic Pipe Organ

  • Grand Piano

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Carlson Family Stage

Orchestra & Orchestra Circle Ground Level and Level 1

Seating chart for Orchestra Ground level and Level 1 of Carlson Family Stage

Presidents Circle Level 2

Seating chart for Presidents Circle Level 2 of Carlson Family Stage

Scholars Circle Level 3

Seating chart for Scholars Circle Level 3 of Carlson Family Stage

Gallery Circle Level 4

Seating chart for Gallery Circle Level 4 of Carlson Family Stage

Seating Key for All Levels

Seating chart key
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Details

Capacity: 2,692

Rental:
University Student Group Rate: $1,600-$2,000 + % of gross ticket sales + expenses

University Rental Rate: $1,600-$2,000 + % of gross ticket sales + expenses

External Rental Rate: $3,500-$7,500 + expenses

Organ Rental Rate: $200 per day. Organ Tuning: $650 (touch up)

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A panoramic view of an audience watching a presentation on the Carlson Family Stage.

Teach to a crowd.

Musicians in the orchestra pit play instruments in front of a full audience in the auditorium.

The orchestra pit. Photo by Tim Rummelhoff.

The Carlson Family stage, with its ornately engraved arch lit up, during a graduation ceremony.

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Three smiling women wear black and purple graduation caps and gowns in an auditorium.

Photo © U of M by Chris Cooper.

Audience view of the Carlson Family Stage with circular banquet tables and chairs set up on it.

Host a unique reception.

The Carlson Family Stage with circular banquet tables and chairs set up on it.
A mid-level balcony view of the Northrop auditorium full of audience members.

Photo by Tim Rummelhoff.

A first-level view of the Northrop auditorium full of audience members.

Photo by Tim Rummelhoff.

Audience view of people sitting and watching a film on the Carlson Family Stage.
A dark and empty auditorium. A screen onstage says, "Welcome U of M Event Planners."
The University of Minnesota Marching Band poses on the Carlson Family Stage.

Photo © Gopher Photo.

Two smiling members of the University of Minnesota Marching Band hold flags in a full auditorium.

Photo © Gopher Photo.

A view of the Carlson Family Stage during a rock concert.

Photo by Tim Rummelhoff.

A view of the Northrop audience during a rock concert in green lighting.

Photo by Tim Rummelhoff.

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