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An architectural marvel
The Guthrie building is a modern architectural gem designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. As he noted in his design statement, “The Guthrie is coming to settle in the historic golden rectangle near the falls, next to the old mills, in the industrial quarter that invented Minneapolis. Thus two histories, two legends, meet.”
We house three state-of-the-art stages, in-house production facilities, classrooms, dramatic public lobbies and a restaurant space that will soon be the new home to Indígena by Owamni, a restaurant by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Sherman.
THEATERS
Wurtele Thrust Stage
Designed to reach out into the audience and place patrons at the center of the action, the thrust has 1,100 seats that encircle the stage on three sides. Actors are able to enter and exit from backstage, through the audience or via an intricate collection of trap doors and elevators.
McGuire Proscenium Stage
Our 700-seat proscenium stage features a rectangular, picture-frame opening that allows the entire audience to experience the play from a straight-on vantage point — a perspective not possible on a thrust stage. The majority of late 19th-century and 20th-century drama is best suited to a proscenium stage.
Dowling Studio
As a black box theater, the 199-seat Dowling Studio is a flexible performance space that can be creatively configured to suit the specific needs of a production. From artist training to presenting special events, the studio offers endless possibilities.
BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS
Host a special event
From picture perfect views of downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River to world-class theatrical production services, the Guthrie is the perfect setting for your wedding, corporate meeting, holiday party or conference.