Wyly Theatre

The facility’s flexibility allows the Wyly Theatre to host a wide range of classical and experimental drama; dance and musical productions; and world-renowned vocalists and dance troupes. Unique spaces throughout the many levels of the building provide a variety of dramatic areas to host special events.

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Potter Rose Performance Hall

One of the most innovative gathering spaces in the world, the Potter Rose Performance Hall is capable of changing its configuration to accommodate any event. From a traditional theatre arrangement to 8,100 square feet of unobstructed flat floor space — and everything in between — this venue is a blank canvas limited only by your imagination.

  • Location: Third Floor
  • Size: 8,100 square feet (90 × 90)
  • Capacity: Performance configuration up to 551 seats; Flat floor configuration up to 800 reception and 400 dining

Studio Theatre & Patron Lounge

Located on the sixth level of the Wyly Theatre, this versatile space is perfect for private parties, performances, or rehearsals. With its black box-style design and flexible configuration, the Studio Theatre and Patron Lounge offer both the intimacy necessary for small-scale productions and open views of the Dallas Arts District that provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop for any event.

  • Location: Sixth Floor
  • Size: 2,900 total square feet (84 x 36 total; Studio Theatre alone = 36 x 42, Patron Lounge alone = 36 x 39)
  • Capacity: reception 300, dining 200

Wyly Theatre Lobby

The bustling social centerpiece of the Wyly Theatre is its spectacularly appointed lobby, which serves as a lively gathering place for patrons attending performances and an ideal pre- and post-function area for special events.

  • Location: First Floor
  • Size: 2,300 square feet (31 x 84)
  • Capacity: reception 230

Rehearsal Hall & Bess and Ted Enloe Terrace

One of Dallas’ most unique venue spaces, the Rehearsal Hall on the ninth level serves as the principal rehearsal space for the Dallas Theater Center, a Center resident company. The interior offers 2,000 square feet of event space with plenty of room for small or mid-sized gatherings. The covered Enloe Terrace, decked out in green turf, adds a one-of-a-kind view of the Dallas Arts District and the city’s skyline.

  • Location: Ninth Floor
  • Size: Rehearsal Hall 2,000 square feet (56 x 36), Enloe Terrace 900 square feet (26 x 36)
  • Capacity: reception 150, dining 100

Mark and Barbara Thomas Lemmon Rooftop Terrace & Diane and Hal Brierley Sky Lounge

Exposed to the great Texas sky, the top floor of the Wyly Theatre offers breathtaking views of downtown Dallas. This distinctive wooden rooftop deck crowns the Center and is the secret gem of the Arts District — an ideal spot for any intimate affair. Paired with the Diane and Hal Brierley Sky Lounge, this indoor-outdoor space provides plenty of room for both dining and reception.

  • Location: 10th Floor
  • Size: Lemmon Terrace 2,200 square feet (92 x 26), interior Sky Lounge 475 square feet (34 x 14)
  • Capacity: reception 200, dining 100