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The Manship Theatre is a not for profit organization, named in honor of Douglas Manship Sr. Funding for the construction of the theatre was provided by the following donors:

    Alvin R. and Louise K. Albritton Memorial Fund
    Baton Rouge Area Foundation
    Baton Rouge Cola Bottling Company
    Lee Berg
    J.P. Morgan Chase
    Cox Communications
    Jones Walker Law Firm
    Douglas Manship Family
    Wilbur Marvin Foundation
    Virginia and John Noland
    The Reilly and Lamar Families
    The Shaw Group
    Mary Ann Sternberg

The spectacular multi-use facility offers a unique opportunity to experience the old world intimacy of the finest theatre houses in England combined with the state-of-the-art technology and comfort of a larger theatre. With an orchestra and two balcony levels, the 325 front row seats make seeing a performance in the Manship Theatre a memorable opportunity.

The Manship Theatre is dedicated to presenting the finest expressions of performing arts to the Baton Rouge community. The theatre will offer a balance of quality international, national and regional performances and presentations of theatre, dance, music, film and literature.

For more information about the Manship Theatre, upcoming performances, ticket sales, or rentals visit www.manshiptheatre.org or call the ticket office 225-344-0334.