Facility Rental Information
Ordway has two theatres, two rehearsal rooms and a lobby overlooking historic Rice Park and downtown Saint Paul. The spaces are available for rental during non-performance, rehearsals, and tech weeks. The majority of the available dates are between June 15th through Labor Day. Please see the right hand column of this page for all available rental dates.
For rental inquiries, please contact Toby Lien at 651-282-3067 or tlien@ordway.org.
Rates
Main Hall
Monday through Thursday $4,000 - $6,000
Friday through Sunday $5,000 - $7,000
McKnight Theatre $1,000 - $1,500
Orchestra Right Lobby $250 - $350
Marzitelli Foyer $650 - $1,500
Balcony Lobby $250 - $350
McKnight Lobby $250 - $350
US Bank Rehearsal Hall $125 - $200
Drake Rehearsal Hall $200 - $350
Capacity
Main Hall
1910 seats with 4 seating sections:
Orchestra level: (1st level) 709 seats
Mezzanine: (extension of the Orchestra level) 578 seats
Balcony: (3rd level) 349 seats
Gallery: (4th level) 274 seats
McKnight Theatre
306 seats with 3 seating sections
Orchestra Right Lobby
Capacity for mingling event: 100
Marzitelli Foyer
Capacity for mingling event: 250
Capacity for banquet seating: 200
Capacity for lecture seating: 150
Capacity for formal private event: 80
Balcony Lobby
Capacity for mingling event: 200
Capacity for banquet seating: 150
*Most of the balcony lobby space is not accessible for guests with certain disabilities.
McKnight Lobby
Capacity for mingling event: 30
US Bank Rehearsal Hall
25’ x 40’
Capacity for mingling event: 60
Capacity for banquet seating: 45
Capacity for lecture seating: 40
Drake Rehearsal Hall
56’ x 56’
Capacity for mingling event: 200
Capacity for banquet seating: 160
Capacity for lecture seating: 180
Services
STAGEHAND SERVICES. A stage crew is required for all technical needs including rehearsals, performances and any additional technical requirements an event may need. The stagehands and wardrobe personnel at Ordway Center are represented by IATSE Local #13 and are guaranteed a minimum call of 4 hours per person.
EVENT STAFF SERVICES. Cost of labor is based on event requirements. Positions staffed and staffing levels will be determined by Ordway Center House and Hospitality Services based on facility and event requirements. Event Staff is guaranteed a 2 hour minimum call per person.
HOSPITALITY SERVICES. Cost of services is based on event requirements. Ordway Center offers a variety of hospitality services including beverage service, full bar service, coffee and dessert service, limited snack selections, limited light catering, and artist dressing room hospitality. Ordway Center generally staffs 1 bartender per every 60-75 guests for meetings and private reception events.
Basic catered platters are available for events that require limited food service. Catering services not available through Ordway Center House and Hospitality must be provided by a licensed caterer listed on Ordway Center’s Approved Caterer list, which can be supplied upon request. Hospitality Staff is guaranteed a 4 hour minimum call per person
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES + SET-UP AND STRIKE FEE $110
Housekeeping services includes preparing areas in advance, event clean-up, and refuse disposal. Additional charges may apply for excessive set-up or cleaning requirements.
BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING SERVICES $500
All events requiring tickets will be sold through Ordway Center Box Office.
Additional per-ticket fees include:
Credit card transaction fee 4% pre credit card
Facility maintenance fee $3 per ticket sold
Ticket sales commission 4% per ticket sold
Telephone reservation service charge $3.50 per ticket sold
Ticket stock $.02 per ticket sold
ADDITIONAL SERVICES RATES
Additional services available incurring union stagehand labor
Lobby lecture set-up for performance-related events based on event
Lobby stage based on event
Piano moving based on event
Piano rental $125
Piano tuning (required for all events using piano) $130
Sound system $200
Sound system engineer $180
Recording for broadcast purposes $250
Available Dates
Main Hall
Tuesday, March 23
Saturday, March 27
Wednesday, April 28
May 21 through 24
Tuesday, June 8
Wednesday, June 9
McKnight
January 4 through 10
January 25 through 29
February 8 through March 21
March 29 through May 23
June 8 through June 27
Marzitelli Foyer
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, January 6
Tuesday, March 23
Wednesday, April 28
Tuesday, June 8
Wednesday, June 9
June 14 through June 27
Rehearsal Halls
Sunday, October 11
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, March 23
Tuesday, June 8
Wednesday, June 9
June 14 through June 27