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Mayo Performing Arts Center

MPAC, The Morristown Community Theatre
Address	100 South Street Morristown, New Jersey United States
Type	Performing arts center
Capacity	1,302
Construction
Opened	1937
Architect	Walter Reade

The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MayoPAC) is a nonprofit multi-use performing arts center located in Morristown, New Jersey, United States.

History

Entrance of the MPAC

The Community Theatre was built in 1937 and was once the crown jewel of Walter Reade's chain of movie theatres in New Jersey. By the 1980s, the Theatre had fallen into disrepair and sat idle for nearly a decade.

In 1994, the Theatre reopened as a performing arts center with a gala performance featuring the Kirov Orchestra and pianist Alexander Slobodyanik.

In 2007, major renovations including the installation of an air conditioner enabled the venue to be open year round. A Liza Minelli performance celebrated the reopening.

The upstairs balcony was renovated in 2011, with new restrooms, Art Gallery space and concessions.

In May 2011, the Theatre officially changed its name to Mayo Performing Arts Center, completing a three-year transition, honoring the leadership of Bud Mayo.

In 2014, the MayoPAC completed renovations on a new orchestra pit, a fly-rail system and new dressing rooms. Additionally, the Theatre opened a suite of education studios, which offers performing arts education classes for children and adults.

Notable Acts

Aretha Franklin opened MayoPAC's '08-'09 Season

Transportation

A New Jersey Transit bus stop is located adjacent to the theatre. The theatre is approximately 0.3 miles from the Morristown train station.