Buell Theatre Seating Chart
The Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre is the largest theater in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, at 1350 Curtis Street in downtown Denver. It opened on November 1, 1991, with The Phantom of the Opera, inside the shell of the old Denver Auditorium Arena. The City and County of Denver owns the complex, and the Buell hosts touring Broadway shows brought in by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The complex lists 2,843 seats.
Quick answer
The Buell Theatre has 2,843 seats, according to the Denver Performing Arts Complex, which the City and County of Denver owns. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts lists 2,839, and DCPA says the theater opened in 1991 with 2,830. Seats are in an orchestra, a small mezzanine, a balcony and side boxes.
- Orchestra rows run past Z to ZZ.
- The mezzanine has only five rows.
- The theater is cashless.
- The Arts Complex garage charges $18 on event days.
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Sections at Buell Theatre
The Buell has an orchestra, a small mezzanine, a balcony and boxes on both sides. The section and row details below are read off the owner's seating charts and DCPA's seat map.
- Orchestra — sections A to E, from pit rows PA to PC through rows AA, BB, A to Z and RR to ZZ
- Boxes — six boxes on each side, house left and house right
- Mezzanine — sections A to F, rows A to E
- Balcony — sections A to E, rows A to M
Best seats at Buell Theatre
We found no official best-seat guide, and DCPA says its price chart may vary show by show. On DCPA's seat map, the top tier is Golden Circle. Read off the map, it covers the pit rows, the front of center section C and the aisle side of sections B and D. It runs from row AA back to about row L. The owner's charts count 1,733 orchestra places, 264 in the mezzanine, 720 in the balcony, 76 in the boxes and 50 in the orchestra pit.
Tips before you go
Bags must be smaller than 12 by 12 by 12 inches and fit under your seat, and you walk through touchless security screening. The venues are cashless, with a reverse ATM on site. For DCPA shows, outer doors usually open 60 minutes before the show and the theater 30 minutes before, and late seating is up to house management. DCPA welcomes children 4 and up in most theaters, some family shows allow younger kids, and everyone needs a ticket.
How to read the Buell Theatre seating chart
Orchestra rows start with pit rows PA, PB and PC, then AA and BB, then A to Z with no I or O, then RR to ZZ at the back. Side sections A and E start at row F.
Orchestra seats are numbered from 1 in each section, mezzanine seats from 201 and balcony seats from 301, read off the charts. Box seats also use 200 or 300 numbers, so check the section name as well.
Wheelchair spaces are 36 inches wide, with companion seats. Read off the charts, they are at rows S and YY in the orchestra, row E in the mezzanine and row M in the balcony. Assistive listening devices are available, and the Buell now offers Auracast audio.
Building a seating chart for an event at Buell Theatre
More than 8,000 pieces of sandstone from a quarry in Lyons, Colorado, form the interior walls, the owner says. DCPA says the theater opened with a stage 123 feet wide and 55 feet deep and an orchestra pit for up to 90 musicians. The theater was built inside the old Denver Auditorium Arena, and the arena's outer walls were kept.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Buell Theatre have?
- The Buell Theatre has 2,843 seats, according to the Denver Performing Arts Complex, which the City and County of Denver owns. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts lists 2,839, and DCPA says the theater opened in 1991 with 2,830. Seats are in an orchestra, a small mezzanine, a balcony and side boxes.
- What are the best seats at Buell Theatre?
- We found no official best-seat guide, and DCPA says its price chart may vary show by show. On DCPA's seat map, the top tier is Golden Circle. Read off the map, it covers the pit rows, the front of center section C and the aisle side of sections B and D. It runs from row AA back to about row L. The owner's charts count 1,733 orchestra places, 264 in the mezzanine, 720 in the balcony, 76 in the boxes and 50 in the orchestra pit.
- What sections does Buell Theatre have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — sections A to E, from pit rows PA to PC through rows AA, BB, A to Z and RR to ZZ; Boxes — six boxes on each side, house left and house right; Mezzanine — sections A to F, rows A to E. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Buell Theatre located?
- The Buell Theatre is at 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204, and the complex's main pedestrian entrance is at 14th and Curtis. The Arts Complex garage charges an $18 event rate. The Convention Center light-rail station for the D and H lines is closed for construction from June 2026 through March 2027, the owner says.
- How do I plan a private event at Buell Theatre?
- DCPA says the Buell ranks among the highest-grossing U.S. theaters with under 5,000 seats. Plan your group's pre-show dinner tables in our free chart maker.