The difference between an ordinary event and an extraordinary event? A venue that brings every element to life.
Make it Memorable. Make it at Manship.
If you park in the state garages, please note the reserved parking spaces do not expire after business hours, and towing is being enforced for improper parking in those spots.
The theatre is located in Shaw Center for the Arts on 100 Lafayette Street in downtown Baton Rouge, across from the Old State Capital on North Boulevard and from the Hotel Indigo on Convention.
Exit at Convention St. and drive down Convention to the Shaw Center.
I-12 merges into I-10. Exit at Convention St. and drive down Convention to the Shaw Center.
Exit at Government Street, merge right with traffic and drive for a half mile. Turn right on St. Louis Street and drive to North Boulevard, where the theatre will be on your left.
Entrances to Manship Theatre on both Lafayette and Third Streets are wheelchair accessible. Handicapped seating is available on all three levels of Manship Theatre. Patrons can either view performances from the comfort of their wheelchair, or use one of several transfer seats, designed to easily assist the patron in and out of the theatre seat.
Please call us at (225) 344-0334 to reserve one of our transfer or wheelchair accessible seats.
Don't see what you're looking for? Give us a call at (225) 344-0334.
I got my tickets emailed to me in a PDF, do I still have to print them out?
No, as long as the QR code is visible, we can scan your PDF on your phone.
I am no longer able to attend the show, can I get a refund?
The Manship Theatre does not issue full refunds except in cases of family emergencies. We do however offer refunds in the form of gift card credits that can be redeemed for any Manship show at a later date. For more information, please contact our ticket desk at 225-344-0334.
Does my infant/child need a ticket for the show?
All patrons, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket upon entry of the Manship Theatre.
Why are there fees on my ticket order?
Theatre M&E Fees: To ensure the quality of Manship Theatre and additional spaces, an additional $2.00 is charged per ticket towards maintenance of the facility.
Processing Fees*: Manship Theatre charges $1.00 order fee per order.
Mailing Fees* (optional): For an additional $1.00, patrons may choose to have ticket purchases mailed to their residence. However, if you purchase the tickets to be shipped through our Ticket Desk, the $1.00 mailing fee is waived.
Sales Tax: 0% sales tax is charged for non profit show tickets and a 9.25% for all for profit show tickets as required by Louisiana law.
Does not apply for Kids Club and Film Membership.
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