McCarter Theatre

McCarter Theatre is a performing arts venue on the Princeton University campus with two separate theaters for simultaneous productions. The main auditorium and the Roger S. Berlind Theater provide spaces for drama, dance, concerts, and special events throughout the year.

The building was funded by Thomas N. McCarter, a Princeton graduate from 1888, and opened in February 1930. It was established as a cultural institution to support artistic training and professional theater productions for the academic community.

The venue is named after Thomas N. McCarter, a Princeton graduate, and regularly hosts productions by student groups including the Triangle Club. It serves as a launching pad where young performers gain stage experience and audiences witness emerging talent from the university community.

The venue is centrally located on the Princeton campus and easily accessible on foot, with nearby parking available. It is advisable to check the program in advance and arrive early, as performances may take place in either theater on different evenings.

The inaugural performance featured the Triangle Club with Joshua Logan and James Stewart, two young actors who would later achieve international fame in Hollywood. This early connection between the theater and emerging talent shaped its identity as a place for artistic discovery.

Location: Princeton

Inception: February 21, 1930

Official opening: February 21, 1930

GPS coordinates: 40.34430,-74.66070

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52