Theatre
Lee Theatre performances are open to Lee students, the Lee family, and the greater Cleveland, TN community. Tickets go on sale for each show one week before opening night, and the Lee Theatre Box Office resides in the Communication Arts Building. You can call (423) 614-8360 or email theatre@leeuniversity.edu for more information.
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Ticket Information
- Adults - $15
- Children, Seniors, and Non-Lee Students - $10
- Tickets are available at the Communication Arts Box Office the week of the show and one hour before curtain time.
- Group ticket sales are available through the box office.
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Upcoming Shows
Crossing Delancey by Susan Sandler
In this charming romantic comedy, which inspired the Golden-Globe nominated 1988 film, a young Jewish woman seeks love in New York City. With the help of her irascible grandmother, she struggles to choose between a handsome, successful author and a gentle, unpretentious pickle vendor.
February 10-11, 16-18 at 7:30 PM
Buzz Oates Blackbox Theater
Jack’s Tale, book by Scot Copeland, Music by Paul Carrol Binkley, Lyrics by Paul Carrol Binkley and Scot Copeland - Directed by Christine Williams
March 30 at 7:30 PM
March 31 at 7:00 PM
April 1 at 2:00 PM
April 1 at 7:30 PM
Buzz Oates Blackbox Theater
Facilities
Dixon Center Auditorium
The Dixon Center Auditorium is a 450-seat proscenium arch theater located in the Dixon Center. The theater includes ample wing space, a full fly system, and a large apron with an adjustable platform for use as an orchestra pit.
The Buzz Oates Theatre
The Buzz Oates theatre is a state-of-the-art blackbox theatre space holding up to 175 audience members. This space allow s for flexible seating and each show is uniquely arranged to best suit the particular show.
The Scene Shop
The Scene Shop is located on campus and is a fully-equipped shop where all sets, prop, special effects, and general construction for the theatre program are created and maintained. The stagecraft class works in the Scene Shop each semester to help build and paint sets along with student workers. The Scene Shop is supervised by the Technical Director.
The Costume Shop
The Costume Shop is located on campus and organizes, maintains, rents, alters, and builds costumes for all regular season offerings. The Costume Shop is staffed with student workers and supervised by the Costume Shop Manager.


Lee University Theatre Box Office
345 Church Street NE 8360 Cleveland, TN 37320-3450
(423) 614-8360
theatre@leeuniversity.edu
The box office operates for one week prior and during each show, 3-6 PM
Lee University Theatre Box Office • 345 Church Street NE 8360 Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 • (423) 614-8360 • theatre@leeuniversity.edu
The box office operates for one week prior and during each show, 3-6 PM