Walgreen Drama Center

Also known as: Charles R. Walgreen Jr Drama Center, WDC

Walgreen Drama Center is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1226 MURFIN AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 2 floors. The building code is WDC, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Arthur Miller Theatre, Stamps Auditorium, Theatre Drama. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Walgreen Drama Center is approximately 29 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 19 classrooms.

Official website: Walgreen Drama Center

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2007 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: KPMB Architects
• Style: Contemporary
• Named for: Charles R. Walgreen Jr., Pharmacy alumnus and Walgreens president (donated $10M at age 100)
• Notable: 97,500 sq ft; 250-seat Arthur Miller Theatre; USITT architecture award
• Primary use: Theatre & Drama, Musical Theatre departments
• Did you know: Home of the Arthur Miller Theatre, the only theater in the world named for the playwright, with his personal approval. James Earl Jones (BA 1955) found his voice as an actor studying theater here while managing a childhood stutter.

Accessibility

• Elevator: Located near the ticket office.
• Ramp Access: All doors are accessible.

Departments & Services

• Arthur Miller Theatre
• Stamps Auditorium
• Theatre Drama

Classrooms

Walgreen Drama Center has 11 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1415: 80 seats.
• Room 1435: 40 seats.
• Room 1455: 80 seats.
• Room 2233: 12 seats.
• Room 2239: 19 seats.
• Room 2413: 9 seats.
• Room 2415: 20 seats.
• Room 2439: Classroom, 47 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Chalkboard.
• Room 2443: Classroom, 19 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Chalkboard, Moveable tables.
• Room B207: 30 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Chalkboard, Whiteboard, Moveable tables.
• Room B222: 31 seats.

Nearby Buildings

• Pierpont Commons 262 ft (80 m)
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower 364 ft (111 m)
• Chrysler Center 376 ft (115 m)
• Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building 379 ft (115 m)
• Eda U. Gerstacker Grove 454 ft (139 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Burnham House
• Argus I Building
• Hill Auditorium
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Ginsberg Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walgreen Drama Center located?

Walgreen Drama Center is located at 1226 MURFIN AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29191800500001, -83.71752459999999.

Is Walgreen Drama Center wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Located near the ticket office.. Ramp access: All doors are accessible..

What departments or services are in Walgreen Drama Center?

Walgreen Drama Center houses Arthur Miller Theatre, Stamps Auditorium, Theatre Drama.

How many floors does Walgreen Drama Center have?

Walgreen Drama Center has 2 floors.

How do I find Walgreen Drama Center on the University of Michigan campus?

Walgreen Drama Center is located on North Campus at 1226 MURFIN AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 29 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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