Power Center for the Performing Arts

Also known as: Power Center For Performing Arts, POWER CTR

Power Center for the Performing Arts is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 121 FLETCHER ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is POWER CTR, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access, wheelchair accessibility. It houses Rehersal Hall, Mechanical Room, Power Center Scene Shop, Property Shop and 4 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Power Center for the Performing Arts is approximately 5 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 4 classrooms.

Official website: Power Center for the Performing Arts

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1971 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo & Associates
• Style: Brutalist / Modernist
• Named for: Eugene and Sadye Power and son Philip Power
• Notable: 1,381 seats; exposed concrete with reflecting glass colonnade
• Primary use: Performing arts theater, UMS concerts, SMTD productions
• Did you know: Opened in 1971 with the world premiere of "The Grass Harp" (Truman Capote). The lobby has tapestries by Roy Lichtenstein and Pablo Picasso.

Accessibility

• Elevator: At Floor 4 entrance (from outside), head straight to the end of hall (past the info desk), turn right through glass doors, turn right and the elevator is on the left.
• Ramp Access: From the parking structure, take the elevator to the box office level. At Box Office level turn left. From the outside, a ramp is located near the Southwest entrance. There are not power doors, however.
• Wheelchair: yes

Departments & Services

• Rehersal Hall
• Mechanical Room
• Power Center Scene Shop
• Property Shop
• Storage Room 1
• Costume Shop
• Power Center House Tech Office
• Stage Management Office

Nearby Buildings

• Life Sciences Institute 121 ft (37 m)
• Plant Operations 176 ft (54 m)
• Association for Asian Studies 307 ft (94 m)
• Central Power Plant 318 ft (97 m)
• Health Management Research Center 344 ft (105 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Power Center for the Performing Arts located?

Power Center for the Performing Arts is located at 121 FLETCHER ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.28078719285715, -83.73572377142854.

Is Power Center for the Performing Arts wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: At Floor 4 entrance (from outside), head straight to the end of hall (past the info desk), turn right through glass doors, turn right and the elevator is on the left.. Ramp access: From the parking structure, take the elevator to the box office level. At Box Office level turn left. From the outside, a ramp is located near the Southwest entrance. There are not power doors, however.. Wheelchair accessible: yes.

What departments or services are in Power Center for the Performing Arts?

Power Center for the Performing Arts houses Rehersal Hall, Mechanical Room, Power Center Scene Shop, Property Shop, Storage Room 1, Costume Shop, Power Center House Tech Office, Stage Management Office.

How many floors does Power Center for the Performing Arts have?

Power Center for the Performing Arts has 3 floors.

How do I find Power Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Michigan campus?

Power Center for the Performing Arts is located on Central Campus at 121 FLETCHER ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking northeast.

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