Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Ven Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Close-up view of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Address777 N Tamiami Trail
LocationSarasota, Florida
Coordinates27°20′41″N 82°32′57″W / 27.3448°N 82.5493°W / 27.3448; -82.5493
OwnerSarasota
OperatorSarasota
TypePerforming arts center
Capacity1,741
Acreage80,000 sq ft (7,400 m2)
Construction
Broke groundApril 25, 1968
OpenedJanuary 5, 1970 (1970-01-05)
ArchitectWilliam Wesley Peters
General contractorHenry C. Beck Company
Website
vanwezel.org

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts venue located at 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida neighboring the Sarasota Bay. The main theater of the 80,000 square feet (7,400 m2) facility contains 1,741 seats.