Bliss Recital Hall, YSU Bliss Hall

 

Located on the first floor of Bliss Hall, the 248-seat Recital Hall is equipped with a Schlicker organ and is a versatile space where numerous diverse events are held, including faculty and student recitals, choral concerts, guest artist masterclasses, and community activities.

The Butler Institute of American Art

 

Founded in 1919 by Joseph G. Butler, Jr., The Butler Institute of American Art was the first structure built to house a collection of strictly American works. The Butler hosts the School’s Music at Noon Series,weekly concerts that run throughout the academic year and feature Dana School of Music faculty, students, and visiting artists. 

DeYor Performing Arts Center

 

Located in downtown Youngstown only minutes from YSU’s campus, the DeYor Performing Arts Center’s two main performance halls—the Edward W. Powers Auditorium and the Ford Family Recital Hall—are ideally suited for large ensemble performances and intimate recitals, respectively.

Edward W. Powers Auditorium

at DeYor Performing Arts Center
 

 

Edward W. Powers Auditorium opened in 1931 as the Warner Theatre and was built in honor of the late Sam Warner, one of the legendary Warner Brothers. Powers Auditorium is a 2,300-seat theater with a stage equipped to host large-scale performances. The Dana School of Music Orchestra, the Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra, and other large ensembles perform in Powers.

Ford Family Recital Hall

at DeYor Performing Arts Center
 

 

The Ford Family Recital Hall seats 600 guests. The Cliffe College Performing Arts Series and various faculty and student recitals are frequently held here.

John J. McDonough Museum of Art

 

Founded in 1991, the John J. McDonough Museum of Art is the University Art Museum for Youngstown State University and the Valley’s Premier Center for Contemporary Art. The McDonough hosts a number of Dana performances annually.

Saint Columba Cathedral

 

Located minutes from YSU’s campus, the Cathedral hosts many Dana Chorale concerts.

YSU Spotlight Theater, YSU Bliss Hall

 

YSU’s Spotlight Arena Theater is a flexible capacity theater located on the first level of Bliss Hall. Spotlight serves as a experimental space for University Theatre and also houses smaller-scale productions. Various music ensembles, including Percussion Studio and Jazz Combos, routinely perform in Spotlight.

YSU Ford Theater, YSU Bliss Hall

 

YSU’s Ford Theater is the 400-seat proscenium stage located on the first level of Bliss Hall. When University Theatre is between productions, Dana School of Music faculty and student ensembles perform in Ford regularly.

Public and Support Spaces

YSU Ford Theater Lobby
 

 

The YSU Ford Theater Lobby, which is on the first level of Bliss Hall, is not only beautiful—it is a great space to gather. The spacious Lobby provides access to multiple theaters and venues, including the YSU Ford Theater, Spotlight Theater, and Bliss Recital Hall.

The Box Office is easily accessible, and there is plenty of room for audiences to gather in the welcoming atmosphere. YSU Ford Theater performers have a Green Room in the back-stage area, with easy access to the lobby.

Box Office

The Box Office is conveniently located adjacent to YSU Ford Theater Lobby. Patrons may purchase tickets in-person, by phone at 330.941.3105, or online at ysu.tix.com.