Located at the vibrant corner of Cass and Forest in Detroit, the new Hilberry Gateway serves as the dynamic home for Wayne State University’s Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music. The state-of-the-art facility includes:
A 513-seat Proscenium Theater with a sprung floor and orchestra lift
A flexible 143-seat Studio Theater with a tension grid for ultimate versatility
A fully equipped 22,800 sq ft Production Wing for costume, scenic, lighting, and design studios
The reimagined Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center, housing two vibrant jazz venues: Dee Dee Bridgewater’s intimate club and the Detroit Jazz Hall, a 350-seat performance space
Beyond just a physical transformation, the Hilberry Gateway project marks a cultural revival for Detroit’s performing arts scene. Honoring its rich history while ushering in a new era for the next generation of artists and creatives.
Disciplines
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Planning / Urban Design
- Site Design
Type(s)
- Academic
- Cultural
Services
- Architecture
- Construction Administration
- Interior Design
- Site Design
Client
- Wayne State University
COLLABORATORS
- HGA
LOCATION
- Detroit, MI