The Rep — Browning Mainstage

The Rep recommends arriving 30 minutes before curtain. Latecomers are seated in the nearest suitable location until intermission, so getting there a bit early is the easiest way to avoid waiting. Everyone attending needs a ticket, and the venue gives general age guidance of 12+, though final suitability depends on the production. There is no dress code, and the campus is nonsmoking and vaping-free.

The theater is at 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, on Webster University’s campus. For drivers, Circle Drive can be used for drop-off, which is helpful if you are arriving with someone who has mobility needs or if you want a quicker unload before parking.

Parking options include Garden Avenue Lot G and the Garden Garage, both free in the evening and on weekends when available. Lot K is paid. For weekday matinees, surface lots are limited and the garage is usually available, but no parking is guaranteed. ADA parking is in lots J and K with a placard required.

Browning Mainstage uses a three-quarter thrust layout, which means the stage extends into the audience and creates a more intimate sightline experience than a standard end-stage setup. Because the venue is distinct from The Rep’s Emerson Studio, be sure you are checking the correct house when looking at your tickets or event listing.

The venue asks guests to silence phones and not record during the performance. Photos are allowed before the show and during intermission, but not while the show is underway. Concessions are available with snacks and drinks, and lidded beverages are allowed inside. Outside food and drink are not permitted.

There is a free hanging-coat area in the House Right vestibule, but it is not a staffed coat check, so valuables should stay with you.

Assistive listening devices are available free of charge with ID, and they can be picked up at Patron Services 30 minutes before the performance. Wheelchair seating is available throughout the house and should be arranged with the box office in advance by calling 314-968-4925. The venue also offers open captioning for one Sunday matinee per production in the Left Bay; the specific date should be confirmed for each show.