Dodd Auditorium

University of Mary Washington Dodd Auditorium

Dodd Auditorium

Dodd Auditorium is a traditional proscenium arch performance space with over 1200 seats and is staffed by UMW students.

Located in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium is the host to over 200 events. These events include performances by UMW Philharmonics, UMW Jazz Ensemble, UMW A Capella Groups, and the Performing Arts Company (colloquially referred to as PAC). Additionally, in the spring, Dodd is home to the Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series.

For specific questions or for more information, please contact the director of Dodd Auditorium at dnoble@umw.edu

Upcoming events that are open to the general public:

DateEventTimeCost
1/20/2026Great Lives: Paul Revere7:30 pmFree
1/22/2026Great Lives: Almee Semple McPherson7:30 pmFree
1/27/2026Great Lives: John Williams7:30 pmFree
1/29/2026Great Lives: Barbara Jordan 7:30 pmFree
2/3/2026Great Lives: Lorne Michaels7:30 pmFree
2/5/2026Great Lives: Judy Blume7:30 pmFree
2/10/2026Great Lives: Robert Crumb7:30 pmFree
2/12/2026Great Lives: Jerry West7:30 pmFree
2/17/2026Great Lives: The Brothers Grimm7:30 pmFree
2/19/2026Great Lives: Ellington, Armstrong, and Baise7:30 pmFree
2/24/2026Great Lives: Elizabeth Packard7:30 pmFree
2/25/2026PAC Small Show7:30 pmDonations (cash)
2/26/2026Great Lives: Jemima Boone7:30 pmFree
3/10/2026Great Lives: Desi Arnaz7:30 pmFree
3/12/2026Great Lives: Gertrude Bell7:30 pmFree
3/17/2026Great Lives: John Hancock7:30 pmFree
3/19/2026Great Lives: Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday7:30 pmFree
4/11/2026PAC Big Show7:30 pm$5 – cash only
4/12/2026PAC Big Show2:00 pm$5 – cash only

Dodd Auditorium