The Ruth Finley Person Theater at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is a flexible venue, which means we can accommodate both seated and open floor configurations as needed. When seated, the theater has a capacity of 1681. It is the largest fixed-seat venue in Sonoma County with no seat more than 75 feet from the stage. When main floor seats are removed, the open floor/seated balcony configuration raises the capacity to 2000. The theater’s unique thrust-stage design provides a level of intimacy between artists and audiences unlike any other in Northern California. For nearly 40 years, LBC has been provided the best environment to see your favorite performer up close and personal.

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Elevators

Balcony Door 1: Accessible by ramp
Balcony Door 4: Accessible by lift

Seating in the Ruth Finley Person Theater is provided on two levels: Orchestra (floor level) and Balcony (upstairs, second story).

Orchestra

The orchestra level of the theater features approximately 1100 fixed seats in three sections surrounding the stage. This level of the theater is accessible by seven entrances from the Center’s Lytton Rancheria Grand Lobby.

Balcony

The balcony level of the Ruth Finley Person Theater features approximately 500 fixed seats and 48 additional “standing room only” positions located directly behind the last row of balcony seating. This level of the theater offers tiered seating with an elevated view of the stage. It is accessible by four entrances located off the second level of the theater. Elevators were installed in early 2019, providing access to balcony seating for individuals with limited mobility. Balcony Door 1 is accessible by ramp and Balcony Door 4 is accessible by lift.