January 30, 2025

When audiences return to Powell Hall in September 2025, the auditorium will feature improved safety and code compliance. Throughout January, crews working on Powell Hall’s renovation installed guardrails at the front of the mezzanine and handrails along the balcony’s stairs, providing much needed stability and mobility assistance. The sleek, black supports will be finished with details that match the auditorium’s aesthetic.

A priority for the project, safety and accessibility measures will be upgraded throughout the venue, including new elevators, more ADA and companion seating located on various levels of Powell Hall, and adjustments to the auditorium’s Orchestra level slope to make it code compliant and easier to navigate.