The Sebastian P. and Marybelle Musco Center for the Arts was conceived to empower Chapman University students and faculty to reach the highest levels of achievement in fine arts education, production, and performance.

Taking its place among the nation’s top university performance and education venues in 2016, Musco Center stands as a testament to Chapman University’s uncompromising standards, relentless pursuit of excellence, and passionate commitment to attracting world-class talent to our campus and our community.

Covering 88,000 breathtaking square feet and designed by renowned architects Pfeiffer Partners, with acoustics by world‑renowned Yasuhisa Toyota of Nagata Acoustics, Musco Center boasts an intimate seating chamber with 1,044 seats on three levels and a full-scale stagehouse capable of grand spectacle or lush symphonic sound with its unique orchestral shell in place.  It is a state-of-the-art venue for College of Performing Arts students to hone their talents, discover their voices and visions, and prepare for rich and rewarding lives in the arts. It also serves as a dynamic focal point for the broader community to experience spectacular performances and productions from unparalleled practitioners, on a grand scale.