Designed by the renowned architectural firm I.M. Pei, Cobb, Freed and Partners, the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is a landmark performance facility on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). The Touhill was built to provide a performance home for campus events, academic programs, and regional arts organizations. The spectacular venue contains three performance spaces; the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall with 1600 seats, the flexible E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater with seating for up to 375, and the open-form Whitaker Hall with seating for up to 250
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- Staffing
- Reservations handled by Jason Stahr, stahrj@umsl.edu, 314-516-4934
- Events staffed professional staff and student employees
- Services & Equipment
- Whether planning a concert in the acoustically stunning Anheuser – Busch Performance Hall or a cocktail party in the strikingly chic E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater, the Touhill can provide the perfect backdrop to exude modern elegance and sophistication. Since opening in 2003, this St. Louis cultural landmark has already played host to thousands of events for many organizations including Saint Louis Ballet, Dance St. Louis, the Ambassadors of Harmony, Ameren, and many more.
- Setups
- Due to the flexibility of our spaces, this completely varies based on activities and group needs.