The 1,517-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre offers state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating in elegant surroundings.

Other amenities include free, lighted parking; handicap accessibility (inside and out); an array of special services, and friendly ushers and support personnel.  The Mendel Center is located within 20 minutes of Niles and 40 minutes from Kalamazoo or South Bend.

Hours of operation
Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one-hour prior to curtain

Mendel Center Box Office
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor MI 49022
Fax      (269) 927-6710
Phone  (269) 927-1221

Box Office Manager
Deedy Fowler
(269) 927-8109
E-Mail Address: boxoffice@lakemichigancollege.edu

Sound
For those with a hearing impairment, a limited number of hearing devices are available for your use at no additional charge. Please inquire at the Box Office.

Seating
Unless requested by the artist, Mendel Mainstage performances start promptly at the time stated. Please make every effort to be in your seat a few minutes prior to show time. In order not to disturb the other patrons, late arrivals will be seated by an usher during an appropriate break.

Smoke-Free
The entire Mendel Center is a smoke-free environment. This includes surrounding lobbies and restrooms.

Children
All patrons must have a ticket, even children held by a parent. For the benefit of all our patrons, children who cause disruptions or are unable to sit quietly may be asked to leave.

Noise
In order not to disturb other theatre patrons, please turn off cell phones, pagers, alarm watches and other distracting electronic equipment prior to the start of the performance.

Cameras
Photography, video, and other recording devices are contractually prohibited during Mainstage performances unless otherwise publicized.

Wheelchair Seating & Handicap Parking
The Mendel Center is handicap accessible. If you or any of your companions require special assistance, please ask any of our ushers. Handicap parking spaces are available in our well-lighted parking lot immediately adjacent to the theatre.