University Playhouse

People often wonder what this structure in the middle of campus is all about! The University Playhouse was the outdoor lobby for the university’s original theater. That theater was located where the awning connected to our Miller Nichols Learning Center currently stands. Before a show or at intermission, patrons would come out to the Playhouse and cozy up with a hot chocolate while a fire burned in the outdoor fireplace. Today, it’s a reminder of UMKC’s rich history, and student organizations often use the location for small events!