Mainstage Productions

From powerful dramas and bold new works to show-stopping musicals, comedy, and cabaret—there’s something for everyone at IBTF! Showing daily July 28–August 1 at 2 PM and 8 PM across stages in Winston-Salem. 

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Venues & Theaters

Benton Convention Center

301 West 5th Street

Winston-Salem, NC 

Salem Ballroom 
Gwendolyn Williams Theatre

Parking Information

The Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem offers convenient, attached parking via the 6th/Cherry-Trade Deck (519 North Cherry Street), which provides a skywalk from the third level of the parking deck to the center’s main level.

Other nearby options include the Cherry/Marshall Deck (attached to Embassy Suites at 402 North Cherry Street) and various street meters, which are free after 5:00 PM and on weekends.

Benton South

460 Cherry Street

Winston-Salem, NC

Reese Theatre, Gallery Ballroom
Gaines Ballroom

Parking Information

Benton South is located on the lower level of the Benton Convention Center. From the Benton Convention Center main entrance, take the escalator or elevator to the lower level and proceed through the Benton South tunnel to access the Reese Theatre and Gaines Ballroom.

The Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem offers convenient, attached parking via the 6th/Cherry-Trade Deck (519 North Cherry Street), which provides a skywalk from the third level of the parking deck to the center’s main level.

Other nearby options include the Cherry/Marshall Deck (attached to Embassy Suites at 402 North Cherry Street) and various street meters, which are free after 5:00 PM and on weekends.

Hanesbrands Theatre

209 North Spruce Street

Winston-Salem, NC

Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts

Parking Information

Convenient paid parking is available in the paved lot across the street from the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. For current rates and payment options, visit intothearts.org/parking. Additionally, there are several public garages and public street parking located within walking distance of the campus.

Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts

251 North spruce street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Reynolds Place Theatre (Main Level)
Mountcastle Forum (Upper Level)

Parking Information

Convenient paid parking is available in the paved lot across the street from the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. For current rates and payment options, visit intothearts.org/parking. Additionally, there are several public garages and public street parking located within walking distance of the campus.

Elberson Fine Arts Center, Salem Academy & College

430 Leaders Avenue

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

The Drama Workshop Theatre
Hanes Auditorium
Shirley Recital Hall

Parking Information

The Elberson Fine Arts Center parking lot can be found by using the East Campus entrance.

From west of Winston-Salem:
Take I-40 East to Winston-Salem; exit onto Business 40. Take the Salem College/Old Salem exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left. Travel one-half block on South Liberty Street. Turn left onto Cemetery Street; follow it until it ends at Salem Avenue and turn right. At the intersection of Salem Avenue and Rams Drive (formerly Stadium Drive), turn right into the Robert E. Elberson Fine Arts Center entrance; proceed to the bottom of the hill.

From east of Winston-Salem:
Take I-40 West to Winston-Salem; exit onto Business 40. Take the Old Salem/Salem College exit, which is US 52 South. Go a quarter-mile before taking the Research Parkway exit. At the end of the ramp, go west on Research Parkway. Enter the traffic circle and take the first right onto Salem Avenue. Go to the first stoplight and turn left. At the top of the hill, go straight into the Robert E. Elberson Fine Arts Center entrance; proceed to the bottom of the hill.

Hanes Auditorium and Shirley Recital Hall in the Robert E. Elberson Fine Arts Center are wheelchair accessible. 

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

1533 South Main Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Agnes de Mille Theatre
Catawba Arena Theatre
Gerald Freedman Theatre

Parking Information

Parking directions for each venue are linked on UNCSA’s Interactive Campus Map. Guests should always park in designated visitor parking lots on campus.

Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University

1775 Wake forest road

Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Brendle Recital Hall
The Ring Theatre
Harold C. Tedford Mainstage

Parking Information

Parking is available in Lot Q, located at 1250 Aaron Lane, Winston-Salem, NC. Visitors can park in any campus parking spot after 5:00 PM on weekdays and weekends.

The Scales Fine Arts Center is divided into two wings connected by a breezeway. The upper wing is home to Brendle Recital Hall. The lower wing is home to the Ring Theatre and Tedford Stage.

1) FROM THE POLO ROAD ENTRANCE
• Drive past the entrance gate.
• Turn right on Carroll Weathers Drive.
• Turn left into Parking Lot Q.

2) FROM THE REYNOLDA ROAD ENTRANCE
• Drive past the gatehouse.
• Turn left on Allen Easley Street.
• Turn right on Aaron Lane into Parking Lot Q.

3) FROM THE UNIVERSITY PARKWAY ENTRANCE
• Drive past the gatehouse.
• Turn right on Carroll Weathers Drive.
• Continue straight at the intersection.
• Turn left into Parking Lot Q.

Anderson Center, Winston-Salem State University

601 MLK, JR. DRIVE

Winston-Salem, NC 27110

Dillard Auditorium

Parking Information

Dillard Auditorium is located inside the Albert H. Anderson Jr. Conference Center at Winston-Salem State University and is accessible through the building’s main entrance on the main level.

On-site parking is available adjacent to the Anderson Center at 1545 Reynolds Park Road

Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance

650 WEST 6TH STREET

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Jamie Lawson Auditorium at the Ihrie Theatre

Parking Information

On-site parking is available at the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance (650 W. Sixth Street) in downtown Winston-Salem. Guests may park in the theatre lot or in the upper parking lot accessible from Pilot View Street, with stairs connecting to the main entrance.

Additional metered street parking is also available nearby, free after 5:00 PM and on weekends.

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