Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is a 2,002-seat landmark theater on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Opened on April 7, 1984 with a production of *My Fair Lady*, the center was built through a public-private partnership and later renamed to honor Velma V. Morrison. Its 10-story stage house is a recognizable feature of the Boise skyline, and the venue sits along the Boise River with views of the city, parks, and surrounding foothills. The Morrison Center's portfolio spans three performance spaces — the Main Hall, the Danny Peterson Theatre, and the Recital Hall — accommodating events ranging from intimate 200-seat recitals to full-scale Broadway productions, concerts, and dance performances. It serves as Idaho's home for Broadway touring productions and hosts resident companies including the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, and Opera Idaho. For private events, the center's Main Hall accommodates approximately 2,000 guests, with rental coordination handled through the venue's events team. The center has generated an estimated $27.9 million in value to the local and state economy, reflecting its role as a cultural anchor for the Treasure Valley region.