The Muny Adds Premium Seating in $9.5 Million Auditorium Renovation
The St. Louis outdoor theater is replacing more than 10,500 seats and adding premium configurations in underused sections before its June 2027 season.
The Muny is replacing more than 10,500 seats and introducing premium seating configurations in underused sections of its outdoor auditorium in St. Louis. Tarlton Corporation is the general contractor on the $9.5 million project, scheduled for completion before the theater’s 109th season opens in June 2027.
The venue has not announced the number, layout, or pricing of the new premium seats. The wider renovation will improve sightlines, upgrade aisle lighting, rework cross aisles, and refinish railings. HOK is the project architect.
“This is a transformational investment that will help ensure our theater continues to serve artists, audiences and our community for generations.” — Kwofe Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Muny
Crews will also replace the sound mix position and install drainage along the cross aisles. The drainage work is intended to direct stormwater away from the orchestra pit, which houses production equipment and musical instruments. The Muny previously said the project would require a small net reduction in seats as it addresses drainage and sightlines.
The existing seats were installed about 25 years ago. Construction is underway following the end of the 2026 season.
Tarlton Corporation
