Located in downtown Reno, the Pioneer Center is the premier performing arts facility in northern Nevada, operating continuously since opening for business in 1968. The facility is owned and operated by Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, a private 501(c)(3) cultural organization established in 1988 to preserve the theater as a home for local arts organizations. Our mission is to cultivate exceptional performing arts experiences in our historic venue and throughout the region because we envision a community that is connected, enriched, and inspired through the power of live performance. As the stewards of a cultural treasure, we believe that we are all stronger together, education is fundamental to a thriving community, and that the arts are for everyone. The Pioneer Center houses a 1,500-seat mainstage proscenium auditorium, the 150-seat Pioneer Underground cabaret-theater, and the E.L. Cord Plaza which is also used for outdoor events and performances. We host productions by three resident companies: Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, and Artown; as well as a variety of arts programs ranging from local student recitals to international tours. Since 1995, the Pioneer Center has presented the Broadway Comes to Reno series, bringing nationally tours of Broadway shows directly to our community. On average, the Pioneer Center hosts over 100 events and serves over 120,000 patrons each year.