Housed in the Zimmerli Performance Center, renowned for its outstanding acoustics and home to some of the most celebrated musical events in the region, Twichell Auditorium is a treasured jewel of the Spartanburg community for concerts, operas, dance and other events.
Built in 1899, this 1,489-seat auditorium houses a 57-rank Casavant Freres organ with 2,600+ pipes. It was renovated in 1989 as part of Converse’s Centennial Celebration and again in 2019 through the generosity of Kurt and Nelly Zimmerli and other donors. The 2019 renovations included improved ADA access, revitalization of the interior space, improved climate control, a new roof and exterior façade repair, and renovation of the pipe organ.
Named as a historic John Philip Sousa site to commemorate the many performances given by Sousa and his band in the early twentieth century, the auditorium has hosted such famed artists as Tony Bennett, Chet Atkins, George Burns, Duke Ellington, Burl Ives, Itzhak Perlman, Yo Yo Ma, and Marilyn Horne.
Greeting visitors in front of the auditorium is the graceful 8-foot bronze sculpture of legendary contralto singer and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, created by artist Meredith Bergmann.
Accessibility: A wheelchair-accessible entrance is located on the east side of Twichell Auditorium, closest to the parking lot off Fairview Avenue.
For ticket information, please call the Box Office at 864.596.9724. You may also purchase tickets online.
Parking
Public parking is available at the Fairview parking lot on North Fairview Avenue.
Seating Capacity
1500
Available Technology
Blu Ray Player, Document Camera, HDMI Inputs, PC, Projector, Surround Sound, Wifi Access, Wired Mics, Wireless Mic, VGA Inputs
Celebrate President Jeffrey Barker's life and legacy with us in Twichell Auditorium in the Zimmerli Performance Center on the Converse University campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
The Converse College Golden Club Classes of 1970 & 1971 are invited to participate in the 2021 Opening Convocation Processional and attend a luncheon in Gee Dining Room following the …
Opening Convocation will be held during Family & Friends weekend. Platform Party, Faculty, Seniors, and 50th Classes of 1970 & 1971 will process into Twichell; Convocation will begin at 11:30 …
During the Friends and Family weekend, Converse is honoring the Class of 2020 and having Commencement activities to provide them the opportunity to walk across the Twichell stage, photo ops, …
More information to come.
“The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble’ with meticulous timing and tuning.” -Gramophone
Converse Theatre and Dance department will perform "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. These are ticketed events. More information to follow.
