The Rose is a vibrant, active hub for emerging and established artists and arts. Performances range from edgy to elegant and provocative to traditional. The Rose is home to Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, Plan-B Theatre Company, Pygmalion Productions, Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, and SB Dance.
In addition to our Resident’s work, we host modern dance, theater, classical music, ballet, student recitals, and even U.S. Naturalization ceremonies. In addition, the Rose is an active film venue, hosting Utah Film Center events and festivals year-round and the Sundance Film Festival venue each January.
The Rose was born from a dream by the Performing Arts Coalition, a group of local arts organizations, who envisioned a venue where artists could experiment, create and perform their art and offer their patrons an intimate experience in intimate performance spaces. Through their tenacity, generous donors, and the support of Salt Lake County, the dream became a reality in 1997.
Izzi Wagner and his wife, Jeanne.
What’s in a Name?
Today’s Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center is located on the site where the home of Rose & Harry Wagner stood. Rose and Harry moved from Boston to Salt Lake and started the Wagner Bag Company, making and mending burlap grocery bags Harry died, Rose took over the company and in the midst of the Great Depression, she managed to pay the company’s debts grow their business. Rose’s children, Abe, Izzi, and Leona worked for the company and helped it grow into making bottles, barrels, and other containers, including paper grocery bags.
When Izzi Wagner, Rose’s son, heard about the performing arts center being built on the land of his childhood home, he jumped in as the naming donor for the project, bought and donated land, and helped raise additional private funds. He named the building the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, honoring his mother and her legacy of hard work and dedication. He named the Jeanne Wagner Theatre for his wife, who was a dancer, and the Leona Wagner Black Box is named for his sister. Appropriately, the Rose as we know it today, opened on Izzi Wagner’s 86th birthday.
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SB DanceSB Dance's Sleeping Beauty
The Best of Utah 2019 award-winning performance returns for two nights only. A story retold many times over, SB Dance’s Sleeping Beauty is far from any Disney version, with an unpredictable narrative and a clever assemblage of innovative artists.
SB DanceSB Dance's Sleeping Beauty
The Best of Utah 2019 award-winning performance returns for two nights only. A story retold many times over, SB Dance’s Sleeping Beauty is far from any Disney version, with an unpredictable narrative and a clever assemblage of innovative artists.
Repertory Dance TheatreRing Around the Rose
RDT's Ring Around the Rose is a "wiggle-friendly" performance series for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling.
Repertory Dance TheatreRing Around the Rose
RDT's Ring Around the Rose is a "wiggle-friendly" performance series for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling.
Plan-B Theatre CompanySinging to the Brine Shrimp
A madcap comedy about learning who you really are and what you truly value. With puppets and songs and the Great Salt Lake. Music by Ken Plain. A co-production with Puppets in the City.
Plan-B Theatre CompanySinging to the Brine Shrimp
A madcap comedy about learning who you really are and what you truly value. With puppets and songs and the Great Salt Lake. Music by Ken Plain. A co-production with Puppets in the City.
Pygmalion Theatre CompanyFlying
Susan flew military planes in WWII, so men could go and fight. Now she’s been sent home to get back to normal, while the town waits for her local hero husband to come home. Flying looks at life propelled by stories, as the town tells glory tales of Bob and Susan tries to put away her memories of flying.
Pygmalion Theatre CompanyFlying
Susan flew military planes in WWII, so men could go and fight. Now she’s been sent home to get back to normal, while the town waits for her local hero husband to come home. Flying looks at life propelled by stories, as the town tells glory tales of Bob and Susan tries to put away her memories of flying.
JAKS Youth Theatre CompanyJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (often colloquially known as Joseph) is a musical comedy with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the "coat of many colours" story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis.
JAKS Youth Theatre CompanyJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (often colloquially known as Joseph) is a musical comedy with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the "coat of many colours" story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis.
Rob Schneider: A Live Taping
A household name and a bona-fide comedy star, Rob Schneider is well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, and has become one of the most popular touring acts in comedy.
Rob Schneider: A Live Taping
A household name and a bona-fide comedy star, Rob Schneider is well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, and has become one of the most popular touring acts in comedy.
Repertory Dance TheatreRegalia
A process, performance, and a party! RDT invites the audience to award a commission and celebrate with dancing to live music from the Joe Muscolino Band & delicious food and drinks from Utah Food Services.
Repertory Dance TheatreRegalia
A process, performance, and a party! RDT invites the audience to award a commission and celebrate with dancing to live music from the Joe Muscolino Band & delicious food and drinks from Utah Food Services.
The State RoomColin Hay
Colin Hay, the former front-man of Men At Work, recently released his thirtieth solo album, Fierce Mercy. It is is an epic, cinematic step forward the singer-songwriter, most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but most widely known for being an influential and celebrated frontman.
The State RoomColin Hay
Colin Hay, the former front-man of Men At Work, recently released his thirtieth solo album, Fierce Mercy. It is is an epic, cinematic step forward the singer-songwriter, most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but most widely known for being an influential and celebrated frontman.
Gina Bachauer International Piano FoundationChangyong Shin
Gina Bachauer International Piano FoundationChangyong Shin
Plan-B Theatre CompanyPlan-B's The Audacity
Josie, Ann & Elizabeth Bassett – a trio of women from Utah history – share what was, to reveal what is, to question what might be. #WomensHistoryMonth
Plan-B Theatre CompanyPlan-B's The Audacity
Josie, Ann & Elizabeth Bassett – a trio of women from Utah history – share what was, to reveal what is, to question what might be. #WomensHistoryMonth
Ririe-WoodburyCatalyst
Ririe-WoodburyCatalyst
Repertory Dance TheatreEarth Tone
Repertory Dance TheatreEarth Tone
Gina Bachauer International Piano FoundationRan Dank & Soyeon Kate Lee
Gina Bachauer International Piano FoundationRan Dank & Soyeon Kate Lee
Pygmalion Theatre CompanyBody Awareness
It’s Body Awareness Week on a Vermont college campus and Phyllis, the organizer, and her partner, Joyce, are hosting one of the guest artists in their home: Frank, a photographer famous for his female nude portraits. Both his presence in the home and his chosen subject instigate tension from the start.
Pygmalion Theatre CompanyBody Awareness
It’s Body Awareness Week on a Vermont college campus and Phyllis, the organizer, and her partner, Joyce, are hosting one of the guest artists in their home: Frank, a photographer famous for his female nude portraits. Both his presence in the home and his chosen subject instigate tension from the start.
The Rose Rental Information
The Rose at a Glance
The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center opened in 2001 and is an active, versatile venue. The Rose houses the Jeanne Wagner Theatre, the Leona Wagner Black Box, and the Studio Theatre, as well as four dance rehearsal studios.
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- The Rose – Jeanne Wagner Theatre
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- The Rose – Jeanne Wagner Stage
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- The Rose – Leona Wagner Black Box
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- The Rose – Studio Theatre
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- The Rose – Mezzanine Gallery
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- The Rose – Lobby
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- The Rose – Rose Room
Performance Rental Information
Theater Capacities
Jeanne Wagner Theatre – 501
Leona Wagner Black Box – 191
Studio Theatre – 75
Cast & Crew Accommodations
Jeanne Wagner Theatre
- Two star dressing rooms (stage level)
- Two chorus dressing rooms
- Green Room
Leona Wagner Black Box
- Two dressing rooms
- Green Room
Patron Accommodations
- Assisted Listening Devices
- Concessions
- Coat check
Technical Specifications
Jeanne Wagner Theatre
- Proscenium: 44’5′ wide x 46’5″ deep x 26’ high
- Sprung dance floor
- Configurable orchestra pit
- Cinema projector and screen
Leona Wagner Black Box
- Performance area: 59’10” wide x 75’ deep x 20’1″ high
- Flexible seating with motorized retractable seating
- Main drape with two traveling panels
Studio Theatre
- Maximum performance area: 34′ wide x 57′ deep x 21′ high
- Configurable stage and seating options
- Sprung dance floor
Four dance rehearsal studios
Meeting and Reception Rental Information
Capacities
| Standing Reception | Banquet Reception |
Jeanne Wagner Stage | 670 | 300 |
Leona Wagner Black Box | 495 | 220 |
Rose Room | 320 | 144 |
Jeanne Wagner Lobby | 235 | 100 |
Studio Theatre | 232 | 97 |
Catering
No onsite caterer.
Rental Inquiries
For rental information at the Rose please contact Salt Lake County Arts & Culture events at 385-468-1030 or events@artsaltlake.org.
The Rose Guest Services
Concessions
Concessions are available before the show and at intermission in the Jeanne Wagner Theater lobby. Concessions for the Studio Theater and Leona Wagner Black Box are limited. In some cases, food and drink may be purchased from the Jeanne Wagner concessions area for the Studio Theater and Black Box but this service is not guaranteed.
Western Foods offers Coca-Cola products, gourmet candies and baked treats. Only bottled water is allowed in the auditorium, so please plan to enjoy your refreshments prior to entering the performance. They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Card.
Accessibility
Services Elevators are available for your convenience. The Rose is accessible to people with disabilities and offers wheelchair seating, curbside assistance, and assisted listening devices. If you have any requests or concerns regarding wheelchair and companion seating or need other accommodations, including listening devices, ASL interpreter services, or captioning services, please contact ArtTix at 801-355-ARTS (2787) or 1-888-451-ARTS (2787) or by email at arttix@slco.org. Patrons should Dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS).
Restrooms
Restrooms, including those with ADA accommodations, are available on every level .
Coat Check
Coat check is located in the Jeanne Wagner Theater lobby near concessions. This service is available for $1.00 per item (cash only) at all performances in the Jeanne Wagner Theater.
Merchandise Sales
Merchandise is available for most performances. Contact arts-info@slco.org for further information about specific performances.
Parking and Transportation
Parking is not available at the Rose. However, metered street parking and paid lots are available nearby.
In addition, TRAX stations and bus stops are conveniently located throughout downtown Salt Lake City to help make transportation easy. The TRAX stop nearest to the Rose is the Gallivan Plaza Station on the Blue and Green lines.
Lost and Found
If you have misplaced an item at the Rose please contact lost and found at 385-468-1134 for assistance.
