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Gammage Auditorium is located at Mill Avenue on Apache Boulevard, at the main campus of Arizona State University in Tempe. It is also known as Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium and ASU Gammage. This Phoenix auditorium is named after the former president of Arizona State University, Dr. Grady Gammage.

Gammage is the last public commission of the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The auditorium took nearly two years to build and was inaugurated in 1964, while the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy performed.

The three levels of Gammage can seat over 3,000 people. Those coming in at the last minute can find a seat in the balcony. Since this is a public building, patrons area free to take pictures or record video here. Gammage offers a 30 minute free tour. If you are interested, call 480-965-4050 for more information.

If you are craving for pizza, go down to Crazy Jim's Pizza (602-254-6550), while those hungry for a juicy steak can go a little further down for an enjoyable time at the City Hall Grill (602-462-5547).

Neighboring Gammage Auditorium, the University Motel offers nice nightlife options and is conveniently located 3 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport. Boutique lovers will enjoy their stay at Twin Palms Hotel, a modern boutique hotel with all sorts of modern home comforts.

Address:
1200 S. Forest Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Tel: (480) 965-3434

URL: http://www.asugammage.com