Merrill Auditorium

Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.

Portland City Hall Auditorium
Portland City Hall Auditorium and the Kotzschmar Organ, as they appeared in 1912.
Address	20 Myrtle St. Portland, Maine United States
Coordinates	43°39′34″N 70°15′26″W
Owner	City of Portland
Capacity	1,908
Construction
Opened	1912
Rebuilt	1997
Website
Merrill Auditorium

The auditorium was built in 1912 and underwent a major rebuild and renovation in 1997. It features a large pipe organ, the Hermann Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, donated by Cyrus Curtis and built by the Austin Organ Company (Opus 323). It was renamed in the 1990s following a bequest which allowed the facility to be renovated.

Prime tenants at Merrill are the Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland Ovations and the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ. Resident organizations include the Maine State Ballet, Portland Ballet and Opera Maine.

External links

• Merrill Auditorium details on the Portland Public Assembly Facilities Division website
• Seating Chart for Merrill Auditorium
• A history of the Kotzschmar organ
• Portland Ovations, a nonprofit organization, and the primary presenter at Merrill Auditorium
• Portland Symphony Orchestra
• PortTIX is the official box office of the Merrill Auditorium.