The Rosa Hart Theatre is located on the south side of the Lake Charles Civic Center Complex. Its capacity is 1,960, fixed seating, and can be used for major plays,pageants Mardi Gras galas, ballet recitals, concerts and more. Over the years it’s played host to events such as the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, the Chinese Acrobats and many other local, regional, national and international productions. In 2013, at nearly 40 years old, the Rosa Hart Theatre underwent $3.8 million in renovations and repairs.