Originally designed by architect Philip Johnson and noted acoustician Cyril M. Harris, the $32 million building opened in 2008 as the home of the now defunct Pennsylvania Academy of Music [REF].
At that point, the building was known as "Millersville University-Lancaster",[REF] as it wasn't until September 12, 2011 that it was renamed "The Ware Center" in honor of philanthropists Paul W. and Judy S. Ware at a dedication ceremony in the building's main theater, Steinman Hall [REF].