Performing Arts Venues - Top 10 New York City - page 91

Avery Fisher Hall
Thanks to the generosity of benefactor Avery Fisher, the hall is now, after early
acoustics problems, worthy of the New York Philharmonic, the oldest symphony or-
chestraintheU.S.AbustbyRodinofcomposerandformerPhilharmonicMusicDir-
ector Gustav Mahler, on the west side of the building, is one of the finest pieces of
public sculpture in Lincoln Center .
New York State Theater
The stage was built in 1964 to the specification of legendary choreographer George
Balanchine, the founder of the New York City Ballet company, which dances here in
winterandspring.TheNewYorkCityOperaCompanyisalsobasedhere,presenting
laudableproductionsthatarefarmoreaffordablethantheneighboringMetropolitan
(For further details see Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ) .
Alice Tully Hall
This hall, with its stunning modern facade, was built in 1969 for the Chamber Music
Society of Lincoln Center. Besides chamber and vocal concerts, it is used for shows
bytheJulliardSchoolstudentsandfaculty,manyofwhicharefreetothepublic(For
further details see Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ) .
New York City Center
The ornate, Moorish-style building with a dome of Spanish tiles was opened in 1923
as a Shriner's Temple. Saved from developers by Mayor LaGuardia , it survived
after losing its companies to Lincoln Center, and is now a major venue for touring
dance companies.
• 131 West 55th St, between 6th & 7th Aves
• 212 581 1212
• Admission charge
• www.nycitycenter.org