David H. Koch Theater, Opera house at Lincoln Center, Upper West Side, United States.
The David H. Koch Theater is an opera house at Lincoln Center in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The light travertine-clad facade leads to an interior with golden wall panels and a large spherical chandelier above the orchestra level.
The theater opened in 1964 as the New York State Theater and was meant to provide a home for ballet and opera. Renaming occurred in 2008 after a major donation funded extensive renovation work.
The building carries the name of a businessman who donated a large sum for renovations. Visitors often see dancers in the public areas warming up before or after performances.
The auditorium spreads over several tiers, all offering clear views of the stage. The wide foyers with high windows provide plenty of space to move around during intermissions.
The ceiling displays a pattern of small faceted lights that sparkle like gemstones. These lights form five concentric rings together, running from the center outward.
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