Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, Theater venue at New York University, New York, United States.
The Skirball Center is a theater venue at New York University in Manhattan with seating capacity of about 850. The building features modern architecture and advanced technical systems designed to support diverse types of live performances.
The center opened in October 2003 after a substantial construction project funded by the university. It was named in honor of philanthropist Jack H. Skirball, recognizing his support for the arts.
The venue hosts performances by established and emerging artists from around the world across theater, dance, music, and comedy. Audiences experience international talent and local creators in a space dedicated to live performance.
Check the current performance schedule before visiting, as programming changes seasonally throughout the year. The location is easily accessible by public transportation and sits within the university campus near other cultural resources.
The center runs a program called 'Office Hours' that connects academics with performing artists through video content. It also publishes commissioned essays in a series titled 'Indefinite Articles'.
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