Manhattan · NYC landmark
New York City Center
131 West 55th Street · Manhattan, New York City
A landmark theater presents dance and musical theater, including the Encores! series and Fall for Dance festival.
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NYFE Summary
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia established City Center as a performing arts center in 1943. It brought theater, music and dance into a building whose dome and patterned entrance remain visible from the street.
The present program includes the Encores! musical theater series, Fall for Dance and performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The best way to experience the auditorium is at a scheduled performance. Each visitor needs a ticket.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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