Marcus Garvey Park, Richard Rodgers Amphitheater
New York, New York, USA
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1969
year the original band shell and amphitheatre opened
5,400
square-foot venue
$7 million
renovation cost
The new design brings the audience closer to the performers and improves the visibility of the action on stage. There’s also a new multi-purpose room at the rear of the stage, which provides a year-round dance studio and dressing rooms for band shell events. Other improvements include a roof canopy which provides shade to park-goers, improved seating, and performer support spaces.
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owner:
City Parks Foundation, NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation
architect:
Cooper, Robertson & Partners | Lundquist and Stonehill Architects (1969 architect)
acoustician:
Akustiks
users:
City Parks Foundation, NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation, local users
spaces:
- 1,600-seat outdoor venue
construction type:
Mixed
theatre type:
Amphitheatre & outdoor venues, Auditorium design/seating, Concept design, Program development
services:
Programming, concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification
completion:
2011
Robert Benson Photography