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Alice Tully Hall

A premier concert venue at Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall is renowned for its world-class chamber music, the New York Film Festival, and a massive Swiss-made pipe organ.

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What is Alice Tully Hall known for?

Alice Tully Hall is a concert hall at Lincoln Center that serves as the home of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the New York Film Festival. It is also known for hosting virtuoso concerts on a cathedral-sized, Swiss-made pipe organ.

Where is it located?

It is located at 1941 Broadway on 65th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam) on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City.

What is the seating capacity?

Alice Tully Hall seats 1,086 patrons.

When did it open?

Alice Tully Hall was completed and opened on September 11, 1969.

What are the architectural features of the hall?

The hall is located within the Brutalist Juilliard Building designed by Pietro Belluschi, and performances take place on the Adrienne Arsht Stage in the Starr Theater. A 2009 renovation added a three-story glass lobby with a café and bar, as well as a cantilevered extension over a sunken plaza.

What should I check before going?

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What to know

Alice Tully Hall is a distinguished concert venue situated at 1941 Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Opened on September 11, 1969, the hall is housed within the Juilliard Building, a Brutalist structure designed by architect Pietro Belluschi. Since its inception, the venue has served as the primary home for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the New York Film Festival. The interior experience centers on the Starr Theater, where performances take place on the Adrienne Arsht Stage amidst warm wood veneers. The hall is equipped for diverse acoustic needs, including a cathedral-sized, Swiss-made pipe organ used for virtuoso concerts. With a seating capacity of 1,086 patrons, the space balances intimacy with grand musical scale. In 2009, the venue underwent a significant renovation and expansion to increase flexibility for leased events. This project introduced a three-story glass lobby featuring a café and bar. A striking architectural highlight of this update is the cantilevered extension that juts out over a sunken plaza at the corner of Broadway and 65th Street, creating a popular meeting point for the general public.

Visitor tips

  • Visit the three-story glass lobby to enjoy the café and bar without needing a performance ticket.
  • Check the Lincoln Center venue page for upcoming events to see the Adrienne Arsht Stage in action.
  • Meet friends at the cantilevered extension over the sunken plaza at Broadway and 65th Street.

Nearby context

Located within the larger Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex, Alice Tully Hall is part of a cultural hub that houses 11 resident arts organizations on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

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