 The Mainstage proscenium theater provides a uniquely intimate theatrical setting for audiences, and can accommodate a maximum seating capacity of 2,753. When the full capacity is not needed, only the lower levels of the theater may be opened to fit your need and reduce the staffing costs. Some events use only the lower half of the house for a capacity of 1,351 or include the full mezzanine level without the gallery for capacity of 1,919. City Center has three levels of permanent audience seating totaling 2,684 seats. When there is no orchestra in the pit, 69 additional prime pit seats can be installed.
The seating is as follows: View Seat Map
Section
Orchestra
Pit Seats
Grand Tier
Mid-Mezzanine
Rear Mezzanine
Front Gallery
Rear Gallery |
Level
Main Floor
Main Floor
First Balcony
First Balcony
First Balcony
Second Balcony
Second Balcony |
Seats per Section
699
69
258
394
568
429
336 |
Seating Total
699
768
1,026
1,420
1,988
2,417
2,753 |
State-of-the-art technology and superb technical production support can handle most presentation requirements with ease, whether simple lectures, elaborate theatrical programs, or technically sophisticated presentations. |
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Mainstage Facilities
All of the theater's stage equipment inventory is made available. A list of highlights includes:
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Mainstage: 45' wide x 43' deep, plus wings and fly space
State-of-the-art sound system with recorded playback
Assisted Listening for hearing enhancement or simultaneous translation
Closed circuit video systems
Extensive stage lighting and dimmer systems, including three spotlights and moving lights
Full complement of black velour stage draperies, backdrops, scrims and cycloramas
Complete fly system rigging of 90 counterweighted lines
Orchestra pit can accommodate up to 45 musicians
Standard lecterns, chairs, music stands, tables and assorted platforms available
Dressing rooms for 80+ people
Convenient telephone and internet hookup
Box office services plus phone/mail/fax tickets processing plus online ticketing |
 To see complete technical theater information in detail, Click Here. For more specific rental information, please call 212.763.1235 or e-mail Rentals. |
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Additional Downloads
Rental Rates
- Rate Card as Acrobat PDF
Standard Blank Lineset
- Metric Lineset as Acrobat PDF
- Standard Lineset as Acrobat PDF
- Metric Lineset in Microsoft Excel
- Standard Lineset in Microsoft Excel
Theater Plans in PDF format
- Theater Floor Plan
- Theater Section
Complete Technical Information Package (includes above listed inventory, blank lineset [metric and standard],
dressing room capacity, theater floor plan and section [AutoCAD or MiniCAD])
- with AutoCAD files for PC
- with MiniCAD (VectorWorks) files for PC
- with MiniCAD (VectorWorks) files for Mac |
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Parties / Catering
Parties and receptions in the theater spaces may only be booked in affiliation with staged presentations. A selection of the theater’s spaces can be utilized for receptions accommodating groups from 30 to 1000 people.
Catering for any event at City Center can be arranged through Restaurant Associates who provide an excellent range of services for small and large functions. Other caterers may also be used.
For more specific information of any kind, please contact the Theater Rental department at 212-763-1235 or e-mail Rentals. |
