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NEW DETAILS ON HANDICAPPED ACCESS
The north-south drive between 65th St. and 62nd St. has ceased to be available to vehicular trafffic and, consequently, is unavailable for patron drop-offs under the Terrace of the New York State Theater. The best option for patrons requiring the use of wheelchairs or with limited mobility is to be dropped off on W. 62nd St. at the west end of the Theater prior to Damrosch Park. Patrons exiting vehicles at this location should then proceed north (toward Lincoln Center Plaza) along the side of the Theater and turn right at the west end of the Terrace to reach the main Lobby entrance.
Wheelchair patrons may also be discharged at the New York StateTheater Wheelchair Entrance beginning 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Individuals wishing to access the Wheelchair Entrance for the New York State Theater should use the Lincoln Center Parking Garage entrance on Amsterdam Avenue at 63rd Street. Specifically, please utilize the second entrance, marked as Reserved Customers Only. Please notify the security guard on duty of the need to access this entrance. Then, follow the drive to the right.
The Wheelchair Entrance is located near the last pillar on the left hand side (New York State Theater Wheelchair Entrance is marked above the door and on the last pillar). Please use the red telephone directly outside the entrance to be buzzed into the building. Once inside, a security guard will direct you to the elevators that will take you to the Orchestra Level.
ADDITIONAL THEATER ACCESS/PERFORMANCES ONLY
For NYCB patrons holding tickets for individual performances and who may find it preferable to access the Theater from the west (Damrosch Park) side bronze doors during the construction period, New York City Ballet is providing ticket takers and bag checkers at one-half hour before the start of performances so that audience members may enter through this additional entrance and take their seats. Please Note: there will be no access through these doors for members of the general public or anyone wishing to access the Box Office. They are strictly for pre-performance use prior to the start of a New York City Ballet show.
IN NEED OF REFRESHMENT?: EXPRESS INTERMISSION SERVICE
Make your next visit to New York City Ballet even more enjoyable by pre-ordering your intermission refreshments in advance.
Click HERE to print out the pre-order form. Fill it out, bring it with you to the Theater, and submit it to any attendant at the Promenade Bar prior to the start of performance. Payment will be accepted at that time. When the curtain comes down for intermission, proceed to the center station of the Promenade Bar marked "Pre-orders for Intermission" to pick up your menu items. Salut!
TICKET DONATIONS
Announcing a new online service. Should there be an occasion when you are unable to use tickets you are holding for a performance, you may wish to donate these tickets back to the Company and receive a tax receipt for your gift. Click HERE for directions and an online order form to make a ticket donation. It is easy and makes an important contribution to New York City Ballet. Thank you.
LINCOLN CENTER DINING EXPERIENCE
New York City Ballet ticket-holders wishing to have a pre-performance dining experience at the Metropolitan Opera's Grand Tier Restaurant or Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar may now do so. The Metropolitan Opera is just steps away from the New York State Theater and provides excellent views of Lincoln Center Plaza when it is at its most exciting--bustling with patrons on their way to wonderful performances of every type and variety. The Grand Tier Restaurant features creative contemporary American cuisine. The Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar offer sushi, paninis and a full beverage service that is perfect for light, casual dining. Click HERE for more information on the Grand Tier Restaurant or call 212-799-3400 to make reservations. Click HERE for more information on the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. No reservations are necessary for the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. Important Note: Dining at these restaurants opens two hours before the curtain time of that day's performance at the Metropolitan Opera. Curtain times and performance days are different at all of Lincoln Center's constituents. It is important to coordinate the curtain time at your NYCB performance with when you you may or may not be able to secure a reservation at these restaurants. For example, the Metropolitan Opera is traditionally closed on Sundays.
WiFi HAS ARRIVED
Wireless Internet Access has arrived at Lincoln Center and is available to the thousands of individuals who visit Lincoln Center's 6.3 acres annually. This free wireless internet access at all of the Center's outdoor public spaces is made possible through an agreement with Nokia in cooperation with Nokia Siemens Networks. Now all wireless devices compatible with the 802.11b/g standard including WiFi enabled laptops, cell phones, and PDAs will be welcome. To use Lincoln Center's wireless network, you will need a laptop or handheld device with an 802.11b/g compatible wireless card or built in 802.11b/g wireless capability. To connect: (1.) Search for available networks. (2.) Select Lincoln Center's wireless network. (3.) Launch your internet browser and you will automatically be connected to Lincoln Center's internet browser portal. NOTE: Lincoln Center understands that each computer and network card operates differently. For technical support, contact your PC or network card vendor. For WiFi Network Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, Click HERE.
LINCOLN CENTER IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
In Summer 2006, renovations began on several Lincoln Center constituents that face onto 65th St. & Broadway. This work will proceed for a number of years and impact the pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows into the various theaters. You may wish to check this space or the Parking section of the website prior to coming to the Theater for updated details as to changes that may affect access into the parking garage and the New York State Theater. We promise to keep you up to date.
Since July 2007, two of Lincoln Center's favorite "faces" have been missing. This is because the Henry Moore reclining sculpture that has long been situated in the reflecting pool in front of Lincoln Center Theater and the bright orange Alexander Calder sculpture in front of the entrance to the New York Public Library for Performing Arts Research have been moved offsite during the demolition and reconstruction of Lincoln Center's outdoor spaces. They will return in the fall of 2009 when the outdoor renovations are complete.