David Geffen Hall Care

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Jun 29, 2024
The David Geffan concert hall is absolutely fantastic. Very large inside and custom built for concerts. You will be blown away by the quality of the sound. Full review by StephenCr0ss
Aug 5, 2023
The hall was closed during the pandemic for renovations, It is now open again and the acoustics are superb! Heard the Barber violin concerto among other pieces first weekend in August: it was mag… Full review by Jay and John S
May 24, 2023
Aesthetically beautiful renovation of David Geffe hall - now called the Tsai Wu theater. Unfortunately on something VERY basic the Renovation flopped - the leg room is simply inadequate - I’m 6 foot… Full review by Tyler C

Facts

Opened:1962
Architect:Max Abramovitz

Questions & answers

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Hi Gary W, I'm planning a visit in September to see my favorite film with orchestra: 2001: a Space Odyssey. I'm trying to …
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Hi Gary W, I'm planning a visit in September to see my favorite film with orchestra: 2001: a Space Odyssey. I'm trying to get a sense of where it is good to sit to get a reasonable view. Since the illustrations how the screen by the back of the orchestra, I think Orchestra 1 looks like a good place. I'll be traveling a fair distance, so saving $20 is of little concern.
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There are really no bad seats for movies -- I prefer sitting higher than the orchestra because the screen is gigantic and the acoustics are fine everywhere. First or second tier in the …
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There are really no bad seats for movies -- I prefer sitting higher than the orchestra because the screen is gigantic and the acoustics are fine everywhere. First or second tier in the center will give you a view in the center of the screen and with the orchestra clearly visible below the screen.
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Answer by Bob R · Apr 18, 2018
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Are the orchestra seats set on a flat floor or does the floor raise up the further back you are seated? Do you think center …
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Are the orchestra seats set on a flat floor or does the floor raise up the further back you are seated? Do you think center back orchestra seats or tier seats are better for viewing?
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The floor has a gradual slope to it. My wife and I are not real tall and we had an unobstructed view.
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