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David H Koch Theater

4.2 (117 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Whitney D.

What a beautiful theater this is. Staff that work here are friendly and helpful. One of the bartenders was wonderful. In the orchestra area The leg room is great. Although, I have short legs I enjoyed the big space there was. I don't come here very often at all. Only to see the Nutcracker.

Beautiful statue
Jennifer S.

Beautiful theater, suggestions would be nit on the fourth ring. We could see fine it was just so high up. They have bars outside and if you pay extra for the sippy cup lol you can bring your drink in the theater. The ballet was beautiful, I got lost in the music. They let you check out the orchestra prior to the show. Staff really helpful and nice. Prepaid for parking at parking garage short walk to theater

Deborah L.

American Ballet performance was stunning. Great venue with comfy seating and elegant atmosphere. Adult beverages and snacks available with easy bathroom access. Lincoln Center is fantastic with great restaurants and taxi access.

Tyler L.

I came here recently to see "Shen Yun", which has been playing here every year for several years. This place is actually one of the three main stages of Lincoln Center - the other two being David Geffen Hall and the Metropolitan Opera House. It was much bigger than I expected. The capacity is over 2,500 and it is as grand as any Broadway theater. This place opened in the 1960s and retains its classy and upscale look. Even the lobby area is filled with modern paintings and sculptures. The views of the stage were good even from a bit further back.

Lourdes M.

I know I have been here before and watched The Nutcracker but was not a Yelper yet that time. This time, will not pass to give a review for this institution. We came to see Shen Yun show. Beautiful ceiling lights, big stage, roomy seats and spacious lobby. The live orchestra is not visible during the entire show but wishing they were given an elevated presentation to the audience even for a short time. We didn't see them much because we were in the 6th or 7th orchestra rows. I did not find their sound performance acoustically enjoyable. The show is enjoyable but there is something missing on each dance performances. It is kinda already ended that we did not hit the excitement feeling yet. One plus, plenty of restroom stalls that the 15 minutes break is sufficient to return to our seats on time. We will return this holiday season to experience another epic show.

Jasmine A.

On December 27, we went to see The Nutcracker at the David H Koch Theater, home to the New York City Ballet. It's a beautiful theater and has a capacity of 2,586. No major issues, although more seating in the lobby and not having segregated washrooms would have been nice, so you don't have to run to the other side of the theater if your seat doesn't correspond with your genitals. [Yelp collections: NY Christmas 2022; Theaters]

Lo G.

We watched "The Nutcracker" and it was absolutely wonderful. This was our first play after getting married and we couldn't have been happier. You have to visit.

Cast introducing at the end of the Mughal-E-Azam show
Jahnavi U.

My family and I watched an Indian Broadway show at this theater last weekend. The show was called Mughal-E-Azam. I have never been to this theater before. It was really grand and had comfortable seating. I liked that they had beverage and snack stand on 2 levels. We ended up getting drinks before the show. All of the ushers were so helpful. There was an usher who used the Xylophone to tell us that we should head inside soon. I thought that was cool. The show itself was amazing. I went with my family and the show brought back memories for my parents. The show was in Hindi and I liked that they had large TV screens on the sides that translated the dialog. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows at this theater.

Arianne M.

I came here Saturday night to see the ballet. The show started at 8:00pm. The theater was beautiful inside. The show had 3 parts (Rotunda, Concerto for Two Pianos, and Odessa). There was a brief intermission between each part. The music and dancing were amazing. The show ended around 10:00pm. My only complaint was the theater was freezing inside. I had to keep my jacket on the entire time. I can't wait to see the next performance.

Sarah M.

Always a lovely venue for a ballet performance! The lights inside the theater look almost like faceted stones--very pretty. From a practical standpoint, the restrooms are clean, the process to get in and out is organized, and the staff keeps things running smoothly.

May the spectacle begin!
Kseniya K.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame de Paris was a complete blast. The singing and musics touched my soul. Felt shivers during the night from the incredible talent of musicians and performers. Felt elated even the next morning, from having witnessed such spectacle. Highly recommend this classic to everyone. You will not regret it. All the singing is in French, so choose seats that are slightly to the side (either left or right of the theater) so you're facing one of the two English subtitles screens that are located on either side of the stage. 4th and 5th ring seats are very far from the stage--bring magnifying devices to see the performers' faces. 3rd ring seats are probably the best view & price ratio. Masks are still mandatory. The theater gets coooold, so bring a jacket.

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Adel M.

It was my first time to watch a NYC ballet. We decided to get the matinee ticket on a Saturday so we can have dinner after. It was pretty busy but enjoyed it. Staff were wearing mask and following covid protocol. We paid $155 for our seat. We did have a good view but had an annoying person behind me as I was concentrating on the show she poked me and wanted me to lean back so she can see!!! I pretty much just ignored her. Other than that I recommend the place and the show.

Andie E.

This is yet another gem of NYC Theatre! I've been here numerous times and I can't believe I never reviewed this magnificent theater. The outside of the theater and the lobby are very modern while the inside is very Grand and Majestic; albeit a little dated (it reminds me of the 70s...see interior photo). I believe there are 5 rings (levels) to the theater. Tonight, I was fortunate to have 1st row, 2nd Ring, Left of stage tkts...what a great view! I've been seated in rear orchestra before and I have to say, 2nd ring is a better view! Tonight, I saw Princess Zhaojun and it did not disappoint! Beautiful staging and set; gorgeous, detailed costumes; fantastic choreography and story-telling. The entire show was just elegant. They even had a meet & greet after the show! How cool is that! I didn't stay because it was a mob scene and crowds are not my thing. But everyone else who stayed was in an excited frenzy! It was fun to witness...at a distance. Haha This is a well-run, professional theater. You are guaranteed to have a wonderful experience. Everyone should see a show here at least once. It's part of the New York experience!

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Ask the Community - David H Koch Theater

Has anyone sat in the 4th ring in the AA section seat 25? How restricted is the veiw?

It's not too bad. The right side will be a bit out but you get the Center and left side. You're 3/4 way down toward the stage.

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