Marcus Garvey Park, Richard Rodgers Amphitheater
New York, New York, USACompletion
2011Architect
Cooper, Robertson & Partners
The parks amphitheatre has been a popular destination in the park for almost 40 years but was limited in terms of its performance capabilities, seating, sightlines, and general state of over-use. The new design brings the audience closer to the performers and improves the visibility of the action on stage. Other improvements include a roof canopy which provides shade to park-goers, improved seating, and performer support spaces. The amphitheatre now seats 1,600.
Services
Programming, concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification
Owner
City Parks Foundation, NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Users
City Parks Foundation, NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation, local users
Acoustician
Akustiks
Theatre type(s)
Outdoor venue
Seat count(s)
1600
Construction type
Mixed