The renovated David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center opened Saturday two years ahead of schedule.
The building was remodeled to fix acoustic issues that had been present since the theater became the first one Lincoln Center opened in 1962.
Notable features of the updated space include a lobby that has doubled in size, new wood panels on the wall to help improve sound quality and 500 fewer seats, which will create a more intimate atmosphere.
The repairs “supported $600 million in ongoing economic development and 6,000 jobs for New Yorkers,” the Lincoln Center said in a statement. During construction, the project had 42% participation from businesses owned by minorities and
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