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The renovation and expansion of Theatre Row represents one of the largest Off Broadway redevelopments in New York City history. The development involved the construction of five small to mid-size theaters ranging from 90 to 200 seats, studio spaces, ticketing areas, dressing rooms, administrative offices, and other necessary support facilities. The 42nd Street Development Corporation—a non-profit formed in 1990 to revitalize the historic Times Square corridor along 42nd Street —initiated the project by selling its air-rights to a developer in exchange for a newly renovated and expanded theater complex and endowment funds.

A treasured community resource for the State of Connecticut, the Westport Country Playhouse is well-known for its live theater productions. In honor of its 75th Anniversary, the Playhouse embarked on a major restoration of its theater to expand and modernize the original, 200-year old barn to allow year-round programing. This challenging project included the construction of a new enclosure around the original building structure. Improvements to the theater included enhanced sight lines, acoustics, seating, visitor circulation and new mechanical systems. The program also included expanded rehearsal space, dressing rooms, a scheme shop and other ancillary facilities.

Complementing its traditional exhibit programming, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) hosts a variety of interactive video, film and public programming.  Venues include the 2D and 3D films at the Samuel and Ethel LeFrak Theater, Hayden Big Bang Theater, and Kaufman and Linder Theaters.  The capacity of these spaces range from 100 to over 900 seats.

The New 42nd Street was founded in 1990 by New York City and the State in response to the neglected stretch of urban decay on 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Times Square.  The organization’s purview includes the management of seven theaters that serve a diverse group of non-profit dance, theater and opera groups, as well as commercial Broadway musicals and plays.

New 42’s new, 84,000 square foot building provides state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, a black box theater and administrative offices.  The complex features column-free studios with sprung floors, tall ceiling heights, ballet barres, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, theatrical lighting and excellent acoustics.  To reflect the vibrant cultural activity within the building, the design highlights movement and light through a largely transparent building and illuminated façade.