David Geffen Hall

"Enormous albeit intimate concert hall in Manhattan. My first time there was seeing The Caretaker, and the acoustics of the venue really allowed the dark ambience of his music to shine. I could feel the heavy tones vibrate through my seat, but not in a disruptive way, as it definitely added to the experience. There didn't feel like there was any "bad seating" either as I feared while getting my tickets prior. My seats had a good view of the artists, and looking around, I think that was the case for the entire space. The staff was very kind and helpful. Bathrooms were accessible. Nothing of note stood out in any negative way. I would definitely come back to see more music in the future."

"First time seeing the New York Philharmonic and it was fantastic! Went to see Andrés Orozco-Estrada, and he was a joy to watch! All the musicians and soloists were top tier, and the music selection was a good balance of recognizable and new."

"**Show: 5/5** **Venue: 5/5** **Restrooms: 2/5** **Water fountains: 1/5** The show I saw at Lincoln Center was fantastic! The hall is beautiful and the acoustics are great. However, I was disappointed by the restrooms and water fountains. The restrooms are non-gendered, which is great in theory, but in practice it led to a lot of confusion. Many people didn't know how to use the restrooms, and it took a long time for people to get in and out. The restrooms were also very dark, and the signs were small, making it difficult to tell if a restroom was occupied. This added to the wait time, even if you just wanted to wash your hands. The water fountains also didn't work properly. The water pressure was very low, and it was difficult to get a good drink. Overall, I was very happy with the show and the venue, but the restrooms and water fountains need to be improved. **Recommendations:** * Add gendered restrooms to reduce confusion and wait times. * Make the restrooms brighter and add larger signs so that people can easily tell if a restroom is occupied. * Fix the water fountains so that they have good water pressure. I hope this feedback is helpful."

"Lincoln Center itself is an amazing place, and the Geffen Hall complex does not fail to impress. Entry to the performance space opens one half hour before the performance but there is a large lobby with seating areas, and drink/snack stands. The drinks are packaged so that you can bring them in with you. Not sure on the snacks. The windows surrounding the hall on each level offer beautiful views of rest of Lincoln Center as well as the Geffen levels below you. Above orchestra, there are three tiers of seating. Beware, tier two is along the side of the auditorium and the first row may present a height issue to some! Escalators and elevators as well as stairs serve the upper levels. All staff were helpful and efficient. Program literature advises arrival half hour before performance but ten minutes before our event, at least half of the orchestra seats were empty. It is a tribute to staff that the "we have time " folks were seated for an on time start of the concert. Unlike some Broadway venues, seats were comfortable and comfortably spaced. I thank the designers for that detail! Well I have not commented on the acoustics of the hall- I am no expert nor do I have a spoiled ear, but again- the designers hit the mark. Sound was great from the tinkle of a single bell to the lasts of the trumpets! At the end of the performance, staff were on hand to direct patrons to the best exits!"

"This is the new and very posh home of the New York Philharmonic. The new venue is simply fantastic, they did an awesome job with the renovation and I can attest that the acoustics are now excellent. My wife and I found the parking and the concert tickets very reasonable and convenient. The restaurants in the area are within walking distance and there are bars right on the premises. An excellent way to spend an evening if you love music."