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CBS News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
NYC's beloved Central Park institution the Delacorte Theater returns after 2-year renovation
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation. The 63-year-old theater has been revamped and will reopen just in time for the return of Shakespeare in the Park. The theater had been showing its age, with a leaky roof, outdated equipment and limited access for people with disabilities. So two years ago, crews started rebuilding the new theater, installing accessible seating ramps, lifts, elevators and new bathrooms, as well as larger dressing rooms, and a climate control system to keep performers and crew comfortable, rain or shine. "We did it. We rebuilt the Delacorte," board member Arielle Tepper. "It is accessible because it needs to belong to everybody," artistic director Oskar Eustis said. "This renovation which is so important to us had made a theater which is free, because theater itself, and everything in it, is the property of the people of New York. You own it." "In new seats and stage, for all New York to see. Our hearts and democracy restored through Shakespeare," Comptroller Brad Lander said. The theater's major update was celebrated at a ribbon cutting, which was attended by the all-star cast who will soon begin performing "Twelfth Night." "I just want to say I'm really glad we're doing a comedy this summer," actor Peter Dinklage said. Sandra Oh of "Grey's Anatomy" and Jesse Tyler Ferguson of "Modern Family" are also in the cast. The Delacorte first opened in 1962 with the goal of bringing theater to everyone. Since then, more than 160 productions have graced the stage, featuring legends like Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep and Morgan Freeman. Now, with a fresh look and the same Shakespearean spirit, the Delacorte is ready to take center stage once again. "Twelfth Night" kicks off Aug. 7. To get tickets, you can enter the digital lottery on the Public Theater's website or the TodayTix app, or visit a distribution site in Central Park, a city library, or downtown at the Public Theater box office. There's also a standby line on the day of each performance. For more information, CLICK HERE.
New York Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Theater Returns to Its Multicolor Art Nouveau Glory
When visiting an Italian theater, never mention the 'V' word. That instruction came from Markus Scherer, the architect overseeing the interior renovations at the Stadttheater, also known as Teatro Puccini, the municipal theater in the small city of Merano in South Tyrol, a multilingual autonomous Italian province with Austrian roots. 'You are not allowed to say the word 'violet' because, for Italians, it brings bad luck to the theater,' he said, pointing at walls freshly painted in the color that shouldn't be named. 'We call it lavender; further down, the tone is aubergine.' Superstition aside, Mr. Scherer and a team of restoration artisans have used the color and many others to recreate the theater's original Art Nouveau décor, of which little trace could be found when the two million euro ($2.26 million) project began in April 2024. Now they are racing to finish before Aug. 29, when the theater is scheduled to reopen with a gala presentation of Mozart's 'Don Giovanni.' Tim Rekelhoff, a historic building researcher hired by the State Monument Office of South Tyrol to work on the project, said the theater was one of the few remaining Art Nouveau-decorated houses in Europe: 'The abundance of details is so overwhelming that it is impossible to take them in all at once.' Vibrant Colors Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's next after partial collapse of historic Miami building? See 5 takeaways
The Coconut Grove Playhouse, a historic theater in Miami, is undergoing a major renovation despite recent setbacks. Miami-Dade County officials assure that the project remains on schedule for a 2027 reopening, coinciding with the theater's centennial. FULL STORY: Braced-up Grove Playhouse 'safe,' county says Here are the highlights: A partial floor collapse during demolition raised concerns, but the 1927 building is now stabilized with support beams, allowing work to continue once city building officials give the all-clear. The project includes a new theater and restoration of the original building, with a budget of $58.4 million, though costs are being reassessed to match current market conditions. The plan has faced opposition from preservationists due to the demolition of the old auditorium, but county officials emphasize the project's cultural significance and adherence to timelines. A new four-story parking garage is planned, doubling current capacity and including office and retail spaces, with construction set to begin after final approvals. Despite parking challenges during construction, officials highlight alternative parking solutions and stress that the revamped playhouse will maintain its cultural focus and won't become a commercial mall. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
