Built in 1903, The New Amsterdam Theatre is one of the oldest theaters in New York City. Home to the original Ziegfeld Follies, unfortunately it had fallen into disrepair for a number of years and almost closed forever. During the renovation of Times Square in the early 1990s, it was purchased by Walt Disney Company and fully restored. It reopened in 1997 to house the Tony Award winning show, The Lion King. Tickets are expensive and hard to get, but don't let that discourage you.
Formerly known as Foxwoods Theatre and the Ford Center for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre has a long and interesting history. Built by the producer of the highly-acclaimed The Phantom of the Opera, Garth Drabinsky, the Lyric Theatre has struggled a good deal for its survival. It stands where the Apollo Theatre and old Lyric Theatre once stood. A guided tour of this place reveals the majestic beauty and artistic wonder that is absolutely awesome. Nearly 2000 people can enjoy the performances at this award-winning theater.
Home to the legendary dance company The Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall is one of the most spectacular and famous performance venues in the United States. Its locale in the heart of the Big Apple has made it a cultural center, particularly during the Christmas season. Originally opened in 1932 and nicknamed "The Palace for the People," Radio City was renovated in 1980. Anybody who is anybody has performed here - New York legends Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis, Jr. are just a few that spring to mind, and to this day, the stage remains a showcase for entertainment royalty.
Alice Tully Hall, located at the northern end of the Lincoln Center Plaza is at the corner of Broadway and 65th Street. It has a seating capacity of more than one thousand in the audience. Its adjoining lobby can accommodate up to 450 guests for cocktails and 250 for seated spectators. The hall, which is used for plays, musicals and classical music performances, was named after its patron Alice Tully who was a chamber music fan. The hall offers a caterer, audiovisual technicians, florists, photographers, meeting and event planners. A true grand experience is here.
The Top of the Rock observation deck adds to the many facets of the Rockefeller Center's international appeal, which already include a seasonal ice skating rink, NBC Studios and the famous Christmas tree. The Top of the Rock observation deck sits serenely on the 70th floor of Rockefeller Center. With incredible views of Central Park, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and northern Manhattan, you'll be offered a more peaceful look at the bustling city below. Wile away the hours soaking in a gorgeous sunset or experiencing the interactive, multimedia exhibits. The innovative ticket reservation system claims to guarantee a comfortable atmosphere that is never overcrowded.
Columbus Circle, named after Christopher Columbus, is one of Big Apple's most famous landmarks. Built in 1905 and renovated in 2005, this is a traffic circle between Broadway, Central Park and Eighth Avenue. The importance of the landmark lies in the fact that the monument at the center is used to measure distances within New York city. The beautiful fountains, the marble statue and wooden benches surrounding the monument have also appeared in a number of Hollywood movies.