Lincoln Square is the cultural and entertainment heart of New York City, with over 22,000 theater seats. Lincoln Square remains a cultural beacon, though many institutions and venues have acted responsibly and closed doors for public health. See the list below for more specific details about the impact COVID-19 has had on culture and entertainment in the neighborhood. We will update this information as often as possible. Click here for a list of events and activities still available remotely.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has notified the public that it will suspend constituent public performances and screenings through May 17. The David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center’s public space, is also closed until further notice. Lincoln Center at Home has launched with activities to help everyone stay connected to the arts through these tough times.
For more information on what’s happening on the Lincoln Center campus visit: The Metropolitan OperaNew York PhilharmonicNew York City BalletFilm at Lincoln CenterLincoln Center TheaterJazz at Lincoln CenterChamber Music SocietyNew York Public Library for the Performing ArtsJuilliard SchoolSchool of American Ballet.
*The Met Opera has begun streaming encore presentations from their award-winning Live in HD series on the company website for the duration of the closure. Click here for more information. The remainder of the 2019–20 season, which was to have ended May 9, 2020, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This includes all performances and Live in HD transmissions.
*New York City Ballet announced on Thursday that it was canceling its spring season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ticket holders can follow this link for more information: https://www.nycballet.com/Season-Tickets/A-Message-from-New-York-City-Ballet.aspx
AMC Lincoln Square Theaters is closed until further notice.
Kaufman Music Center has released a statment on its plans: https://bit.ly/2W9muDk. Lucy Moses School and Special Music School are closed. The building will be closed to the public starting Sunday, March 15 through Saturday, April 18.
All New York Public Library events and programs are canceled until further notice. All libraries are closed. This includes the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on Lincoln Center’s Campus. You can still access e-books and audiobooks remotely with the NYPL’s SimplyE app.
The American Folk Art Museum has temporarily closed. All programs and events are postponed through Tuesday, March 31.
The Museum of Arts and Design and The Store at MAD will close temporarily beginning Saturday, March 14. All programming at MAD will be canceled or postponed until further notice and anyone who has purchased admission or programming tickets will be contacted for refunds.
The New York Society for Ethical Culture has postponed, canceled, or modified the format of a number of upcoming programs out of an abundance of caution in light of the virus. Individuals should check each event listing for specific details at https://ethical.nyc/.
Symphony Space has suspended all programs in its theaters through Wednesday, April 1.
Note: For information about refunds or exchanges to performances and events, ticket holders should contact their initial point of sale.
We will continue to provide updates as we receive new information; however, information changes frequently, so please check with individual businesses, organizations, cultural organizations, and agencies to obtain the most up-to-date information. And contact us if you have questions via email at info@lincolnsquarebid.org.
Photo credit: Filip Wolak
Original Post: 3/11/20
