Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

The Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, generally known as NYU Skirball, is an 850-seat theater at 566 LaGuardia Place in Manhattan, New York, owned by New York University. It was named after philanthropist Jack H. Skirball. The theatre was completed in October 2003 and cost approximately $40 million. The architect was Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo and Associates. The institution typically presents two seasons of curated public performances, talks, and events per year.

Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
Entrance, 2019
Address566 LaGuardia Place
New York City
United States
Coordinates40.7298°N 73.9997°W / 40.7298; -73.9997
OwnerNew York University
Capacity850
Current usePerforming arts venue
Construction
OpenedOctober 2003
ArchitectKevin Roche, John Dinkeloo and Associates
Website
nyuskirball.org
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