An Architectural and Theatrical Celebration of New York
Supports: League of Historic American Theatres, Inc. (Bel Air, MD)
Item Number: 102
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- Jul 16, 2012 11:00 PM EDT
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- 2 Bids
Description:
An Architectural and Theatrical Celebration of New York
- Visit the unusual lobby of the Hearst Building.
- An expert-led walking exploration of the Times Square Theatre District.
- A birds-eye view, looking down on the lights and excitement of Times Square.
- A walking exploration of the renaissance of 42nd Street.
- An exploration of the lovely Gramercy Park Historic District.
- Private entrée into Gramercy Park, New York’s only private park.
A private weekday visit to The Players, our theatre world's most prestigious private club, located in the Stanford White-designed home of Edwin Booth, one of the most famous American actors in theatrical history.
- Visit Edwin Booth’s bedroom, unchanged since the day he died there.
- Visit the finest 19th Century theatre research library in the United States.
Weekday lunch for two at the National Arts Club, one of the art world's most prestigious private, cultural clubs, featuring one of New York’s finest Victorian interiors.
- Women will be asked to wear smart casual
- Men will be asked to wear a tie
- Three Course Meal
- Unlimited House Wine
- Unlimited Mixed Drinks
- Unlimited Soft Drinks
Special Instructions:
Your Host for this program, based on availability, will be Joe Rosenberg, New York’s foremost expert in Theatre and Architecture, who was in large part responsible for:
- The NYC landmark designation of 35 Broadway Theatres.
- Saving Radio City Music Hall from demolition.
- The NYC landmark designation of the 42nd Street Theatres.
- The NYC landmark designation of many Historic Districts, such as the one we will be visiting as part of this package.
- The genesis of the electronic advertising signage regulations, which has resulted in Times Square’s present-day visual excitement.
Should modifications to this schedule become necessary, the changes will take advantage of New York's ever-changing cultural scene and will assure a program of the highest quality.
May be Redeemed Through July 15, 2013. Based upon the Joint Availabilities of the Auction Winner and V.I.P. Tours of New York