The League of Historic American Theatres, Inc. – LHAT 2015 Online & Silent Auction
Auction Ends: Jul 17, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

Unique Experiences

An Architectural and Theatrical Celebration of New York

Item Number
113
Estimated Value
800 USD
Sold
350 USD to Live Event Bidder
Number of Bids
4  -  Bid History

Live Event Item

After the online close, this item went to a Live Event for further bidding.

Item Description

This Unique Experience Includes:  
 
  • One of the world’s most beautiful Art Nouveau theatres will open its doors just for you – the New Amsterdam Theatre, home to Disney’s Aladdin. As we look at the theatre’s splendor, we will discuss the theatre’s history, secrets, and ghosts
  • A walking exploration of the lights, excitement, history and theatres of the Times Square Theatre District
  • A walking exploration of the renaissance of 42nd Street
  • A birds-eye view, looking down on the lights and excitement of Times Square
  • 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. 

Please note:

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

Item Special Note

Your Host for this program will be Joe Rosenberg, New York’s foremost expert in Theatre and Architecture, Board member of the League of Historic American Theatres, Chair of the 2014 LHAT National Conference in New York, who was in large part responsible for:
  • The NYC landmark designation of 35 Broadway Theatre
  • Saving Radio City Music Hall from demolition
  • The NYC landmark designation of the 42nd Street Theatres
  • The NYC landmark designations of the Beacon Theatre and Town Hall
  • The NYC landmark designation of many Historic Districts, such as Gramercy Par, which wes of New York. 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, 2016. Based upon the Joint Availabilities of the Auction Winner and JOE ROSENBERG, V.I.P. Tours of New York.