A New York City staple. Beautiful theater with even more incredible talent performing on stage. There are several classic shows a year, including Swan Lake, Beauty and the Beast, and of course, the Nutcracker (really one of the best ways to kick off the holidays). Also, a great excuse to dress up for a night out.

Its a very beautiful place. The seats are a good size for big people. Even from the higher rings, its a good view. Theres elevators to get everywhere. Ive found that Lincoln Center staff, as a whole, dont really have it together, so you have to do your own research on how this place works and read reviews. One place will tell you that they dont know where food can be bought, or that X food place is closing when that isnt true. Then you get into the Koch theater, and theyll sell food right there, by the orchestra. $4 for 4 ounces of hot cocoa. $6 for chocolate. Then if you try to go to your seat, theyll tell you that you cant bring any of that in. Its stressful when you have low blood sugar. If you can eat a few blocks from the place, before your show, its a better experience and what Ill have to do next time.

I used to think (a couple decades ago) that the entire Lincoln Center was a monument to 60s bad architecture. But now . . . its kind of iconic NY. And the Koch Center, to me, is rivaled only by the opera house for interior beauty. Plus, there isnt a bad seat in the house.Staff is very efficient and pretty friendly. Easy to navigate the place. Sound is extraordinary.If youre reading this May-summer do definitely check out Ballenchine and Justin Peck ballets. They are extraordinary!

A classy place to watch performance art. The sounds is good and clear. It is easy to see the stage from all seating area.I got a seat on the second ring. It is not too far from the stage. The space between row and row is not too tight. If a person needs to walk pass you, you wont feel difficult.The workers there are friendly and professional. I got there very close to the show start. A gentleman showered me the fastest way to get to my seat and let me enjoy the whole show.

I love this theater! Comfy seats, fantastic sight lines, and it’s just a beautiful jewelry box of a theater. The perfect place to see dance performed. And there is a sprung stage, so it’s better for the dancers, too. One of my favorite places on earth.

Saw nutcracker there. Great show, great orchestra. Drinks are overpriced though

One of the best places to see dance on New York City. This is the original home of New York City Ballet. George Balanchine, one of the founders, directors, and choreographers of NYCB was very involved in the design of the theater. You are sure to have a sweeping experience here. There is a breath taking water fall show outside the theater which serves as the perfect meeting place before the show. ENJOY!

Last nights ballet of The Silk Road by the Lanzhou Dance Theatre was beautiful. I desired more dancing in the first half; it seemed like more of a musical than a ballet. There was more dance in the second half, and so my thirst was quenched. The costumes also were more colorful and appealing.Of course the heroine and the hero were fantastic; they were very light on their feet and very agile.In all, it was a delightful show.

This beautiful place is a notable concert and ballet hall, passionately populated by the fervently unaridated souls of NYU and the NYC art world. In a whirl of motion and a whisk of color, you will find yourself caught in the contagion of music, effusively consumed by the undeniably evanescent, ethereal notes, and the soul-rendering pliae of the far too modest dancer. It is a place and thing of veritable beauty, in its very truest form.

Great performance! We came to see.thr nutcracker here. Our seats were at the balcony . Skeptical at first, we quickly realized the seats were comfortable and offered great visibility of the stage .

Saw The Nutcracker here and it was fantastic!! The theatre is so beautiful. The production was so well done, well performed, and the sets were beyond belief. Its a must see for sure!

I have been attending performances here for half a century. City Ballet first of all but also City Opera and visiting companies as well. It offers performers a large stage (2500 square feet), an orchestra pit, and acres of rehearsal space. Audiences get a large lobby, a multi-window box office, four elevators, a design that makes it easy to find your way anywhere, given an open promenade with bar and a balcony overlooking the Plaza.Obviously, the biggest draw is City Ballet. Look for programs including classic works by Balanchine or Robbins. They’re often the easiest to buy and promise a wonderful evening.

3rd Ring seating is comfortable and still provides fine viewing. Its a beautiful theatre. Love the staff portraits on display in the lobby -- fantastic idea! New York City Ballet was not as brilliant as I remember. Perhaps an off night, or trying to groom more inexperienced dancers into bigger roles? Hope that was the case. They have always been one of my favorites, but havent seen them for 2 or 3 years.

I just found out I love ballet. Thanks for a fabulous memory, NYCB!

Beautiful theatre! I always enjoy seeing the New York City Ballet here with my family. The staff is helpful, although we have encountered a man directing people to their seats on the upper row to be a little irritable but the rest have been nothing but polite.

What a magical experience! Went to see the NYC Ballets Nutcracker performance, our first time at the David H Koch Theater. As one would expect from the Lincoln Center, the theater did not disappoint. Every aspect, from the entrance, to the staff, to the house itself is a fantastic experience. The theater is quite beautiful and feels very intimate, the seating is comfortable with ample space. The performance was of the highest caliber. The dancing, the sets, the costumes were all truly works of art. Truly a memorable family experience we will not soon forget.

Terrific venue to see the New York City ballet; however for optimal viewing, you do not want to sit higher than the first tier.Try to eat before entering the theater because real food is limited and once inside; the counters there mostly serve drinks and snacks.

Beautiful and peaceful, sheltered from the hustle and the noise of the city, a place where one can detach themselves from the day-to-day and soak in something bigger.

Very convenient location for the subway which stops directly outside. Oddly, snacks and beverages are sold in the lobby, with no seating available. And of course no food or beverages are permitted in the theater. Honestly I dont understand why any food or drink should be available here at all. Nevertheless the experience was amazing. The set and acoustic for The Nutcracker was unforgettable.

Nicely refurnished venue for dance performance at Lincoln Center, although not with the best acoustics for the live orchestra.

Fantastic viewing from all seats! Great acoustics. Stunning promenade.

Went to see The Nutcracker, which is an unavoidable experience while you are in NYC. The theater itself is awe inspiring for its sheer size and beauty

Truly amazing theater. The architecture is so beautiful. We went to see the Nutcracker. I dont think Ill be able to watch it anywhere but NYC. A spectacular performance.

Home of the NYC Ballet, right in Lincoln Center, being inside this theatre is like being inside a velvet jewelry box. The lobbies have beautiful art as well.

Was here to see the Nutcracker Ballet for the first time! Fantastic performance. I was here earlier this year for Romeo and Juliet. Definitely recommend 1st ring over orchestra seats for better view of the stage.

Theater is stunning with 2500 plus seats. Views from any seat are amazing. Acoustics are unreal and staff is extremely polite and very customer oriented. Extremely clean theater LOVED IT!

Even on the third round we had a great view of the stage. The theater is large enough to hold good crowd. But not so large, that it retains and intimate feel.

Very organized place, the staff super friendly and very helpful with the visitors on the event!

Beautiful building. Saw Under Seige dance. Great performance

I went to NYC Ballet and it was spectacular. I swear I started crying when I saw all the colors and all this beautiful art everywhere. I was never a man of arts but since then I was intrigued and I went out from the scientific bubble I was in to view what art has to offer for humanity. Overall it was amazing

I had an amazing experience at this theater. I was surprised on how good the view is from the third ring, from where you can distinctly appreciate the facial expression of the dancers, together with the details of their movements. The chairs are comfortable enough to seat for a couple of hours in a row. Also, the process of ticket pickup was extremely fast and efficient even in a busy night.

Nice place to watch and join the show were you can filled right on the edge of the performance.I really recommend to everybody have a chance to go there.

Great Staff, Beautiful space, iconic design, excellent acoustics, every performance I have attended here has been a pleasure to the senses. They have great facilities, and a variety of food and drink options as well.

Beautiful theater. Posh atmosphere. We go their for the NYC Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre. The renovations are great, the best money that evil man ever spent. We still call it the New York State Theater. This view is from the outdoor balcony.

Buddhas Light International Association has a great drama here.

Such a beautiful venue - we had great seats for the ballet, very comfortable. The place is immaculate. Acoustics excellent!

Worth seeing a performance for the architecture alone. Pictured here: shantell Martin installation

Very nice location. I was very impressed. Next time I hope I find better seat next time I visit.

Beautiful theatre. We were in 4th level 5th row and it was easy to see the stage but everything looks tiny.

Went to see Shen Yun. The show itself was amazing and the theater is top notch. Very beautiful. Took some really great pics.

Beautiful theater! Very comfortable chairs, very clean, and friendly staff. Saw the nutcracker which was absolutely wonderful! Looking forward to returning in the future for more live performances.

If you like feeling like youre sitting in a plush jewel box watching beautiful dancers perform to top rate live music, then this is the theater for you.

An amazing venue with great program, performances must see.

Large spacious facility. Lobby area is a large impressive atrium. Good views from Tier 3 and plenty of space in the seats.Drinks expensive as usual.

It was incredible. I got orchestra seats to see Shen Yun which was breathtaking. The theater was immaculate

David H. Koch is a wonderful person, and the theater in his name is no different. Cozy, yet grand! There are no box seats. Seating is Orchetra (1st floor), Circle 1 (2nd floor), Circle 2, and Circle 3. The view is quite nice from Circle 1, Row A, seat 25. You would think its too off - center, but no. Ordering online is great, and easy too. Home of the ABT Gala.

Wonderful Performances. Pictures from The Queen of Sheba. Opera from Hungary.

Amazing theater ! Saw shen yun

Lovely theater! Beautiful and fun.

Beautiful building and experience. We came to see the New York City Ballet and everyone working was very friendly, helpful, and efficient. The ballet was amazing- I can’t wait to go back. We saw the Nutcracker, and I loved seeing all the children so excited! There were opportunities before the performance for children to pose with a ballerina- this was lovely. We are going to make this an annual family outing!

Wow the Ballet was amazing, the seats were comfy, very helpful employees. I love the interior of the building so well thought out, it is very great to be there.

What can you say about the NYC Ballet. World class dancers. This was my first Christmas staying home and I wanted to make it memorable...I realized that HAD to include the NYC Ballet doing Nutcracker. I had a seat in the 2nd row of the 2nd tier. Perfect location!

Nutcracker is a feast for the eyes! Candy-colored infusion for the Holiday Season. Superb choreography, an amazing Christmas tree. Balanchine at his best! Must-see extravaganza.

Saw the Nutcracker for the first time but definitely wont be the last. We really enjoyed, its a beautiful theater and close to public transportation.

Such an amazing theater and the best place to see the Nutcracker! The pre-ballet tour of the theater from Emily (one of the principal dancers) made the evening even more spectacular! Love the Ruinart Champagne at intermission too!

Unique dance venue. Better to be in 2nd tier to see entire stage

Ninagawa Macbeth! Amazing performance, wonderful scenes, truth be told it was deep, soulful. Visually stunning. Understand Japanese, your quickly immersed in the story. Captivated by the actors. There is some loss in translation if you have to follow the English subtitles. The theater itself is beautiful. Seats could be a little bit more comfortable. Orherwise a perfect evening. Definitely recommend you catch it if you can. Show runs till July 25th.

Unbelievable performance Alvin Ailey.

My first time seeing the ballet live was here, and it truly did not disappoint. In addition to the Stravinsky, I thoroughly enjoyed the contemporary art exhibition that was interwoven throughout! Got a great deal on the tix too!

Need to lower the heat. We were located on the third floor in the back, very warm to the large group we were with .

First time seeing a show in the theater, it was beautiful. Great seats, great view and great show.

Magical performance of The Nutcracker!

It has been quite some time since I have paid a visit to Lincoln Center. The David H Koch theater is beautiful. However, please be mindful when purchasing seats in the balconies on the right or left side of the theater (near the stage) the view of the stage is a bit obstructed. Nevertheless, I enjoyed watching the dancers of Alvin Ailey, the show was amazing, and I would absolutely visit again.

Great sightlines and roomy and the New York City Ballet is a disciplined troupe but David H Koch was the devil incarnate. Get his name off the wall.

There isnt a bad seat in the theater. It needs more water fountains though

The David H. Koch theate, what those of us of a certain age of still refer to as the New York State Theater, comprises the dance-centered third of the three major theaters at Lincoln Center. I was there with my daughter to see the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The performance was superb, but I gather this review is supposed to be of the building. There is something simultaneously stark and slightly stuffy about this theater. Philip Johnsons design, in its essence, is a simple rectangular box . it is far less over-the-top than the Metropolitan Opera House, next door. However, the velvet interior in some ways seems to have seen better days, and there is a slightly dated feel about the entire place. The sightlines for dance remain good, which I suppose is the most important thing.

Always a good experience. Have been here a few times now, most recently in June 19 to see A Midsummer Nights Dream. The theater is beautiful. Seats are comfy. We sat in the 3rd ring, row D, center this last time and had a fantastic view. Dancers are amazing. Scenery was wonderful each performance. This last time, there was a talk, on the 4th ring, about the ballet, before it started, to tell us the characters & story line, & another at intermission to tell us about the music.

Such a beautiful theater. I flew in from Saint Louis just to witness the beautiful Misty Copeland dance for the first time. I was concerned not being from the area that our view would be bad since I purchase seats in the third ring. Not at all! I could see the expressions on the dancers face. I was in third ring, row B, seat 18. My only issue, there was not a restroom for both genders on each side of the theater on our floor. The long walk to the other side with heels on was a chore, especially when youre trying to get in and out between curtain calls. I wish I captured more pictures. I took video but the artwork and detailing was breathtaking. Its nearby subway stations, which I took. The area was well lit and clean. Lincoln Center gorgeous in itself. Attached is the view from my seat.

Year after year, always enchanting. Best winter outing. Best Christmas present.

Lovely ambience. Seating could be upgraded. But overall enjoyable

The theater is very nice but I have 4 stars because from the company I expected more

Good performance by the NYC BALLET . It is a pretty theatre a a very nice experience.

Large glamorous Lincoln Center theater with what looks like original 1970s decor. Seating is comfortable.

Lovely experience but sat at the back meant that the sound wasn’t great.

I enjoyed the show, the theater is beautiful and the seating was good. My first time, will go again if a show Im interested in is there.

The assorted ballets I saw today were exciting and varied. The first five featured Sousa marches choreographed for ballet and they were fitting for this Memorial Day weekend. The rest mixed tap with ballet, the tarantella with ballet and techno beats with ballet. What a terrific way to spend an afternoon! The ballet is not just Swan Lake!

Much improved theater since its renovation. No bad seats. Great ballet venue.

I experienced the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at this wonderful location. The theater is beautiful, making an exceptional performance even more special. The leg room is generous for a six-footer. What an opportunity to spend an evening at the iconic Lincoln Center!

The theater is well lit and classy and clean I love the ushers

Excellent theater at Lincoln Center. Saw the traditional Holiday Nutcracker there too among other quality ballets

I saw Swan Lake performed by the NYC Ballet. It was amazing!

The New York City Ballet is wonderful - saw Carousel, Thou Swell and Slaughter on the Tenth Avenue, good music. Lots of space between seats.

Ggggreat place to watch Juilliard students perform!

Absolutely great event at a wonderful venue.

Unfortunately theatre is named after one of historys greediest subhumans.However we thoroughly enjoyed The Nutcracker.

Beautiful Theater! Watching the Nutcracker there was such a treat.️

I went to see the Nutcracker. Great view from all angles. Wonderful!

Watched the Nutcracker on Dec 27th. The venue was beautiful and the 3rd ring seats perfect to see the whole production.

A very pretty theater. Was able to see and truly enjoy Alvin Ailey performance. Easy to get to with many parking garages in area. Although Maps was not able to find my garage thru GPS, luckily I found it.

Warm. Inviting. Comfortable. I really enjoy the experience.

Love the theater, plenty of leg room in center orchestra seats.

Grand performances of American and Foreign Ballet Companies.

NYCB: theres no straining, nor condescension. They do it on point, every time.

Beautiful theater, good leg room, a little too warm for my taste.

The wat the seating is set up, visibility is good fron all the seats.

Its beautiful, very organized.The staff is amazing.We really loved the show.We saw the Nut Cracker.The only thing a disliked was the seats themselves.Too small and the spacing between isles extremely unconfortable.

Contemporary designed theater building with a good view from every seat. Berlin opera production of Mozart Magic flute is very entertaining, light, interesting, animated. It is masterpiece

Absolutely great!!!! Beautiful day....beautiful performance, staff....

An amazing performance a welcoming staff in a beautiful theater such a wonderful evening! Thanks!

A magnificent theater. All seats give you full viability of the stage.