Eastman Theatre facts for kids
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| Address | 433 East Main Street |
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| Location | Rochester, NY 14604 |
| Coordinates | 43°09′29″N 77°36′11″W / 43.1579205°N 77.6031402°W |
| Type | Concert Hall |
| Seating type | Reserved seating |
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is a very important music hall in Rochester, New York. It's part of the Eastman School of Music, which is a famous music school at the University of Rochester. This special place is known for its amazing concerts and shows.
The theatre was started by a famous businessman named George Eastman. It first opened its doors on September 4, 1922. Back then, it was a place for music, dance, and even silent movies, which had live music played by orchestras and organs.
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About Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Kodak Hall is the main stage for the Eastman School's biggest music groups. This includes their orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz bands, and choirs. It's a busy place filled with the sounds of talented young musicians.
A Special Place for Music
The theatre is also the main home for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. This professional orchestra plays many concerts there throughout the year. Every spring, the Eastman Opera Theatre also puts on full opera shows with costumes and sets. It's a great place to see live performances!
How It Changed Over Time
When it first opened, the theatre had 3,352 seats. But in 2009, it got a big makeover. It was changed to have 2,260 seats, making it a super modern concert hall. The sound quality, called "acoustics," was made perfect for all kinds of music. This includes big orchestra pieces, popular songs, and smaller group performances.
The building had a big update in October 2004. Then, the Eastman Kodak Company, which George Eastman founded, gave $10 million for another huge renovation. This was finished in October 2009. Because of this generous gift, the concert hall was named "Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre."
The Story of a Painting
A beautiful painting called "Interlude" by Maxfield Parrish used to hang in the Eastman Theatre. In 1997, the original painting was moved to the Memorial Art Gallery. This was done to keep it safe from changes in temperature and humidity. A full-size, colorful copy of the painting now hangs in its place for everyone to enjoy.
See also
- List of concert halls
- Theater in New York
