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 |
| Public transit | RTS Transit Center Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station |
| Type | Concert Hall |
| Seating type | Reserved seating |
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is a large and famous concert hall. It is part of the Eastman School of Music. This school is a big music college at the University of Rochester. The hall is located in downtown Rochester, New York, in the United States.
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History of Eastman Theatre
The Eastman Theatre was created by a famous businessman named George Eastman. He was the founder of Kodak. The theatre first opened its doors on September 4, 1922. It was built to be a place for music, dance, and even silent movies. Back then, orchestras and organs played live music for the films.
What Happens at Kodak Hall?
Today, Kodak Hall is the main stage for many groups from the Eastman School of Music. This includes their orchestras, wind ensembles, and jazz bands. The school's chorale also performs here.
The theatre is also the main home for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a professional orchestra that plays many concerts. Each spring, the Eastman Opera Theatre puts on full opera shows here.
Renovations and Updates
The Eastman Theatre has been updated several times. It originally had 3,352 seats. In 2009, it was changed to have 2,260 seats. This renovation made the sound quality, or acoustics, much better. It is now perfect for symphonic music, popular music, and smaller chamber music groups.
In October 2004, a big renovation of the building was finished. It cost $5 million. Later, Eastman Kodak Company, which George Eastman started, gave $10 million for another update. This renovation was completed in October 2009. Because of this generous gift, the concert hall was named "Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre."
The "Interlude" Painting
A beautiful painting by Maxfield Parrish called "Interlude" used to hang in the Eastman Theatre. In 1997, the original painting was moved. It went to the Memorial Art Gallery to keep it safe from changes in temperature and humidity. A full-size copy of the painting now hangs in its place at the theatre.
