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First Look: Lincoln Center Reimagined With Grass and New Performance Spots

May 7, 2021 | 8:11 AM - Updated on May 18, 2021 | 6:54 AM
in ART, NEWS, OUTDOORS
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Photo by Stephen Harmon.

Lincoln Center is preparing for weeks of outdoor concerts and performances in a program called Restart Stages, and artist Mimi Lien has covered the central Josie Robertson Plaza in a field of green. It’s actually a soy-based product that looks like grass. One tipster likened it to a “mini-golf” course.

There are other changes in the works too, and Lincoln center is planning to hold events in all sorts of unique spots — including having performers indoors or on balconies play to people gathered outside. The shows will start on Monday, May 10. The Restart Stages homepage is here and people can sign up for a ticket lottery here.

New York Times reporter Michael Paulson shared some more photos and insight on Twitter:

The pièce de résistance is the green that Mimi Lien has designed around the fountain. It will be used for performance, but also for lounging. The grass is synthetic, but is partly made of soy-based product from American farmers. The curved furniture echoes the @MetOpera arches. pic.twitter.com/hEKamr32jG

— Michael Paulson (@MichaelPaulson) May 6, 2021

The "Restart Stages" program will include a jazz club on a driveway; rehearsals and reading room on balconies; live music piped from indoor performers to outdoor viewers in a sunken plaza; and sheep puppets (seriously) on a sloped green roof. This is the cabaret area: pic.twitter.com/4hgDMLSJaA

— Michael Paulson (@MichaelPaulson) May 6, 2021

There are reminders of all that is still inaccessible — like these ballet posters with no performances listed. Plus, of course, the buildings are closed. pic.twitter.com/DnOHxBHmu3

— Michael Paulson (@MichaelPaulson) May 6, 2021

Capacity for summer programs will be limited, and early demand has outstripped ticket supply (most stuff is free, via digital lottery on @TodayTix). Also expected: poetry readings, sound installation, family programming, and visual art. This piece is by @Alonglastname. pic.twitter.com/qwOZ2XNkfM

— Michael Paulson (@MichaelPaulson) May 6, 2021

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John
John
4 years ago

As long as they don’t make noise
After 10 pm I am ok with it.

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Michelle
Michelle
4 years ago

Can I bring my dog ?

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LongtimeNYer
LongtimeNYer
4 years ago

Will there be restroom facilities for concertgoers? Michael Paulson says the buildings are closed.

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Alice S
Alice S
4 years ago
Reply to  LongtimeNYer

There will be restrooms available for patrons who attend these outdoor shows. The 10pm curfew will remain in effect also.

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