Welcome to the Gerald W. Lynch Theater

Since opening its doors in 1988, the Gerald W. Lynch Theater has been an invaluable cultural resource for John Jay College and the larger New York City community. The Theater is dedicated to the creation and presentation of performing arts programming of all disciplines with a special focus on how the artistic imagination can shed light on the many perceptions of justice in our society. The Theater is also a member of CUNY Stages, a consortium of 16 performing arts center located on CUNY campuses across New York City.

A View of the GWL Theater Seating from the Stage

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater hosts a broad spectrum of events including television events such as Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend and Live by Request, theater and dance including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater/Ailey II, Lincoln Center Festival, The Actors Fund and private events including tapings for television and film, conferences and corporate meetings.

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater does not operate a box office. If you are interested in buying tickets for a show, please visit the website for the event.  Please note, all attendees and staff are required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 upon entry into the theater. 

Press & Reviews

Award-winning choreographer Gabrielle Lamb talks with WKTU radio about Pigeonwing’s February 7 premiere of “Plexus: a work in knots.”
February 25, 2020

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Impressions of “Plexus: a work in knots” hosted this fall at the GWLT
February 25, 2020

IMPRESSIONS: Gabrielle Lamb/Pigeonwing Dance’s “Plexus: a work in knots” at John Jay College as part [...]

Iron & Coal Reviewed as Powerful, Emotional and Engaging
February 21, 2020

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‘REV. 23’ Described as One of the City’s Best Classical Music Concerts by the New York Times
February 21, 2020

‘REV. 23’ was performed at the GWLT this Fall.  Click on the link to read [...]

Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol is coming this Fall to the Gerald W. Lynch Theater! December 16 at 7:30pm. Save the date!
November 21, 2019

  Odds & Ends: Sierra Boggess & Gavin Lee to Star in Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol Benefit [...]

NY Times review of Richard III at the Gerald W. Theater. Did you see it and do you agree? Comment below!
November 21, 2019

  Review: All the World’s a Grave in the Druid ‘Richard III’ Garry Hynes’s visually [...]

Mannes Opera Presents The Turn of the Screw at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater
September 25, 2019

Read article at www.broadwayworld.com The New School’s College of Performing Arts Announces the Fall 2019 [...]

Activist Bree Newsome, the Washington Post’s first black woman reporter Dorothy Gilliam, FOX 5 News Morning anchor Allison Seymour, actresses Leslie Uggams and LaTanya Richardson-Jackson to be honored at this year’s Salute Her Awards at the GWL Theater.
July 31, 2019

Read article at Holywoodradio.com Erica Campbell named a Honoree for 2019 Salute Her Awards Tour [...]