“the crown jewel of CUNY theaters“
Since opening in 1988, the Gerald W. Lynch Theater has served as a vital cultural hub for John Jay College and the broader New York City community. Located near Lincoln Center, the theater hosts a diverse range of events including opera, theater, comedy, dance, and has been home to events such as the Lincoln Center Festival, Prototype Opera, Comedy Central and Netflix productions.
In addition to public performances, the theater is also available for private events, including corporate conferences, graduations, and high-profile award shows.
Box Office: The Gerald W. Lynch Theater does not operate a box office. For advance ticket purchases, please visit the website of the specific show or event.
Press & Reviews
Opera Review: ‘Hildegard’ by Sarah Kirkland Snide
“Now in its New York premiere at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay [...]
Aug
Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
It opened in Los Angeles in November to a rapturously enthusiastic reception and was called [...]
Aug
Prototype Review: Hildegard Presents a Portrait of a Divinely Inspired Girlboss
“One of the more remarkable new operas in quite some time” Kenji Fujishima, Theatre Mania, [...]
Aug
Impressions of “Plexus: a work in knots” hosted this fall at the GWLT
IMPRESSIONS: Gabrielle Lamb/Pigeonwing Dance’s “Plexus: a work in knots” at John Jay College as part [...]
‘REV. 23’ Described as One of the City’s Best Classical Music Concerts by the New York Times
‘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!
Odds & Ends: Sierra Boggess & Gavin Lee to Star in Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol Benefit [...]