Miller Theatre Explained

Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre
Address:2960 Broadway
City:New York City
Country:United States
Coordinates:40.808°N -73.9632°W
Owner:Columbia University School of the Arts
Capacity:688
Opened:1919
Reopened:1988
Othernames:McMillin Theater
Currentuse:Performing arts venue

Miller Theatre at Columbia University is located on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University. It is a performing arts producer dedicated to developing and presenting new music.[1]

Originally named the McMillin Theater, it was renovated and renamed the Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre in 1988,[2] with George Steel as its first executive director. The current director, Melissa Smey, took over from Steel in 2009.[3] [4]

Miller Theatre is particularly known for its Composer Portraits Series. Each concert in the series focuses on the work of a single composer.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.millertheatre.com Miller Theatre website
  2. News: Kozinn . Allan . Opening Night Kathryn Bache Miller Theater . . October 3, 1992 . 29 March 2015.
  3. News: To Begin and Continue: Miller Theater Adventure. Anthony. Tommasini. 24 September 2009. The New York Times.
  4. News: It’s Her Turn to Call the Tune. Steve. Smith. 14 August 2009. The New York Times.