Leroy Street Studio Renovates New York’s Oldest Off-Broadway Theatre for A24
For its first brick-and-mortar venue, production company A24 worked with New York design office Leroy Street Studio to overhaul the Cherry Lane Theatre, the city’s oldest Off-Broadway theatre, to host live productions and screen films. A24 bought the theatre in 2023.
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Renovating old halls for multiple uses is a growing trend: one room for live shows, film screenings and conferences. That flexibility means seating, light and sound must be designed for several scenarios, not just one.
For corporate and educational auditoriums, the key decision is the seat: tip-up seats for easy access, sturdy armrests and, where needed, folding writing tablets for training sessions. Renovating an old hall usually gains the most from replacing seating and correcting acoustics.
- For multi-use halls, choose tip-up seats with sturdy arms and optional tablets
- In renovations, prioritise seating replacement and acoustics
- Design lighting that works for both performances and conferences
