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Eastman Theater 
Eastman Theater
The Eastman Theater is a large, gorgeous concert hall, run by the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra plays most of their concerts here. It is the venue of the major acts of the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Their concert calendar is located here: ![[WWW]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small}
http://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/calendar.php
It was built by George Eastman as a premier movie theater originally. It was renovated in 2005, which also brought about improvements to the acoustics of the hall.
From a March 17th, 2007 D&C article about an upcoming renovation:
"The $20 million plan calls for lowering the number of seats from an untenable 3,100 to a more manageable 2,250 and add box seats to the side walls of the 85-year-old theater. The rehab also includes improving handicapped accessibility and adding a lobby gift shop and cafe.
The goal is to have the work completed in time for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra season in fall 2008. The university also is adding a new building next door for rehearsal and practice space for its renowned Eastman School of Music, located adjacent to the theater."
Eastman Theater Stage
