New York City Center of Music and Dance

The New York City Center of Music and Dance, or simply NY City Center, is a whimsical building at West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was designed in 1924 as the Masonic Shriners' Temple. The building is in the ornate Moorish style and uses Spanish tiles on its dome.

Threatened for demolition, it was saved by Mayor LaGuardia, and in 1943 became the home of the New York City Opera and Ballet. After the opera and ballet moved to Lincoln Center, the building continued to be used as a venue for dance.

New York City Center of Music and Dance
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The New York City Center of Music and Dance was recently restored and its colorful facade preserved.

How to reach the New York City Center of Music and Dance

The New York City Center of Music and Dance is located at 131 West 55th Street. Take the N, Q, R or W train to the 57th Street subway station. Walk south along Seventh Avenue until intersection with West 55th Street. Turn left and walk east along West 55th Street until you reach the New York City Center building on your left.

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