Photo Coverage: Felicity Huffman, F. Murray Abraham, and More at Atlantic Theatre Company's Reopening!

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by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Just yesterday, Atlantic Theater Company held the grand reopening of its main stage Linda Gross Theater following a historic $8.3 million renovation of the landmark theater housed in a nineteenth century church in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. A dedication ceremony hosted by Atlantic founding members Emmy and Golden Globe Award® winner Felicity Huffman and Academy Award® nominee William H. Macy officially christened the newly renovated theater, featuring a gala cocktail hour attended by Atlantic company members, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and government officials and a special musical tribute. 

BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and we bring you complete coverage below!

A custom designed, newly installed "Name in Lights" illuminated wall that is the focal point of the new lobby which acknowledges donors contributing $5,000 or more to the campaign will also be unveiled.

Located on West 20th Street in Chelsea, the Linda Gross Theater venue houses Atlantic's main stage. The extensive scope of work included the renovation of 6,300 square feet of space containing the 199-seat theater, the expansion of a 5,100-square-foot basement to create an enlarged lobby with a suite of new restroom facilities, a new box office, improved handicap access, a prop-building workshop, a costume shop and backstage support offices.

Renovations and redesign of the theater space addressed longstanding artistic limitations within the theater's original configuration by enlarging the stage; creating a dedicated load-in area for sets, and upgrading and expanding artist dressing rooms. The Linda Gross Theater is now completely compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The renovation-expansion by Coburn Architecture, PC updated the building to 21st century standards in a manner aimed to preserve the original architectural details while maintaining the intimate scale of the space.

Atlantic's $8.3 million campaign received unprecedented support and unanimous approval from the New York City Landmarks Commission and the enthusiastic backing of local Community Board 4.

Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy


Atlantic Theatre Company reopens their Main Stage Linda Gross Theatre


Atlantic Theatre Company banner outside their remodeled space


Christian Parker and Larry Bryggman


Siobhan Fallon


Lilli Cooper


Jordan Lage and Matthew Silver


Tina Howe


Neil Pepe (Artistic Director), Mary McCann and Jeffory Lawson (Managing Director)


Neil Pepe. Lena Pepe and Mary McCann


William H. Macy


Felicity Huffman


Felicity Huffman


Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy


Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy


Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy


Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy


Felicity Huffman


F. Murray Abraham


Atlantic Theatre Company Ensemble Members-Neil Pepe, Karen Kohlhaas, Matthew Silver, Hilary Hinckle, Mary McCann, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Robin Spielberg, Jordan Lage, Siobhan Fallon, Larry Bryggman and Giancarlo Espositio


Atlantic Theatre Company Ensemble Members-Neil Pepe, Karen Kohlhaas, Matthew Silver, Hilary Hinckle, Mary McCann, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Robin Spielberg, Jordan Lage, Siobhan Fallon, Larry Bryggman and Giancarlo Esposito


Mary McCann, Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Robin Spielberg and Jordan Lage


William H. Macy


Giancarlo Esposito


Lena Pepe, Mary McCann, Felicity Huffman, Hilary Hinckle and Robin Spielberg


Giancarlo Esposito and William H. Macy


Giancarlo Esposito and William H. Macy


Giancarlo Esposito and William H. Macy


Giancarlo Esposito


David Aubum


Carolyn McCormick


Carolyn McCormick


Eloise Mumford


Raul Esparza


Raul Esparza


Felicity Huffman and Mary Beth Peil


Mary Beth Peil


Richard Kind


Zach Grenier


Manhattan Burough President-Scott Stringer


Raul Esparza


Raul Esparza and William H. Macy