David Geffen Theater

Sphere Building

A grand presentation space for major film events, public programs, live performances, movie premieres, and other special events with the world’s leading filmmakers, the 945-seat David Geffen Theater is an unforgettable part of visitors’ museum experience. The museum’s larger theater is fully equipped to present film in many formats, including nitrate, 35mm, 70mm, and laser projection supporting Dolby Vision, which allows visitors to see the subtle details and ultra-vivid colors creating multi-dimensional visuals. The theater also features Dolby Atmos, a truly immersive audio experience. The Geffen Theater’s stage can accommodate a live performance ensemble; its seating layout can be arranged to accommodate a sound booth; and catwalks can be rigged with theater lighting. Dolby is the exclusive audio and visual sponsor of this theater.

Details

Capacity
Film Formats
Theater
Seated
945
Stage
Seated—for panel events
12
Green Room
4
Film Formats
Nitrate
35mm
70mm
4K Digital Cinema
Dolby Vision
Dolby Atmos (IAB)
Dolby Digital
DTS

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