Benaroya Hall is a performance venue in Seattle. This hall is mainly a home to the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Benaroya Hall first opened on September 12, 1998. It is considered as Seattle's one of the best performance halls. Benaroya Hall in Seattle comprises two spacious halls with excellent acoustic properties. The location of Benaroya Hall is in the heart of downtown Seattle, across the 2nd Avenue from the Seattle Art Museum. Union Street lies to the north of this hall and University Street is to the south. The public entrance to this popular hall is along 3rd Avenue.
Benaroya Hall have been housing the outstanding shows of the Seattle Symphony since its establishment. Benaroya Hall plays a vital role in the world of performing arts in Seattle. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall is a large hall within the Benaroya Hall with a seating capacity of 540 people. The Recital Hall occupies the north end of the Benaroya Hall block. The acoustics of this hall resembles sculptural shapes that enhances the diffusion of sound. The interior of this hall is made of cherry wood. S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium is the other hall of Benaroya consisting of 2,500-seats. This hall mainly showcases the performances of solo artists or smaller groups of musicians.
Other than two well equipped halls, the Benaroya features Samuel & Althea Stroum Grand Lobby. The visitors can enjoy spectacular city views, while the Norcliffe Founders Room is a private-club-like area, where various kinds of events are conducted on its private deck accommodating almost 150 people. Parking lot of this hall has been done with excellent planning and can accommodate almost 430 cars at a time. Garage is placed underground and the visitors can reach the Boeing Company Gallery via elevators and then head towards the event halls.
Benaroya Hall is easily accessible from any part of the city. Any tunnel bus leading to University Street Station is the easiest means to reach this hall. Tickets for events in Benaroya Hall are easily available from the ticket office located adjacent to the hall.
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