Anspacher Theater @ The Public

I had the pleasure of seeing First Daughter Suite at the Anspacher Theatre at the Public, and I was just blow away at the beautifulness of that theater. I loved the thrust stage, but most of all, I just loved all the history in that room. The columns that surrounded the audience. It felt like a mini little Lincoln Center. And, if you looked up past the lights, you'd see there is a wrap around balcony and the room actually extends quite aways up to the ceiling. Has the balcony ever been used for a production? I thought it might be cool for some Shakespeare or something. Anyone know the history of the space? I just really enjoyed it. In fact, all of the Public spaces are super unique and interesting.

Oh wow! Beautiful! Thanks for posting Hogan. I've always wondered what that room used to be every since I first saw a show there.