At the same time, Lincoln Center "couldn't pretend this was some East Village bar theater," Mr. Bishop said.
This sound bar theater system will be available this June for about $500.
Plans call for other dining options, a bar, theater, billiard room, fitness center, spa and pool.
The bar-theater hybrids of the Civil War period known as concert saloons reveled in acrobats, bellowing balladeers and semiclad girl dancers.
Fires and accidents in bars, theaters and other public places are common in China.
In its 94-year history, the ballroom has been a thousand venues -- bars, theaters, rock clubs, cruising spots.
But several committee members said in interviews that the previous rule – barring theaters in the five boroughs from the regional Tony award – has been debated on and off for more than a decade, given the desire to honor New York City theaters that have no shot at a Tony because their productions are not eligible.
This past April, Rebooting opened with a weeklong, Portlandish event that booked bars, theaters, and music venues and included films, bands, serious policy and politics talks, and elected officials doing standup.
There is a ghostly sensation about seeing your breath as you walk through coldly glistening living spaces -- bedrooms, bar, movie theater and two art galleries.
At Bryant-Lake Bowl, a bowling alley, restaurant, bar and theater space on West Lake Street, the bartenders have stopped serving Jägermeister and shots in an effort to retain a certain level of decorum.
And yes, once you find a restaurant or bar or theater, Citymaps will also give you driving, walking, or mass transit directions.
