Gerald W Lynch Theater

Gerald W. Lynch Theater


John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York, an international leader in educating for justice, offers a rich liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to upwards of 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 135 nations. In teaching, scholarship and research, the College approaches justice as an applied art and science in service to society and as an ongoing conversation about fundamental human desires for fairness, equality and the rule of law. For more information, visit www.jjay.cuny.edu.

Since opening its doors in 1988, the Gerald W. Lynch Theater has been an invaluable cultural resource for John Jay College and the larger New York City community. The Theater is dedicated to the creation and presentation of performing arts programming of all disciplines with a special focus on how the artistic imagination can shed light on the many perceptions of justice in our society. The Theater is also a member of CUNY Stages, a consortium of 16 performing arts centers located on CUNY campuses across New York City.

The Theater has hosted events in the Lincoln Center Festival since its first season in 1996, as well as, New York City Opera, Great Performers at Lincoln Center, Gotham Chamber Opera, Metropolitan Opera Guild and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater/Ailey II. The Theater has also been the site of many television and film specials including A&E’s Live by Request, Comedy Central Presents and Premium Blend, Robert Klein in Concert and VH1’s Soundtrack Live. For more information, and to view a schedule of events, please visit www.jjay.cuny.edu/theater.


Jeremy Travis, President
Robert M. Pignatello, Senior Vice President
Office of Finance and Administration
Jeffrey Brown, Executive Director
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Johanna Whitton, Managing Director
Joshua Redfearn, Technical Supervisor
Mark Lorenzen, Stage Supervisor
Rubina Shafi, Audience Services Manager
Amelia Vlah Roy, House Electrician
Jeffrey Kurtze, House Carpenter/Rigger
William Grady, House Audio Engineer
Timothy Jones, Shiva Gallery Technician
David Nelson, House Stagehand
Alyshia Burke, Custodian