"Palace Theater in New York City Undergoes $80 Million Renovation, Adds 30 Feet in Height"

The historic Palace Theater in New York City has undergone an $80 million renovation, including being hoisted 30 feet higher to make room for retail space below and a hotel above. The theater, which has hosted iconic performances and artists for over a century, is set to reopen with initial bookings for "Tammy Faye" and a concert residency by Ben Platt. The renovation preserved the theater's landmarked interior, added more restroom capacity, widened seats, and improved accessibility, while also creating a grander entrance and modernizing the lighting and backstage areas.