The September issue of "American Theatre" features an interview with Signature's James Houghton.  Also included are thoughts and anecdotes from past Signature Playwrights-in-Residence John Guare, Charles Mee, Adrienne Kennedy, and others.  Hear about the growth of the company from its early days at the 85-seat Kampo Cultural Center to its currently-under-construction future and permanent home, the Signature Center.  Also read about Signature's expanded programming, which

The most memorable elements of the Signature Center are its three, distinct theatres all on one level, but what defines the center – and serves as a fourth venue – is the central, contiguous lobby. This lobby is designed as a space where artists and audience will come together.  In fact, every actor, crew member, playwright, patron, and visitor will pass through this dynamic space.

Frank Gehry’s body of work is one of the most celebrated in contemporary architecture, and his sensational and iconic buildings for the performing and visual arts are among his most well-known works.  Signature Theatre Company is proud to be collaborating with Gehry on the Signature Center.  If you have not already, take a look at his models of the Center.  In his own words, Gehry describes his interest

Acclaimed periodical "New York Construction" talks about the Signature Center and the development at West 440 42nd St.  Follow the link below to read "Signature Style," an article about the development of this project and Signature’s partners at 440 W 42nd St., including Yotel, the funky, new pod hotel that is making its US debut.
 

The Signature Center is entered from the sidewalk on 42nd Street, as shown on the right of this image, under a glass canopy that will protect patrons from the elements and identify the Center with signage.  This sculptural design element will give the Center a strong presence and sense of arrival.  The street level lobby is compact and visually dominated by a plywood clad stairway that will lead to a gracious upper lobby and then to the three theatres.  The box office is set within the for

Read our The New York Times article to learn more about the design of the Signature Center: 

 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/theater/16signature.html?ref=theater