Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Center to Close in January

The New York Times has announced that the Barnes and Noble at Lincoln Center, a longtime staple of Lincoln Triangle at 66th and Broadway, will close at the end of January, 2011 due to high rent.

Says Mary Ellen Keating, spokesperson for Barnes and Noble in the Times: "Barnes & Noble regrets to announce that we will be closing our Lincoln Triangle Store at 1972 Broadway at 66th Street in Manhattan at the end of January 2011...We recognize that this store has been an important part of the fabric of the Upper West Side community since we opened our doors on October 20, 1995, however, the current lease is at its end of term, and the increased rent that would be required to stay in the location makes it economically impossible for us to extend the lease. We want our loyal customers and booksellers to know that we are ever committed to continuing our search for a new location on the Upper West Side."

The megastore featured a music section and cafe, in addition to a presentation space where many of the theater community's finestest performed and promoted their books and albums.  For a list of upcoming events at the location (including appearances by Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole and Elaine Paige) before its closing, visit www.barnesandnoble.com/.