The 2,850-seat venue will be named the Epstein Family Amphitheater in recognition of their gift.
“Given our commitment to music and the arts, and in particular to UC San Diego, the chance to contribute to a first-rate amphitheater struck a chord with us,” Daniel Epstein said in a statement. “The fact that someone can step off the Blue Line trolley and be at the amphitheater speaks to opening the university to a much more expansive and inclusive set of people, which is exciting.”
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The design includes an acoustic shell built for a variety of productions from theatrical dance to large rock concerts.