Theatre Row

06/09/2026

Don't miss out on the first play to focus on the NY trial of Lenny Bruce and his first amendment rights! In 1964, the legendary comedian Lenny Bruce was facing obscenity charges in NYC. See the true story of his trial in The People Versus Lenny Bruce, playing at Theatre Row through June 27th!

Each week, select performances are followed by discussions with icons such as Bruce's lawyer Martin Garbus, former ACLU President Susan Herman, and Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons.

📸: Russ Rowland

06/05/2026

We’re so grateful to announce that we’ve received capital funding from New York State Council on the Arts that will help us upgrade lighting in all five theaters at Theatre Row! The new LED systems will decrease our energy use while reducing production costs for the nearly 3,000 artists and 300 companies who rely on Theatre Row every year- who will no longer need to rent additional lights to achieve their designs.

This capital funding is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. NYSCA joins several other funders, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Thanks for helping us keep our spaces affordable, accessible, and energy efficient!

05/29/2026

Tonight, we officially open Intríngulis. We could not be more proud of Carlo, Rebecca, and the entire team behind this gorgeous production.

Like works that receive the Relentless Award, this play's fearless and passionate honesty is undeniable, even 20 years after it was written. Told with music, joy, rage, and heart, Carlo's story is more vital than ever. We hope you'll join us to experience it yourself.

Photos by Ash Marinaccio

https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/intringulis/

05/22/2026

With help from people like you, Theatre Row has been one of the city’s most essential affordability engines for the performing arts for almost 50 years. And continuing this work requires supporters who believe in the importance of artistic expression during difficult times. Your gift doesn’t just sustain a building, it sustains an ecosystem for working artists and audiences. It keeps rehearsal rooms affordable, stages accessible, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in value flowing back to artists annually. Please support creativity with a gift today.

https://bfany.org/theatre-row/donate-theatre-row/

05/14/2026

Can't wait to kick off Mint Theater Company's next season!

05/12/2026

In 1896, Alfred Jarry’s seminal play Ubu Roi was performed twice at a cafe in Paris. 130 years later, an experimental revival of the play was staged at Theatre Row as part of Fall of Freedom's national Mayday movement. Written by a diverse group of 28 writers using the Surrealist game of "Exquisite Co**se," the script brings Ubu Roi into the present day, reflecting the concerns of not just a single writer, but of many. It was such an honor to partner with Fall of Freedom on this one-night-only event. Congrats to all on a truly successful experiment!

04/28/2026

Join us this Friday, May 1st to take part in Fall of Freedom, a nationwide artist protest.

Events will be happening on Mayday across the country. Here's what you can see at Theatre Row at 7pm:

Theatre One- A screening of Damned in the USA, a documentary about censorship and a discussion of the lawsuit and trial that followed to block the film’s 1991 release. Presented in partnership with The Martin Garbus ’59 First Amendment Fellowship at New York University Law School.

Theatre Two- A staged reading of An Exquisite Co**se of Ubu Roi, an experimental re-imagining of the seminal 1896 play Ubu Roi, revised by a diverse group of 28 writers. This reading is currently sold out, but visit theatrerow.org for info on how to join the waiting list!

Both events are Theatre Row Community Partnerships.

04/22/2026

Breaking news: Theatre Row Rehearsal Studios are more convenient than ever!

We're thrilled to introduce some exciting new improvements, including a convenient online payment system that simplifies the booking process. Plus, add an all-inclusive self-tape package* to your booking for just $10/hour!

Perfect for your next rehearsal, table read, or self-tape, our five rehearsal studios range in size from 293 sq ft to 910 sq ft, with prices starting at $25/hour.

Open Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm and Sundays 10:00am – 6:00pm.

Conveniently located at 411 W 41st Street, just around the corner from our lobby entrance.

*Self-tape package includes tripod with a ring light, two standing lights, and a Bluetooth speaker.

Theatre Row Rehearsal Studios is now open on a full time basis! Come start your next project with us at an affordable rate.

04/16/2026

After a wonderful run of performances of their new play, Gorgone, we were so touched to receive this sweet message from ’s talented Youth Company. Thank YOU to the students and the whole Opening Act team for an incredible weekend.

The Opening Act Youth Company brings together high school students from across New York City to create bold, original theater about the social justice issues that matter most to them. These students collaborate with professional theater artists to devise and perform an original play, building creative, leadership, and teamwork skills along the way. The program culminates in a public performance at a professional NYC theater — giving young people the chance to see their stories come to life on stage. Give them a follow for more info!

04/14/2026

Congratulations to the award winners of the 2026 Spring United Solo Festival!

The full list of award winners includes:

Best Production: “Contradiction of the Southern Soul” written and performed by Mayes and directed by Brett Cullen

Best One-Man Show: “The Honorable Herbert Peabody” by Kirk McGee
Best One-Woman Show: “Stage Mama” by Rheagan Wallace
Best Actress: Sally Mayes in “Contradiction of the Southern Soul”
Best Encore: “Mounting Washington” by Penny Sterling

Best Musical: “Three Sisters NJ Edition” by Rosemary Loar
Best Comedy: “Once Upon a Wall Street” by Jerry Topitzer
Best Autobiographical Show: “Me, Myself & Other” by Diana Romero

Audience Choice Award: “Once Upon a Wall Street” by Jerry Topitzer
Best New York Premiere: “She Speak in Tongues” by Lila Kay
Best Festival Debut: “Functions” by Anton Spivack
All About Solo Critics’ Choice Award: “Contradiction of the Southern Soul”
United Solo Screen Excellence Award: “Lavinia!” by Susan Campanaro

Congrats to all on a wonderful festival, we can't wait to see you in the fall!