New York Theatre Workshop
Arts & Culture · New York, NY
About
New York Theatre Workshop is the birthplace of Rent, but its LGBTQ+ legacy extends far beyond that landmark musical. The venue regularly produces plays by queer-affiliated writers like Alan Ball, Caryl Churchill, Paul Rudnick, and the Five Lesbian Brothers, and innovative directors such as Ivo van Hove and Anne Bogart often premiere new works here. The theater's East Village location is funky, its interior gorgeous, and its productions are clever and intelligent.
"NYTW is welcoming to all, aiming to challenge and spark the passion inside everyone."
The box office is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. With a focus on new work and collaborative exploration, NYTW challenges audiences and encourages the fire within. For a pre-show outing, you could easily walk to the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art , though you'll want to check both schedules.
Features
- ✓Box office open Tue-Sun 1pm-6pm
- ✓Regularly premieres works by Alan Ball and Ivo van Hove
- ✓Productions include Oedipus at Palm Springs and The Beard of Avon
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What people say
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“I can't get enough”
A night at New York Theatre Workshop is always a good choice. The venue is in a quirky neighborhood, the interior is beautiful, and the shows are smart and creative, coming from writers like Alan Ball, Caryl Churchill, and Paul Rudnick, and directed by innovative talents like Ivo van Hove, Anne Bogart, and Stephen Daldry. The theater connects with the LGBTQ+ community through productions like Rent, as well as plays such as Oedipus at Palm Springs by the Five Lesbian Brothers, Amy Freed's The Beard of Avon, Valhalla, and the adaptation of Michael Cunningham's Flesh and Blood. NYTW is welcoming to all, aiming to challenge and spark the passion inside everyone.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the box office hours? +
New York Theatre Workshop's box office is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1pm to 6pm.
Is New York Theatre Workshop LGBTQ+-owned or focused? +
The venue is LGBTQ+-friendly and has a strong history of producing queer-themed work, but ownership details are not confirmed.
What kind of performances can I expect? +
The theater focuses on new plays, readings, and workshops, often featuring innovative directors and queer-affiliated writers.
How accessible is the venue? +
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